[RJL]

I've been concerned about this. This could be President Bush "Read my lips, no new taxes" moment".

The only good thing is, I don't believe the renewal will make it through the House of Representatives, so he won't really have to show his cards.

It would be a shame if President Bush lost many of the 4.1 million NRA votes in a close election.

[sinkspur]

It would be a shame if President Bush lost many of the 4.1 million NRA votes in a close election.

He won't. He might lose a few, but he'll pick up a few, too.

There aren't many Americans who walk around pre-occupied with the assault weapons ban, other than a few here.