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Danielle Allen on Gun Control  
 
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Charlie Baker on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Governor: 
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    - Federal assault weapons ban hasn't solved the problem. (Sep 2014)
    
 - Let local police chiefs decide who can get shotguns. (Aug 2014)
    
 - Expand background checks; no gun unless mentally healthy. (Sep 2013)
    
 - Supports tough gun control laws. (Aug 2010)
    
 - States for Gun Safety: fill void left by no Federal policy. (Feb 2018)
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Don Berwick on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: 
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    - Weapons of war have no place on our streets. (Feb 2014)
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Sonia Chang-Diaz on Gun Control  
 
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Martha Coakley on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Challenger : 
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    - Anti-gun rights. (Oct 2009)
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Geoff Diehl on Gun Control  
 
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    | Republican Challenger: 
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Ben Downing on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic candidate for governor: 
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    - Supports AG on enforcing state assault weapons law. (Oct 2016)
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Jay Gonzalez on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic candidate for Governor: 
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    - Ban assault weapons and gun silencers. (Dec 2017)
    
 - Combating gun violence a priority. (Sep 2017)
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Jesse Gordon on Gun Control  
 
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    Editor-in-chief, OnTheIssues.org: 
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    - No right to unrestricted ownership of any and all weapons. (Aug 2000)
    
 - Constitution is intentionally vague on gun issues. (Apr 2000)
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Lawrence Lessig on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat for President: 
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    - Keep machine guns away from the sorts who massacre kids. (Oct 2015)
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Bob Massie on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democratic candidate for Massachusetts Governor: 
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Tom Menino on Gun Control  
 
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    Mayor of Boston: 
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    - 2006: Created Mayors Against Illegal Guns; now 600 mayors. (Nov 2011)
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Seth Moulton on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.: 
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    - There's no need for weapons of war on our streets. (Jun 2019)
    
 - Ban bump stocks; bar terrorists from gun purchases. (Apr 2019)
    
 - For background checks & assault weapons ban. (Apr 2019)
    
 - It's time for universal background checks. (Sep 2014)
    
 - Supports restricting right to bear arms (Christian Coalition). (Aug 2014)
    
 - Supports restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
    
 - Supports restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Deval Patrick on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Governor (MA) and presidential contender: 
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    - State gun laws don't matter when guns come from other states. (Feb 2020)
    
 - Rejected Ruby Ridge task force recommendations. (Nov 2019)
    
 - More gun safety measures to help stop tragedies. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Strengthen existing gun laws; require background checks. (Nov 2006)
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Karyn Polito on Gun Control  
 
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    Eleventh Worcester Republican (MA State Rep): 
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    - Reducing firearm licensing fee from $100 to $40. (Jul 2008)
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Richard Tisei on Gun Control  
 
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    Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate): 
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    - Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
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Marty Walsh on Gun Control  
 
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    Secretary of Labor: 
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    - Proposed giving money to states that enact gun regulation. (Jan 2021)
    
 - Stopping illegal gun trafficking is a top priority. (Dec 2020)
    
 - Called out McConnell for blocking background checks bill. (Mar 2018)
    
 - Opposes Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. (Dec 2017)
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Setti Warren on Gun Control  
 
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    - Join 18 mayors in banning assault weapons. (Aug 2016)
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Dan Wolf on Gun Control  
 
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Shiva Ayyadurai on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican for Massachusetts U.S. Senator (withdrew): 
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    - Protect constitutional gun rights. (Oct 2017)
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Martha Coakley on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: 
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    - Anti-gun rights. (Oct 2009)
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Geoff Diehl on Gun Control  
 
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    | Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator: 
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Gabriel Gomez on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Challenger: 
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    - Start with expanded background check tied to mental health. (Jun 2013)
    
 - A lot of people in the GOP are wrong on gun control. (Jun 2013)
    
 - I oppose the NRA on expanded background checks. (Jun 2013)
    
 - In favor of closing the gun-show loophole. (May 2013)
    
 - Tie gun sales to mental health checks. (Apr 2013)
    
 - I am a strong Second Amendment supporter. (Mar 2013)
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Brian Herr on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Senate Challenger: 
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    - People have a right to defend themselves and their property. (Jan 2014)
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Joe Kennedy III on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Senate challenger: 
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    - Keep assault weapons ban; end gun-show loophole. (Oct 2012)
    
 - Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
    
 - Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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John Kingston on Gun Control  
 
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Beth Lindstrom on Gun Control  
 
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    | Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator: 
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Shannon Liss-Riordan on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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Ed Markey on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (MA-7): 
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    - Expand background checks; ban assault weapons; fight NRA. (Jun 2013)
    
 - Fight the NRA for broader gun control measures. (Jun 2013)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
    
 - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
    
 - Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
    
 - Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Kevin O`Connor on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Challenger: 
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    - Supports right to bear arms and background checks. (Oct 2020)
    
 - Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Bruce Skarin on Gun Control  
 
