President Clinton says it’s time for Congress to strengthen gun control legislation
Zogby International Poll
15-17 March 2000
N=826 likely voters nationwide. MoE ± 3.6 (total sample).
“Which of the following statements do you agree with?
“Statement A: Wayne LaPierre of the National Rifle Association says that President Clinton actually is willing to accept an increased level of violence so that he can promote an anti-gun agenda, because the President refuses to implement a program that requires mandatory sentencing of criminals who use a gun in a crime.
“Statement B: President Clinton says that, especially with the recent killing of a six-year-old child by a fellow six-year-old, it is time for Congress to strengthen gun control legislation with child-safety trigger locks and waiting periods for gun show sales.”
| Statement A | Statement B | Not Sure | |
| % | % | % | |
| ALL | 27 | 64 | 9 |
| Democrats | 12 | 82 | 6 |
| Republicans | 46 | 41 | 12 |
| Independents | 24 | 67 | 9 |
| Men | 35 | 58 | 8 |
| Women | 20 | 70 | 10 |
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