1. Background checks and assault-style bans are constitutional per Scalia's 'Heller' decision. 2. Most of my gun-owning, hunting friends oppose the NRAs more extreme positions. 3. Believe it or not, I look even worse in contacts.https://twitter.com/realstevecox/status/930853001618583552 …
Because the Dems use it as motivation to donate to/vote for Democrats. It's a wedge issue designed to solidify their base. If the Dems actually addressed gun violence effectively, they'd lose that bargaining chip.