Posted on 04/10/2013 8:09:40 AM PDT by Mozilla
Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that he believes the Senate gun control bill deserves an up-or-down vote, breaking from a group of 13 Republicans — including Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) — who have vowed to filibuster the bill.
"We have not seen the final draft of the legislation that was produced, I understand, last night, but I think it deserves a vote up-or-down," Isakson told CBS News.
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Isakson also said he could be open to expanding background checks if done in a way that protects free access to guns and mental health privacy.
Later in the week, the Georgia lawmaker is coordinating a dinner with President Obama and 11 Republican colleagues, the latest in a White House charm offensive designed to win favor with the GOP. Isakson said he was encouraged by the outreach attempt, but that the "proof will be in the pudding" as lawmakers work to reach a budget deal.
"I don't know what to expect, except that I think more of our talk is going to be about [the] budget … about getting our arms around the biggest problem that faces our country," Isakson said. "That's what I hope it's about, that's what I believe it will be about."
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I truly think this needs the Supreme Court.
The right of the people to keep and bear arms SHALL . NOT . BE . INFRINGED.
I WILL NOT vote for Pro-Abort or anti-gun politicians.
Let the chips fall where they may, but I WILL NOT vote for them.
Haven’t sent a dime to the GOPe in years, either.
“”We have not seen the final draft of the legislation that was produced, I understand, last night, but I think it deserves a vote up-or-down,””
Long-time donor, volunteer, and supporter. All of that time and money will now go towards whomever runs against him in the next primary.
This “why not just give it a vote” BS was something I heard during the ObamaCare days. It’s a ruse.
You don’t debate human rights given to us by God.
Are we going to have up or down votes on the rest of our rights as well?
Spineless and ugly—inside and out.
Since Chambliss has decided to retire, I figure he’ll be there at the dinnner for the food.
BOTH need to be put out to pasture.
Hey, genius (Isakson), glad you weren’t around in 1776.
Back then they didn't think it was right for the majority in the senate to trample on the rights of the minority led by Harry Reid if they felt so strongly about the filibuster.
And don't give me this crap about conscience. Most of these Jackwagons have none.
Dahum!
Coincidental, huh?
Tyrant Kim Un Hussein must be very pleased that his efforts to “FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” are progressing so easily.
I truely thinkg the Supreme Court would vote 5-4 on it (flip a coin as to which side gets the 5).
What is in the law to make criminals have a background check before purchasing a gun?
I, as a sovereign man, forbid congress to strip me of my rights. They’ve been granted by God, are a self evident fact of nature, and may not be taken away without subjugating me. In the face of any infringement, I will continue to exercise my rights, and seek to reestablish my dominance over my servants. By what means, I’ve not yet figured out.
The filibuster would occur when a cloture vote is called. Involking cloture means no debate. Dems want no debate. The filibuster would at least allow some related topics to be brought to the public’s attention.
Isakson also said he could be open to expanding background checks if done in a way that protects free access to guns and mental health privacy.
***Yeah, and if he believes that I’ve got a bridge to sell him.
No it doesn’t.
Shall not be infringed.
They do not have the authority to even consider bills like this.
Period.
Is there a bill?
Has Isakson read it?
If not, how does he know what it deserves?
Only the ones they dislike.
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