GOP Rep. Jacobs to retire after backing assault weapons ban

FILE - Congressman Chris Jacobs, R-N.Y., center, poses for a photo with his daughter Anna, 1, during a ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill, July 21, 2020, in Washington. Jacobs says he will not run for another term in Congress amid backlash over his support for new gun control measures. NEW YORK — Republican Rep. Chris Jacobs announced Friday that he will not run for another term in Congress amid backlash over his support for new gun control measures.

“The last thing we need is an incredibly negative, half-truth-filled media attack funded by millions of dollars of special interest money coming into our community around this issue of guns and gun violence and gun control," he said, according toLast week, as the nation mourned deadly shootings at a Texas elementary school and a Buffalo supermarket, Jacobs said he would vote for a federal assault weapons ban and other measures if he had a chance.

Jacobs currently represents New York’s 27th Congressional District, but had been running for the newly redrawn 23rd District, which includes large swaths of new voters, including rural counties. Republicans have largely ignored President Joe Biden's pleas to back new measures to address gun violence despite polling that shows most U.S. adults think that mass shootings would happen less often if guns were harder to get, and support legislation that would curb access to guns or ammunition. But the numbers are highly partisan, with the vast majority of Republicans in disagreement.

🧠’s & 🛐’s

Bye.

Makes sense. That teacup yorkie eats a nerfbolt, it's done.

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Republican Rep. Waves Gun Around During Virtual Hearing On Gun Safety'I can do whatever I want with my guns,' said Florida Congressman Greg Steube, who wouldn't say if any of his weapons were loaded.
Source: HuffPostWomen - 🏆 27. / 68 Read more »

These New Heaven by Marc Jacobs X Dr. Martens Styles Are Must-HavesPrevious drops have been worn by the likes of Olivia Rodrigo and BLACKPINK's Jisoo.
Source: TeenVogue - 🏆 481. / 51 Read more »

Rep. Jim Jordan accuses Democrats of engaging in ‘political theater’ with gun control billsRep. Jim Jordan accused House Democrats on Thursday of engaging in political theater by pushing a spate of gun control bills that have no hope of becoming law.
Source: WashTimes - 🏆 235. / 63 Read more »

GOP rep: Baby formula stockpiles scene at border facility 'looks like a Costco'Rep. Earl Buddy Carter discussed the 'upsetting' scene at a Texas border facility that's housing baby formula for migrant infants amid nationwide shortage. Yet no pictures? Lies and more lies ❗️American’s - Inflation when Biden took office: 1.4% Inflation today, 500 days later: 8.3%
Source: FoxBusiness - 🏆 458. / 53 Read more »

Runoff between South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar and progressive Jessica Cisneros still not calledCuellar leads by just 136 votes, according to the latest count. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX SouthTexas Laredo 2022Election TexasPolitics
Source: SAcurrent - 🏆 607. / 51 Read more »

WATCH LIVE: State Rep. Amen Brown To Discuss Plan For Safety Initiatives In Philadelphia School District Following Mass Shooting In UvaldeWatch Live On CBS News Philly: State Officials discuss safety plans for schools in the Philadelphia School District following the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas
Source: CBS Philly - 🏆 308. / 63 Read more »