Bernie Sanders defends Obama’s expected crackdown on gun access

[NCTraveler]

Vermont Sen. Bernard Sanders on Sunday defended President Obama’s anticipated use of executive orders to clamp down on firearms access.

“I would prefer that we could have bipartisan support, but the truth is Republicans are not interested in doing anything about gun safety,” Mr. Sanders said on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “I think the vast majority of the American people are horrified by the mass shootings that we have seen, they want action.”

Mr. Obama is expected to unveil this week a package of gun-control measures, including expanding instant background checks, despite heated opposition from Republicans and others who accuse him of overstepping his authority by bypassing Congress.

Mr. Sanders, an independent who represents a pro-Second Amendment state, has shown in the past less enthusiasm than most liberals for gun-control measures.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jan/3/bernie-sanders-vermont-senator-defends-obamas-expe/

[restorefreedom]

1. i am interested in the details

but so far glad that pres o is doing something and that bernie supports it

waiting for the "abuse of executive power" charges to be leveled at bernie but ironically not the prez who will institute said policies

[NCTraveler]

2. Not sure what you mean about going after Sanders for "abuse of executive power."

When was the last time he was in any kind of executive position? That really isn't his thing.

I think it's good he is on board with this.

[restorefreedom]

4. some will inevitably toss that out

most likely it will come from wingers who will accuse obama of being a dictator and anyone who wants to implement this being one as well

looking forward to all the dems getting behind strong gun control, however it has to happen

[NCTraveler]

5. Gotcha. Some think the earth is flat. Some think...... nt.

[restorefreedom]

7. and somehing about 6,000 years? sigh. nt

[NCTraveler]

9. Real biggie there. I love the "some think" arguments. lol. nt.

[restorefreedom]

11. heh heh. like scientific data is the same as opinion lol. nt

[NCTraveler]

12. Did you hear that "some think"

Sanders might be accused of abusing Obamas executive power?

[restorefreedom]

13. wait for it. someone will make the connection, however bizarre. nt

[NCTraveler]

14. See post #1. As bizarre as it is, someone has already made the connection. nt.

[restorefreedom]

15. it is a prediction, only time will tell if it is borne out

nothing surprises me this cycle.

[fleur-de-lisa]

3. Jury Results

Bernie Sanders defends Obama’s expected crackdown on gun access
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251974931

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The Washington Times is a right wing mouthpiece and we shouldn't be linking to it on DU.

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[restorefreedom]

6. wow, alerters be going crazy

i know we have to look carefully at sources, but that is the readers job imo

[fleur-de-lisa]

8. I agree. That was a lame alert.

Can't wait until the primaries are over.

[restorefreedom]

10. yup. maybe some peace and quiet then! nt