Senator vows to protect 2nd amendment
VA-ALERT has released a campaign letter from Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R) of Fairfax who is running for reelection in 37th district, although it has not yet been posted online, asserting unequivocally that he is the gun owners' candidate.
"Today we face continuing attacks on our 2nd Amendment rights. From Washington, D.C. to Richmond, liberals and their pals in the news media lump honest, law-abiding citizens in with common criminals. Their goal, plain and simple, is to completely restrict the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens."
"Whether you own a gun for personal protection, for hunting, for recreational shooting, or even for collecting, if the liberals have their way, your right to keep and bear arms will be in grave danger in Virginia. Even if you don't own a gun, but just believe in the Constitution, your rights continue to be under attack."
"That’s why you and I can never give up the fight for our Second Amendment freedoms. I am recognized as the premier advocate for 2nd Amendment rights in the Virginia State Senate. Year after year, I am on point protecting your constitutional rights. That’s why the liberals are going to do everything they can to defeat
me this November. Will you let them succeed?"*
The rest can be read by subscribing to VA-ALERT. Cuccinelli has a history of defending the rights of gun owners, although it is not a prominent issue on his campaign site. He endorsed the sales tax holiday we just enjoyed which is one of the most libertarian agendas to succeed this year, although I'd prefer it went to a better cause than school supplies. (I'm a bit tired of seeing "back to school" collection boxes in my face at the grocery store, especially when there is money inside.) Cuccinelli appears to be a diehard academician, however he does mention items besides school supplies covered by the tax break, just as he recognizes non-gun-owners who support the 2nd amendment. He also opposes the hiking of traffic fines.
*VA-ALERT: VCDL-PAC: Senator Cuccinelli promises to **lead** fight for 2nd Amendment rights!