By Gerard Valentino

(This commentary has also been published at CNSNews.com)

The Ohio Republican Party still is reeling from several high profile scandals, including a misdemeanor ethics conviction against current Governor Bob Taft.

Taft, with his dismal 14% approval rating, has emerged as the greatest threat to the Republican Party retaining control of Ohio's executive and legislative branch.

Adding to the lack of GOP support for Taft is his selfish decision to once again block viable concealed carry reform in Ohio. That decision may finally turn Ohio's strong pro-gun voting block against the Ohio GOP's party hierarchy.

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May 18, 2006
By Cam Edwards

The line in the sand has been drawn. Either you stand with the 2nd amendment or against it. And this time, there’ll be penalties for infringing on the rights of law abiding Americans.

The National Rifle Association is issuing a challenge to our nation’s mayors and police chiefs: sign a pledge that you will never take the guns from those you serve. The impetus for this is obviously the confiscation of firearms from residents of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. But there is a growing concern that mayors across the country are becoming the frontline soldiers in the latest fight for more gun control laws.

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