New York Pols Rip Bernie Sanders on Gun Control

[Cali_Democrat]

Congressman Carolyn Maloney and Public Advocate Letitia James today hit Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders for his past votes on gun control bills—and touted Democratic front-runner and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s record on the issue as superior.

At a gun control event at Hunter College, Ms. Maloney and Ms. James both voiced support for the 1993 Brady Bill restrictions on handguns, and opposition to a federal law granting weapons manufacturers immunity from lawsuits by shooting victims—putting them at odds with Mr. Sanders’ votes in Congress on those bills. They called upon voters to punish politicians opposed to firearms regulations, and when asked specifically about the Vermont legislator’s record, the two Democrats lashed out.

“I would not vote for Bernie Sanders because of his position on gun safety,” Ms. Maloney told the Observer, drawing applause from the assembled gun control advocates around her. “I am supporting Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is for gun safety, who was for the Brady Bill, and who was for expanding the Brady Bill to close the loopholes and for holding the gun manufacturers liable for their actions, supports investing in research to make our country safe by studying ways we can make guns safer.”

The congresswoman stressed the need for Democrats to take part in the political process, and to deny support to candidates who opposed gun control.

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http://observer.com/2015/10/new-york-pols-rip-bernie-sanders-on-gun-control/

[riversedge]

1. oh my I read that OP headline to fast.....

I saw Rip and thought someone had died.

[OKNancy]

2. Interesting little side-light

The Observer and the New York Observer are owned by Jared Kushner. He is a huge Democrat. Always gives big to Democrats... AND he is Ivanka Trump's husband.

[hrmjustin]

3. I love Letitia James

A Strong progressive.