Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.V., has been as pro-gun, pro-NRA as anybody in Congress. During his 2010 re-election campaign, he famously demonstrated his opposition to the cap-and-trade bill by shooting the bill (literally) with a rifle .
Now in the wake of the Newtown massacre, Manchin says it is time to re-think gun control. As he said today on Morning Joe, "I don't know anyone that needs 30 rounds in a clip to go hunting ?"
On Twitter, Manchin endorsed a proposal by Sen. Joe Lieberman to create a national commission on gun violence. But he said there must be action as an end result.
This awful massacre has changed where we go from here. Our conversation should move beyond dialogue.
? Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) December 17, 2012
Many gun control advocates have suggested immediately used it to call for new gun legislation.
President Obama has not yet specifically advocated new legislation to curb gun violence. But speaking in Connecticut Sunday night, he told the grieving families of Sandy Brook Elementary School. The president asked if the nation can say it is doing enough to protect its children.
"If we're honest with ourselves the answer is no," he answered. "We've not been doing enough. And we will have to change."
Obama has not made gun legislation a priority of his administration, although he supports renewing the assault weapons ban, which was in effect from 1994 until 2004.
Read more about calls for new gun legislation.
Watch the famous 2010 ad where Manchin, a Democrat, shot at climate change legislation:
Also ReadSource: http://news.yahoo.com/pro-gun-democrat-suggests-gun-laws-150202283--abc-news-politics.html
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