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(30,439 posts) Thu Jun 25, 2015, 02:05 PM Jun 2015

Pro-O’Malley group to attack Sanders on gun control [View all]

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A super-PAC supporting former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) for president will launch a five-digit digital ad buy in Iowa on Thursday attacking Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) over his positions on gun control.

“Bernie Sanders voted against the Brady Bill, and Bernie Sanders voted to give gun manufacturers protections from victim lawsuits,” the ad says. “The NRA even paid for ads attacking a Sanders opponent. Bernie Sanders is no progressive when it comes to guns.”

A separate 15-second ad from the super-PAC, called Generation Forward, touts O’Malley’s support for gun control reforms and will also run in the Hawkeye State.

“Martin O’Malley banned the sale of assault rifles. Martin O’Malley enacted laws requiring licensing of handgun buyers,” the second says. “Martin O’Malley outlawed the sale of high capacity magazines. Martin O’Malley: A proven leader on gun safety.”

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/246115-pro-omalley-group-attacking-sanders-on-gun-control

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Pro-O’Malley group to attack Sanders on gun control [View all] Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 OP

Somehow I doubt he was not expecting this. MuseRider Jun 2015 #1

actually Bernie struck out in O'Malley's direction first with his NPR interview bigtree Jun 2015 #36

I don't care that O'Malley is fighting back MuseRider Jun 2015 #45

heh bigtree Jun 2015 #47

But I think that's the crowd Bernie's actually been "wooing", so this may actually help him. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #2

Bernie's no dumbass. HappyMe Jun 2015 #3

Bernie is going to have to attack O'Malley hard on this. He will have no choice but to fight back. Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #4

It is pretty harsh. HappyMe Jun 2015 #5

I disagree. I don't think Bernie needs to do anything at all. MineralMan Jun 2015 #7

I see it as you do MM madokie Jun 2015 #40

I concur it will backfire Bernie 2016 Jun 2015 #41

No he doesn't, at least not until it shows any signs of moving the numbers nt geek tragedy Jun 2015 #10

Kerry played nice on the swift boat attacks. Look how that turned out. nt Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #14

He has said that he won't go negative. HappyMe Jun 2015 #21

Wrong. Again. LondonReign2 Jun 2015 #12

Oh noes, I'm sure he's under his bed hiding, shaking in his pajamas NightWatcher Jun 2015 #6

It appears to be an O'Malley PAC, not a Hillary PAC. nt Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #8

I really wonder how firmly the lines HappyMe Jun 2015 #11

+1000. n/t winter is coming Jun 2015 #19

oh oh oh a conspiracy Sheepshank Jun 2015 #22

They are indeed. HappyMe Jun 2015 #23

This is a behind the scene move by the Hillary camp. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #9

I guess O'Malley decided to go Clinton. 99Forever Jun 2015 #13

"go Clinton" ? looks like a lot of people are new to this JI7 Jun 2015 #17

Yes, go Clinton. 99Forever Jun 2015 #35

you ignore the wedge Bernie attempted against O'Malley's gun control stance in his NPR interview bigtree Jun 2015 #38

I am one of those rural people Andy823 Jun 2015 #42

I don't think either O'Malley or Clinton would agrue against the desires of rural gun owners bigtree Jun 2015 #43

I would have voted for Brady Bill bigwillq Jun 2015 #15

Bernie is no more or less "big league" than O'Malley. phleshdef Jun 2015 #16

My first thought when I saw the thread title. Demit Jun 2015 #37

that was my thought also. riversedge Jun 2015 #18

WOW just WOW, they are blaming HRC for O'Malley's ad? Iliyah Jun 2015 #20

well..it was time to move on from the "Thanks Obama" jabber. n/t Sheepshank Jun 2015 #24

Yes. leftofcool Jun 2015 #26

Amazing isn't it Andy823 Jun 2015 #49

There are Democratic voters on both sides of this issue, are they not? nc4bo Jun 2015 #25

Actually Clinton and O'Malley are both for gun control leftofcool Jun 2015 #27

Not talking about the politicians, I'm referring to voters. nc4bo Jun 2015 #30

Aha! leftofcool Jun 2015 #48

Actually, he is for gun control and has a F rating from the NRA Luminous Animal Jun 2015 #31

Howard Dean also had to deal with this as a presidential candidate from Vermont too... cascadiance Jun 2015 #28

this doesn't look like a 'big league' move bigtree Jun 2015 #29

This won't work out well for O'Malley aikoaiko Jun 2015 #32

maybe not at DU, but he isn't going to get past the Bernie wave here, anyway bigtree Jun 2015 #33

Yeah it must be worrisome that Sanders can get such a broad swath of America to vote for him. Rex Jun 2015 #34

Iowa...not exactly a regressives paradise. ileus Jun 2015 #39

The Issue of Super PACs Koinos Jun 2015 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author Marr Jun 2015 #46

More on the "Generation Forward" Ad Koinos Jun 2015 #50

I know it's been three weeks, but I wanted to kick this. Raine1967 Jul 2015 #52

There is a difference in second amendment supporters and the realization sensible gun restrictions. Thinkingabout Jun 2015 #51