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2016 Postmortem
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What are the other Democratic candidate's plans to "actually keep guns from the hands
PoliticAverse
Jul 2015
#1
Neither Hillary Clinton nor O'Malley have called for a ban on handguns. So why single out Sanders?
think
Jul 2015
#10
If an instant background check won't keep guns from the hands of dangerous people...
virtualobserver
Jul 2015
#3
All good points, I would be very willing to register my guns, carry liabiity insurance, etc whatever
Thinkingabout
Jul 2015
#86
I agree that not every law needs to work 100% of the time, but people often cite Lanza's massacre...
aikoaiko
Jul 2015
#170
Since he'll probably BE President, you just might have something there.
cherokeeprogressive
Jul 2015
#29
That was only part of the interview. If you can't show the whole interview, that's crap!
Snotcicles
Jul 2015
#74
I suggest people watch the interview, themselves, rather than believe a partisans opinion of it.nt
Snotcicles
Jul 2015
#12
Two things: First, someone finally admits Bernie's got traction. Second, you actually think...
cherokeeprogressive
Jul 2015
#18
I didn't say it was right or wrong...it's just one explanation for the conservative poll data...
Sancho
Jul 2015
#38
So far, that's not clear to me...but I agree that states and cities may differ.
Sancho
Jul 2015
#163
No one (save you, maybe?) is claiming that some people are demanding any such thing.
MADem
Jul 2015
#50
People hear loud and clear how he felt about the Brady bill and liability for gun manufacturers.
MADem
Jul 2015
#61
The reality is that anyone who believes that any meaningful gun legislation can occur without
still_one
Jul 2015
#36
It was an explanation for Bernie's new poll increase - particularly with conservatives
Sancho
Jul 2015
#63
Yes, I'm a Hillary supporter, but I didn't put that in the OP. I'm a long time gun control advocate
Sancho
Jul 2015
#68
Then I guess you would have a problem with Mrs Clinton too, for not saying all guns should be banned
darkangel218
Jul 2015
#70
I agree with what you say, as I am aware that there are many who are unfit to purchase and use a gun
darkangel218
Jul 2015
#91
Hillary has come out stronger lately, but none of the candidates go far enough for me on guns.
Sancho
Jul 2015
#107
I think he meant stricter regulations as to who would be allowed to own a gun
darkangel218
Jul 2015
#109
One might wonder why you aren't on a thread praising your own preferred candidate
Trajan
Jul 2015
#81
Not enough POC, secret gun nut, has an illegitimate son, comes from Brooklyn? Where is his birth
mikehiggins
Jul 2015
#62
Don't quote me, but I even think he mentioned that if the guns aren't for hunting they should
Snotcicles
Jul 2015
#64
because banning assault weapons and other guns used to kill people, preventing violent criminals,
magical thyme
Jul 2015
#75
Sanders has the best and most balanced position on guns of any of our Dem candidates,
petronius
Jul 2015
#87
Hillary bragged about going hunting when she pandered to gun owners in 2008:
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#111
I did post the link to MTP, but some reported that it didn't show the whole interview
Sancho
Jul 2015
#124
"If Hillary used some kind of hunting as a reason to avoid gun control, I would disagree with it."
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#126
I believe that "hunting" and "background checks" are excuses to avoid tough laws.
Sancho
Jul 2015
#165
Just for your interest, and remember that I was posting why Bernie was gaining in the polls...
Sancho
Jul 2015
#122
Not interested in your spin, Sancho. Once you called Bernie a "gun nut" in your op
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#123
You ignored what he actually said about supporting gun control today.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#128
He didn't need to "change his tune", he is and has been pro-gun control.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#131
Why are you comparing Obama, Hillary and other Dems who support hunting to Palin?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#175
Why do you keep comparing Obama, Hillary and other Dems to Sarah Palin?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#197
Aw, you still mad? Of course I watched it. I logged in immediately and celebrated with Bernistas!
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#206
Why do you keep saying Dems who support hunting are parroting Sarah Palin?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#179
Why do you keep attacking Obama, Hillary and other Dems who support hunting?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#182
Now you're attacking poor people who hunt for food in rural states?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#184
Link to where I said what you typed. What's extreme is using Sarah Palin talking points
R B Garr
Jul 2015
#191
Why do you disagree with Obama, Hillary and other Dems who support hunting?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#194
Why are you lying about my post? I said I celebrated with my homies in the BSG after watching it:
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#207
Obama: "I have a profound respect for the traditions of hunting..."
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#193
I don't come in this cesspool much anymore, It's impossible to have an honest debate, besides
Snotcicles
Jul 2015
#208
GD P is great for entertainment if you don't take most of it seriously.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#209
I don't have a link or copy of the old story of Hillary as a child and her father.
Sancho
Jul 2015
#127
His record on gun control is why I will probably will not support him in the Primary.
Agnosticsherbet
Jul 2015
#130
Look up all his votes on gun control issues. Why would you believe the NRA when you can check every
Agnosticsherbet
Jul 2015
#139
I don't believe the NRA or HC supporters when it comes to the issues:
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#140
Sanders voted to immunize gun corporations and against the Bradey bill. You proved my point.
Agnosticsherbet
Jul 2015
#142
Actually your side has been pushing this meme for months and it still hasn't turned off DUers.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#149
I don't have a side, so I am able to read his record without tryin to justify Sanders
Agnosticsherbet
Jul 2015
#167
Well, the entire OP was about Bernie gaining CONSERVATIVE poll votes, and a possible reason.
Sancho
Jul 2015
#152
Tougher gun laws can't be worth more conservative policies on everything else.
Ken Burch
Jul 2015
#146
That's my theory. Is it something else Bernie said, or are the polls simply wrong?
Sancho
Jul 2015
#153