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Quinn Picks Up Another Endorsement
Governor Pat Quinn has been endorsed by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, says Quinn is the group's choice for governor in Illinois. The group, which is pushing for assault weapons bans and bans on certain gun show sales, believes Quinn has what it takes to lessen gun violence, particularly in Chicago.

"We're very concerned about who holds the governor's chair here because gun violence is so prevalent across the country, in so many communities, and when you read about what's happening in Chicago and other parts of this state, we're concerned," Helmke said.

Chicago has had a high profile rash of shootings so far this summer, even though police say crime is down from previous years.

Helmke says the group has also endorsed U.S. Representative Mark S. Kirk in his U.S. Senate race. Kirk was not at the endorsement announcement today and his campaign couldn't confirm if Kirk is accepting the endorsement.

On Quinn's Republican opponent, State Senator Bill Brady, Helmke says Brady "likes assault weapons" and has refused to vote against banning high capacity clips. He says Brady also doesn't support tougher gun laws.

Quinn supports the Second Amendment but is against assault rifles.

(Illinois Radio Network)
08 04 10 by Newsroom
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