Schumer: Senate Republicans' silence 'deafening' on guns, Russia

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill




BY BRETT SAMUELS - 02/18/18 12:33 PM EST

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Sunday criticized Senate Republicans for their reaction to both a mass shooting at a Florida high school and charges against Russian nationals for allegedly meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.

Link to tweet

Schumer’s tweet comes in the wake of a chaotic news week. Last Wednesday, a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., killing 17 people and wounding several others.

In the days since, students and staff from the high school have pleaded with federal lawmakers to enact legislation to curb gun violence. Some Republicans have expressed support for improving the criminal background check system, but many have also argued other issues are to blame for the incident, such as mental illness and a breakdown in the reporting system.

Also, on Friday, the Justice Department announced charges against 13 Russian nationals and three Russian organizations for allegedly attempting to interfere in the 2016 election. The indictment alleges the goal of the Russians was to support then-candidate Donald Trump, and damage his opponent, Hillary Clinton.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/374459-schumer-senate-republicans-silence-deafening-on-guns-russia

[jaysunb]

1. What can they possibly say ? n/t

[Hermit-The-Prog]

2. scared

Every time they do the 'thoughts and prayers' mantra in public, one of the survivors blasts 'em!

And...

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/florida-high-school-students-stage-walkout-to-protest-gun-violence_us_5a87067be4b004fc3191a117

[OrlandoDem1]

3. Its going to have to be the youth who lead.

Parkland students are going to Tallahassee. Anyone in Leon County or surrounding areas who can donate snacks, etc please see this.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0c44afaa28a31-help

[dalton99a]

4. The GOP relies on the NRA and Russian interference.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

5. Then you do all the talking, Senator!

[SWBTATTReg]

6. Surprise surprise! nt

[Vinnie From Indy]

7. Why doesn't Schumer text about Trump refusing to implement the Russia Sanctions recently passed

by Congress.

C'mon Chuck! Start throwing some punches!