Swalwell Claims House Republicans Want Gun Control

By Tom Knighton

AP Photo/Elise Amendola

Rep. Eric “Nuke ’em All” Swalwell says a lot of stupid stuff. It’s probably what I like most about the guy. He usually gives me all kinds of things to write about.

His latest claim, though, may be the most ridiculous. Especially if he actually expects people to believe him. You see, Swalwell claims that a number of congressional Republicans have confided in him that they really would like to pass gun control, they’re just worried about keeping their office.

The California Democrat said Congress needs to stand up to groups like the National Rifle Association and pass more gun control laws.

“I’ve come to figure out, going across the country helping 28 members of Congress in their 40s and under win this last election in Texas, in Iowa, in Oklahoma, in Kansas, that you can run on background checks and you’re not going to be punished … It was always used as a tactic to keep us from doing anything on it, but also we’ve got to get rid of the dirty money,” Swalwell said.

“So many Republicans tell me, ‘I know I want to do the right thing on this issue. I’m just afraid I’ll get primaried.’ …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms