Four current and three former senators who opposed an assault weapons ban following the Sandy Hook shooting now admit their mistake.

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Maine Democrat calls for assault weapons ban after past opposition

Oct 27, 2023

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Maine Democrat Reverses Stance, Backs Ban On Assault Weapons After Mass Shooting

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After Lewiston mass shootings, Maine congressman apologizes for opposing assault weapons ban

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Maine Rep. Reverses Stance on Gun Laws, Calls for Ban on Assault Rifles, After Lewiston Massacre

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Maine’s House members support an assault weapons ban, but both senators oppose

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Maine representative reverses opposition to assault rifle bans following shooting

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Maine Rep. Jared Golden says mass shooting changed his mind on assault weapons ban

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House member from Maine: U.S. should have national red flag law, assault weapons ban

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Maine congressman reverses his opposition to assault weapons ban

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Democratic Rep. Jared Golden reverses course, now in favor of assault weapons ban after Maine mass shootings

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Maine Democrat calls his earlier opposition to an assault weapons ban a mistake after Lewiston shootings

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Rep. Jared Golden reverses on assault weapons ban

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Congressman reverses course, calls for assault weapons ban after Lewiston killings

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Maine rep reverses stance on assault weapons ban after mass shooting

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In wake of mass shooting, Maine senators eschew assault weapons ban in favor of magazine limits

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‘I ask for forgiveness’: Rep. Jared Golden now backing assault rifle ban after Lewiston mass shooting

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