That will be even a bigger issue than the “hispanic latina” comment. The Democrats from red states will not be happy to have to vote for someone who so clearly wants to take away the right to bear arms.
She’s going to torque off both sides if the issue is properly pressed now. As part of the 2nd Circuit, she recently ruled that the 2ndA only applies to the feds - and in doing so acknowledged that, indeed, it forbids the ability of the federal government to limit RKBA. Ergo, she will be faced with either hugely backpedaling on a very clear official statement (very embarassing), else will have to remain consistent and overturn HR45, AWB II, 922(o), NFA, etc.
So, perversely, at least in theory she’s a great pick for the NRA types, having talked herself into a corner. And this is how we’ll ultimately win RKBA back: talk ‘em into a corner using their own words.
“the 2nd Amendment doesn’t apply to states and cities”
As far as I recall, it doesn’t say “Congress shall make no law abridging the right of the people to keep and bear arms,” á la the first amendment. It simply says the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. To me, that means it won’t be infringed by anyone. ‘Cause the Constitution doesn’t just tell the federal government what it can and can’t do; it also tells the states what they can’t do.
Then there’s the whole “incorporation” thing, which is BS, but is well-established.
(Corrected) Gun Control: In a case headed for the Supreme Court, a three-judge panel rules Chicago's gun ban constitutional since the 2nd Amendment doesn't apply to states and cities.It's not as simple as the article makes it to be - as above or in the article body.
Whatever was written in the decision, the bottom line, fall back position was 'starry decide us' /s. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals had previously ruled 'collective right' and there was no way it would overturn itself, so it punted, then they all went to dinner. /s
The 'funny thing' is that the Precedent the 7th used used (stary decisis) was a challenge to Morton Grove, IL's gun ban. Morton Grove was the first city to ban handguns, then Chicago and others followed suit. Now here's the funny part --
The day after Heller came down Morton Grove Repealed Its Gun Ban Law. They knew this would it wind up in SCOTUS and didn't want to waste its taxpayers money on a losing cause.So Chicago will fight on to SCOTUS. Spending money it already doesn't have, all to make the psycho Mayor Daley feel like he is still all powerful in his Kingdom, and has a big wiener. (If he could he'd be driving a Corvette or Ferrari to compensate)
as to Oak Park, screw em. They're a bunch of ex hippies who've raised a bunch of quiche eating, sandal wearing, Volvo driving, ultra-über lib moonbats. They deserve what they get.
Sotomayor Guns For 2nd Amendment
Lot of new friends to make here.