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January 26, 2009
A Huntress in Congress?
"I, like many natives of Upstate New York, grew up in a hunting family and own a gun. I learned at an early age how to safely handle a gun and I believe that every law-abiding citizen should always have the right to own arms."
That is how Congresswoman Kirsten E. Gillibrand begins her statement regarding the Second Amendment on her government Web site. As New York Governor David A. Paterson's choice to fill Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's senate seat, Gillibrand will be sworn in January 27 as the Empire State's new junior senator. Congresswoman Gillibrand's issues statement continues:
"In September 2007, I introduced a resolution to make Hunting and Fishing Day -- the 4th Saturday in September -- a nationally recognized holiday. I have also cosponsored a resolution to recognize hunters for their continued commitment to safety.
"In Congress, I have also sponsored measures to protect and open up more federal land for conservation programs that will promote and allow hunters and fishermen to enjoy their passion for the outdoors."
While she's also supported the National Instant Criminal Background Check System Improvement Act and has spoken of her belief in common ground, combine the statements above with the Congresswoman's A-rating from the NRA and I'm all ears. Of course, I'd love to know what kind of hunting she grew up with and what kind of gun she owns (I'm working it). As much as I want to think of Ms. Gillibrand as someone at least approaching the real thing, there's much to be learned about this little-known democrat.
Also, a piece of blog business: despite appearances the 2008/09 season Gear Giveaway is not yet over! Some of the changes associated with this shiny new site have gummed up the Giveaway works a bit. But I had a winner chosen last Friday, who will now be announced this week. In the meantime, the swearing in a new pro-gun U.S. Senator can be your reward! -K.H.
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Comments (29)
Good Luck Kirsten. It's always good to see a real person in Congress.
finally a hunter in congress
at least she may minus out some of obama's new reign
a great alternative to Hillary. we can also hope that her district will swing back and elect a fiscally- responsible Republican to Congress.
Will she run for President?!
A women hunter in congress, that's plain awesome! I am curious to know what she hunts, if she still does, and what kind of gun she owns. I would think if she activally hunts that she would have multiple weapons, but one will work.
Best of Luck to her!
Here's an Early CONGRADS to the Gear Giveaway Winner!!
AWESOME! Someone with substance!!!! (Not there because her last name is Kennedy!) And she's a hunter, too!
Impressive.
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On another note, Kim, I LIKE this shiny new blog site!!!! We're getting lots more "traffic" and lots more comments. It makes for some very interesting reading!
Congresswoman Gillibrand and Governor Sarah Palin in 2013?
GOT MY VOTE!
God bless her!!
I heard about this woman and was very excited about her pick - and her existence. It's vital to have pro-gun and pro-hunting Democrats so we are not dependent on one party for our survival.
The fact that she's a woman too is really icing on the cake. Of course, Sarah Palin's hunting didn't help her at all, and ended up being the source of a lot of mockery. Let's home Congresswoman Gillibrand is more invested in types of hunting that don't freak out the public (i.e., not polar bears and not aerial wolf hunting). You know, something like deer, turkeys. And ducks!
(Oops, make that "Let's HOPE Congresswoman Gillibrand...")
Well, with a huntress in congress I feel hopeful. I know this election has had many people on pins and needles and having a sports person in our corner can only be beneficial.
Early congrats to the gear winner. I am going to use my Filson bag when we travel in February to Texas to hog hunt. I can't wait...it is an awesome prize.
Thanks again Kim and Filson. JB
Judy, we're going to Texas in Mar. to hog and javelina hunt. I plan to use my new Muzzy's! Where bouts in Tex. are you going?
Why are the conservative women politicians so much better looking than the liberals? Hope she holds on to her core beliefs and values and her new job... Congratulations Congresswoman Kirsten!
Jan, we found an awesome spot to hunt hogs near El Indio. We stood and looked across the Rio Grande River at Mexico.
We fly into San Antonio and the outfitter picks us up there. Takes about 2 1/2 hours to drive to the ranch but omg the hogs. What a blast!
