Len Britton for US Senate VT - Give Leahy 42 Years and Kiss Your Gun Rights Goodbye

In the past two years, Senator Pat Leahy has been busy squiring anti-gun Supreme Court nominees to the bench.  Though his actions are not surprising given his leftist ideology, deliberate attempts have been made to hide the anti-gun agenda of recent nominees. During Justice Sotomayor’s confirmation hearing, Senator Leahy asked, “Is it safe to say that you accept the Supreme Court’s decision as establishing that the Second Amendment right is an individual right? Is that correct?”Sotomayor replied, “yes, sir.” Unfortunately, Justice Sotomayor’s actions on the bench have already contradicted her words.  In the McDonald vs. Chicago case, Sotomayor ruled against an individual’s right to bear arms, violating judicial precedent established less than two years ago in the Keller vs. District of Columbia.  In a recent interview with the Times Argus, Leahy stated that he wanted be elected so he can squire more SCOTUS Justices.

“Senator Leahy pays lip service to the importance of the Second Amendment, but his record paints a different picture." Britton stated.   "He has received an ‘F’ rating from the Gun Owners of America.  He promised Sotomayor would protect gun rights, instead she voted against the Second Amendment in the first case she heard.  This is not a Republican or Democrat issue. Gun rights are paramount to Vermonters and if Leahy is reelected, you can kiss your gun rights goodbye" Britton concluded.



CHQ - NRA has endorsed 58 House Democrats this year, and Conservatives have Noticed

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NRA has endorsed 58 House Democrats this year, and conservatives have noticed
Washington Post - If somehow the Democrats should defy the polls and hold onto the majority in the House after November's elections, many conservatives will be looking at the National Rifle Association's endorsements and assistance to 58 House Democrats as one of the reasons why.

Will 2010 be the year of the "Mama Grizzly?"
Christian Broadcasting Network - 2010 will perhaps forever be known as the year when America's Tea Parties emerged as an electoral force in politics, but one of its subplots must certainly be the number of conservative women who are running and likely to win.  Gov. Sarah Palin calls them "Mama Grizzlies" for their staunch defense of the Constitution and conservative principles.

Nevada GOP Senate candidate Sharron Angle's recent polling surge is scaring Democrats to death -- Politico

Ron Paul is heading to Iowa - is there a possible 2012 run in the works? -- Politico

Former Sen. Rick Santorum launches PAC in Iowa and will make sixth visit to the state in the past year - Politico

In 2010, even Michigan's liberal Rep. John Dingell is trailing in the polls -- Real Clear Politics (blog)

California GOP candidates Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina are skipping an event featuring Gov. Sarah Palin -- Politico

The times are looking promising for conservative candidates, but not the RNC -- Washington Times

Virginia's George Allen throws strong hints that he'll run against Sen. Jim Webb in 2012 - Politico

Conservatives must remain vigilant in the weeks leading up to Election Day -- American Spectator

Big Labor is trying desperately to save Sen. Russ Feingold in Wisconsin, but it isn't working -- Pajamas Media

Democratic firewall tactics show fear of GOP wave's amplitude -- Hot Air

Indiana Rep. Mike Pence will certainly draw attention if he runs in 2012 -- Human Events

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2010 LFOD Rally Battle Video Link

Captain Morrill's Artillery Co. spectator participant battle at Silver Ranch August 28, 2010 as part of the NH annual Live Free or Die Rally 4 day events.

 

Battle video link:

http://blip.tv/file/4073155

 

Battle photo album:

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Live Free or Die Rally photo's:

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CHQ - Is Harry Reid pro-gun or anti-gun? You decide

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Is Harry Reid pro-gun or anti-gun? You decide.
GunOwners.org -- Nevada's Senator Harry Reid claims to be a defender of the Second Amendment, yet as the NRA flirts with an endorsement of the embattled senator, Gun Owners of America presents a list of 43 votes over the last 20 years -- and asks whether or not Reid's record reflects the values of a true defender of gun rights in America.

Some Republicans are terrified at the prospect of a 'Tea Party Caucus' in the Senate
Washington Post - The potential of conservative Tea Party-backed senators scares the Republican establishment to death, with top Republicans such as former Majority Leader Trent Lott saying recently, '(W)e don't need a lot of Jim DeMint disciples. As soon as they get here, we need to co-opt them.' Even the threat of having to keep their promises to shrink federal power and cut the federal budget has many in the GOP quaking at the prospect of having new names such as Rubio, Buck, Angle, Paul and Lee in the Senate.

Texas conservative Tom Pauken believes the GOP needs new leaders
Dallas Morning News - Texas conservative stalwart Tom Pauken is the latest movement leader to question whether the current Republican Party leadership is credible enough to unite conservatives behind the GOP. Pauken reserved special criticism for Texas Rep. Pete Sessions (who heads the National Republican Congressional Committee), saying that he's not up to the job and should be replaced after November's elections even if the GOP retakes the House. Pauken also agrees with Richard Viguerie on the historic nature of America's Tea Parties, saying they're a more powerful force than anything he's seen in his lifetime.