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    Independent Challenger: 
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    - Right to gun ownership with safety as priority. (Mar 2014)
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Heidi Wellman on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator: 
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    - Absolute right to gun ownership. (Mar 2018)
    
 - National gun license initiative. (Oct 2017)
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Michael Capuano on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (MA-8): 
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    - Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
    
 - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
    
 - Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
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Katherine Clark on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat (District 5): 
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    - Ban assault weapons; implement universal background checks. (Oct 2013)
    
 - Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Mar 2014)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2014)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Bill Keating on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat (District 9): 
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    - Supports restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
    
 - Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Joe Kennedy III on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat (District 4): 
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    - Keep assault weapons ban; end gun-show loophole. (Oct 2012)
    
 - Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
    
 - Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Jim McGovern on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (MA-3): 
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    - Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
    
 - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
    
 - Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Seth Moulton on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.: 
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    - There's no need for weapons of war on our streets. (Jun 2019)
    
 - Ban bump stocks; bar terrorists from gun purchases. (Apr 2019)
    
 - For background checks & assault weapons ban. (Apr 2019)
    
 - It's time for universal background checks. (Sep 2014)
    
 - Supports restricting right to bear arms (Christian Coalition). (Aug 2014)
    
 - Supports restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
    
 - Supports restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Richard Neal on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (MA-2): 
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    - Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
    
 - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Ayanna Pressley on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat (District  7): 
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    - Gun control needs to be implemented now. (Jul 2018)
    
 - Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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John Tierney on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (MA-6): 
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    - Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
    
 - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
    
 - Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Feb 2013)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Mar 2014)
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Richard Tisei on Gun Control  
 
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    Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate): 
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    - Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
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Lori Trahan on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat (District  3): 
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    - Comprehensive background checks; no concealed carry. (Oct 2018)
    
 - Common-sense gun reform; ban assault weapons. (Sep 2018)
    
 - Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Niki Tsongas on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
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Steve Grossman on Gun Control  
 
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    - Gun laws are about public safety, not 2nd Amendment. (Dec 2013)
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Warren Tolman on Gun Control  
 
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    2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor: 
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    - Ban on ownership of assault weapons. (Nov 2001)
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Bill Weld on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican presidential primary challenger: 
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    - 1990s: supported assault weapons bans. (Sep 2019)
    
 - Now Libertarian, changed position to opposing gun control. (May 2016)
    
 - 2nd Amendment right s are individual rights. (May 2016)
    
 - Supports gun control. (Aug 2005)
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Elizabeth Warren on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Challenger: 
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    - Treat gun violence as the public health emergency it is. (Feb 2020)
    
 - Approach gun violence as a public health emergency. (Feb 2020)
    
 - Lethality of guns makes more suicides & domestic violence. (Feb 2020)
    
 - Multiple solutions to gun deaths, like with highway deaths. (Feb 2020)
    
 - Repeal filibuster or gun industry will veto any gun laws. (Oct 2019)
    
 - People support gun control but Congress is corrupt. (Sep 2019)
    
 - Seven kids will die today from guns: treat it as emergency. (Jun 2019)
    
 - Sensible gun laws have to be at federal level, not state. (Mar 2019)
    
 - Huge difference between sportsmen's guns and assault weapons. (Nov 2014)
    
 - Handguns kill 8 kids a day; why don't we mobilize? (Apr 2014)
    
 - Extend the federal assault weapons ban. (Jul 2012)
    
 - Supports gun control. (Aug 2011)
    
 - Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
    
 - Supports restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Steve Lynch on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (MA-9): 
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    - Voted against assault weapons ban. (Sep 2001)
    
 - Supports some gun rights, some gun control. (Sep 2001)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
    
 - Rated C- by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Mar 2013)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
    
 - Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Feb 2013)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Ed Markey on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (MA-7): 
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    - Expand background checks; ban assault weapons; fight NRA. (Jun 2013)
    
 - Fight the NRA for broader gun control measures. (Jun 2013)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
    
 - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
    
 - Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
    
 - Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tom Birmingham on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Challenger 2002: 
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    - Ban assault weapons; more licensing & penalties. (Nov 2001)
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Paul Celucci on Gun Control  
 
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Chris Gabrieli on Gun Control  
 
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Kerry Healey on Gun Control  
 
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Carla Howell on Gun Control  
 
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    Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate: 
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    - Guns let single moms protect themselves. (Sep 2000)
    
 - Puts the Second Amendment first, with no exceptions. (Sep 2000)
    
 - Gun control is an abuse of government power. (Sep 2000)
    
 - Repeal all federal gun laws; no exceptions. (Sep 2000)
    
 - Small government: Repeal anti-gun laws now. (Apr 2000)
    
 - Free gun ownership by peaceful citizens without exception. (Jan 2000)
    
 - 22,000 anti-gun laws haven’t worked-repeal them. (Jan 2000)
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Christy Mihos on Gun Control  
 
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    Former Independent Challenger 2006: 
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    - Firm believer in Second Amendment rights. (Jul 2006)
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Shannon O'Brien on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Challenger 2002: 
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    - Increase penalties for felon handgun possession. (Sep 2002)
    
