An Excellent Day at the Polls
Date: Aug 10, 2006 6:05 PM
Victory For Gun Owners!
– Anti-gun incumbent defeated in Michigan;
Pro-gun champion wins in Colorado

Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund E-Mail Alert
8001 Forbes Pl Suite 102
Springfield VA 22151
703-321-8585
http://www.gunowners.org

August 10, 2006

Gun Owners of America members and supporters won two huge victories
on Tuesday.

In Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, Tim Walberg defeated
anti-gun incumbent Joe Schwarz.

Joe Schwarz does not believe the Second Amendment is an individual
right; he opposed concealed carry in the state of Michigan; and he
voted in favor of mandatory trigger locks when he came to Washington.

Former state representative Tim Walberg has a long and consistent
record of supporting gun rights without wavering.

Gun Owners of America’s Political Victory Fund was the only national
pro-gun organization to support Walberg.

Incumbents are rarely defeated; over 90% are reelected, and most
never face a serious challenge. This race was different, though,
because concerned gun owners got involved and helped push Walberg
over the top.

In Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, pro-gun champion Doug
Lamborn eked out a narrow victory. Doug’s proactive legislative
record as a state senator is truly impressive.

In twelve years in office, Doug Lamborn carried pro-gun bills or
amendments virtually every year on issues such as his recent
stand-your-ground bill (which would give law-abiding citizens more
rights to self defense on their own property, place of business and
in their vehicle) and Vermont-style carry (allowing law-abiding
citizens to carry concealed firearms without the government’s often
onerous restrictions).

As a Congressman, Doug Lamborn will continue his steadfast support of
the Second Amendment.

Thank you to the thousands of members who responded to the GOA
e-mails and sent contributions to the Walberg and Lamborn campaigns!

GOA supporters deserve a heartfelt thank you and congratulations for
engaging in these battles and coming out victorious!

Sincerely,

Tim Macy
Vice-Chairman