Gun Rights and Congress

This morning's online edition of Congressional Quarterly had this story titled Gun Rights Lobby to Weigh in on Sotomayor. The story spent most of its text talking about the current climate in Congress that looks very bleak for increased restrictions. That hasn't changed the plans of those who do seek more restrictions. For instance, Senator Diane Feinstein, who when asked about her "assault weapons ban" renewal:

said she has not ruled out trying to attach the ban to another piece of legislation to get it approved. “I’ll pick my spot,” she said.