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McCain, Schumer Say Gun Control Will Get Another Vote This Year
Breitbart's Big Government ^ | April 25, 2013 | AWR Hawkins

Posted on 04/26/2013 6:39:27 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

In comments made on April 25, Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) both said they were saddened gun control didn't pass on April 17 but assured reporters the measures would be brought up for another vote some time this year.

"I think we will bring the bill back before the end of the year... lots of Senators who thought it was safe to vote against it [on April 17] because of the intensity [pro-gun groups] are not so sure anymore," Schumer said.

Schumer said the intensity for gun control has increased since the failed vote for gun control legislation, and he thinks Americans are now "intense" in their desire for more gun control.

McCain concurred, saying, "I... agree with Chuck that I think the issue will come back." McCain supported the Manchin/Toomey gun control "compromise" the first time around; he said the toughest part of pushing it is that "Second Amendment defenders" are very active....

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To: stephenjohnbanker

A travel website?


61 posted on 04/29/2013 3:33:29 PM PDT by Impy (All in favor of Harry Reid meeting Mr. Mayhem?)
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To: Impy

“A travel website?”

Yeah, for RINOS.


62 posted on 04/30/2013 9:38:02 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

McCain.....just another Poster Boy for TERM LIMITS!!!


63 posted on 04/30/2013 9:39:18 AM PDT by Osage Orange (Life is a bitch. If it was easy, we would call it a slut)
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