Videos tagged with Republican Supermajority

A significant political shift in North Carolina, with a Democrat switching to Republican, has created a veto-proof supermajority for Republicans in the state legislature. This development dramatically increases the likelihood of Constitutional Carry being enacted in North Carolina, potentially making it the 27th state to adopt such legislation. The change also impacts the ability to override the Democratic governor's vetoes on other key legislation.

This video discusses the ongoing fight for Constitutional Carry in Florida, highlighting the political landscape and the influence of money in legislation. Louis Valdez of Gun Owners of America explains how, despite a Republican supermajority, anti-gun legislation has been passed due to donor influence and legislative leadership control. The discussion emphasizes the historical roots of gun control in Florida's Jim Crow era and the importance of grassroots activism to educate voters and hold elected officials accountable, regardless of party affiliation.

This video discusses the controversy surrounding Gun Owners of America (GOA) being criticized by other Second Amendment organizations. The speaker argues that GOA's 'no compromise' stance is necessary because some Republican legislators, even in states with supermajorities like Florida, are not actively pursuing or are even blocking pro-gun legislation such as constitutional carry and 2A sanctuaries. The video emphasizes the importance of holding elected officials accountable, regardless of party affiliation, when they fail to uphold Second Amendment rights.

Dana Loesch discusses her upcoming book 'Defenseless,' which aims to dismantle gun control arguments with statistics and historical context, including the racist and sexist roots of such movements. She highlights criminologist Gary Kleck's study on 2.1 million annual firearm uses in self-defense and criticizes proposals like using forks or spoons for self-defense. Loesch also touches on the political landscape in Missouri regarding Second Amendment rights and criticizes the handling of the government shutdown and Obamacare funding.