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In reply to the discussion: Sheriff Richard Vaughan VA says he won't enforce new gun laws. [View all]Kaleva
(36,294 posts)47. As an Independent, he's been running against, and defeating, Repubs since 2007
https://historical.elections.virginia.gov/elections/view/31507/
"Sheriff plans to run for second term
There was little doubt that Grayson Sheriff Richard Vaughan would seek re-election, but the independent incumbent has made it official.
By Staff Reports
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 7:00 am (Updated: March 9, 7:58 am)
INDEPENDENCE Grayson County Sheriff Richard A. Vaughan has announced that he will seek re-election this November.
Vaughan, an independent whose first four-year term ends in December, will likely face a challenge from former Grayson deputy Mark Burnett, who is seeking the Republican nomination."
https://www.galaxgazette.com/content/sheriff-plans-run-second-term
Do you have any evidence that shows Vaughan is a Republican?
"Sheriff plans to run for second term
There was little doubt that Grayson Sheriff Richard Vaughan would seek re-election, but the independent incumbent has made it official.
By Staff Reports
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 7:00 am (Updated: March 9, 7:58 am)
INDEPENDENCE Grayson County Sheriff Richard A. Vaughan has announced that he will seek re-election this November.
Vaughan, an independent whose first four-year term ends in December, will likely face a challenge from former Grayson deputy Mark Burnett, who is seeking the Republican nomination."
https://www.galaxgazette.com/content/sheriff-plans-run-second-term
Do you have any evidence that shows Vaughan is a Republican?
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Do you agree that officers of the law who refuse to enforce public safety laws should be removed?
BuffaloJackalope
Jan 2020
#99
Right. You just chime in with pro-gun nut talking points at every opportunity.
BuffaloJackalope
Jan 2020
#108
Well, if he wasn't throwing all of his resources trying to apprehend DWB.
madinmaryland
Jan 2020
#112
One can try and educate the voters in that county so they elect a sheriff who believes in ...
Kaleva
Jan 2020
#15
He's a four term incumbent who won reelection as an indpendent by less than 100 votes
onenote
Jan 2020
#20
No, you're right, my bad. I apologize. Not enforcing common sense gun laws...
MerryBlooms
Jan 2020
#77
He doesn't see them(the proposed laws) as you do....the people that elected him....
AncientGeezer
Jan 2020
#92
I had assumed he was a Repub also until I read the post saying he ran as an independent.
Kaleva
Jan 2020
#97
Would sheriffs who uphold the law also get sued when someone is killed by a gun?
Kaleva
Jan 2020
#44
our states AG ( I belive thats who it was) said if Sheriff doesnt enforce and someone gets shot..
samnsara
Jan 2020
#30
Both laws that require evidence of intent and offer a defense of plausible deniability ...
marble falls
Jan 2020
#94
Wonder how he feels about immigration laws? All those clowns that create sanctuary
jmg257
Jan 2020
#79
He got 2943 voters in the November election. His opponent got 2,904. He won by only 39 votes.
struggle4progress
Jan 2020
#75
Great & obvious point of course - likely 2A sanctuary - which is a thing now. nt
jmg257
Jan 2020
#82
Wow police ignored a bunch of RWNJs wearing masks and went straight for a nonprotestor wearinga mask
dustyscamp
Jan 2020
#86
In Virginia, counties and cities are separate. You live in one or the other, not both.
onenote
Jan 2020
#132