vito Posted March 18, 2020 at 12:40 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 12:40 PM I'll admit I know about nothing about Mark Curran who is now the Republican candidate to oppose Dick Durbin for the U.S. Senate in November. I'm hoping some here that know of him and his positions can elaborate on how we might expect him to approach 2nd Amendment issues. Of course, this is Illinois, so I am not sure it will make much difference in November. If Kim Foxx could win re-election, there does not seem much hope for any true improvement in this state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted March 18, 2020 at 12:55 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 12:55 PM From the Primary Election thread: ...Curran is an attorney and the only candidate with previous experience in elected office, as the Lake County Sheriff from 2006 - when he was elected as a Democrat, before switching parties in 2008 - through 2018. "Curran called the Constitution "sacred" and said most Americans should be allowed to own firearms and carry them concealed or openly. But Curran said he would support legislation designed to get guns out of the hands of people who are mentally ill or "criminally dangerous." To that end, Curran said he supports laws allowing the temporary removal of guns from people who may be dangerous to themselves or others. Curran, who acknowledged he owns a handgun, also said he supports the federal rule banning bump stocks, devices attached to semi-automatic firearms that increase firing speed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumpnpump Posted March 18, 2020 at 12:59 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 12:59 PM To that end, Curran said he supports laws allowing the temporary removal of guns from people who may be dangerous to themselves or others. Curran, who acknowledged he owns a handgun, also said he supports the federal rule banning bump stocks, devices attached to semi-automatic firearms that increase firing speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:05 PM Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:05 PM Certainly not ideal, but likely better than Durbin. Does any of this matter anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdhunter1 Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:09 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:09 PM He strikes me as the type that will enforce the laws that are passed rather than having a pair and saying NO I WILL NOT ENFORCE THAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:11 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:11 PM I don't think he is going to be a friend to the 2A. My opinion is based on what I've heard about him from others that work or have worked with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdDinIL Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:22 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:22 PM Does anyone think he's going to be worse than Durbin on 2A issues? I'm assuming the answer to that is "no". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:28 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:28 PM This vote goes beyond the 2A. Yes I said it. Durbin being the #2(how fitting) senate and potentially losing his seat would look really bad for the D's. Especially if it came out of a blue state like here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilo Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:33 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:33 PM Curran was one of the orginal sponsors allowing Concealed Carry in illinois, i dont think he is a strong advocate but certainly not an enemy. Curran started off as a democratic sheriff and turned republican a few years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:39 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:39 PM He was one of the first sheriff's to attend one of our concealed carry town hall meetings back in the day and publicly endorsed concealed carry at a time and county where it was not a popular thing to do. I don't know how he would be on other firearm issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKoz Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:59 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:59 PM ANY Republican would be better than little Dick Durbin !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:59 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 01:59 PM He was one of the first sheriff's to attend one of our concealed carry town hall meetings back in the day and publicly endorsed concealed carry at a time and county where it was not a popular thing to do. I don't know how he would be on other firearm issues. I’m sure he’ll vote a bit better on 2A issues that the Dick Durbin would..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Observer Posted March 18, 2020 at 02:06 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 02:06 PM He strikes me as the type that will enforce the laws that are passed rather than having a pair and saying NO I WILL NOT ENFORCE THAT. He is running for the U.S. Senate, a legislative body. Legislators vote on proposed laws, they do not enforce them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconSorcerer Posted March 18, 2020 at 02:11 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 02:11 PM ANY Republican would be better than little Dick Durbin !! I think of him anytime I take a s.. after eating corn, that's Dick Durbin! So worthless even the t...ds don't want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windermere Posted March 18, 2020 at 02:12 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 02:12 PM i checked out his website yesterday, did not see any mention of 2a support. i see that it was mentioned that he was one of the first to sponsor CCL. touting himself as big law enforcement guy, which comes off as a gun grabbing illinois sheriff to me. used to be a democrat, i'll pass. i am a big police supporter and many cops in my family, but he did pass the smell test for me i pulled the lever for a candidate that made a definitive 2a statement on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scipio24 Posted March 18, 2020 at 02:57 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 02:57 PM I didn't vote for him yesterday in the primary but he will for sure get my vote in November. There is no doubt that he will be better than Durbin. Often times, the candidate choose is "who is the least worse"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito Posted March 18, 2020 at 03:22 PM Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 03:22 PM I voted