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Colorado State Senator Greg Brophy explains how laws which are supported by 91 and 62% of the public can also be unpopular...

It appears as if the Democratic Governor of Colorado - John Hickenlooper - is about to sign two gun control laws - one which would require background checks, even in the cases of private or online sales, and also one which would limit most ammunition magazines to 15 rounds. What does the Republican Party have to say about these likely signings? Colorado State Senator Greg Brophy responded with this: "If he signs these bills, I have come to the conclusion that he's more interested in his national prospects than he is in his legacy here in Colorado. These are not moderate. These are extreme, and just really unpopular." It appears that Mr. Brophy is celebrating his own personal opposite day. How would you describe these gun control laws again, Mr. Brophy? "...just really unpopular..." That's what I thought I read. Well, according to a recent Quinnipiac poll, 92% of the American public believes in mandatory background checks, even for private or on...