Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20171214:15:54:00
82% of independents. there were also restrictions on assault weapons, stricter background checks. that didn't translate into action then. >> it's a really complicated question why you can't get bills passed that are supported by 80% to 90% of the american public. the story really is about this magical power of the gun lobby. the nra has been able to make their endorsement mean something more than just a candidate's position on guns. it's a proxy for broader conservative values. >> senators, there are critics of yours who would say there needs to be some kind of compromise. are you willing to d...