Politics
Florida School Shooting Survivor Skewers Tomi Lahren on Twitter: ‘It IS About Guns’
In the wake of the tragic Parkland, Florida shooting that left 17 people dead at Douglas High School, conservative commentator posted the usual right-wing platitude about gun violence not being about guns. A student at the shooting was not having any of it.
Another mass shooting has rocked America and left 17 people dead at a tragic school shooting at Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Tomi Lahren, the conservative YouTube celebrity turned FOX News pundit, posted this missive on Twitter:
Can the Left let the families grieve for even 24 hours before they push their anti-gun and anti-gunowner agenda? My goodness. This isn't about a gun it's about another lunatic. #FloridaShooting
— Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) February 15, 2018
But Parkland student Carly Novell responded within minutes to take Lahren to task, stating “this IS about guns and this is about all the people who had their life abruptly ended because of guns.”
I was hiding in a closet for 2 hours. It was about guns. You weren't there, you don't know how it felt. Guns give these disgusting people the ability to kill other human beings. This IS about guns and this is about all the people who had their life abruptly ended because of guns. https://t.co/XnzhvuN1zd
— carly (@carlynovell) February 15, 2018
Now is absolutely the time to politicize gun violence. Parkland counts as one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history, with 5 of the 10 most deadly shootings ever having taken place since 2015.
The Culprits
Here are the Top 10 congressional recipients of NRA donations in the United States Senate and House of Representatives. The President is not included (though it is worthy of note that he received $21 million in funds from the NRA in the 2016 election cycle).
Senate
| 1. |  |
John McCain Ariz. |
“Cindy & I are praying for the victims of the terrible #LasVegasShooting & their families.”
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$7,740,521
FROM THE N.R.A.
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| 2. |  |
Richard Burr N.C. |
“My heart is with the people of Las Vegas and their first responders today. This morning’s tragic violence has absolutely no place here in America.”
|
$6,986,620
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 3. |  |
Roy Blunt Mo. |
“Saddened by the tragic loss of life in #LasVegas. My thoughts are with all of the families affected by this horrific attack.”
|
$4,551,146
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 4. |  |
Thom Tillis N.C. |
“Susan and I send our deepest condolences and prayers to the families of the victims of this horrific and senseless tragedy in Las Vegas.”
|
$4,418,012
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 5. |  |
Cory Gardner Co. |
“My family and I are praying for the families of those injured and killed in Las Vegas last night.”
|
$3,879,064
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 6. |  |
Marco Rubio Fla. |
“I’m praying for all the victims, their families, and our first responders in the #LasVegas #MandalayBay shooting.”
|
$3,303,355
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 7. |  |
Joni Ernst Iowa |
“My prayers are with all of the victims in Las Vegas, and their loved ones affected by this senseless act of violence.”
|
$3,124,273
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 8. |  |
Rob Portman Ohio |
“Jane & I mourn the loss of innocent lives in this horrific attack in Las Vegas last night. We are praying for those taken from us, their families & all those injured in this attack.”
|
$3,061,941
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 9. |  |
Todd Young Ind. |
“We must offer our full support to the victims and their families as our nation mourns.”
|
$2,896,732
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 10. |  |
Bill Cassidy La. |
“Following closely the horrendous act of violence in Las Vegas. Our prayers are with those who were injured, killed and their families.”
|
$2,861,047
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
House
| 1. |  |
French Hill Ark. |
“Martha and I are praying for the families and victims of this senseless act of evil. […] We must continue to work together to stop this kind of terror.”
|
$1,089,477
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 2. |  |
Ken Buck Co. |
“I’m praying for all of those impacted by the evil events in Las Vegas last night. Our country must stand together in support of the families of the victims and the community.”
|
$800,544
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 3. |  |
David Young Iowa |
“My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families and friends of the horrific and evil tragedy in Las Vegas.”
|
$707,662
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 4. |  |
Mike Simpson Idaho |
“Though no words can heal our hurt, and no explanation will ever feel sufficient, I pray that all involved may find comfort as we process this devastating tragedy.”
|
$385,731
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 5. |  |
Greg Gianforte Mont. |
No statement released.
|
$344,630
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 6. |  |
Don Young Alaska |
“Anne and I are praying for all those involved or impacted by this heinous act of violence.”
|
$245,720
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 7. |  |
Lloyd Smucker Pa. |
“Horrific act of violence in Las Vegas. Cindy and I pray for the victims, their families, and the first responders.”
|
$221,736
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 8. |  |
Bruce Poliquin Maine |
“My thoughts are with all those effected in the horrifying attacks in Las Vegas. The nation is with you.”
|
$201,398
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 9. |  |
Pete Sessions Tex. |
“My deepest sympathies are with all who were harmed by this horrific tragedy.”
|
$158,111
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 10. |  |
Barbara Comstock Va. |
“I am heartbroken by the mass murder that took place last night in Las Vegas and I am praying for the victims, families, and first responders.”
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$137,232
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
Vote them out.
Bros4America is sending their love to the victims of this senseless tragedy and rededicating our efforts to implement sensible gun control legislation and to ouster any candidate or elected official who has been aided or abetted by the NRA.
