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Rocky Anderson on Gun Control

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Six-point plan to help curb gun violence. (Sep 2004)

Michele Bachmann on Gun Control

Republican Representative (MN)

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Fight to uphold our 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2006)
National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Joe Biden on Gun Control

Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE)

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Keep assault weapons ban; close gun show loophole. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)

Herman Cain on Gun Control

Republican Businessman & Talk-Show Host

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Let each state pass a concealed weapon bill. (Apr 2011)

Hillary Clinton on Gun Control

Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY)

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Balance lawful gun ownership & keeping guns from criminals. (Apr 2008)
Give local police access to federal gun tracking info. (Apr 2008)
Let states & cities determine local gun laws. (Apr 2008)
Against illegal guns, crack down on illegal gun dealers. (Jan 2008)
Backed off a national licensing registration plan on guns. (Jan 2008)
Get assault weapons & guns off the street. (Jul 2007)
Background check system could prevent Virginia Tech massacre. (Apr 2007)
FactCheck: VA Tech shooter not declared a danger to others. (Apr 2007)
Congress� failure at Littleton response inspired Senate run. (Nov 2003)
Keep guns away from people who shouldn�t have them. (Sep 2000)
Limit access to weapons; look for early warning signs. (Sep 2000)
License and register all handgun sales. (Jun 2000)
Tough gun control keeps guns out of wrong hands. (Jul 1999)
Gun control protects our children. (Jul 1999)
Don�t water down sensible gun control legislation. (Jul 1999)
Lock up guns; store ammo separately. (Jun 1999)
Ban kids� unsupervised access to guns. (Jun 1999)
Get weapons off the streets; zero tolerance for weapons. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)

Newt Gingrich on Gun Control

Former Republican Representative (GA-6) and Speaker of the House

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Don�t redefine Constitution with no individual right to arms. (Oct 2005)

Mike Huckabee on Gun Control

Republican AR Governor

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Second Amendment is about freedom, not about hunting. (Aug 2007)
Owns firearms; enjoys hunting; supports 2nd amendment. (Jan 2007)
Supports self-defense and �castle doctrine�. (Jan 2006)
Allow concealed carry. (Nov 2002)

Jon Huntsman on Gun Control

Republican UT Governor

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Absolutely veto a ban on assault weapons. (Jun 2011)
Conservative line on gun control. (May 2009)

Gary Johnson on Gun Control

Former Republican NM Governor

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Laws regarding guns are ineffective. (May 2011)

Barack Obama on Gun Control

Democratic President (2008); IL Senator (2004)

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Opposed bill okaying illegal gun use in home invasions. (Aug 2008)
Ok for states & cities to determine local gun laws. (Apr 2008)
FactCheck: Yes, Obama endorsed Illinois handgun ban. (Apr 2008)
April 2008: "Bittergate" labeled Obama elitist. (Apr 2008)
Respect 2nd Amendment, but local gun bans ok. (Feb 2008)
Provide some common-sense enforcement on gun licensing. (Jan 2008)
2000: cosponsored bill to limit purchases to 1 gun per month. (Oct 2007)
Concealed carry OK for retired police officers. (Aug 2007)
Stop unscrupulous gun dealers dumping guns in cities. (Jul 2007)
Keep guns out of inner cities--but also problem of morality. (Oct 2006)
Bush erred in failing to renew assault weapons ban. (Oct 2004)
Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions. (Jul 1998)
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)

Sarah Palin on Gun Control

Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President

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Open carry in city library and city hall. (Sep 2011)
1996: Allow concealed carry in bars, banks, & schools. (Sep 2011)
Post-Gifford shooting: don't blame GOP & don't restrict guns. (Feb 2011)
Plenty of room for all animals--next to mashed potatoes. (Nov 2009)
Hunting provides organic protein sources. (Nov 2009)
Shot her first rabbit at age 10; freezer filled with game. (Sep 2008)
Hunts and fishes, as did her father. (Aug 2008)
Hunts as much as she can; freezer-full of wild game. (Aug 2008)
Supports ending D.C.�s 32-year-old ban on handguns. (Jun 2008)
Lifelong NRA member & champion of right to bear arms. (Feb 2008)
Supports Constitutional right to bear arms. (Nov 2006)

Ron Paul on Gun Control

Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President

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FactCheck: Terroristic shootings do occur with guns around. (Aug 2011)
Gun-free zones don't make any difference. (Apr 2011)
Let airlines make rules about passenger guns to fight terror. (Sep 2007)
Opposes the DC Gun Ban; it�s not just a �collective right�. (Mar 2007)
Ease procedures on the purchase and registration of firearms. (Nov 1996)
Allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms. (Nov 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Sponsored bill against United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Liberty Candidate: no point in keeping guns you can't access. (Sep 2010)

Tim Pawlenty on Gun Control

Republican MN Governor

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Pro-gun, but barred machine guns from security detail. (Jan 2011)
Statewide background checks to carry firearms. (Nov 2006)

Rick Perry on Gun Control

Republican Governor (TX)

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Individual right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2010)
Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)

Buddy Roemer on Gun Control

Former Governor (LA)

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Stricter penalties for firearm use during felonies. (Mar 1983)
Federal gun controls cannot override state gun laws. (Jul 1982)

Mitt Romney on Gun Control

Former Republican Governor (MA)

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2008: "Lifelong" devotion to hunting meant "small varmints". (Jan 2010)
GovWatch: 1994: did not �line up with the NRA�. (Feb 2008)
Support the 2nd Amendment AND the assault weapon ban. (Jan 2008)
I support the work of the NRA, but disagree sometimes. (Dec 2007)
Ok to ban lethal weapons that threaten police. (Dec 2007)
Compromise MA gun bills were net gain for gun owner. (Aug 2007)
Supports Second Amendment rights but also assault weapon ban. (May 2007)
Will support assault weapons bill and Brady Bill. (Aug 1994)

Rick Santorum on Gun Control

Republican Jr Senator (PA)

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Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)

Jill Stein on Gun Control

Former Green Challenger MA Governor

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Gun at home more likely to cause injury than to defend home. (Dec 2011)

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