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Sen. Orrin Hatch: ‘I Don’t Think There’s Any Question’ Obama Wants to Repeal the 2nd Amendment

Feb. 21, 2013 1:54pm Madeleine Morgenstern

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said Thursday he doesn’t think there’s “any question” that President Barack Obama would like that repeal the Second Amendment.

Hatch made the comment during an interview with conservative radio host Laura Ingraham, who asked, “Do you think, if he had his druthers, President Obama would repeal the Second Amendment?” according to the Huffington Post.

“I don’t think there’s any question about it. Most liberal Democrats would,” Hatch responded. “I don’t know of any liberal Republicans that would, but most liberal Democrats would. They’ll mouth that they wouldn’t, but look, what are they doing? They want more and more controls.”

Obama has repeatedly professed his “respect” for the Second Amendment in his quest for stricter gun control measures. In unveiling a series of executive actions to combat gun violence last month, he said, “Like most Americans, I believe the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to bear arms. I respect our strong tradition of gun ownership and the rights of hunters and sportsmen.”

Hatch, who survived a Tea Party-backed primary challenge 66 percent to 34 percent before winning re-election last year, has been vocal in his opposition to background checks for gun buyers.

“One reason most conservatives are very concerned about universal background checks is that’s the beginning of the end of government controlling every aspect of our lives,” Hatch said Thursday.

He called gun control proposals from Democrats “really all political” and added: “This president never misses a political advantage.”

Editor’s note: This post has been corrected to show that Sen. Orrin Hatch beat his primary election opponent with 66 percent of the vote.

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Comments (127)

Chromo200
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 6:31pm
And what is Hatch going to do about it .. Nothing but get on TV and tell us nothing we did not know. Let him start the impeachment process. I know it is up to the House, but he may have the pull to get GOP in the House to start the process.

Or maybe he can convince Reid to go hunting with Chaney.

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MrKnowItAll
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 6:30pm
Tell me NOW the Tea Party doesn’t Change Politicians Agenda.

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WiseFox
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 5:57pm
Look! Hatch almost lost his gig because he thought that he was more important than the voters. He may still be in RINO. That being said, this is a time when when any one of those “politicians” in Washington stand their ground and speak the truth, it should be applauded. Maybe this is just a little phase he is going through, but then maybe (maybe), he learned that he is there to represent those who voted for him. Give him a little slack. See what happens next, but give him credit for recognizing publicly what most Americans have known all along. We need all the help that we can get to overcome this political terrorism.

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blackfeather
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 5:51pm
duh…ya think????

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The Third Archon
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 5:27pm
“SEN. ORRIN HATCH: ‘I DON’T THINK THERE’S ANY QUESTION’ OBAMA WANTS TO REPEAL THE 2ND AMENDMENT”
That’s nice, but it doesn’t MATTER what Obama wants–2/3 of each house of Congress (or conventions in the states) must recommend any such change and 3/4 of the state legislatures (or conventions in the states) must ratify any such changes before ANY of that could ever happen. The President can’t veto suggested amendments–at BEST he can have a member of his party sponsor such a proposal in one of the houses, but he doesn’t get a veto and doesn’t even get a VOTE. So you’re talking about nothing.

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Southernsoul
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 5:16pm
“Obama has repeatedly professed his “respect” for the Second Amendment in his quest for stricter gun control measures.”. What kind of idiocy is that comment?

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mtsnj
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 5:02pm
Or abide by the rest of the US Constitution either..

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Fat Hubie
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 4:55pm
They can repeal all the amendments they want. Inalienable rights are another matter. My right to bear arms is not granted by them.

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Carlinpa
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 4:51pm
We need legislative control on Liberal politicians.. That would be thee single best piece of legislation that would save countless live and billions of dollars..

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TheBritshRcmg
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 4:31pm
Get your house in order. It will be the only peace during these troubling times.

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TheBritshRcmg
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 4:28pm
Orrin is all talk and no walk. He may make the comment that Obama wants to repeal the 2nd amendment, but he won’t do anything to stop him. Big difference in saying something verses doing something. Orrin has a history of this smack talk of his! The man sold his soul years ago.

