Sen. Rob Portman's Approval Rating Drops After Gun Control Vote
One of a few senators feeling backlash from their constituents
One of a few senators feeling backlash from their constituents
Think the gang members will show up to argue against it?
The makers owe you thanks, control freaks
They really don't learn
Still needs approval from the House
Not such monolithic support for stripping self-defense rights, after all
Sweet, sweet tears from the control freaks
He's energizing gun rights supporters and weakening Democrats in competitive seats
The NRA focuses on states where governors have presidential aspirations
He was supposed to wait for police!
Accusing senators of cowardice
But it's the pro-gun side that depends on money, liberals argue
Gun control bill didn't make it out of the Senate
Belief that gun ownership makes you safer has steadily risen for years
Or rather, the failure to get the "facts" out
Whether Democrats like it or not, this issue concerns the Constitution.
Passed in New York in the wake of the Newtown massacre
Keeps bringing up outdated, decades old background check numbers
While using the victims as props again
Still involves government permission and bureaucracy
Fascinating record of official stupidity
Economic issues are what many think are important
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