[so_real]

Point of contention, there. Had Romney been in the Whitehouse, McCain and Graham would have had their way and this legislation would have passed in bi-partisan fashion. The Republicans would have been held responsible for trashing the Second Amendment instead of Obama and his minions. It sucks having Obama anywhere near the Executive Office, but in this instance, I think we are better off for it than the alternative.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Sad, but likely true. So many ignored just how radically left Willard is.

[redgolum]

You are right.

[Windflier]

Had Romney been in the Whitehouse, McCain and Graham would have had their way and this legislation would have passed in bi-partisan fashion.

Thank you.

All during the 2012 primary I tried to tell people that if we elected 'our' liberal, he'd be the de facto leader of the Republican party, and that they'd roll over for the same agenda he pushed in Massachusetts. The Dems would have gleefully joined in, as well.

With Obama in the White House, that natural alliance doesn't exist, therefore, there's at least some push-back against his agenda. With Romney in the White House, there would have been little, if any.

Sucks, but that is the dynamic we faced, and the one which is playing out now.