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A Nevada assemblyman said he would vote in favor of legislation allowing for slavery if it was something his constituents wanted him to do.

Jim Wheeler, a Republican from Gardnerville, was talking to a crowd of Storey County Republicans in August he when said “yeah I would” vote for slavery if that’s what his constituents wanted.

“That’s what a republic is about. You elected a person for your district to do your wants and wishes, not the wants and wishes of a special interest, not his own wants and wishes, yours.”

The revelation of the video drew immediate scorn, even from members of his own party.

“I don't care what point he was trying to make,” tweeted Jodi Stephens, the director of the state Senate Republican caucus. “Jim Wheeler's comments about slavery are disgusting and unacceptable.”

Gov. Brian Sandoval also condemned the remarks.

"Assemblyman Wheeler's comments are deeply offensive, and have no place in our society," Sandoval said. "He should retract his remarks and apologize.

But Wheeler’s audience in Storey County liked his message. At least one in the small crowd applauded his remark.

Asked if he regrets making the remark, Wheeler said “Well, yeah, obviously.” http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/oct/28/state-senator-says-hed-vot
e-slavery-if-his-constit/

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