Carolyn McCarthy: Politicians ‘Don’t Have A Spine Anymore’ On Gun Safety

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Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) on Sunday lamented the lack of support she gets in Congress for her outspoken advocacy in favor of stricter gun safety laws.

“A lot of politicians know it’s the right thing to try to fight for something to save lives,” she said on NBC’s “Meet The Press.” “They don’t have a spine anymore. They pander to who’s giving them money.”

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