Unfortunately, I do not have any access to his campaign. However, if you write an e-mail on his web site with those statements, I’d be interested in what his reply would be.
After swapping posts with CharlesWayneCT on some other threads, I followed his advice and did some research.
I doubt you’ll find anyone who thinks Mitt has done a good job explaining his 2nd amendment stand.
As recently as a debate from May 2007, Mitt stated that he supported an ‘assault weapons ban.’ However, his current position is that he doesn’t support any new restrictions on semi-autos or other new anti-gun legislation.
I did contact the Romney campaign through their website and specifically asked if Romney would sign or veto HR 1022 (the new AWB) if it came to his desk as President. The response was quick and was essentially a copy of the 2nd amendment position from his website. The direct question about HR 1022 wasn’t answered. I can post the e-mail from the campaign if folks want to see it, but you can read the same thing at the website.
It would have been much better if Huckabee had asked a more direct question in the debate. Something like whether he would veto HR1022 or asking him to explain what caused him to change his position on an AWB over the past year. But, that didn’t happen.
I’m not comfortable with Romney on the 2nd, but cast my Virginia absentee ballot for him earlier this week because I think he’s the best candidate we’ve got left.