Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2008 5:38 PM by Carrie Dann
Filed Under: 2008, Biden
From NBC/NJ's Mike Memoli
CASTLEWOOD, VA – Joe Biden took on an even folksier tone than usual as he campaigned in rural southwest Virginia this afternoon. Though his focus was again on economic issues, he deviated from script to talk about an issue not often discussed by the Democrats: guns.
The Delaware senator predicted that Republicans would seek to sway voters by threatening that Obama would take away guns. Biden, claiming to be a gun-owner himself who likes “that little over and under,†called that notion bogus.
“Barack Obama ain’t taking my shotguns, so don't buy that malarkey,†he said. “If he tries to fool with my Beretta, he's got a problem.â€
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/20/1429325.aspxHmmm.....
Joe Biden on gun control:
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)
http://www.ontheissues.org/senate/joe_biden.htmBut Obama
ain't takin my shotguns......