Gun rights take center stage today in Missouri politics following an important Gov. Jay veto.
Nixon vetoes bill that would have outlawed federal gun laws
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon vetoes legislation that would have made it a crime for federal agents to attempt to enforce federal gun laws in the state.
Missouri Gun Control Veto Raises Pro And Con Cries
The GOP response . . .
House Speaker Tim Jones said Friday that he was "shocked and astounded" by the veto . . . And he's calling for an override.
The reality:
"For an override to succeed in the House, Republicans would need to secure 109 votes, which is the exact number of Republican lawmakers in that chamber."
The bill wasn't just about saying "NO" to any gun control efforts coming from the Prez Obama Administration . . . It also contained some weird stuff . . . For instance, a section of the bill would make it illegal to publish gun owner's names. WTF?
In any event . . . Gov. Jay was under a great deal of pressure from his Democratic Party allies and a great many pundits to reject the legislation and with this veto we'll how much influence gun rights activists hold in Missouri.
Developing . . .