Why Congress is hesitant to pass gun control, by the numbers

The mass shooting at a high school in Florida on Wednesday is the latest in a string of similar tragedies over the last few decades. It has some asking for Congress to tighten gun control measures, which Congress has been hesitant to do in the past. While it’s unclear whether lawmakers will actually move to pass legislation this time around, it’s important to keep in mind how public opinion (not just lobbying groups) makes it difficult for gun control to pass Congress. CONT.

Harry Enten, CNN

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