Outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) took a parting shot at Republicans on Sunday, describing them as having a laissez faire approach to gun rights that is “too extreme.”
Manchin gave an interview to CNN, where he referred to the Democrat Party as “toxic” and noted he can no longer be part of what the Democrat Party has become. However, FOX News pointed out he also leveled criticism at Republicans, particularly on guns/gun rights.
Manchin suggested Republicans lack “gun sense,” and suggesting there should be some controls but not to the extent that gun bans are discussed.
He added, “I’m not going to ban you from buying it, but you’re going to have to show some responsibility,” then said, “So the Democrats go too far, want to ban. [But] the Republican says, ‘Oh, let the good times roll. Let anybody have anything they want.’ Just some commonsense things…
