The New Republic quotes the Republican congressman saying, “I am very happy that [Rep. Jerry Nadler] was never aborted.” Their headline: “And We’re Glad that the Gentleman from Illinois Wasn’t Gunned Down With an Assault Rifle.” Of course, all Republicans are in favor of the prohibition on gunning people down with “assault rifles” (or other guns), whereas most Democrats aren’t in favor of prohibiting the lethal violence of abortion. But TNR’s shot doesn’t even work on its own terms. Hyde voted for the assault-weapons ban and favors its extension.