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In an article CNN published on November 23, 2021, asserted that “Americans are buying more guns than ever before”, hinting at declining support for gun control.

The article by Chris Cillizza noted that the House was able to pass gun control in the House but the Senate is not even expected to entertain gun control as “support for gun control just hit its lowest point in almost decade.” Even with Democrats in control of the Senate by virtue of Vice Kamala Harris’ tie-breaking vote, there are still several Senate Democrats in swing states or competitive states that are hesitant about passing gun control. Such a move would activate many angry pro-gun voters who could make all the difference in close Senate races…

CNN also covered a new Quinnipiac Poll, which revealed that 48% of registered voters are against stricter gun control measures. According to Cillizza’s report, “Americans are buying more guns than ever before. In 2020, nearly 23 million guns were bought – a record. That surge has continued through 2021.” Read more…