for Dr. Tarter, but will support Curran. I agree that anyone is better for us than is Dick Durbin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mab22 Posted March 18, 2020 at 09:43 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 09:43 PM ANY Republican would be better than little Dick Durbin !!Careful, there is always Mitt...although you did say Republican so there is a bit of a technicality there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted March 18, 2020 at 11:59 PM Share Posted March 18, 2020 at 11:59 PM ANY Republican would be better than little Dick Durbin !! That guy from UT being the exception I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakPPI Posted March 19, 2020 at 12:26 AM Share Posted March 19, 2020 at 12:26 AM I know Mark personally, he's fine on second amendment. Keep in mind that he has to take certain positions in public for PR purposes. If you're in this forum and vote based on 2A, you're safe voting for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdhunter1 Posted March 20, 2020 at 03:06 PM Share Posted March 20, 2020 at 03:06 PM He strikes me as the type that will enforce the laws that are passed rather than having a pair and saying NO I WILL NOT ENFORCE THAT. He is running for the U.S. Senate, a legislative body. Legislators vote on proposed laws, they do not enforce them. You are very correct but his past exprience is as a sheriff, and if still in that role today what kind of sheriff would he be, Tom Dart or Walt Longmire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Observer Posted March 20, 2020 at 03:32 PM Share Posted March 20, 2020 at 03:32 PM I am sure that he will not be 100% anti-2A, pro-abortion, and open border like Durbin. Durbin has significant power to work against us in the Senate. Hopefully the moderates and conservatives downstate will not sit on their hands because "Curran is not the perfect candidate". While Cook county will be solid Democrat, even there conservatives still should vote to increase the statewide numbers for good candidates for federal and state wide offices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa Posted March 20, 2020 at 04:15 PM Share Posted March 20, 2020 at 04:15 PM I don't care who it is , I want Durbin out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningspear Posted March 20, 2020 at 05:23 PM Share Posted March 20, 2020 at 05:23 PM The long pole with a flame on top will vote for Mark Curran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol-Invictus Posted March 21, 2020 at 03:34 AM Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 03:34 AM I was not contacted in any manner or form by any of the candidates. Didn't vote for any of them. Pathetic primary campaign. Doesn't matter who won, none were serious or willing to put forth any effort. This guy sounds better than Durbin but if he is so easily swayed and lacks the moral courage to oppose red flag laws and bumpstock bans he won't get a penny from me. Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol-Invictus Posted March 21, 2020 at 03:38 AM Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 03:38 AM I am sure that he will not be 100% anti-2A, pro-abortion, and open border like Durbin. Durbin has significant power to work against us in the Senate. Hopefully the moderates and conservatives downstate will not sit on their hands because "Curran is not the perfect candidate". While Cook county will be solid Democrat, even there conservatives still should vote to increase the statewide numbers for good candidates for federal and state wide offices.The term "downstate" is considered a pejorative and fighting words in Illinois. Might be able to get away with it in Cook County but not Illinois. As soon as those words come out of someone's mouth I disregard them as a pompous elitest. Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt guy Posted March 21, 2020 at 04:15 AM Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 04:15 AM If the scarecrow from Wizard of Oz ran against Durbin I would vote for him. We all have a disdain for Durbin. The only way to get rid of his useless rear end is to vote him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito Posted March 21, 2020 at 12:15 PM Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 12:15 PM The term "downstate" is considered a pejorative and fighting words in Illinois. Might be able to get away with it in Cook County but not Illinois. As soon as those words come out of someone's mouth I disregard them as a pompous elitest.Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk What are you trying to express? I have no idea what this statement means or how it is relevant to the discussion. Please explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Observer Posted March 21, 2020 at 04:41 PM Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 04:41 PM I am sure that he will not be 100% anti-2A, pro-abortion, and open border like Durbin. Durbin has significant power to work against us in the Senate. Hopefully the moderates and conservatives downstate will not sit on their hands because "Curran is not the perfect candidate". While Cook county will be solid Democrat, even there conservatives still should vote to increase the statewide numbers for good candidates for federal and state wide offices.The term "downstate" is considered a pejorative and fighting words in Illinois. Might be able to get away with it in Cook County but not Illinois. As soon as those words come out of someone's mouth I disregard them as a pompous elitest. Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk Cook County is in the northern part of the state. On most maps north is up and south is down.If I were traveling to Kentucky, I would say that I am going down to Kentucky; to Michigan, I would be traveling up to Michigan. I have also heard of upstate and downstate New York. In 75 years I have never heard anyone use upstate or downstate as a pejorative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTHunter Posted March 23, 2020 at 08:25 PM Share Posted March 23, 2020 at 08:25 PM · Hidden by Molly B., March 23, 2020 at 08:35 PM - No reason given Hidden by Molly B., March 23, 2020 at 08:35 PM - No reason given If the scarecrow from Wizard of Oz ran against Durbin I would vote for him. We all have a disdain for Durbin. The only way to get rid of his useless rear end is to vote him out. Well, the only "legitimate" way. We could always hope that he has an "age related" illness (stroke or heart attack) that renders him unfit to be in Congress. Not that he isn't that already but - - . Link to comment
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