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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Kate Brown on Gun Control
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Democratic Governor:
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- Supports IP43 assault weapon ban and IP44 safe storage rules. (Feb 2017)
- Require criminal background checks for gun purchases. (May 2015)
- Require more background checks on gun sales. (May 2015)
- Require background checks for most gun transactions. (May 2015)
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Knute Buehler on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Opposes gun control proposals as intruding on basic freedoms. (Feb 2017)
- No background checks for private gun transactions. (May 2015)
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Bud Pierce on Gun Control
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Oppose background checks; they won't reduce gun violence. (Feb 2016)
- Surveillance of schools & social media, to curb gun violence. (Feb 2016)
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Senate:
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Mark Callahan on Gun Control
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- The 2nd Amendment was meant to protect the 1st Amendment. (Oct 2015)
- Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
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Jason Conger on Gun Control
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| Republican Challenger:
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Jeff Merkley on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator (OR):
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- Maintain restrictions on purchase & possession of firearms. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
- Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Paul Romero on Gun Control
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Red Flag laws are Unconstitutional, PERIOD. (Nov 2020)
- Against ban on semiautomatic weapons, owns one himself. (Sep 2019)
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Kevin Stine on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Gun lobby has redefined 2nd Amendment in a perverse way. (Jan 2016)
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Monica Wehby on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Protect all constitutional rights, especially 2nd Amendment. (Mar 2014)
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House:
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Earl Blumenauer on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (OR-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. (May 2013)
- Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (May 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Suzanne Bonamici on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Peter Defazio on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (OR-4):
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- 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 C+ by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (May 2011)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Kurt Schrader on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Greg Walden on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (OR-2):
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- 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 YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Julian Bell on Gun Control
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Guns make people less safe because they're designed to kill. (Dec 2015)
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John Kitzhaber on Gun Control
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Democratic Governor:
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- Increase restrictions on gun purchase and possession. (Nov 1998)
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Ted Kulongoski on Gun Control
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| Democratic OR Governor:
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Bob Niemeyer on Gun Control
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| Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Bill Bradbury on Gun Control
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2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (OR):
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- Safety locks; stronger background checks. (Oct 2002)
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Bruce Broussard on Gun Control
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| Former Republican challenger (2004):
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Wes Cooley on Gun Control
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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Mark Hatfield on Gun Control
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- For gun control; split from GOP on litmus test. (Nov 1998)
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Al King on Gun Control
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to possess guns. (Aug 2004)
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Bob Packwood on Gun Control
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| Republican Senator (Former):
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Dave Brownlow on Gun Control
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Constitution Party Senate Challenger:
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- Individual right to gun ownership, not collective right. (Jun 2008)
- Any ban on any gun directly conflicts with Constitution. (Jun 2008)
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John Frohnmayer on Gun Control
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| Independent Challenger:
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Elizabeth Furse on Gun Control
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Darlene Hooley on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (OR-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)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Jim Huffman on Gun Control
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2010 Republican Challenger:
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- Oppose restrictions on right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Rated AQ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Steve Novick on Gun Control
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Gordon Harold Smith on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator (OR):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- 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)
- Rated B by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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David Wu on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (OR-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)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Cliff Bentz on Gun Control
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Republican (District 2):
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- No background checks for private gun transactions. (May 2015)
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Knute Buehler on Gun Control
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Republican (District 2):
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- Opposes gun control proposals as intruding on basic freedoms. (Feb 2017)
- No background checks for private gun transactions. (May 2015)
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Jo Rae Perkins on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- I support the 2nd Amendment as it is written. (Aug 2020)
- Rated B+ by Oregon Firearms Federation. (Jul 2020)
- Disarming people keeps them from self-protection. (Nov 2018)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Ron Wyden on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator (OR):
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- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- 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)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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