alabama republican steve hurst really, really, really wants you to know that he likes guns. according to al.com, he bought a giant barbecue in the shape of a revolver. he s now using the smoker as a parade float in his re-election campaign because why? as a 16 year veteran of the state legislature, he claims the fleet has two purposes. for one, it reminds people s a small business other than.has t. for one, it reminds people s a small business other than. and, two, the gun shaped barbecue often attached to his truck reminds people he supports gun rights. is that what the giant gun barbecue means? steve hurst is not the only republican candidate using weapons of violence as a campaign gimmick. in colorado, greg brophy held a