That 1 electoral vote in Maine.
I just keep drawing a map 269 to 269 and it all goes back to Maine or Nebraska.
It will probably result in stricter gun-control laws being passed in Maine. They are one of the states in New England with loose laws. So sad that a tragedy like this has to occur before people come to their senses!!
I live in MA and where we already had strict gun-control laws, and just recently tightened them even more.
I live in MA too. Not many mass shootings in this area so when one happens relatively nearby it's more concerning. I know the house passed stricter gun laws recently but I'm not sure if it has to go to the Senate first then get signed by Healy?
shareMaine is a gun loving State, so I doubt that will happen. Gun shops are swamped right now in the Lewiston area with people want to arm themselves.
shareThat's all changing. Rep. Golden just came out for an assault weapons ban. I'm sure he changed his mind after hearing from his constituents.
shareAutomatic weapons aren't exactly widely available. The only people who own them are rich collectors.
Automatics have been banned for decades nationwide.... it's crazily amazing how little the average person knows about firearms...apparently even ex-military!
shareNew ones are banned, but Pre-1986 autos are transferable if you don't mind jumping through a lot of legal hoops and have very deep pockets. Taking a quick look on gunbroker, we're talking tens of thousands of dollars.
shareOn cue, Rep Golden of Maine changes stance and calls for assault weapons ban.
https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1717664937294627265
I don't think so. But I am positive that guy lost his turn to get to date Taylor Swift though.
shareSpeaking of single electoral votes, this week the GOP also lost Nebraska's 2nd District when Rep. Bacon voted for a Speaker Johnson. And Rep. Bacon can say buh-bye to his seat next year too!
shareMore than 450 laws quietly went into effect in Maine, I wonder how many were gun legislation.
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