Bringing Down the House
The Political Gabfest takes a look at the House Democrats’ sit-in over gun control.
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This week, Democrats staged a 25-hour sit-in on the House of Representatives floor to demand a vote on gun control. In the June 23 edition of the Political Gabfest Slate Plus bonus segment, hosts Jamelle Bouie, Adam Davidson, and Rachel Martin discuss the significance of a partisan protest which has never been seen before in the House. Who were the key players? How did social media platforms like Periscope keep the representatives going through the night? The Political Gabfest takes on these questions and more—stay tuned!
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