Gun Buybacks Take Center Stage In Democratic Debate

During a Democratic debate, Beto O'Rourke reiterated his support for a mandatory gun buyback program, citing the devastating impact of assault weapons. His proposal followed a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas. While his comments received applause, they also sparked opposition, notably from Texas Representative Briscoe Cain, whose tweet was removed for violating Twitter's rules. O'Rourke's campaign reported the tweet to the FBI. A majority of Democratic candidates support a federal ban on assault weapons and a buyback program. A recent poll shows 57% of adults favor banning semi-automatic assault weapons, and 45% support a mandatory buyback program.

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