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Steve Hilton, a legal immigrant and political newcomer running as a Republican for governor of California, said the “absolute failure on every front” by current Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats means the GOP has a real shot at pulling off an upset in the Golden State. [More]

And he appears to understand 2A…

So are my critics right, and will I have to eat my words?

This “anecdote and isolated example” aside, it’s on them to show how legal immigrants who become naturalized citizens will vote our way gun issues, because the polls I’ve found say they overwhelmingly vote against us.

Plus, the California vote is hardly a lock and urban populations will decide it.

Then again, sometimes I wonder why I bother.

Plain Speaking in Politics

On Sunday, an arsonist tried to burn down my home where our staff was working.

If anyone attacks our staff or volunteers, we will not wait for the police.

We will shoot you dead.pic.twitter.com/7Bc0gWs3RN
— James Fishback (@j_fishback) February 10, 2026

I see a lot of trolls hating on this guy, which makes me want to know more about him.

[Via Jess]

Welcome to the Party, Pal

Rep Tom Tiffany said, ‘I’ll preserve our Wisconsin values, just like my mom does with her pickles’ [More]

NRA says he’ll preserve more than that:

Let’s hope so. Because retiring Tony Evers was a disaster, as will be whomever the Democrats choose.

If fellow Republican contestant Josh Schoemann has any “proven reforms” on 2A, he doesn’t appear to feel they’re worth mentioning.

Another GOP contender, former Navy SEAL Bill Barrien says he’ll support permitless carry. I do wish though, that he and other gun owners would do away with the “Second Amendment is my permit” meme.

It’s not, never was, and the contention itself is dangerous.

New Jersey Governor’s Race Gives Gun Owners a Choice

Being one of the worst states in the union for eviscerating the Second Amendment, there’s much to be said on having the ear of a governor with veto power. [More]

True, hardly a perfect one. Still, the differences between the two are many, and this is New Jersey, after all.

Republican Challenger Underplaying Guns in Crucial Ohio Race

Look, the guy may be great on guns, but it shouldn’t be this hard finding out. [More]

If you’re not prepared to champion and defend RKBA, anytime, anywhere, and if you think it’s something you need to keep a low profile on to avoid political embarrasment, you’re not doing it right and you’re not prepared to lead.

One Question

Texas border gun shop owner says more women purchasing guns since Biden-Harris ‘opened up’ the border [More]

How do they vote?

[Via bondmen]

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