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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Katie Phang, Jonathan Feinblatt & Simon Rosenberg

Jan 15, 2024
Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg discusses indicators for predicting the 2024 election and challenges the conventional wisdom of a red wave. Everytown for Gun Safety's Jonathan Feinblatt talks about combatting gun manufacturers. MSNBC's Katie Phang previews the Iowa caucuses showdown.
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Quick takeaways

  • The power and influence of the NRA has diminished due to scandals and decreased support from politicians.
  • Polling data alone is insufficient to predict election outcomes; a more comprehensive understanding of politics is needed.

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Building a Counterweight to the NRA

Everytown was founded to counter the power of the NRA, which had significant influence in blocking gun safety legislation. The goal was to clear the obstacles and focus on making progress on common-sense gun laws that had public support despite the NRA's opposition.

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