Mayor Bloomberg is looking for gun legislation and he’s willing to put all his resources behind this cause. He co-founded the initiative Mayors Against Illegal Guns to demand that republicans and democrats alike push gun legislation to the forefront, making it harder for guns to be purchased requiring thorough background checks and keeping firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill. It also calls for a ban on assault weapons and high capacity ammunition clips. The plan is to gain support for these initiatives and to punish people who are considered “straw purchasers,” (basically those who purchase guns and sell them illegally) more severely. Bloomberg has been coming out the pocket in support of the politicians who take a firm stance on gun control and against those who have been less vocal, targeting five Democrats, and ten Republicans across the country. Since Bloomberg’s pockets are so deep, it’s going to be tough fight for anyone set in his sights, but shouldn’t it be about what the people want? Is this the people deciding to act in favor of gun control or a form of manipulation? What do you think?
National Survey Indicates Democrats Want Hillary Clinton In Office In 2016 !!!
With Obama serving his 2nd term the question of “who will be next to run our country?” is being asked more and more. Hillary Clinton hasn’t even stepped down yet as secretary of state and there’s already constant speculation as to whether she’ll run again for the White House. A new national survey indicates that the vast majority of Democrats would consider backing her as their party’s nominee. Read more below. Russ B
Democrats To Introduce Ban On Assault Weapons On The First Day Of Congress
In wake of Friday’s tragedy at Newtown, CT, Democrat and California Senator Dianne Feinsten has announced her plan to present a bill that would ban assault weapons. Assault weapons have been used in massacres such as The Dark Knight Rises shooting and the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. President Clinton signed the original bill to ban assault weapons back in ’94. I know “guns don’t kill people, people kill people” but I don’t see the need for assault weapons and this would take the first step in stricter gun control. Many times when people say “stricter gun laws” people take that as banning guns, which is not the case. I think there should be a ban on assault weapons, there should be a limit as to how many guns a person should be allowed to own, and perhaps a mental health test of the gun owner and their families. I know there are tons of illegal guns and that needs to be stopped as well but something needs to be done ASAP to prevent massacres such as the one that claimed the lives of 20 innocent children this past Friday. Read more below. Julie A.
Obama Supporters Critical To Change We Can Believe In
The White House is trying to keep the momentum it built up in the election, after President Obama’s first term White House officials learned that the battle isn’t complete at the polls. In order to create a social change major steps need to be made, but major steps come from the ground up with the government following the lead. If the grassroots campaign the Obama administration runs can’t continue to keep up the energy I’m afraid the President’s ability to get the job done will be fought for four more years. Hit the jump for more. PaulDaPro
John McCain Tells Republicans To Shut Up About Abortions
Senator John McCain has urged some of his fellow Republicans to spare the world their anti-abortion views fearing the alienation of female voters and young voters alike. With the economy the way it is you would think they would have something better to discuss anyway. The Republican Party is definitely going to want to regroup and strategize how to win over the female and youth demographics that were instrumental to the election of President Obama over Gov. Romney in early November. Strong pro-life politicians tend to sway young voters, who don’t want to see a woman’s right to choose away. Hit the jump for more. PaulDaPro
