Representative John Whitmer (R-Wichita), is many things, but hardened conservative is certainly a term that fits. The Kansas house debated a measure to limit gun access inside of facilities, specifically hospitals and mental health facilities and Rep. John Whitmer stood opposed.
Displeased with what looked to be an obvious outcome — the bill passed with 91 votes, enough to sustain an override of the governor if need be — the Representative took time to send a friendly message to his fellow Republican, Stephanie Clayton, who voted with the majority in favor of the bill:
The tweet, aimed at a fellow legislator was in response to an ongoing debate regarding notifications on the doors about gun free zones. The message was also a lot more profound: a man physically larger than a female legislator reminding her he and others are carrying a gun, and she’s on what they view as the wrong side of a piece of legislation. Talk about intimidation.
Laura Kelly, the Democratic senator from Topeka, had this thought:
Legislators, of course, have immunity and face no legal action over the threat, but Whitmer could still be sanctioned or reprimanded by his leadership. No word on whether that could happen.