It took us three years to find a good place but we found one last year and I can't wait to go back. Hogs, javelinas, bob cat, jack rabbits, armadillos...and 90 degree weather. whoohooo!!!!
Where are you going??
Every hunt I take my M&M's. Mathews and Muzzy's. =)
congresswoman gillibrand told fox news that every year her mother shoots the thanksgiving turkey. if her mom is a good shot, she might want to stick to her roots and not turn kennedy or clinton on us!
Judy, We usually go in Feb. to a ranch outside of LaPryor, Texas- south of San Antonio- (approx. 30 miles from the border) but this year, we're going to The King Ranch near Kingsville, Tx. We can't go until March 14h. For anyone who hasn't bow hunted hogs and javelinas...it's more fun, more excitement, and more fast-paced, than any other type of hunting! I do love it! Ditto on the Mathews and Muzzys! Good luck!
Are there any more where she came from? We need more hunters in congress and we need them now.
So far I like what I see... although she still is a Democrat...
Pretty awesome article. She seems to have great credentials and comes across as very down-to-earth. I'm sure the state of New York will get their tax dollars worth from her and hopefully the rest of the coutry as well. Good luck, ma'am.
Sounds like a good person to have in office, hopefully she will stick to her guns and stay true to beliefs.
Good luck, it won't be easy, but we need more like her.
Good choice, and good looking. Did anyone hear Kennedy talk, she can't say two words without saying "you know" She would have been an embarrassment to the Democratic party.
Alright, it is about time so see a genuine person who shares the same values as middle class America does. I hope that Obama does not mess too much with the 2nd amendment. With a democratic run Senate and House it could be a couple years with limited hunting/shooting priveleges.
I can't imagine her seated next to Chuck Schumer... may he quake in his boots!
Great Lady! If she could only convert Pelosi and Boxer to her line of thinking.
Its awesome to see a Hillary's seat replaced with someone that will support the 2nd Ammendment and loves hunting.
Keep supporting our gun rights for all of us law abiding citizens and good luck.
Looks like Congresswoman Kirsten E. Gillibrand drank the Democratic Kool-Aid and done a 180 today
Look out folks we got what looks like Benedict Arnold on our hands
I smell treason in the air!!!!
Tried to access Congresswoman Kirsten E. Gillibrand and this what I got
Could not execute query...
Go figure!
“As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression. In both instances, there's a twilight where everything remains seemingly unchanged, and it is in such twilight that we must be aware of change in the air, however slight, lest we become unwitting victims of the darkness.”
-Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas
She proves that being liberal and a hunter are not mutually exclusive. Just because you tend to be on the left politically doesn't mean you have to be anti hunting or pro gun control.
I SMELL A TREASON IN THE AIR. I FEEL AS IF THERE IS A WOMAN BENEDICT ARNOLD IN THE GOVERNMENT...
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Congresswoman Gillibrand and Governor Sarah Palin in 2013?
GOT MY VOTE!
congresswoman gillibrand told fox news that every year her mother shoots the thanksgiving turkey. if her mom is a good shot, she might want to stick to her roots and not turn kennedy or clinton on us!
Good Luck Kirsten. It's always good to see a real person in Congress.
finally a hunter in congress
at least she may minus out some of obama's new reign
a great alternative to Hillary. we can also hope that her district will swing back and elect a fiscally- responsible Republican to Congress.
AWESOME! Someone with substance!!!! (Not there because her last name is Kennedy!) And she's a hunter, too!
Impressive.
-----------------------------
On another note, Kim, I LIKE this shiny new blog site!!!! We're getting lots more "traffic" and lots more comments. It makes for some very interesting reading!
God bless her!!
Why are the conservative women politicians so much better looking than the liberals? Hope she holds on to her core beliefs and values and her new job... Congratulations Congresswoman Kirsten!
Good choice, and good looking. Did anyone hear Kennedy talk, she can't say two words without saying "you know" She would have been an embarrassment to the Democratic party.
