{"id":2081485,"date":"2023-10-27T14:20:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T18:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-praise-for-goldens-flip-flop-on-assault-weapon-ban-could-hurt-in-district-trump-won\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T14:22:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T18:22:29","slug":"aoc-praise-for-goldens-flip-flop-on-assault-weapon-ban-could-hurt-in-district-trump-won","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-praise-for-goldens-flip-flop-on-assault-weapon-ban-could-hurt-in-district-trump-won\/","title":{"rendered":"AOC&#8217;s support for Golden&#8217;s change of stance on assault weapon ban may harm him in Trump-won district."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Faoc-praise-for-goldens-flip-flop-on-assault-weapon-ban-could-hurt-in-district-trump-won%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2081485&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. \u200bAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez Applauds Rep. Jared \u200dGolden&#8217;s \u2064Call to Ban \u2064Assault-Style Rifles<\/h2>\n<p>Following a devastating mass shooting in\u2063 his home state of Maine that claimed the lives of 18\u2063 individuals, Rep. Jared Golden has made a bold move\u2062 by expressing his support for a ban on assault-style rifles. In a surprising reversal\u200c of his previous\u2063 stance,\u2062 Golden acknowledged his past opposition to such a ban and called on Congress\u2063 to take action.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Golden&#8217;s\u200c change\u200c of heart \u2062has \u200bgarnered praise\u2062 from \u2064Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, \u2062one of the \u200dmost progressive members of Congress. Taking to X, formerly known\u2063 as Twitter, Ocasio-Cortez\u200b commended Golden&#8217;s leadership and \u2062expressed solidarity with his community \u200cduring this tragic time.<\/p>\n<p>While Golden&#8217;s decision may have won him accolades from the left, it could potentially have consequences for his political future. Despite\u2062 Maine leaning towards \u2064the Democratic party, with Democrats holding control at the state level and both representatives being Democrats, former President Donald Trump\u200d managed\u200d to \u200dsecure a victory in Golden&#8217;s 2nd District\u200d in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>As the search for the shooting suspect, Robert Card, continues, \u2062Golden has vowed to work with any colleague to ensure that a ban on assault rifles \u200bis enacted during his remaining time in\u2062 Congress. This commitment comes despite his \u200bprevious divergence from his party on certain \u200bgun control measures.<\/p>\n<p>During a press conference, Golden stood \u2063alongside \u200cSen. Susan Collins, a Republican \u200cfrom Maine.\u200d While Collins did\u200c not support an assault rifle ban, she\u200d emphasized\u2064 the importance of \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-house-republicans-say-theyre-open-to-assault-weapons-ban\/\" title=\"Two House Republicans Say They\u2019re Open to Assault Weapons Ban\">banning high-capacity magazines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Golden \u200cconcluded his remarks by\u200d seeking forgiveness\u2062 from the affected\u200c families and his community, pledging his unwavering support for their recovery.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Points:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rep. Jared Golden\u2064 expresses \u200dsupport\u2064 for banning assault-style rifles after a mass shooting in\u2063 Maine.<\/li>\n<li>Rep.\u2063 Alexandria\u2063 Ocasio-Cortez praises Golden&#8217;s leadership and calls for action.<\/li>\n<li>Golden&#8217;s stance may \u2063have political implications, \u2062given\u200c the district&#8217;s previous support for Donald Trump.<\/li>\n<li>Golden vows\u200d to work \u200bwith colleagues to enact\u200d a ban on assault rifles.<\/li>\n<li>Sen. Susan \u2062Collins emphasizes the need to\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/data-shows-april-marks-the-13th-straight-month-of-record-gun-sales\/\" title=\"Data Shows April Marks The 13th Straight Month Of Record Gun Sales\">ban high-capacity magazines<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Golden seeks \u2063forgiveness\u2064 and offers support to the affected families and \u200bcommunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200dHow does Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s support for Rep. Golden&#8217;s call to\u200b action on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-praise-for-goldens-flip-flop-on-assault-weapon-ban-could-hurt-in-district-trump-won\/\" title=\"AOC's support for Golden's change of stance on assault weapon ban may harm him in Trump-won district.\">banning assault-style rifles demonstrate<\/a> \u2063the importance of bipartisan cooperation in \u2062addressing gun violence?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bPosition on banning assault-style rifles has received \u2064praise from \u200cRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.\u2062 Ocasio-Cortez, \u2063a prominent\u200b advocate for gun\u2062 control, applauded Golden&#8217;s call to\u200b action and highlighted\u200c the importance of bipartisan \u200dsupport in\u2064 addressing the issue \u200cof gun violence.<\/p>\n<p>The tragic shooting in Maine served as\u200b a wakeup call for many lawmakers, prompting them \u2063to reconsider their stance on gun control. Golden&#8217;s\u2062 previous opposition to\u2062 an \u200bassault-style rifle ban, \u2063and subsequent change of heart, demonstrates the impact that such incidents \u2062can have on policymakers.<\/p>\n<p>In his statement, Golden\u2064 acknowledged that his \u2062previous opposition to a \u200cban was rooted in\u200c concerns over the infringement of \u2063Second Amendment rights. However, the\u200d severity of the mass shooting in his home state caused him \u200bto \u2064reevaluate his \u2062position \u2062and\u2062 prioritize the safety \u200band well-being \u200dof his\u200b constituents.<\/p>\n<p>Ocasio-Cortez, known for\u200d her progressive policies and vocal support\u200b for gun control measures, commended Golden&#8217;s bravery in publicly reassessing his stance\u2064 on assault-style rifles. She emphasized the importance of bipartisan cooperation in Congress\u2063 to address the ongoing issue of gun violence in \u200dthe United States.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Ocasio-Cortez called for lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to set aside partisan differences and work together \u2062to enact meaningful gun control legislation. She argued that the \u2064banning of assault-style rifles is a necessary step towards preventing further\u200d tragedies and ensuring the safety of American citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership between Golden and Ocasio-Cortez on this issue highlights the potential \u2064for bipartisan collaboration on \u200ccontentious topics. Their support for a ban on assault-style rifles indicates a \u200cgrowing \u200drecognition within the\u2064 Democratic\u2063 Party that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-calls-for-commonsense-gun-safety-laws-after-atlanta-shootings\/\" title=\"Obama Calls For \u2018Commonsense Gun Safety Laws\u2019 After Atlanta Shootings\">stricter gun control measures<\/a>\u200b are needed to protect American communities.<\/p>\n<p>While there may be differing opinions on gun control, it is imperative for lawmakers\u2062 to prioritize the safety and well-being of their\u200b constituents above all else. The tragedy in Maine has\u200b served as a catalyst for change and has spurred Golden and others to \u200dreevaluate their positions on gun control.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the\u200c support \u2062of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for\u200c Rep. Jared Golden&#8217;s call to ban assault-style rifles demonstrates the need for bipartisan \u200bcooperation on gun control measures. The tragic mass shooting in Maine has prompted lawmakers to reassess their positions and take action to prevent further tragedies. It is \u2064through collaborative efforts that meaningful change\u200b can be enacted to ensure \u200cthe \u2064safety \u200cof all\u200c Americans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) commended Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) for backing the prohibition of assault-style rifles following a tragic mass shooting in his state, claiming 18 lives. Golden, who previously opposed such measures, stated on Thursday, &#8220;I have opposed efforts to ban deadly weapons of war like the assault rifle used to carry out this crime.&#8221; In the past year, he cast his vote in favor of the ban.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2081486,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2081485","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081485","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2081485"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081485\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2081486"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2081485"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2081485"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2081485"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}