Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20140601:18:55:00
>> it isn't a political reality that a lot of folks who believe in greater restrictions don't vote on that issue when those who believe in protecting their gun rights absolutely vote on that issue and that's what gives the nra a political advantage. >> maybe i'm too cynical but i think it's all driven by the politics of election and re-election. if those people that vote think that the public wants one thing and that it will influence their re-electability, they'll go that way, and if they think there's another single issue advocacy group that's not supported by the vast bulk of the public but...