Democrats and gun control activists hope they will be able to succeed in passing some kind of new federal gun control measure into law for the first time in decades -- and they're aiming to pressure Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in new ways to do it
McConnell has for months now been the plug halting nearly every piece of legislation Democrats pass through the House, including gun measures that enjoy bipartisan support.
McConnell reverses course on Supreme Court nominees 01:11But there's also evidence that he's frustrated by the growing taunts of Democrats and activists. They chanted"Moscow Mitch" at him during his event in Kentucky over the weekend, trolling his obstruction of the election security measure.On Twitter Sunday night,"Moscow Mitch" had given way to a hashtag #MassacreMitch to pressure him over gun legislation.
— Amy McGrath August 5, 2019 Amy McGrath is a former military pilot and the first Marine to fly an F/A-18 in combat. She took umbrage at McConnell's campaign putting her name on a mock gravestone.
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