Here’s how Massachusetts politicians responded to the shooting in Las Vegas
A gunman opened fire on an outdoor country music festival from a Las Vegas hotel-casino Sunday night. It was the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, with at least 58 people killed and hundreds more injured.
Here’s how Massachusetts politicians responded.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker
MA is praying for the victims, families & 1st responders in #LasVegas. Deeply saddened & horrified to learn of this senseless mass shooting.
— Charlie Baker (@MAGovArchive) October 2, 2017
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey
Devastated by last night’s shooting in Las Vegas. Another senseless act of violence. Our hearts are with the victims and their families.
— AG Maura Healey Archived (@AGHealeyArchive) October 2, 2017
Merely expressing our condolences is not enough. We must act. #LasVegas https://t.co/RUZ12v64rE
— AG Maura Healey Archived (@AGHealeyArchive) October 2, 2017
In memory of all those we have lost today, let us find the courage to protect those we can still keep safe. #LasVegas pic.twitter.com/lABAAXMBhS
— AG Maura Healey Archived (@AGHealeyArchive) October 2, 2017
“Last night, country music fans gathered for a festival in Las Vegas. Many of them never came home. Others are still fighting for their lives. Families and loved ones across Nevada and our country are grieving.
It is a tragically familiar story. Together we have also mourned those who went to a public meeting in Tucson. Who went to the movies in Aurora. Who went to a Bible study group in Charleston. Who went to a nightclub in Orlando. And first graders learning in a classroom in Sandy Hook.
Today, I offer my deepest sympathies to the victims of this latest heinous attack and to all those in mourning. I extend my deepest gratitude to our brothers and sisters in law enforcement and the first responders who once again rushed toward danger to save lives.
But merely expressing our condolences is not enough. We must act. Those beholden to the gun lobby will tell us this is not the time to talk about preventing gun violence. They are wrong.
In Congress and states across this country, every option must be on the table and every strategy to end these tragedies must be considered. We don’t know what inspired this horrific attack. All we know is that, unless we respond with meaningful action, it will happen again.
In memory of all those we have lost, let us find the courage to protect those we can still keep safe.”
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh
Our hearts break for the victims and loved ones of those in Las Vegas. Boston’s thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) October 2, 2017
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
https://www.facebook.com/senatorelizabethwarren/posts/856564547839373
Sen. Ed Markey
I am praying for the victims & their families of the horrific #LasVegasShootings. We all thank the brave first responders for their efforts.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 2, 2017
The epidemic of #gunviolence in our country is not preordained. It is preventable. It is time #GOP stops blocking #guncontrol legislation.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 2, 2017
92% of Americans support expanded background checks.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 2, 2017
Let’s close the close the gun show loophole.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 2, 2017
Let’s close the loophole that allows domestic abusers to buy guns.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 2, 2017
Let’s close the loophole that allows straw purchasers to buy guns and flood our streets with them.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 2, 2017
Let’s repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and take away the gun manufacturers’ immunity from civil liability.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 2, 2017
Let’s study #gunviolence like the #publichealth crisis it is and fund the CDC’s budget. https://t.co/jbxUGhSbNS
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 2, 2017
Let’s once again ban assault weapons. These are weapons of war and should be used in combat, not in our communities.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 2, 2017
And once and for all, we need to make NRA stand for “Not Relevant Anymore” in American politics.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 2, 2017
Rep. Michael Capuano
https://twitter.com/RepMikeCapuano/status/914880810947371008
Rep. Katherine Clark
I can’t adequately express my despair over the senseless terror and loss in Las Vegas. Sending love, healing and sympathy to all affected.
— Katherine Clark (@WhipKClark) October 2, 2017
So-called leaders with the power to schedule a vote are too busy lining their pockets w/ gun lobby cash to notice the blood on their hands. pic.twitter.com/DnjqLpGxVl
— Katherine Clark (@WhipKClark) October 2, 2017
Rep. Bill Keating
https://www.facebook.com/USRepKeating/posts/1808137655867486
Rep. Joe Kennedy III
My heart breaks for the families of all those lost in Las Vegas. Sending thoughts and prayers to the victims and everyone impacted.
— Joe Kennedy III (@joekennedy) October 2, 2017
.@RepJoeKennedy said “enough is enough” following #LasVegasShooting, calls for action on gun control pic.twitter.com/Pha0t4YuGH
— Boston Herald (@bostonherald) October 2, 2017
Rep. Stephen Lynch
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and those who lost loved ones in last night’s shooting in Las Vegas. You are in our prayers.
— Rep. Stephen Lynch (@RepStephenLynch) October 2, 2017
https://www.facebook.com/RepMoulton/videos/1409015465863858/
Rep. Jim McGovern
Heartbroken by news of #LasVegas shooting. My thoughts and prayers are with victims of this tragic attack & the many brave first responders. https://t.co/G3CpzXjLof
— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) October 2, 2017
Rep. Richard Neal
Waking up to news of tragedy in #LasVegas leaves me heartbroken for the victims, families & friends. Thankful for brave 1st responders.
— Rep. Richard Neal (@RepRichardNeal) October 2, 2017
Rep. Niki Tsongas
https://twitter.com/nikiinthehouse/status/914855181824782338
