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Matt Cartwright: “The Republicans, politicians in the Senate are blocking…”

Featuring: Matt Cartwright, Democratic | Former U.S. House, Pennsylvania, District 8

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MSNBC Interview 05/30/22

Published | Video Starts at 03:13

… common sense gun legislation like expanded background checks, universal background checks, things like red flag laws to make sure people who shouldn't have guns get a hold of them. But The Republicans, politicians in the Senate are blocking everything despite the will of the country. And anyway, I mentioned Sandy Hook because it was Chris Murphy who represented that area before Elizabeth Estey. And it's entirely appropriate that he take the lead in the Senate. (03:13–03:21)

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Asserts that Republican senators are blocking gun safety legislation despite public support.

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