InterestedBystander Posted September 27, 2019 at 07:21 PM Share Posted September 27, 2019 at 07:21 PM Full story at link... https://freebeacon.com/politics/senate-republicans-shut-down-atf-nominee/ ...Senate Republicans Shut Down ATF Nominee.GOP senators wary of Chuck Canterbury's support for gun control Chuck Canterbury, President Trump's nominee to serve as head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, is likely to see his nomination withdrawn due to stringent opposition from Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Washington Free Beacon learned on Thursday. "Chuck Canterbury does NOT have sufficient support in the Judiciary Committee and is now expected to be held up instead of getting a vote today," a GOP Senate aide told the Free Beacon on Thursday morning. "Republican members are (1) Concerned about his stances on gun control, and (2) there is still some bad blood for him flipping the Fraternal Order of Police in support of the First Step Act (after opposing the more moderate version), allegedly in exchange for the ATF Director nomination." "His 2A views are bad and he'd lose a lot of votes in committee," a second Senate source told the Free Beacon. "We expect the White House will pull him given lack of support from Republicans on the Judiciary Committee." At least one Republican senator, Utah's Mike Lee, seemed to agree with this assessment when reached for comment. "Sen. Lee has concerns about Canterbury's Second Amendment views and is pleased the markup has been delayed," Lee's office told the Free Beacon.... ...Canterbury's nomination seemed in trouble during his July confirmation hearing when he frustrated Republican senators by refusing to deviate from the official positions of the FOP on gun control. He avoided answering questions about his views on the Second Amendment and even explicitly said he did not understand ATF regulations well enough to say what gun control policies he could or could not implement. "If you're not familiar with the process running the ATF, then you are not qualified," Sen. John Kennedy (R., La.) told him at the time. It was Canterbury's views on gun control, however, that sealed the deal. His past support for universal background check proposals and for President Obamas attorney general Eric Holder were both major stumbling blocks, according to the second Senate source.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchDoctor Posted September 27, 2019 at 07:48 PM Share Posted September 27, 2019 at 07:48 PM "His past support for universal background check proposals and for President Obamas attorney general Eric Holder"Why was even considered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilphil Posted September 27, 2019 at 07:53 PM Share Posted September 27, 2019 at 07:53 PM Good riddance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted September 27, 2019 at 08:10 PM Share Posted September 27, 2019 at 08:10 PM "His past support for universal background check proposals and for President Obamas attorney general Eric Holder" Why was even considered? There was some earlier discussion here, where some of his better points came out. But yeah, there's that universal background thing that really can't be ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted September 27, 2019 at 08:41 PM Share Posted September 27, 2019 at 08:41 PM Don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted September 27, 2019 at 10:16 PM Share Posted September 27, 2019 at 10:16 PM I'm glad the Senate is getting something done. I heard the fellas over in the House have been busy with some sort or inquiry or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerdeepv Posted September 27, 2019 at 10:28 PM Share Posted September 27, 2019 at 10:28 PM Let's hope the rest of the gun-grabbers get the message too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper13 Posted September 28, 2019 at 12:12 AM Share Posted September 28, 2019 at 12:12 AM Good thing the Judiciary Committee is on top of the 2A. Hopefully they stay with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdhunter1 Posted September 28, 2019 at 12:37 PM Share Posted September 28, 2019 at 12:37 PM Too bad they didn't just do away with the ATF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
357 Posted September 29, 2019 at 10:00 PM Share Posted September 29, 2019 at 10:00 PM "His past support for universal background check proposals and for President Obamas attorney general Eric Holder"Why was even considered?Because Trump doesn't support the 2nd Amendment, he just lied to get elected. Look who he picked for attorney general too. Actions speak louder than words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgranta Posted September 29, 2019 at 10:07 PM Share Posted September 29, 2019 at 10:07 PM Trump likely knew the nomination was doomed but he wanted everyone to see how reasonable he is compared to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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