AG Cooper's record on gun issues?

[cybernorris]

Before I ask my question, please note that I lived out of state for most of my adult life, just returning last year. I have not followed the gun issues here until the past few months. After 10 years in one of the two states that deny any type of legal concealed carry, it's just great to be back home.

In the posting about the Attorney Generals of the majority of states filing an amicus brief supporting the application of the 2nd Amendment to the states, it was noted that TN AG Cooper did not join them.

In the past few months, my observation is that AG Cooper has thoughtfully applied the law in his opinions in a manner that could be represented as pro-HCP. In both cases, IMHO, the law has been clear enough that his opinions could not really have been any other way.

So can someone explain why AG Cooper might have chosen to not join in that amicus brief? Does he have a historical position that could be considered anti 2nd Amendment or anti gun?

Is there any reason to consider that he will not aggressively defend the restaurant carry law tomorrow?

[Guest HexHead]

Is there any reason to consider that he will not aggressively defend the restaurant carry law tomorrow?

Well, theoretically, a case could be made that Bredesen is his boss and we know where he stands on this issue.

[cybernorris]

Actually the AG in Tennessee is appointed to an 8-year term by justices of the Supreme Court. The governor is NOT his boss.

[Guest HexHead]

Actually the AG in Tennessee is appointed to an 8-year term by justices of the Supreme Court. The governor is NOT his boss.

Well, that's good. Now I wonder if he's actually going to show up at the next hearing which is going to be about the constitutionality of the law, instead of sending one of his minions again?

[cybernorris]

Interesting about the role of the AG in TN vs other states. In TN, the AG does not have any prosecutorial powers. His primary roles are to advise State Gov and defend the State in court.