In 2017, guns claimed more lives than any other year in American history. Nearly 40,000 Americans died from gunshots. That's more than 100 Americans every single day.
Let me say that again: More than 100 Americans per day were killed by a gun in America.
Loss on this scale is heartbreaking. It's devastating. And we have to put a stop to it.
There are commonsense measures that we know can save lives. All it takes is the political courage to stand up to the NRA and the gun lobby.
I'm so encouraged, because Congress is now controlled by Democrats who are committed to gun violence prevention – including great new Virginia Congresswomen Jennifer Wexton, Abigail Spanberger and Elaine Luria.
The NRA is losing this fight, and they know it, but they won't give up easily.
We have the power to defeat the NRA at the ballot box, in the halls of Congress and even at the State Capitol in Richmond. If we all stand up and make our voices heard, we'll save lives and make our communities safer, stronger places.
Thanks for standing beside me!
Mark
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