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In reply to the discussion: Obama Calls For Government Action On Guns In The Wake Of Colorado Shooting [View all]alabama_for_obama
(136 posts)HE may have been reelected, but he didn't have any partners in congress to help him push his agenda. Imagine where we would be now if he hadn't fucked up and pushed that farce of a law through congress. Gun rights are very important to many people who otherwise would have gone along with his economic and social agendas. When a socialist leaning type like myself would be considered a gun nut by most (including myself), you know the issue is a loser. I wouldn't vote for a rethug in a presidential election if you PAID me to, but I know plenty of people for whom this is their #1 issue, like gay rights, abortion, and the environments are to various other voters.
Those people for whom this is an issue have enough votes to swing the election. anyone who doesn't realize this is a complete fool. And no, they won't automatically vote republican on all other issues. Gun owners are a ridiculously diverse group of people, despite what many of you think.
I seriously hope we don't fuck this up again. I'm so tired of watching people in my party snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. and as others have noticed, we can't afford to loose this election!