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In reply to the discussion: How the NRA is winning [View all]rightsideout
(978 posts)7. Actually not really
I get the Post delivered everyday and the gun control coverage is fair. Today there are two editorial pages that are pro gun-control. And there was a pro-control cartoon from Toles today.
Today's Editorial from the Editor of the Washington Post agrees with Obama's Executive Orders on gun control. It was either today or yesterday.
I'd say the Post favors more gun control than favors the NRA by a pretty wide margin. But they also acknowledge it will be tough getting gun control particularly magazine sizes and assault weapon bans passed through Congress.
The post Op-Eds cover both sides so you'll see some pro-gun advocates editorials in the Post. Although it doesn't reflect their overall views on the issue.
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I posted without comment. Flabbergasting thing to find in the WaPo given their record
ProgressiveProfessor
Jan 2013
#2
Oh, you want to see another of your "NRA Talking Points?" Try Barbara Boxer...
Eleanors38
Jan 2013
#14
Standing on principle is important. The leadership of the NRA is evil and it must be confronted
hrmjustin
Jan 2013
#20
Well I am for give and take on issues and I think there is a need for honest groups to debate this
hrmjustin
Jan 2013
#37
Money & power is all that counts. 4M members, 80M gun owners, $300M budget. nt
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#41