Will the bounce affect the AWB sunset (probably vanity)

[demlosers]

Make that a definitely

[demlosers]

Definitely that the AWB will sunset.

[coconutt2000]

I think it is a moot issue. I'd be surprised if any of the Republican legislators passed this before the election.

It is a make it or break it deal for many of their constituents.

It is an ineffective law based on emotional response to the weapons rather than their lethality.

[marktwain]

It would be a good idea to call your senators and representatives monday and tell them to "sunset the ban!" for the good of the party.

It works equally well for either party.

If we keep the pressure up, we can sunset this unconstitutional monstrosity.

[marktwain]

BTW, Good job on your first post!

[Darkwolf377]

Gun issues have really broken in the direction of the repubs since 2000. Have you heard Kerry talking about banning guns?


I'm not worried.

[darkwing104]

Good post. Welcome to the Free Republic.

[I got the rope]

You logged on to see if we won't vote for Bush?

BWAAAAAHAAAAAA.

[I got the rope]

Seriously. If he signs the AWB...he will lose. Count on it.

[Senator Goldwater]

The 2nd amendment is safe with this president.

[DmBarch]

It will not be allowed to come up in a house committee - so there will be no vote. And I doubt the senate will take it up knowing that it can't pass the house.

[pillbox_girl]

That begs another question I forgot to include:

What is the likelihood of an evil twin of the AWB coming up after the current law sunsets, like around November 3?

[snooker]

Why do you think the dork is posing for these pictures?

The ban won't be resurrected until after Kerry wins.

[FairOpinion]

Just exactly WHEN did Bush say he will sign the AWB?

I haven't heard that in a long time.

In fact all the pro-AWB people seemed to be having a fit, because Bush IS allowing it to expire.

[Redcloak]

There's simply no reason to make nice-nice with Chucky and DiFi. The undecided are already breaking for Bush. Actively pushing the AW ban renewal would not help him. It would, in fact, cost him votes from his base. The ban is now taking a ballistic flight path into the dirt; just like a dove on opening morning!

[jude24]

I don't see the House and Senate convening specifically to get the AWB in place.

Worst case scenario I forsee is it sunsets this month, and the House and Senate reinstate it next year.

[xJones]

You logged on to see if we won't vote for Bush?

Thank you, I thought I was the only one thinking that.

Any thoughts? Is this a legitimate concern, or should I start folding my tinfoil hat now?

No, never fold it. A tinfoil chapeau is stored carefully in the Y2K shelter when not being worn on your head.

[skinkinthegrass]

Welcome! :))

As to the Klintoon/Brady AWB, It is set to die/expire on September 18/19, Automatically. If GWB is smart, he'll let it die. Tom Delay has said there's not enough support in the HR to renew the ban, Senate w/the RINOs is another matter. :|

[Mike1973]

This really is a non-issue. Well all know that the ban has to make it thorough the House and Senate. While, it might make it through the Senate, it will never make it through the Senate. Just won't happen. Also, lets give a little bit of credit to the Bush Administration. The longer that I watch what is going on, the more respect I have for Rove.