Alright, it is about time so see a genuine person who shares the same values as middle class America does. I hope that Obama does not mess too much with the 2nd amendment. With a democratic run Senate and House it could be a couple years with limited hunting/shooting priveleges.
Great Lady! If she could only convert Pelosi and Boxer to her line of thinking.
Will she run for President?!
A women hunter in congress, that's plain awesome! I am curious to know what she hunts, if she still does, and what kind of gun she owns. I would think if she activally hunts that she would have multiple weapons, but one will work.
Best of Luck to her!
Here's an Early CONGRADS to the Gear Giveaway Winner!!
I heard about this woman and was very excited about her pick - and her existence. It's vital to have pro-gun and pro-hunting Democrats so we are not dependent on one party for our survival.
The fact that she's a woman too is really icing on the cake. Of course, Sarah Palin's hunting didn't help her at all, and ended up being the source of a lot of mockery. Let's home Congresswoman Gillibrand is more invested in types of hunting that don't freak out the public (i.e., not polar bears and not aerial wolf hunting). You know, something like deer, turkeys. And ducks!
(Oops, make that "Let's HOPE Congresswoman Gillibrand...")
Well, with a huntress in congress I feel hopeful. I know this election has had many people on pins and needles and having a sports person in our corner can only be beneficial.
Early congrats to the gear winner. I am going to use my Filson bag when we travel in February to Texas to hog hunt. I can't wait...it is an awesome prize.
Thanks again Kim and Filson. JB
Judy, we're going to Texas in Mar. to hog and javelina hunt. I plan to use my new Muzzy's! Where bouts in Tex. are you going?
Jan, we found an awesome spot to hunt hogs near El Indio. We stood and looked across the Rio Grande River at Mexico.
We fly into San Antonio and the outfitter picks us up there. Takes about 2 1/2 hours to drive to the ranch but omg the hogs. What a blast!
It took us three years to find a good place but we found one last year and I can't wait to go back. Hogs, javelinas, bob cat, jack rabbits, armadillos...and 90 degree weather. whoohooo!!!!
Where are you going??
Every hunt I take my M&M's. Mathews and Muzzy's. =)
Judy, We usually go in Feb. to a ranch outside of LaPryor, Texas- south of San Antonio- (approx. 30 miles from the border) but this year, we're going to The King Ranch near Kingsville, Tx. We can't go until March 14h. For anyone who hasn't bow hunted hogs and javelinas...it's more fun, more excitement, and more fast-paced, than any other type of hunting! I do love it! Ditto on the Mathews and Muzzys! Good luck!
Are there any more where she came from? We need more hunters in congress and we need them now.
So far I like what I see... although she still is a Democrat...
Pretty awesome article. She seems to have great credentials and comes across as very down-to-earth. I'm sure the state of New York will get their tax dollars worth from her and hopefully the rest of the coutry as well. Good luck, ma'am.
Sounds like a good person to have in office, hopefully she will stick to her guns and stay true to beliefs.
Good luck, it won't be easy, but we need more like her.
I can't imagine her seated next to Chuck Schumer... may he quake in his boots!
Its awesome to see a Hillary's seat replaced with someone that will support the 2nd Ammendment and loves hunting.
Keep supporting our gun rights for all of us law abiding citizens and good luck.
Looks like Congresswoman Kirsten E. Gillibrand drank the Democratic Kool-Aid and done a 180 today
Look out folks we got what looks like Benedict Arnold on our hands
I smell treason in the air!!!!
Tried to access Congresswoman Kirsten E. Gillibrand and this what I got
Could not execute query...
Go figure!
“As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression. In both instances, there's a twilight where everything remains seemingly unchanged, and it is in such twilight that we must be aware of change in the air, however slight, lest we become unwitting victims of the darkness.”
-Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas
She proves that being liberal and a hunter are not mutually exclusive. Just because you tend to be on the left politically doesn't mean you have to be anti hunting or pro gun control.
I SMELL A TREASON IN THE AIR. I FEEL AS IF THERE IS A WOMAN BENEDICT ARNOLD IN THE GOVERNMENT...
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