off and they insist president obama will hear from both sides. the president is ready to take on the critics aimed at expanding background checks and health care will take away the right to own guns. the white house is well aware of the sparks and firearm sells that happen every time the president starts talking about gun control. officials take issue with what gop contender senator ted cruz sent out to supporters that just showed the president dressed in military attire with the message obama wants your guns, white house press secretary josh earnest, i asked him. he accused cruz of trying to stir up fear. >> what do you make of ted cruz sending out e-mails saying obama wants your guns? >> a sinister looking portrayal of the president. >> i think he's appealing to people's anxieties and insecurities and even out right fears in attempts to win votes for his presidential campaign. that's unfortunate and in some