Maine has been moving in a strong pro-gun direction under Governor Paul LePage (R) heretofore. For example, on July 8, 2015, he signed legislation eliminating the need to have a concealed carry permit to carry a gun in the state. The current referendum would circumvent LePage.
I think your read that wrong. The governor is a Republican and very pro-gun. He is being circumvented by this new legislation. Although, your larger point still stands that even Republicans can be progressive.
My point was that liberals can be progressive in the liberal direction and conservatives can be progressive in the conservative direction. There used to be a distinction between liberal progressives and conservative progressives, but lately "progressive" has left leaning connotations.
[–] ratsmack 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
So, just because you're republican it doesn't mean your not a progressive.
[–] Weebo ago
I think your read that wrong. The governor is a Republican and very pro-gun. He is being circumvented by this new legislation. Although, your larger point still stands that even Republicans can be progressive.
[–] ratsmack ago
My point was that liberals can be progressive in the liberal direction and conservatives can be progressive in the conservative direction. There used to be a distinction between liberal progressives and conservative progressives, but lately "progressive" has left leaning connotations.