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(39,665 posts) Sun Apr 28, 2013, 06:14 PM Apr 2013

Manchin: Gun Bill to be Reintroduced [View all]

Source: Associated Press

(WASHINGTON) — One of the architects of failed gun control legislation says he’s bringing it back.

Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday said he would re-introduce a measure that would require criminal and mental health background checks for gun buyers at shows and online. The West Virginia Democrat says that if lawmakers read the bill, they will support it.

Manchin sponsored a previous version of the measure with Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania. It failed.

Manchin says there was confusion over what was in the bill.

Read more: http://swampland.time.com/2013/04/28/manchin-gun-bill-to-be-reintroduced/

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Manchin: Gun Bill to be Reintroduced [View all] Robb Apr 2013 OP

Hopefully the traitorous renegade Dems who voted against it will have reevaluated their betrayal. baldguy Apr 2013 #1

Well, maybe. But I heard a report saying heidi heitkamp told Harry Reid flat-out that she would calimary Apr 2013 #6

May very well get National CCW this time Lurks Often Apr 2013 #2

How many votes would it need? AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #5

If they use the same rules as last time, they'll need 60 votes. n/t Lurks Often Apr 2013 #7

This is the poison pen amendment that if passed, will wipe out NY/Calif/NJ/Ill. laws graham4anything Apr 2013 #10

god forbid equal protection gets a foothold. galileoreloaded Apr 2013 #12

Equal to what? SC's laws? Would you be okay w/50states tough as NY? graham4anything Apr 2013 #15

If this Federalizes, it would have to be a compromise ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #21

The NRA's dream come true-obliterate the NY/NJ/Illinois/California laws and make it SC x 50 graham4anything Apr 2013 #25

The fate of the entire universe is at stake? premium Apr 2013 #29

serious question. how old are you? galileoreloaded Apr 2013 #31

I haven't been here long... Pelican Apr 2013 #39

man, I kinda hope... actslikeacarrot Apr 2013 #49

What's wrong, you avoid states where you can't conceal a gun? Hoyt Apr 2013 #26

lol. nah, i avoid authoritarianism at all costs galileoreloaded Apr 2013 #30

Your poor pitiful gun plight saddens me. Hoyt Apr 2013 #32

Are you allowed to own firearms? ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #35

Then, I'd be against background checks. Why don't you gungeoneers quit gossiping among yourselves? Hoyt Apr 2013 #36

im not anything but thats an interesting question. answer it. galileoreloaded Apr 2013 #37

personal agendas get me all tingly! galileoreloaded Apr 2013 #38

I feel the same way HockeyMom Apr 2013 #54

I am hoping given another chance the no voters will see the error of their ways. Thinkingabout Apr 2013 #3

Americans for Responsible Solutions (Giffords' group) launched an initiative this week Robb Apr 2013 #4

K & R Thinkingabout Apr 2013 #14

This should be a good thing and pass ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #8

What minor tuning do you think is needed? HereSince1628 Apr 2013 #9

Here is one of them...and its tied to DOMA ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #17

Manchin Toomey isn't that bill is it? HereSince1628 Apr 2013 #23

Shameful of the NRA to use Gays as shields.The Poison pen MUST be stopped. graham4anything Apr 2013 #24

A gay group is concerned about details in the gun control bill. ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #34

Michael Mike Bloomberg needs to get on this right away. graham4anything Apr 2013 #40

Bloomie the 1%er has nothing to do with this ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #43

Mike Bloomberg is the great Equalizer, and he can stop the poisonpen. graham4anything Apr 2013 #46

Again world salad devoid of facts and meaning ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #48

I don't see anyway this would happen under Manchin's bill dsc Apr 2013 #27

D minor, the saddest of all keys riqster Apr 2013 #55

LOL. Yes, "the underlying anti gun bill" PSPS Apr 2013 #13

That is what Harry Reid called it ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #18

i.e.-If the poison pen passes, and nothing else graham4anything Apr 2013 #16

Its called a poison pill... ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #19

I myself have contacted Mike Bloomberg and told him to look out for this sleight of hand by NRA graham4anything Apr 2013 #22

UBCs? You are aware that is what Manchin put forth? ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #33

I, for one, would love Union Scribe Apr 2013 #45

Part of Team Obama working w/Joe Biden (the VP).Aren't you glad there is 60?I am. graham4anything Apr 2013 #47

Many on this board think this guy is a useless DINO. DCBob Apr 2013 #11

Double-edged sword? beagle72 Apr 2013 #20

Right now! Delmette Apr 2013 #28

Only this time, BaronChocula Apr 2013 #41

But who will speak for the Cattle Hunters?!? Gabby Hayes Apr 2013 #42

Still with the "friends and family" exceptions? Union Scribe Apr 2013 #44

That's the problem rpannier Apr 2013 #50

Never give up! morningfog Apr 2013 #51

Keep making them show their true loyalty Progressive dog Apr 2013 #52

thanks Robb Cha Apr 2013 #53