Posted on 08/25/2008 3:07:39 AM PDT by monkapotamus
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, whose name has been said to be on the short list for the GOP vice presidential nomination, made a swing through Pennsylvania this weekend, including a stop at Westgate Mall in Bethlehem. Meanwhile, speculation swirled about how Democrat Barack Obama's choice of Joe Biden as his vice presidential pick might influence the choice made by John McCain. Pennsylvania Avenue got to ask him a few questions in a phone interview...
Q: You're here, in part to promote Sen. McCain's sportsmen group. How important an issue will gun rights be in PA?
A: In Minnesota and Pennsylvania our states pride ourselves in an outdoor heritage and men and women who hunt and fish and engage in outdoor activity for sporting. So issues like the second amendment rights are very important. John McCain has been a staunch supporter, consistent supporter of second amendment rights and gun owner rights. Barack Obama has been just the opposite. He has a record in the Illinois State Legislature and U.S. Senate of opposing gun owner rights and favoring severe restrictions and even bans on gun ownership even for things that relate to handguns or other types of guns you would consider common for hunting or other outdoor activities. I think that would be concerning to Pennsylvanians as it would be to many Minnesotans. Also that comment he made months ago where he said that people in places like Pennsylvania have turned to God and guns because they are bitter reflects a severe misunderstanding of why people in Pennsylvania and Minnesota and other states appreciate Second Amendment rights and are deeply committed to their faith...
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Hasn’t he said that he won’t leave his Governor’s job until 2010 (full term)?
Just what the Republican ticket needs. A greenie tax raiser.
Please, not this dud.
> In Minnesota and Pennsylvania our states pride ourselves
> in an outdoor heritage and men and women who hunt and
> fish and engage in outdoor activity for sporting
Wrong answer.
The second amendment has NOTHING to do with sports.
It’s all about self defense against tyranny.
“It’s all about self defense against tyranny.”
I agree, and it’s a very important distinction. I personally don’t own a gun, but if I want one or feel the need to have one I want the right to make that decision.
I’ve met and talked with T-paw.
He does pander to the Left, I called him on it, reminded him he has an (R) behind his name and don’t forget his base.
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