The Second Amendment clearly spells out the right to bear arms.
Jerome Corsi also studied at Harvard and is openly anti-Obama despite how critics of his most recent book have attempted to silence him. Additionally, while the Constitution wasn't intended to be a living document, it does have its flaws (see, for example, the 16th amendment).
Obama's anti-constitutionalist stances are clear from his votes in both the Illinois and the U.S. Senate. To point out just a few examples, he has voted to support Cheney's energy bill, the FISA amendments, and the Wall Street bailout. The NRA also has a website devoted specifically to pointing out his consistent anti-gun record.
Congressman Yarmuth voted for the final version of the Wall Street bailout bill, and Northup seems to be the only way to put someone in office who has any possibility of acting differently toward such massive spending. She could also help her campaign by learning why Hillary Clinton is as well-liked as she is throughout the state, leading her to win its primary easily.
Congressman Moore has voted for the original and revised versions of the Wall Street bailout bill, an incentive to replace him with someone else. Voters who are unsatisfied with both Moore and Jordan can throw their support behind one of three other candidates for this seat. What's unfortunate is that most voters might not see or hear from these candidates enough to realize they can forsake both major parties.
With Elrod having dropped out of the race, Campo seems like an alternative that's just as good, if not better, for the hot-button issues in this district. Her stances seem mostly conservative and, by unseating Congressman Carson, she could even be thought of as capable of pulling off upset victories. This race could be an echo of the results of the state's Democratic primary in May.
Carson only voted against the original version of the bailout, but supported the final version. The federal government is too big and incompetent to deliver on any promise that taxpayers will be fully compensated for spending like this which will put the country further into debt. It doesn't really make a difference who's in power unless their main principle is to uphold the Constitution instead of pandering for votes.
Congressman Donnelly has joined the majority of his Democratic colleagues by supporting the first and second versions of the Wall Street bailout bill. This ballot entry, like many others, limits voters to just two candidates, so Puckett will probably have to give some strong proof using his past record that he would fight this and any other wasteful spending.
Congressman LaHood has supported the first and final versions of the Wall Street bailout bill, but this won't be a liability for Schock if voters end up blaming Democrats more for its passage. With his youth, he could probably convince many disenchanted voters in this district that he will give them a fresh start in standing up for their rights as taxpayers.
Most Americans disapprove of Congress' overall performance as well as its passage of the Wall Street bailout, which Congressman Foster has voted for twice (see here and here). The only thing Oberweis can do right now is promise to dramatically reduce overall spending pushed by the Bush administration while voters will have to wait and see if he lives up to it.
Incumbent congressman Jerry Weller has voted for the final version of the Wall Street bailout bill. But Halvorson is in a bad position to claim that she would stop spending like this, and since Weller is outgoing, Ozinga can now distance himself from this and other votes that were cast in support of the Bush administration, most notably on the Patriot Act and war in Iraq.
Congresswoman Bean voted for the first and final versions of the Wall Street bailout bill. This race still favors her to win, which allows Greenberg to claim an underdog status given that this is Obama's home state. Greenberg is not necessarily a much better alternative for issues that this district cares about, but seems to be the only one running against Bean.
Congressman Sali voted against the first and final versions of the Wall Street bailout bill, and despite his past blunders on other issues in support of the Bush administration, Minnick seems to be the only one running against him. Democrats may have spoiled their chances to stay in control of Congress by supporting the bailout more than the Republicans on the whole.
Congressman Marshall, like most Democrats, has voted for the original and final versions of the Wall Street bailout bill. This kind of massive spending, especially with its close proximity to election day, is only part of the list of votes that Marshall has cast in support of the Bush administration, and it should not be forgotten that he has supported the war in Iraq and the Patriot Act with almost perfect consistency.
Congressman Diaz-Balart has voted against the original and final versions of the Wall Street bailout bill. That's not a reason to be entirely satisfied with him in office, but as in many races, the only alternative, voting for the Democrat, will almost certainly be worse. Republicans have hopefully learned their lesson as a party from this massive spending.
Congressman Mahoney supported the original and final versions of the Wall Street bailout bill. Rooney may not be much better of a choice, but appears to be the only way to unseat Mahoney for failing this major test. Rooney will probably give this district a slightly better chance at fighting wasteful spending despite the tyranny of congressional leaders.
Congressman Bilirakis has voted against the Wall Street bailout both times as seen here and here, but probably only as a result of having his constituents pressure him to do this which they should continue to do on all issues. Based on the voting behavior of each party, replacing him with a liberal Democrat is more likely to worsen this district's problems rather than solve them.
Congressman Keller voted against both versions of the Wall Street bailout bill (see here and here) like many congressional Republicans, which will probably help them retain more seats. That doesn't necessarily make Keller or most others trustworthy, and the Democrats supported the bill in higher numbers, so they will all need to be kept in check if they don't operate on the principle of following the Constitution.
Congressman Murphy has joined the majority of his fellow Democrats in supporting both versions of the Wall Street bailout bill (see here and here). Cappiello seems to be only a slightly less risky choice by not being the incumbent, but voters may also want to consider one of the independent candidates for this seat.
Congressman Shays has supported both versions of the Wall Street bailout bill (see here and here). Liberal Democrats are in an awkward position to promise that they will put a stop to spending like this when they are the ones that gave it most of its support and are notorious for their love of taxing and spending.
Congressman Shays' following of the Christian Science faith, albeit less devout, will probably cost him some votes among evangelicals who believe it is a cult that more or less influences his decisions in Congress. Himes, being a Presbyterian, has less to worry about in this regard as this is considered a mainstream Christian denomination.
Congressman Calvert has voted for both versions of the Wall Street bailout bill (see here and here). This is not a reason to be enthusiastic about Hedrick but is just an incentive to remove everyone from Congress who supported the measure, even if there is only one alternative on the ballot. This district's voters should warn Hedrick now to reject any more spending like this.
