Massachusetts: Gun Control

Mon, 10/27/2008 - 17:49

Kerry and Beatty square off on social issues, foreign policy in second debate

BOSTON - U.S. Sen. John Kerry and his Republican challenger Jeff Beatty met for round two Monday in another feisty debate that ranged from social issues to the current financial crisis facing the country.

For the first time in the race, both candidates discussed social issues at length. With Monday's news of an 8-year-old's ccidental death while shooting an Uzi at a gun show in Westfield, both candidates were asked what they would do to make sure such an event never happened again.

Thu, 10/16/2008 - 08:05

In response to Brady Campaign, Beatty says he doesn’t support students carrying guns

Republican U.S. Senate challenger Jeff Beatty denied Wednesday night accusations that he supports students carrying guns on campus.

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Thu, 10/16/2008 - 08:02

Brady campaign endorses Kerry, takes swipe at Beatty on gun control

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence endorsed U.S. Sen. John Kerry in his race against Republican challenger Jeff Beatty Wednesday evening and took a swipe at Beatty for suggesting college students should be able to carry firearms on college campuses.

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