There is only one reason this failed, and that is because it would not have passed the House. These senators didn't want to put themselves on the line and then have it hurt them.
Always count ALL democrats in favor of gun control. If this were a matter of one or 2 votes WITH a good chance to pass in the House, then all of those democrats would have voted FOR it.
What you say is definitely true. Had these bills had a good chance at passing, the Democrats would have fallen in line.
That Harry Reid has now fully evolved into an anti-Second Amendment politician (which was already clear from how he’s voted on Sup Court nominees)is no surprise, and it gives us a chance once again to thank the Nevada GOP for nominating Sharon Angle in 2010. Thanks Nevada GOP for nominating the one candidate who Reid could defeat. Thanks for paving the way for Todd Akin and Richard Mourdock.