re: #114 Belafon
Yes. I think it has to do with all the available video, tweets, and that they are older. It’s a bit harder to shut them up. That’s why I think this is different.
Now, here’s the problem: Keeping this from getting swamped by something else Trump does.
Some of the students that have been on TV are making some very strong heartfelt comments on TV.
These youngsters are also media savvy.
This is going to be real bad for politicians as these kids are now making louder noises than the NRA and their supporters.
I sure hope that maybe, just maybe the last 5 months of carnage are beginning to make a strong impression on Americans.
Polls have shown 85+% backing of background checks and overall gun control is at about 70%. This is going to make these numbers concrete. A good time to change when you have that strong a base.