The NRA's long-winded, self-serving confirmation of the Reid rumor
Thunder Tales (blog) - National Rifle Association Member Ed Rasimus received an email answer to his comment regarding the organization's potential endorsement of Majority Leader Harry Reid in the Nevada Senate race, and he provides it here for all to see. To Rasimus, it's enough that the NRA even admits to considering Reid for an endorsement to get him agitated at the NRA's leadership.

Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz sets a hopeful precedent on Afghanistan
American Conservative - Daniel McCarthy writes on the 'hope' being given the anti-war right in Congress by a movement among some Republicans to oppose funding for the Afghanistan War, a sign that the neoconservative stranglehold on the GOP may be loosening. McCarthy cites the recent vote by Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz (lifetime ACU rating 100%) to oppose sending more money to a war that appears as though it will go on indefinitely. Some conservatives will no longer just rubber-stamp the GOP's expensive foreign policy.

Could Nevada's Sharron Angle be the Tea Party Rebellion's Patton of the West?
Washington Examiner - Mark Tapscott profiles Nevada GOP U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle, a leader who has shown a consistent willingness to speak truth to power, challenge the establishment and relentlessly pursue her conservative principles no matter what stands before her. Tapscott compares her dogged determination to another great leader (Gen. George S. Patton), and says if she's elected, she'll take those skills to Washington to truly shake things up.

Colorado's Ken Buck has become the conservative favorite in the GOP primary
Denver Post - Colorado GOP U.S. Senate candidate Ken Buck has become a favorite of his state's conservative grassroots because his principled stances on the role of government are more credible than the establishment favorite, Jane Norton's. Here's a look at Buck's views (in his own words) on several issues that are relevant to Colorado's conservative voters, and a preview of what he'd like to do if he reaches the Senate.

CHQ - Will NRA Endorse the "Anti-Gun" Harry Reid?

Will NRA Endorse the "Anti-Gun" Harry Reid?

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Will NRA Endorse the "Anti-Gun" Harry Reid?
Gun Owners of America (GOA) - Harry Reid is no friend of the Second Amendment, which makes the National Rifle Association's flirtation with the Democratic Senate Majority Leader all the more outrageous. Gun Owners of America reminds supporters who treasure their Second Amendment liberties that rewarding bad behavior on the part of Reid only encourages more of the same, regardless of the political calculations.

The GOP needs much more than anti-Obama voter angst
Washington Examiner - The editors of the Washington Examiner write that the Republican Party will need more than just voter angst against the Obama agenda should it retake control of Congress (or just one House) -- the GOP will need a real mandate to govern. For that reason, the editors argue that Republican candidates should adopt Rep. Paul Ryan's (lifetime ACU rating 92.36%) 'road map' proposals, which may be a politically risky move (because Ryan's plan would reform entitlements), but will also provide the Party a real plan to deal with the issues that Americans care about.

Blogger asks whether NRA places political considerations before the Constitution
True North (blog) - Gary Gross says he's never been a member of the National Rifle Association, but even he sees the damage that's being done to its members by the organization's endorsement flirtation with liberal Majority Leader Harry Reid (lifetime ACU rating 18.56%). Gross argues that endorsing Reid has a number of negative connotations and no positive ones -- and that the NRA will not gain any leg-up in fighting harmful legislation while standing to lose millions through alienating its conservative, Constitution-loving membership.

It's not only about 'the Economy, Stupid.' It's about Freedom
Catholic Online - Ken Blackwell writes that the grassroots uprising that America is experiencing is about much more than just anger over the bloated and wasteful federal budget. It's about the very concept of freedom. Blackwell says that Americans are seeing their freedoms being eroded away, including the Obama Administration's all-out assault on religious freedoms. The grassroots Tea Party movement has become the voice of those who want to maintain the ability to make moral decisions according to their own conscience, unencumbered by a government that's antagonistic to them.

Palin's small-donor fundraising shows path around GOP establishment to nomination
Daily Caller - Washington insiders say that the Republican Party establishment distrusts Gov. Sarah Palin because they have no control over what she's going to do (or say). So, it must be especially disturbing to GOP leaders to see Palin's grassroots small-donor fundraising power might allow her to run for president without help from the Party's big 'whale' donors. Palin continues to drop subtle hints that she's planning to run (such as making targeted PAC contributions in Iowa and South Carolina), and her popularity with the conservative grassroots would certainly aid her if that's what she decides to do.

Pro-Life Group Forcing Americans to "Face the Truth"
The New American - In the everyday world of American politics, politicians and interest groups walk the halls of Congress and politely (mostly) debate the issues of our time, but reality is often much 'uglier' than a mere policy discussion. One Chicago-based Pro-Life group's (Pro-Life Action League) members feel it isn't enough to simply argue with liberals over the matter of abortion. They're taking the graphic images of the brutal act to the streets to demonstrate what really happens to babies -- and saving lives in the process.

Alaska's GOP Senate race offers voters a real philosophical choice in candidates
Alaska Dispatch - Perhaps no place in the country is there a clearer choice for a state's Republican voters than in Alaska, where 'outsider' Joe Miller is challenging incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski (lifetime ACU rating 70.19%) for the GOP's U.S. Senate nomination. Murkowski is offering her experience, committee assignments, and the ability to bring home federal pork as the reasons why Alaskans should send her back to Washington. Miller is countering with constitutional conservatism, fiscal reality, and common sense.