Not to mention that even backing it in the first place is just going to give republican media more talking points to galvanize people against Biden/Harris in the 2024 election. Poorly thought out and poor timing. I’m personally in favor of stricter gun laws, but I don’t think this one has much chance of taking effect, so I’d rather they hold off until 2025 at least before trying to push it.
If there’s one thing that makes me put on the tinfoil hat for US politics, it’s how many self defeating takes that the Democrats trot out in election season.
“Hey we need to win over at least some of the rural and suburban votes”
“Hmmm… How about some gun control laws that the Supreme Court won’t even have to be bribed to overturn? Maybe with a little taste of police state?”
Democrats struggle between standing up for the right thing even though it’s unpopular, and doing the politically-great thing albeit with watered-down words and policy. Deciding between which depends on the zeitgeist.
Truth is, something does need done about guns. We’re the laughing-stock of the industrialized world in this respect and for good reason. On the other hand, now probably isn’t the best time, considering how stacked the Supreme Court is. Better to pivot to universal healthcare and alleviating societal stress at every opportunity. Bernie’s 32 hour work week with no loss in pay is another good example.
