Top Clinton and Kaine Statements on the Second Amendment

By Erika Haas

Election Day is finally here. Here are ten things to keep in mind before you cast your vote.

1. Kaine once vowed to protect our Second Amendment rights…sort of.

“I’m committed to not violating the Second Amendment or infringing upon the gun rights of law-abiding citizens,” Kaine told the Washington Post back in 2005. “I’m committed to protecting that constitutional right to hunt and fish…I value the traditions that Virginians value.”

Kaine was running for Governor of Virginia at the time and was likely just trying to appeal to voters. Regardless, his tune has changed since then.

2. Kaine tweeted that he’s “proud” of infringing on your Second Amendment rights.

So much for that “commitment.”

3. Clinton also claimed to be a “supporter” of gun rights…sort of.

“I support the Second Amendment…I understand and respect the tradition of gun ownership. It goes back to the founding of our country,” Clinton said unexpectedly during the last presidential debate.

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Source:: Bearing Arms