John Thune – The War on Guns

Biting the Hands That Fed Him

It’s a new week in Washington, but one thing remains the same:

The SAVE Act is dead on arrival in the United States Senate. It will not pass—not now, not ever. https://t.co/M2ITEV9lyI
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 27, 2026

But…but…but:

Trump and his family have donated thousands to the man who’s now the most powerful Democrat in Washington

A Matter of Priorities

Billionaire Mark Cuban stood on the White House stage Monday alongside the man he spent the last year trying to keep out of the Oval Office. [More]

And:

‘Worthless piece of [bleep]’: Actor James Woods torches Republican leader John Thune as ‘treacherous rat’ – ‘Fetterman has done more for the Republican platform than this weasel’ [More]

So, who does Trump reserve his most destructive vitriol for?

According to His Nature

Just so America knows, after two weeks in recess, John Thune is no longer considering the SAVE America Act. [More]

Hey, the guy’s got a reputation to uphold.

From the Jaws of Victory

Republicans Would Rather Cede Power To Democrats Than Their Own Voters [More]

Anybody here not realize Thune is a weasel in a long line of weasels…?

[Via Michael G]

Return of Swamp Thune

John Thune Charts New Path in Senate: ‘The Time Has Come to Begin Executing’ Trump’s Mandate [More]

Says the guy who who joined John Cornyn and other Vichycons in supporting Harry Reid by breaking the Ted Cruz/Mike Lee Filibuster of the Anti-gun ObamaCare Law, and in voting to confirm anti-gun Merrick Garland as Attorney General.

[Via bondmen]

It Depends Upon What the Meaning of the Term ‘Big Win’ Is

Another Big Win for the Second Amendment…Huge and good news out of the US Senate today and Sen. John Thune has been selected the new Senate Majority Leader. [Watch]

Because NRA ratings…

Pay no attention to the men behind the curtain.

Between this and the constant defeatism, I’m just not inclined to link to this guy any more.

Related UPDATE

Oh, fer cryin’ out loud…

[Via Jess]

Swamp Thune

Thune wins secret ballot to become new Senate GOP leader, succeeding McConnell [More]

I tried, but who am I to try and influence institutional arrogance?

Maybe if the name spreads he’ll think twice.

Rush to Name Senate Majority Leader Betrays Gun Owners and MAGA Voters

Can we at least have some time for public input on something that can profoundly affect us all before sneaking this through? [More]

Republicans once more snatching defeat from the jaws of victory… will any gun owners object to all three being unsuitable “choices”?

Senate Majority Leader Procedural Question

I normally don’t post on weekends but need this info for a possible article and am at a loss in searching for an answer.

Thune, Cornyn, and Scott are all part of the Swamp. How is it they’re the only ones up for vote consideration?

Is it just who declares themself to be a candidate and they were the only ones who did? And is it too late to publicly call for another name?

Links substantiating opinions will be appreciated.

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