Friday, March 1, 2013

Anti-gun Democrat shoo-in to replace Jackson Jr.

CHICAGO (AP) ? As the Democratic nominee to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Robin Kelly has vowed to become a leading voice for federal gun-control legislation.

But it remains to be seen if her primary win in the Chicago-area district fuels the national debate.

The former state representative emerged early as a voice for gun control in the truncated primary season after Jackson resigned. She gained momentum as New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's super PAC poured $2 million into the race.

Political experts say Kelly was smart to jump on gun control at a time when Chicago was seeing a spike in homicides. Also, they say the super PAC money was effective in reaching people.

However, gun rights advocates say Kelly's win was an aberration and it won't ripple far.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/anti-gun-democrat-shoo-replace-jackson-jr-032719983--politics.html

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