Schumer walks tightrope in gun-control debate

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is walking a tightrope on gun-control legislation after two more mass shootings that have shaken the country and angered Democrats frustrated over inaction on guns.

 

While members of his caucus and progressive activists are pushing him to force the GOP to vote on an array of proposals, Schumer also wants to protect Democrats in tough races in purple states from taking tough votes.