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John Baldacci on Gun Control

Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.

Allow concealed carry. (Nov 2006)
Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)

Senate:

Tom Allen on Gun Control

2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)

Susan Collins on Gun Control

Republican Jr Senator (ME): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Susan Collins on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Rated B+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)

Olympia Snowe on Gun Control

Republican Sr Senator (ME): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Olympia Snowe on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)

House:

Tom Allen on Gun Control

2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)

John Baldacci on Gun Control

Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.

Allow concealed carry. (Nov 2006)
Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)

Michael Michaud on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (ME-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Michael Michaud on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Angus King on Gun Control

Former Independent Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Angus King on other issues.

No gun permits for men under restraining orders. (Jan 2001)

Jim Longley on Gun Control

Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for Jim Longley on other issues.

No stance on record.

William Cohen on Gun Control

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for William Cohen on other issues.

No stance on record.

Chellie Pingree on Gun Control

2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (ME): Click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jean Hay Bright on Gun Control

Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jean Hay Bright on other issues.

Neutral on absolute right to gun ownership. (Dec 2005)

Eric Mehnert on Gun Control

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Eric Mehnert on other issues.

No stance on record.

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