The Great Divide

Rep. Bobby  Rush, D-Ill., speaks about his family’s experience with gun violence as House Democrats rally on the House steps to urge gun legislation on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.
Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., speaks about his family's experience with gun violence as House Democrats rally on the House steps to urge gun legislation on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. CQ Roll Call
Rep. Bobby  Rush, D-Ill., speaks about his family’s experience with gun violence as House Democrats rally on the House steps to urge gun legislation on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.
Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., speaks about his family's experience with gun violence as House Democrats rally on the House steps to urge gun legislation on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. CQ Roll Call

The Great Divide

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