Dem says Obama must 'exploit' shooting for gun control, sparking fury

Tweeps are blasting a New York congressman today over remarks he made suggesting Obama must "exploit" the Newtown, Conn., shooting in order to secure tighter gun control laws. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, who serves the 8th District of New York, told liberal talk show host Ed Schultz that horrible incidents like these are becoming more frequent and will continue until the president "pushes Congress." When asked whether the tragedy could be the turning point for Democrats to finally pass stronger gun laws, he said: “I think we will be there if the president exploits it, and otherwise we’ll go on to the next incident." [Source]

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