2009-02-28 Home Front: Politix
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Gillibrand Switches Stance on Guns
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Senator Kirstin Gillibrand is under fire from conservatives for changing her positions on several major issues since being chosen by Governor Paterson to replace Hillary Clinton.
Gillibrand had earned a reputation as a moderate Democrat from upstate, but this week she frustrated the NRA by changing her mind about a bill to make it easier to trace gun purchases.
The National Rifle Association used to love Kirstin Gillibrand, but on the day she was selected to join the Senate, downstate politicians predicted she would change positions on guns.
"I'm confident that as Kirsten comes to see the cities of the state, and sees the problem of gun violence, her views will evolve to reflect the whole state, and that is part of the process," Senator Chuck Schumer said.
Chuckie spoke and Kirstin jumped ... | This week Gillibrand earned a headline as a flip flopper on guns by opposing a bill that she sponsored just eight months ago.
Mike Centola of nyfirearms.com was disappointed. He'd welcomed the selection of Gillibrand, but now he wonders if she ever truly valued gun rights. He said, "I think it should be very important to her...if she's claiming to represent upstate gun enthusiasts, that she stick to that and not say one thing and then do something different."
According to Gillibrand's spokespersons, she didn't understand the gun legislation she sponsored last year.
Unfortunately I can believe that ... | Her office says she is still a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights, but felt this particular bill limited Washington D.C.'s ability to regulate itself.
Freshmen Congressman Eric Massa says he will not change his mind on guns. In his statement Friday, he said simply, "I will not support new federal gun control legislation."
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