[Demidog]

Would it be so unheard of for the party to make a gesture of support towards some amendment other than the second?

When has the republican party ever suppported the second amendment?

[gcruse]

When has the republican party ever suppported the second amendment?

Ack.  Pass the coffee.  I meant, of course, RKBA.

[tortoise]

When has the republican party ever suppported the second amendment?

Bump for that. I want "gun control lite" as much as I want "socialism lite". A vote for "gun control lite" is still a vote against the 2nd Amendment, and I don't vote against the 2nd Amendment.