Why does Washington not act on guns? Voters say it’s low priority.

Mass shootings have become so commonplace in the United States in 2023, that the shelf life for any individual event before another shooting can be measured in days or sometimes hours. …

The numbers are difficult to ignore and after every event and the usual call for “thoughts and prayers,” supporters of stricter gun control measures wonder why Washington does not take up legislation on guns, or at least hold hearings to discuss the matter. One big answer, on the whole voters are not especially focused on the gun issue, especially compared to other topics. CONTINUED

Dante Chinni, NBC News


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