Matthew Yglesias, a mainstream liberal commentator, argues Democrats should target illegal handgun carriage and gun traffickers rather than add new rifle regulations. He also urges messaging that reassures lawful owners to avoid a 'slippery slope' perception.
— A visible center‑left endorsement of enforcement‑first gun policy hints at a cross‑partisan reframing that could redirect legislative priorities and campaign messaging on guns.
Steve Sailer
2025.10.04
100% relevant
Yglesias’s Substack quote advocating arrests for illegal carry and crackdowns on sellers, and rejecting new rifle restrictions.
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