Bernie Sanders On
Gun Legislation
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In 1990, Sanders made a bid for the House, facing off against incumbent Republican Peter Smith. By that election, Smith had reversed his position and came out in favor of the assault weapons ban. That prompted NRA chief Wayne LaPierre to write, “Bernie Sanders is a more honorable choice for Vermont sportsmen than Peter Smith.” Sanders later explained: “This was not a question of gaining the support of the NRA, it was the NRA feeling they were betrayed by Peter who changed his views.”
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Bernie Sanders On Gun Safety
https://berniesanders.com/issues/gun-safety/
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Bernie Sanders: Mandatory Gun Buybacks Are ‘Essentially Confiscation, Which I Think Is Unconstitutional’
The Epoch Times - November 11, 2019
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Video: Bernie Sanders On Joe Biden And Gun Control
The View On Youtube - September 4, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoQ-n3J8_hw
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'We've Got To Very Heavily License Assault Weapons, Right Now,' Bernie Sanders Says In Register Interview
Des Moines Register - August 9, 2019
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The Days Of The NRA Controlling Congress And Writing Our Gun Laws Must End.
Join Our Town Hall In Las Vegas.
Bernie Sanders - August 4, 2019
https://www.pscp.tv/w/1djxXplRwqyxZ?t=1m52s
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Video: Bernie Sanders: I asked McConnell To End Recess Right Now
CNN - August 4, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9zP15t53DI&app=desktop
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'This Is A Sickness.' 2020 Democratic Candidates Point To NRA In Wake Of Mass Shootings
Time - August 4, 2019
https://time.com/5643407/2020-democrats-mass-shootings/
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Sanders Says McConnell Should Call Senate Into Session For Gun Safety Bill
The Hill - August 4, 2019
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Bernie Sanders Blasts NRA Over El Paso Shooting
Washington Examiner - August 3, 2019
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/bernie-sanders-blasts-nra-over-el-paso-shooting
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Bernie Sanders Holds Moment Of Silence For Victims After El Paso Shooting At Walmart
Pop Culture - August 3, 2019
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Analysis: When The NRA Liked Bernie Sanders Best
Burlington Free Press - April 10, 2016
Bernie Sanders’ NRA Report Card: D-minus Is Most Recent Grade
Politifact - January 20, 2016
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