 - Increase gun safety regulations but maintain hunters’ rights. (Sep 2002)
    
 - Proud of strong MA gun control laws. (Feb 2002)
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Robert Reich on Gun Control  
 
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    Former Dem. Challenger 2002, and Cabinet Sec'y: 
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    - Limit handgun sales to one per month. (Sep 2002)
    
 - If I had my way, I’d restrict handguns. (Jan 2000)
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Tom Reilly on Gun Control  
 
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Mitt Romney on Gun Control  
 
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    Former GOP Governor (2003-2006); Pres. candidate (2008): 
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    - Prevent school shootings with state and local action. (Feb 2018)
    
 - No new gun legislation; enforce the existing laws. (Oct 2012)
    
 - Fully investigate "Fast and Furious" program. (Oct 2012)
    
 - Newt Gingrich's gun, crime & drug issues compared to Mitt's. (Feb 2012)
    
 - 1994: backed 5-day waiting period on gun sales. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Find common ground with pro-gun & anti-gun groups. (Jan 2012)
    
 - 2002: I will not chip away at MA's tough gun laws. (Nov 2011)
    
 - 2008: "Lifelong" devotion to hunting meant "small varmints". (Jan 2010)
    
 - 2002: My positions won't make me the hero of the NRA. (Nov 2008)
    
 - GovWatch: 1994: did not “line up with the NRA”. (Feb 2008)
    
 - Support the 2nd Amendment AND the assault weapon ban. (Jan 2008)
    
 - I support the work of the NRA, but disagree sometimes. (Dec 2007)
    
 - Ok to ban lethal weapons that threaten police. (Dec 2007)
    
 - Compromise MA gun bills were net gain for gun owner. (Aug 2007)
    
 - Supports Second Amendment rights but also assault weapon ban. (May 2007)
    
 - Will support assault weapons bill and Brady Bill. (Aug 1994)
    
 - Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Grace Ross on Gun Control  
 
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Jane Swift on Gun Control  
 
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Peter Blute on Gun Control  
 
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Kenneth Chase on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate: 
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    - Not taking position on gun control issues. (Sep 2006)
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Joe Kennedy on Gun Control  
 
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Marty Meehan on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat (Retired 2007) (District 5): 
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    - Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
    
 - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Joe Moakley on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat (until 2001) (District 9): 
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    - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Peter Torkildsen on Gun Control  
 
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Jeff Beatty on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Senate challenger: 
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    - Supports the Second Amendment. (May 2008)
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Michael Capuano on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (MA-8): 
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    - Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
    
 - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
    
 - Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
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Bill Delahunt on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (MA-10): 
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    - Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
    
 - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Barney Frank on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (MA-4): 
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    - Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
    
 - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
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Ted Kennedy on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Sr Senator (MA): 
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    - Voted NO on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
    
 - Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
    
 - Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
    
 - Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
    
 - Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
    
 - Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
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Paul Kirk on Gun Control  
 
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Brian Macdonald on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Senate Challenger: 
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    - Supports the right to own a gun. (Feb 2006)
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Bob Massie on Gun Control  
 
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Ed O`Reilly on Gun Control  
 
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    - 2nd Amendment is about militias, not about individual rights. (May 2007)
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Jim Ogonowski on Gun Control  
 
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John Olver on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (MA-1): 
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    - Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
    
 - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Stephen Pagliuca on Gun Control  
 
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    Former Democratic Primary Senate Challenger (2009): 
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    - Gun control works in Europe and England. (Nov 2009)
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Jack Robinson on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Challenger for Senate (MA): 
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    - Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
    
 - Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
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Kevin Scott on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman: 
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    - Supports gun ownership. (Jan 2006)
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Bob Underwood on Gun Control  
 
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    - Average Americans are best defense against tyranny. (Aug 2008)
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Setti Warren on Gun Control  
 
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    - Join 18 mayors in banning assault weapons. (Aug 2016)
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Jake Auchincloss on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democrat (District 4): 
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Mo Cowan on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Appointee: 
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    - Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
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Joe L. Kennedy on Gun Control  
 
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    - Rather than banning guns, encourage gun education. (Dec 2009)
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John Kerry on Gun Control  
 
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    Jr Senator (MA), Democratic nominee for President: 
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    - Country less safe-terrorists can now buy assault weapons. (Oct 2004)
    
 - Supports 2nd Amendment, but wants to ban assault weapons. (Sep 2004)
    
 - Gun owner & hunter, but rights come with responsibility. (Mar 2004)
    
 - Democratic Party shouldn’t be for the NRA. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Supports assault weapons ban & Brady Bill. (Oct 2003)
    
 - Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
    
 - Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
    
 - Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
    
 - Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
    
 - Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
    
 - Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
    
 - Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
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Alan Khazei on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Challenger: 
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    - Ban assault weapons; strengthen background checks. (Nov 2009)
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Alan Khazei on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic (District 4): 
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    - Ban assault weapons; strengthen background checks. (Nov 2009)
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