Sen Murphy (D-CT): Gun reform talks don't involve an assault weapons ban, expanded background checks

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Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says bipartisan gun reform talks don't involve an assault weapons ban, expanded background checks

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Sen. Chris Murphy — who is playing a major role in crafting a bipartisan gun reform bill following deadly mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas — said that potential legislation resulting from the current talks will not include an assault weapons ban or "comprehensive" background checks.

Murphy, during an interview on CNN's "State of the Union," told host Jake Tapper that a bipartisan contingent of senators met on Saturday, with the group eyeing increased mental health funding, additional safety measures for schools, and "modest" gun control regulations as part of a package that could pass the upper chamber.

"We're not going to do everything I want," the Connecticut Democrat said of a potential Senate bill.

He added: "We're not going to put a piece of legislation on the table that's going to ban assault weapons, or we're not going to pass comprehensive background checks. But right now, people in this country want us to make progress. They just don't want the status quo to continue for another 30 years."

At it currently stands, the bipartisan reform may include narrower background checks — a provision that doesn't go as far as many gun-control advocates would prefer — but would be the sort of compromise that could help a potential bill overcome a legislative filibuster.

Murphy called the talks some of the most fruitful that he has witnessed since joining the Senate in 2013.

[Fiendish Thingy]

1. Of course not- at most they'll pass some window dressing red flag laws

That won’t have any funding or enforcement capability, but will have a big signing ceremony so that all their constituents will know they “did something”.

[dsc]

3. It won't even be that

it will be incentives for states to pass them, which will wind up being like Medicaid expansion.

[pandr32]

2. We must keep pushing

[50 Shades Of Blue]

4. Why are Dems giving this pointless charade the time of day then?

It won't do a fucking thing except let Repugs pretend to be bipartisan to the likes of Chuck Todd, while not agreeing to a single meaningful change.

[Celerity]

7. kabuki theatre moderation/bipartisanship are sure losers if confronting a raging fascist steamroller

[Takket]

10. I agree

the rethugs need to be told assault weapons ban and full background checks, or they can go ahead and get ready for Dems to bombard them for the lack of gun control during the election.

but if you give them meaningless reforms in a bipartisan bill, the Dems have no leg to stand on appealing to gun violence during the election.

[Amishman]

13. We only play the game because we can't pass it (or anything stronger) alone

When unilateral action is off the table, this is what is left.

[calimary]

5. Then our response could easily be

that they’re obviously eager for it to keep happening.

Actually, change that “could easily be” to “should be” or “must be”. Gloves OFF.

That’s the only explanation that makes any sense. “Make ‘em deny it!”

[Autumn]

6. Then there is no point in doing it. The fact that anyone can get an assault weapon with no expanded

background check is a real fucking problem. I see no need for republicans to piss in our ear and tell us it's raining just so they can say they did something. Fuck them.

[kairos12]

8. The reform of car safety rules doesn't include

padded dashboards or safety belts.

But the cigarette lighter is harder to reach.

[Stinky The Clown]

9. Charlie Brown . . . . Lucy . . . . Football. Color me shocked.

[Skittles]

11. so, repukes are making it a dog and pony show

exactly what we expected

[andricv]

12. Next: economy talks don't involve money

Like. What's the point of talking?

[SYFROYH]

14. Universal background check with existing criteria is possible

That would be an amazing win for effective gun control.

[kacekwl]

15. If democrats allow this kind of crap to

be what comes out of the committee then I won't say what I think. Sorry, Not sorry.

[NCLefty]

16. Pathetic.

[NewsCenter28]

17. The bill described

is as bad as going to Uvalde and shouting to a grieving mother "I'm so glad you're child is dead" and jeering as she comes out of the church after the funeral for her beloved child. Seriously. This is a COMPLETE surrender to the NRA and Moscow Mitch. Complete. And. Total. Only wouldn't be if something SUBSTANTIAL regarding background checks at MINIMUM is included.