Travis Childers gun amendment passes House

While this is not an issue I agree with Travis on, it is big news. Childers campaigned as pro-gun and he is making good on his promise in Washington. His amendment expands the rights of Washington D.C. residents to own guns, including semi-automatic weapons. The last part of that sentence is where I disagree with Travis. I don't think anyone needs a semi-automatic weapon unless they are in uniform. That said, it is good to see Childers taking an active role in Washington and following through on his campaign pledges.

From CBS News minutes ago.

Lawmakers voted 260-160 to amend a bill proposed by DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton regarding the District's gun laws.

The amended bill included a substitute amendment by Rep. Travis W. Childers of Mississippi, expanding the rights of residents to buy and own guns, including semiautomatic weapons.

The amended bill then passed 266-152, with 82 Democrats supporting it and nine Republicans opposing it.

Mississippi Democrats Ahead Of The Supreme Court

2004: Year Mississippi Democratic Party Adopted A Plank Stating Full Support For Individual Gun Rights

2008: Year Republican Supreme Court Agreed

It took the Republican Supreme Court four years to begin to catch up with Mississippi Democrats on gun rights.

The original plank was written by Jamie Franks.