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The "they" is of course, the D.C. politicians. Context. In this case, one would have thought it was apparent. Guess not.
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The open question is whether they are ideological opponents of the Heller decision, or practical supporters of whatever gets them votes in DC. I don't know too many local politicians who are genuinely interested in fighting and dying politically over national ideological issues.
A DC mayor who keeps up the fight, does a disservice to the movement to restrict gun possession, but keeps his own job, has accomplished his basic goal.
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successful elected office holder who isn't interested in pandering to his constituents. That doesn't mean they are bad, just that they know what gets them the job.