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raybaker35
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 4:13pm
Why is it that millions of us arent marching on washington?
Why do you think that is?

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- mtsnj
  Posted on February 21, 2013 at 5:03pm
  The fuse is smoldering…..
  
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Micmac
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 4:00pm
We see and discuss all this about guns, FEMA, etc., and possible outcomes, but what is below the radar is AmeriCorps. Talked to a nice young man who was in this organization, and talk about someone so naive that he would follow his superiors into anything, and I mean anything.

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zoro51
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 3:53pm
IMPEACH THIS BASTARD NOW DAMIIT end the SOCIALISTS “RAPE” of america THS VERY DAY.. FIRE OBAMA NOW

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jrcess
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 3:31pm
Obama is a commie, liar and a crook.

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edie1945
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 3:28pm
I do believe it is time the House of Representatives look seriously into Impeachment. This idelog fashions himself, king. Remember, this President NEVER loved America. All one has to do is read and listen to his “own words”.

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DouglassFiller
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 3:16pm
Bill Mahar was correct lately. The focus is on gun control, and had people up in arms, but the real tradgedy is the other rights that are being quiety trampled while everyone who is up for the battle are focused on guns. We will be screwed if we don’t pay attention to ALL that is changing. Distraction is a terrible weapon.

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buster2
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 3:11pm
No kidding. Obama wants the whole Constitution buried and his own created. Question should be is when is Congress going to honor the oath they took to protect and serve the Constitution and grow a pair of the part of anatomy that all this bloveaters are missing. Impeach – can you even imagine if Bush had done anything like this administration has done. Benghazi, the coverups, the lies, the video. I hold no hope for Congress, they are what they have been called by this administration – IRREVELANT.

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mcsledge
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 3:10pm
I’m not sure that anything that comes out of the President’s mouth anymore is truthful. He is a habitual liar on all fronts. If the media was worth 2 cents, they could play numerous accounts of the President proving to be a hypocritical liar (i.e., saying one thing when it was convenient and taking the opposite position now that he is president).

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moreteaplease
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 3:01pm
There’s no doubt that Obama would love to yank the 2nd ( actually the whole Constitution as far that goes ).

I am sure he and his band of thugs are working tirelessly to come up with a way to do it. There’s just that pesky little issue concerning the probability of an all out revolt if they do.

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- barber2
  Posted on February 21, 2013 at 8:47pm
  True but the Alinsky Left knows that they have the Martial Law Executive Branch power ace up their sleeve. I do not trust the Obama Administration, period. They must be defeated with a cleverness that only a Machiavelli can muster. The Obama Chicago radicals are armed with dedication, deep pockets, international connections, and a deep hatred for America and capitalism. They are evil, but they are also clever.
  
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VetMike
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 2:57pm
I propose we go numerically. Strike down the First Amendment. Wait six months to see how that works, then the Second, then the Third and Fourth. I’m figuring we won’t even make one month into striking down the First before Liberals start having seizures.

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msgbob46
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 2:56pm
“Like most Americans, I believe the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to bear arms. I respect our strong tradition of gun ownership and the rights of hunters and sportsmen.”

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What about the real reason the 2nd amendment was written and what about the respect for the people that want to keep their home and family safe, doesn’t he respect that? The 2nd amendment didn’t say one thing about hunters and sportsmen, the amendment was written for another reason. We need to protect our 2nd amendment rights.

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Gildersleeve
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 2:56pm
We do indeed need a thrid party in this country. How bout the GPOA. (guillotine party of america).

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jocko
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 2:52pm
About time some senior ‘statesmen’ in the GOP started speaking up. Might as well add the 1st amendment too… for that matter you might as well add the entire US Constitution and Bill of Rights. These would be replaced by the UN Environmental Constitution.

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BlackTalonAmmo
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 2:48pm
In talking about his plans to double the size of the Peace Corps and nearly quadruple the size of AmeriCorps and the size of the nation’s military services, he made this rather shocking (and chilling) pledge: “We cannot continue to rely on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives we’ve set. We’ve got to have a civilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded.”
Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2008/07/69601/#dIjTHXTFu1iYHr17.99

http://www.wnd.com/2008/07/69601/

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