Governor Evers Says Republican Leaders Opposition to Gun Control Bills is Essentially Telling the Public to "Go to Hell&quo
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 -- 9:45 AM
(AP) -Democratic Gov. Tony Evers says Republican legislative leaders who oppose gun control bills that polls show enjoy broad public support are essentially telling the public to “go to hell.”Evers made the comment Monday after calling a special session of the Republican-controlled Legislature next month to take up two gun control bills. One would institute universal background checks, the other would put in a place a “red flag” law allowing judges to take away guns from people determined to be a threat to themselves or other. Evers pointed to a Marquette University Law School poll from September showing 80% support both proposals.
He says the Legislature owes the public an up or down vote on the bills. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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