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42. He'd get buried on the issue. He might be able to soft-peddle support for background checks

Tue Feb 12, 2019, 03:34 PM

Feb 2019

but if he actually comes out and advocates banning semi-automatics, he'll lose by 5 points, maybe 10.

Gabby won in a pretty liberal district, and she's well liked, but you're underestimating her political strength on this issue. Gun control is the third rail of Arizona politics, and she's the poster child for the "coming to get your guns" crowd.

Kelly is a good candidate; he can beat McSally on the veteran angle, and he can really promote a positive message. But, he has to find a way to distance himself from the gun issue.

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He'd get buried on the issue. He might be able to soft-peddle support for background checks LongtimeAZDem Feb 2019 #42

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