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Which "Red State" Dems killed universal background checks after Newtown? (Original Post) Cattledog Oct 2017 OP
The one's that wanted to keep their seats? JoeStuckInOH Oct 2017 #1
Harry Reid killed gun control to protect senate Dems from red states. hack89 Oct 2017 #2
You can find them here........... riversedge Oct 2017 #3
Thank you! Cattledog Oct 2017 #5
90% of the public supports universal bavkground checks marylandblue Oct 2017 #4
It was defeated on the Maine ballot last year crazycatlady Oct 2017 #6
having the background checks is only part of it Amishman Oct 2017 #7
 

JoeStuckInOH

(544 posts)
1. The one's that wanted to keep their seats?
Tue Oct 3, 2017, 07:20 PM
Oct 2017

If they're Dems and they're in Red States, odds are gun control legislation polls poorly in those areas.
Some Dems are truly between a rock and a hard place with their constituents versus the issues.

I'm curious... DID they give a list?

hack89

(39,171 posts)
2. Harry Reid killed gun control to protect senate Dems from red states.
Tue Oct 3, 2017, 07:20 PM
Oct 2017

His was a no vote if I remember.

riversedge

(70,215 posts)
3. You can find them here...........
Tue Oct 3, 2017, 07:21 PM
Oct 2017


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marylandblue

(12,344 posts)
4. 90% of the public supports universal bavkground checks
Tue Oct 3, 2017, 07:22 PM
Oct 2017

This is an issue that unites left and right, so it isn't abkut the voters.

Amishman

(5,557 posts)
7. having the background checks is only part of it
Tue Oct 3, 2017, 08:34 PM
Oct 2017

arresting and prosecuting those who are prohibited and caught trying to buy is also neglected, and fixable without legislation.

We have these checks for a reason and these individuals are prohibited for a reason. If someone is trying to buy that shouldn't, law enforcement should get involved. Something like 99% of those blocked by the background check are not charged.

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