Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have traded paint a few times as they race toward the Democratic nomination, with democratic socialist Sanders consistently pushing Hillary Clinton to the right. The reliably liberal Sanders seems to be all over the road when it comes to guns and gun control, though, giving Clinton some breathing room to talk guns during her visit to New Hampshire today.
Quick stop for coffee from White Mountain Coffee in Gorham, NH #HillaryInNH pic.twitter.com/1ewrDQ9ngq
— Hillary for NH (@HillaryforNH) October 29, 2015
HRC doing extensive policy laden stop at Gorham coffee shop. Talking guns, early childhood education
— Lisa Lerer (@llerer) October 29, 2015
Raise your hand if you can picture Hillary Clinton firing a gun.
HRC: “Look, I know how to shoot. My dad taught me how to shoot. I’ve gone hunting. I respect the role of guns in our culture." @AnnieLinskey
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) October 29, 2015
For someone who reportedly respects the role of guns in American culture, Clinton has said in debates that Australian-style gun control (handgun confiscation) is “worth considering.”
We can't wait any longer to keep our communities safe. We need to act on gun violence prevention. https://t.co/37QVIbRnpd #GOPdebate
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 29, 2015
“My father would have never ever left a loaded gun in our house,” says Clinton
— Lisa Lerer (@llerer) October 29, 2015
That sounds like common sense gun control to us; keeping firearms locked in a gun locker’s a good idea too.
These days, though, Hillary’s hunting for votes and most often seen shooting selfies.
“Lets take a picture together.Girlfriends together.” Clinton said. “Do we look good? Some days are better than other days.” cc:@annielinskey
— Lisa Lerer (@llerer) October 29, 2015
