Gun debate to shape 2020 races

[mystery-ak]

Gun debate to shape 2020 races
By Mike Lillis and Scott Wong - 09/02/19 12:00 PM EDT

Lawmakers return to Washington next week with both sides vowing a robust debate on gun reform following a pair of deadly mass shootings in Texas and another in Ohio.

But the discussion promised by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is a far cry from assured action, and the GOP leader’s long history opposing tougher firearm laws has left many Democrats skeptical that any meaningful reforms will move through the Republican-controlled Senate.


In either case, experts say, the outcome could have far-reaching effects on the 2020 elections, as liberal gun control advocates warn of a voter backlash if Congress sits idle and conservative gun rights proponents caution against any new restrictions on the Second Amendment.

The debate will put a squeeze on McConnell as he seeks to defend his Senate majority.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/house/459414-gun-debate-to-shape-2020-races

[Fishrrman]

Gun control (in the form of the early 90's "Assault Weapons ban") was one of the primary reasons for the unprecedented Republican victory in 1994.

Could the anti-gun hysteria of the democrat-communists propel them to a similar defeat in 2020...?