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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Matt Dunne on Gun Control
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Strengthen restrictions on the purchase & possession of guns. (Nov 2002)
- Strengthen enforcement of existing state gun restrictions. (Nov 2002)
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Christine Hallquist on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for governor of Vermont:
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- Ban assault weapons; regulate guns like cars. (Aug 2018)
- Regulate guns like we regulate automobiles. (Aug 2018)
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Rebecca Holcombe on Gun Control
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Sue Minter on Gun Control
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Democratic Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Universal background checks; ban assault weapons. (Aug 2016)
- Gun violence has reached a crisis point; more gun safety. (May 2016)
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Phil Scott on Gun Control
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Enforce existing gun laws; Vermont is no gun trafficker. (Sep 2016)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2010)
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Shap Smith on Gun Control
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2010)
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Keith Stern on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for governor of Vermont:
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- Supports 2nd Amendment; but some people will commit crimes. (Sep 2018)
- Vermont won't be Vermont with all this gun legislation. (Aug 2018)
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David Zuckerman on Gun Control
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Supports background checks, and concealed carry. (Nov 2014)
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Senate:
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Al Giordano on Gun Control
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| Democratic Senate challenger (withdrew):
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John MacGovern on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger for VT Senator:
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- Second Amendment rights are under assault. (Oct 2012)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
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Scott Milne on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger for VT Senator:
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- Rated 50% by Gun Owners of Vermont. (Nov 2014)
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Brooke Paige on Gun Control
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Bernie Sanders on Gun Control
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Democratic primary challenger; Independent VT Senator; previously Representative (VT-At-Large):
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- Changed views on gun control due to epidemic of gun violence. (Feb 2020)
- For background checks, and closing loopholes. (Jul 2019)
- 2013: state decisions on guns; 2019: federal legislation. (Jun 2019)
- Buy back assault weapons, and ban their sale. (Jun 2019)
- Applaud students taking action to prevent school shootings. (Feb 2018)
- Intervene with mental illness, to prevent mass shootings. (Nov 2016)
- Ok to sue gun manufacturers if they sell for misuse. (Apr 2016)
- Deal federally with straw-man gun purchasers. (Oct 2015)
- Common sense, incremental gun control plan. (Oct 2015)
- Instant background checks: no guns for criminals or unstable. (Jul 2015)
- Guns in Vermont are for hunting; but in L.A. are for killing. (Jul 2015)
- Gun legislation must work for both rural & urban Americans. (Jun 2015)
- Mixed approach to gun control vs. gun rights. (Apr 2015)
- I'm pro-hunting, but no one needs an AK-47 to hunt. (Jun 1997)
National Rifle Association
- 2005: Allow suing gun manufacturers for negligence. (Feb 2020)
- Ban assault weapons; automatic background checks. (Feb 2019)
- To pass gun controls, Congress needs guts to stand up to NRA. (May 2018)
- We aren't divided on guns: just sick & tired of gun violence. (Mar 2018)
- FactCheck: No, never supported by National Rifle Association. (Apr 2016)
- I have shown courage against NRA on gun issues. (Dec 2015)
- People have the right to buy guns, with sensible regulations. (Dec 2015)
- Do more than reverse gun manufacturer immunity. (Nov 2015)
- I want to shield gun shops from lawsuits, not manufacturers. (Oct 2015)
- Bring together rural states & urban states with common sense. (Oct 2015)
- 1988: NRA opposed Congressional opponents more than him. (Sep 2015)
- Ban semiautomatic guns & gun show loophole. (Aug 2015)
Voting Record
- OpEd: pro-gun votes in line with VT's political norms. (Jun 2015)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES 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 YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES 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)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Lawrence Zupan on Gun Control
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| Republican Challenger:
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Peter Welch on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- 100 percent National Rife Association record. (Nov 2006)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Howard Dean-Gov on Gun Control
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| Former Democratic Governor (2005-2008); pres. candidate 2004:
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Jim Douglas on Gun Control
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Republican VT Governor:
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- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2008)
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Bruce Lisman on Gun Control
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Protect the Vermont Sportsmen's Bill of Rights. (Mar 2016)
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Peter Shumlin on Gun Control
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Democratic Governor (retiring 2016):
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- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2008)
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Jim Jeffords on Gun Control
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Independent Jr Senator (VT, retiring 2006):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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Jack McMullen on Gun Control
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| 2004 former Republican challenger:
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Len Britton on Gun Control
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2010 Republican Challenger:
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- Kudos to the Supreme Court for standing by our 2nd Amendment. (Jul 2010)
- Rated AQ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Larry Drown on Gun Control
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| Democratic challenger:
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Daniel Freilich on Gun Control
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2010 Independent Challenger:
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- No absolute right to gun ownership. (Mar 2010)
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Greg Parke on Gun Control
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Republican challenger:
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- Concealed carry ok; ease other restrictions too. (Aug 2006)
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Richard Tarrant on Gun Control
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| Republican Challenger:
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Patrick Leahy on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator (VT):
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- Heller case established a fundamental individual right. (Jul 2012)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES 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 YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
- Rated C by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
- Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Bernie Sanders on Gun Control
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Democratic primary challenger; Independent VT Senator; previously Representative (VT-At-Large):
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- Changed views on gun control due to epidemic of gun violence. (Feb 2020)
- For background checks, and closing loopholes. (Jul 2019)
- 2013: state decisions on guns; 2019: federal legislation. (Jun 2019)
- Buy back assault weapons, and ban their sale. (Jun 2019)
- Applaud students taking action to prevent school shootings. (Feb 2018)
- Intervene with mental illness, to prevent mass shootings. (Nov 2016)
- Ok to sue gun manufacturers if they sell for misuse. (Apr 2016)
- Deal federally with straw-man gun purchasers. (Oct 2015)
- Common sense, incremental gun control plan. (Oct 2015)
- Instant background checks: no guns for criminals or unstable. (Jul 2015)
- Guns in Vermont are for hunting; but in L.A. are for killing. (Jul 2015)
- Gun legislation must work for both rural & urban Americans. (Jun 2015)
- Mixed approach to gun control vs. gun rights. (Apr 2015)
- I'm pro-hunting, but no one needs an AK-47 to hunt. (Jun 1997)
National Rifle Association
- 2005: Allow suing gun manufacturers for negligence. (Feb 2020)
- Ban assault weapons; automatic background checks. (Feb 2019)
- To pass gun controls, Congress needs guts to stand up to NRA. (May 2018)
- We aren't divided on guns: just sick & tired of gun violence. (Mar 2018)
- FactCheck: No, never supported by National Rifle Association. (Apr 2016)
- I have shown courage against NRA on gun issues. (Dec 2015)
- People have the right to buy guns, with sensible regulations. (Dec 2015)
- Do more than reverse gun manufacturer immunity. (Nov 2015)
- I want to shield gun shops from lawsuits, not manufacturers. (Oct 2015)
- Bring together rural states & urban states with common sense. (Oct 2015)
- 1988: NRA opposed Congressional opponents more than him. (Sep 2015)
- Ban semiautomatic guns & gun show loophole. (Aug 2015)
Voting Record
- OpEd: pro-gun votes in line with VT's political norms. (Jun 2015)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES 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 YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES 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)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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