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wishstar

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7. Repubs want to keep claiming "Dems will take away your guns" as a political issue

Reply to NewsCenter28 (Original post)

Thu Jun 2, 2022, 03:14 AM

Jun 2022

The gun issue has been one of their primary wedge issues proven to work successfully for Repubs ever since the 1994 assault weapons ban passed and they don't want to give it up.

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Mcconnell's deputy, Cornyn, appears to have just blown up senate action on guns [View all] NewsCenter28 Jun 2022 OP

Why is MoscowMitch organizing this to begin with? Is he majority leader, again? MagickMuffin Jun 2022 #1

NOTHING IS GOING TO FUCKING CHANGE SoCalDavidS Jun 2022 #2

Imagine. My. Surprise. regnaD kciN Jun 2022 #3

And I'm sure Cornyn will explain it away that what isn't going to happen is the interview . . . Journeyman Jun 2022 #4

Did anyone expect anything different from Cornyn? He has taken over $550 million Bev54 Jun 2022 #5

Sheeeeeet....manchin couldn't care less Hulk Jun 2022 #6

Repubs want to keep claiming "Dems will take away your guns" as a political issue wishstar Jun 2022 #7