News Alert: Dems want gun control, but worry it could cost them midterms

View in your browser     Dems want gun control, but worry it could cost them midterms Democrats mulling how to approach gun control on the campaign trail this year are weighing their tough history on the subject against the burning politics of the moment. The killings of 17 people at a Florida high school has led to an outpouring of student protests and new energy for the gun control movement. Polls show almost unanimous support for an expansion of background checks. But the issue is a delicate one for party leaders hoping to flip both chambers in this year’s midterms by defeating Republicans in conservative-leaning districts where tougher gun laws can be radioactive. Read the full story here           Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for News Alerts     Forward News Alerts     You Might Like       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.