Granted, he probably thought he was making a profound point during Wednesday's March on Washington. But, as Hot Air's Ed Morrissey points out, "Since those purchases require a picture ID and usually a five-day waiting period, most gun-rights and voter-ID supporters would probably agree."
WATCH (via Twitchy):
Clinton's message wasn't lost on our friend Charles C.W. Cooke who took to Twitter with an extensive rebuttal:
This is just such a shame. The willful exploitation of extremely important history for contemporary political gain. It's grotesque.
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) August 28, 2013
1) This isn't a democracy. 2) African-Americans have been denied both firearms and the vote. 3) You generally need ID to buy firearms.
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) August 28, 2013
Was voting banned federally between 1994-2004 and is it banned in a handful of states now? I thought not. This is what we call a "lie."
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) August 28, 2013
I am, however, thrilled that Clinton has come out against background checks, permitting, CCW permits, and residency ID requirements.
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) August 28, 2013
UNBELIEVABLE: THIS politician has been absent 33.4% of the time, but there’s someone with an even WORSE record