“In 1988, I probably lost a race for Congress … because in 1988, I said that we should ban the sale and distribution of assault weapons in this country. That was 30 years ago. Furthermore, I am very proud that today I have a D-minus voting record from the NRA.”
Bernie Sanders
Senator (I-Vt.). at the eighth Democratic primary debate. Claim dated 7 Feb 2020.
Washington Post rated thisNot the Whole Story
In short
Bernie Sanders (Senator (I-Vt.)) made this claim around 7 February 2020. Washington Post (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 8 February 2020, 1 day later. Its rating was “Not the Whole Story”.
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