The 80-minute council debate on the ordinance featured many speeches noting the prevalence of crime in Chicago.Alderman Burke sure is something.
“This is a very comprehensive and intelligent approach to a very emotional issue,” said Alderman Edward Burke (14th Ward), who blamed Republican strategist Karl Rove for making gun control, as well as abortion and gay rights, into controversial issues.
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Karl Rove Blamed for Making Guns an Issue in Chicago Claims Chicago Mob Linked Alderman Burke
As Chicago passed it's new handgun law, Republican Karl Rove was mentioned. The Chicago News Cooperative reports:
