At tonight’s debate among (some of) those seeking the Democrat nomination for the race for President in 2020, the topic of gun control came up. NBC’s Chuck Todd brought the topic up, but technical issues forced them to take a commercial break.
When they returned, Todd asked Elizabeth Warren what to do about guns. Warren said it’s a public health emergency. “Making real change in this country.”
WARREN: ‘7 children will die today from gun violence. And they won’t just die from mass shootings…gun violence is a national health emergency in this country, and we need to treat it like that.’ #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/hS80BMuMD2
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) June 27, 2019
Todd then turned to Cory Booker’s “buyback” provision in his gun control platform. Senator Spartacus says he hears gunfire in his neighborhood all the time. He’s tired of thoughts and prayers. “We’ve let the corporate gun lobby frame this debate,” he says. He called for a bold agenda, but didn’t offer specifics.
Julian Castro attempted to pull at heartstrings by saying we don’t have to accept school shootings. He predicted that Democrats will sweep the presidency and both houses of Congress. Nothing like a dreamer.
LIVE COVERAGE: Castro endorses eliminating filibuster to pass gun control legislation #DemDebate https://t.co/LUsRVO3CCq pic.twitter.com/1IVg0bcCgg
— The Hill (@thehill) June 27, 2019
Some nobody no one recognized talked about mental health counseling for schools. As though any of those on the stage tonight have a viable campaign for president.
‘If our kids are so traumatized that they are getting a gun and going into our schools, we’re doing something wrong’ — Tim Ryan made a passionate plea for mental health resources in schools across the country #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/fIgVijfhGd
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) June 27, 2019
Moderator Todd asked about how to have a conversation with gun owners who want to support a Democrat, but are worried about the party’s position against gun rights. So Robert Francis O’Rourke answered a question about how he deals with that question on the campaign trail. Of course, Beto lost his race in Texas so he must be an expert.
Amy Klobuchar’s litmus test for gun control is, ‘Does it impact her FUDD hunting uncle?” Sensible. Sensible. Sensible. Which state is she from again? Minnesota? Wisconsin? North Dakota? Nova Scotia?
Just when you thought it was all over, Booker said we need to have a bold agenda on guns including licensing. Because if you need a license to drive a car, you should need a license to own a gun.
Doesn’t understand rights vs. privileges. Wants to be President. https://t.co/OQXzfCBhRI
— Ryan Petty (@rpetty) June 27, 2019