While Booker is largely focused on gun-control priorities that require congressional approval, Harris' unilateral approach is based on years of inaction in Washington
At a presidential campaign event Wednesday in New Hampshire, Harris pledged to take executive action banning the importation of AR-15-style assault weapons — a move that came just three weeks after the California Democrat rolled out her sweeping gun-control proposal."When we look at the issue of assault weapons, let's be very clear: Assault weapons are designed to kill a lot of people in a very short period time," Harris said in Nashua.
Harris has faced significant competition since she unveiled her original plan. Last week, Cory Booker released acalling for licensing all gun owners that the New Jersey Democrat's supporters are touting as the most aggressive of any of the presidential candidates. Booker's gun-licensing program would require, among other things, a comprehensive FBI background check and proof of completion of a gun-safety course.
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