Gun control could be good for the GOP politically
Remember, Clinton’s gun ban passed in 1994 (coincidentally, just before the Republican Revolution). To be sure, it wasn’t the sole reason Republicans swept the House, but — coming on the heels of Hillarycare, etc. — it was a symptom of a larger problem for Democrats.
Conservatives don’t like the term “reactionary,” but their success is almost always predicated on liberal overreach. (And liberals typically overreach after a series of wins — once they are no longer “gun-shy” — and become convinced they actually have a mandate to actually impose their ideas. Sound familiar?)…
Regardless, just as in 2009 and 2010, Democrats will have to win elections in 2013 and 2014 without the president at the top of the ticket. Consider how even “common sense” gun control might play out in gubernatorial races in places like Virginia, or in some of the most hotly-contested races for the U.S. senate.
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Yeah, Obamacare was supposed to deliver both houses of Congress and the Presidency into the GOP’s lap.
Opposing gun control is the right thing to do, GOP election chances be damned.
JohnTant on December 31, 2012 at 2:19 PM
Might work if the MSM was honest but, they are nothing but a propaganda machine for the left.
Dr. Frank Enstine on December 31, 2012 at 2:21 PM
WTF cares? It would be bad for individual Americans and liberty.
As DS would say, “The GOP will betray you.” It’s true so why on earth would we want to cede more control of our unalienable rights to traitors?
Resist We Much on December 31, 2012 at 2:36 PM
Matt Lewis, kindly go straight to hell.
SWalker on December 31, 2012 at 2:38 PM
Yes, the best route to sympathy is to shoot oneself in the head.
chimney sweep on December 31, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Yes, by all means, let’s engage in convoluted triangulation to win elections. Go us.
Baerwulf on December 31, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Jesus, if anyone is “reactionary”, it’s the squish wing of the GOP who can’t wait to surrender more of our freedom just as soon as any event gives the left an “opportunity” to exploit the event for political purposes.
fitzfong on December 31, 2012 at 3:05 PM
FIFY.
And you’re wrong, Mr. Lewis you freaking idiot.
Rebar on December 31, 2012 at 3:08 PM
With the bill now coming due, it still may.
Blake on December 31, 2012 at 3:09 PM
As soon as possible, please.
These short-term thinkers need to remember what happens when a gun-grabber gets an inch…
… (feel free to elaborate mentally).
Heh.
hillbillyjim on December 31, 2012 at 3:15 PM
Allow the illegal Latinos to keep their arms though…win – win
trs on December 31, 2012 at 3:16 PM
In what universe?
Gun grabbers will be in for a rude awakening in 2014. Attitudes about guns have not changed no matter how fascistic the media acts about the issue.
NotCoach on December 31, 2012 at 3:17 PM
Yeah, and amputation can cure brain damage…
hillbillyjim on December 31, 2012 at 3:22 PM
These days, I prefer the label “reactionary” to “conservative”.
ninjapirate on December 31, 2012 at 3:24 PM
What is it now 2 years…and we still no nothing about an ongoing illegal gun transfers from the Department of Justice to Mexican Drug Lords.
trs on December 31, 2012 at 3:32 PM
Unlikely. The people that reelected Obama aren’t the type to notice additional expenses unless they’re sudden and drastic. Delaying Obamacare expenses enables Democrats to muddy the issue. “Just imagine how much more you’d be paying without Obamacare”, they’ll say. Keep in mind we’re dealing with people that reelected a guy openly rooting for $10 gasoline.
The Count on December 31, 2012 at 3:37 PM
What a moron.
Dante on December 31, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Not good for freedom, liberty and the US.
May the GOP go to Hades, along with all the leftists.
Schadenfreude on December 31, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Great article from Pravda of all places …
Americans never give up your guns
darwin on December 31, 2012 at 3:47 PM
It wouldn’t even work short term. The Republicans control the House, gun control can’t pass without Republican support. If the Republicans support bigger government, higher taxes, gun control, raising the debt ceiling …what reason is there to vote for them? Marginally less supportive of government mandated health care? That doesn’t get my vote.
Fenris on December 31, 2012 at 3:52 PM
I think our dear author has gotten confused as to which party does things only for the sake of political gain.
…or, worse yet, perhaps he’s judging our party’s leaders quite accurately.
Mr. Prodigy on December 31, 2012 at 4:10 PM
Look at this delicious fruit we found in yonder bush!!!
Just look at these yummy berries! Try one! Go ahead ! Come on it’s not poison (wink, wink) . Eat one ! Eat oll of ‘em !
cableguy615 on December 31, 2012 at 4:34 PM
Sadly, Matt Lewis is right, here. People don’t like the conservative message because they’re programmed to respond to promises of goodies and happiness and only really vote conservative when liberals go too far during a two-year cycle.
Still doesn’t mean that we should let them have what they want.
mintycrys on December 31, 2012 at 6:35 PM