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Tony Evers: “I certainly believe that background checks should also be…”

Featuring: Tony Evers, Democratic | Governor of Wisconsin

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People of Wisconsin want it. It is, you know, the will of the people is the law of the land. Governor, you mentioned red flag laws. What about background checks? I certainly believe that background checks should also be there. Universal background checks are just common sense. Just common sense. All right, thank you. Now we go to our next questioner, which is Victor Jacobo from CBS 58 in Telemundo, Wisconsin. Governor Evers and Mr. Michaels, let's talk about this election process. (13:45–13:54)

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Asserts belief that universal background checks are common sense and should be implemented.

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