Arrr! Me hearties, the conservative gun rights scallywags be takin' aim at John Cornyn's mutinous plans to take over McConnell's ship!
2024-03-02
Arrr! The Gun Owner of America be raisin' a ruckus over Sen. John Cornyn's stance on our precious Second Amendment rights! Ye can bet yer doubloons there be some fierce debate ahead as Cornyn sets sail to succeed the dastardly Mitch McConnell as Minority Leader. Aye, may the best pirate win!
Gun Owners Of America came out swinging against Senator John Cornyn, R-TX, after he entered the race to succeed Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Aidan Johnston, Gun Owners Of America’s Federal Affairs Director, criticized Cornyn for compromising with Democrats on gun control bills instead of standing firm on conservative values. The group deemed Cornyn "wholly unfit" to become the Senate minority leader due to his record on gun rights, specifically citing his involvement in passing bills that they consider infringements on the Second Amendment.One such bill mentioned by the GOA is the Safer Communities Act, which incentivizes states to enact "red flag" laws. This legislation has raised concerns among gun rights advocates for potentially restricting access to firearms. The National Association for Gun Rights also denounced Cornyn's bid for McConnell's position, labeling him as the "most anti-gun Republican in Congress."After McConnell announced his plans to step away from leadership, Cornyn expressed his desire to succeed him. However, with criticism from gun rights groups and a crowded field of potential successors, Cornyn's bid may face challenges in the Senate.