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Founded and named by former democratic Arizona parliamentarian and survivor of gun violence, the Gun Policy Reform Advocate has spoken to lawmakers who opposed the gun control law recently signed by President Biden. I have vowed to take action in this year’s midterm elections.
In an interview with FoxNews Digital this week, Giftords managing director Robin Lloyd praised a Democratic-backed law called the Safer Community Law and 15 Republican senators who voted for it. , Advertised the organization’s plans. We will spend $ 10 million on this election cycle, which advocates policies to end gun violence.
“It’s really important that we’ve made a breakthrough in gun control at the federal level for the first time in almost 30 years, and that the 15 Republicans in the Senate, who have historically refused to take any action, have finally made a breakthrough. I think gun safety issues have been gathered to help pass this law-signed law, “said Lloyd, a bill that has been described as the strictest gun control law in decades. Said.
“I think this really shows how big a problem this is for American families across the country,” she added. “American families were talking about this every day … and the law was very responsive to those conversations.”
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When asked if the Democrats’ focus on gun control issues would be unlikely to maintain control of the House of Representatives in November of this year due to their unpopularity and historical trends. Lloyd predicted that those who support the legislation would benefit.
“I think people who voted for this bill at the federal level will definitely discuss it in the course of the campaign, and their voters will want to hear that they voted for it,” she said. ..
“If there were members of the House of Representatives or Senators who did not vote for this bill, groups like us and other groups across the country would ensure to their voters that they did not endorse this proposal and these. I think I’ll let you know, a common sense gun safety suggestion. “
Despite the bill being passed, Lloyd said, “The need for overwhelming action” regarding the sentiment her organization heard from Americans across the country, including voters, both political parties, independents, and gun owners. Insisted that there was.
“They don’t think our gun control is strong enough. They need to do more in Washington to keep our community safer from gun violence. I think there is, “she said. “In the political arena, from the perspective that politicians and voters are willing to discuss gun control issues and run for candidacy.
Earlier this week, Fox News Digital contacted 19 vulnerable House Democrats and asked if they would support President Biden’s proposed ban on “attack weapons,” two of whom opposed and supported. I only got a reply from.
When asked, Lloyd avoided guessing why so many Democrats would avoid speaking about the proposal, but against banning “a semi-automatic long gun that could accept a large magazine.” He expressed his support for Gifford.
“Assault weapons pose a very obvious threat to our country and the security of our country,” she said. “They are designed to kill as many people as possible in the shortest possible time. Therefore, they are incredibly deadly and extremely dangerous.”
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“There is more than one problem area that needs to be addressed. Gun violence is a complex problem and there are many ways to solve it, but building support for banning assault weapons and dealing with assault weapons. I think it’s still very important to do. A lot of work is underway, “she added.
The expressed definition of Lloyd’s “assault weapon” was confirmed in a narrow vote by Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Steve Dettelbach, the Senate this week.
Detterbach’s confirmation was praised by Lloyd, who described it as a “very important step forward,” but said that “obviously there is much more that the government can and should do” when it comes to gun control.
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When asked about Gifford’s plans for the midterm elections, Lloyd advertised the $ 10 million that the organization would spend through its political sector, Gifford PAC, and “adopted a variety of tactics,” including approval and financial support. Stated.
She planned involvement as they voted “emphasize who was working on the issue, who supported the bill and who did not” after the passage of the safer community law. Said it was “very exciting”.
Lloyd then referred to Gifford-backed candidates as “supporting background checks on the sale of all guns, supporting local violence intervention programs,” and “supporting policies that would make the biggest difference in coping.” I explained as a candidate who expressed. Gun violence. “
She further emphasized the importance of gun owners having a say in future gun control and the ability to find compromises.
“Our organization is headed by former House of Representatives Gabby Gifors, a survivor of gun violence, but Gabby is also the owner of the gun, and when she was in Congress, she I’ve always tried to find the middle point of a very complex problem in our organization, “she said.
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We are here every day to fight gun violence, but we would like to work with anyone interested in it, including gun owners … their voice when we are talking Make sure you are at the table about these very important policies. “