Sen. Joe Manchin Opposes Assault Weapon Ban
West Virginian Democrat has A rating from the NRA
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said Monday that he opposes an assault weapons ban.
Speaking on MSNBC, Manchin, who has an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association and in December called for federal action to reduce gun violence, said he thinks there's a better way to reduce mass shootings without introducing new restrictions for gun owners.
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Speaking on MSNBC, Manchin, who has an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association and in December called for federal action to reduce gun violence, said he thinks there's a better way to reduce mass shootings without introducing new restrictions for gun owners getting primaried.
Damnit.