Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s assault weapon ban might be on life support, thanks to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, but the White House isn’t giving up hope yet. Chief of staff Denis McDonough told CNN’s Jake Tapper today that the White House would “find the votes” to pass the ban, which could still survive as an amendment to the Democrats’ gun control package headed for the Senate floor.
WH's Denis McDonough on TheLead: We want votes on the assault weapons ban.
— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) March 19, 2013
McDonough repeated the president’s line that the sweeping ban of more than 150 models of firearms and magazines “deserves a vote,” but most aren’t holding their breath for an estimated 20 additional votes to materialize.
they're not RT @postpolitics: White House on assault weapons ban: 'We're going to find the votes' http://t.co/zBg8O04bVC
— Sam Stein (@samstein) March 19, 2013
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Assholes RT @FreeBeacon: RT @AaronBlakeWP: White House on assault weapons ban: ‘We’re going to find the votes’ http://t.co/dftC4WrefY
— Leigh (@sybilll) March 19, 2013
TRAITORS–White House on assault weapons ban: ‘We’re going to find the votes’ http://t.co/PUhyk6xzBS
— Vicki (@VickiMDonovan) March 19, 2013
Does he WANT to lose the Senate? #tcot RT @AaronBlakeWP: WH on assault weapons ban: ‘We’re going to find the votes’ http://t.co/qPUaTOvjEB
— YachtMoney (@yatish023) March 19, 2013
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White House on assault weapons ban: ‘We’re going to find the votes’ http://t.co/vaVHV1JfQw— Larry Smith (@LarryAdamSmith) March 19, 2013
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The White House can count on a vote from New Jersey, as Sen. Bob Menendez reaffirmed his support of Feinstein’s gun grab. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) has promised to add his magazine ban as an amendment.
Extremely disappointed @SenFeinstein #AssaultWeaponsBan is reportedly not included in the gun safety reform bill going to the #Senate floor.
— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) March 19, 2013
It was wrong to let #AssaultWeaponsBan expire in '04 & it's wrong to sweep it under rug now. Military-style weapons don't belong on streets.
— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) March 19, 2013
As #Senate prepares #gun safety reform package, my high-capacity magazine ban must get a vote. Via @HuffingtonPost: http://t.co/AVl18Ks1zF
— Frank R. Lautenberg (@FrankLautenberg) March 19, 2013
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