Campaign gun control drift reshapes public view
Gun violence dominates headlines but policy moves remain muted as Obama and Romney shield Second Amendment rights. Public support for stricter firearm laws has declined since 1990, though Supreme Court appointments could shift future gun-control stance. Both candidates favor enforcing existing laws over new restrictions.
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In a split screen race Obama and Romney traded foreign policy barbs in New York appearances while avoiding direct name calling. Ads flood battleground states with attacks on each other over Medicare taxes and China. Reuters-style notes: polls show Obama with a modest edge while economic concerns dominate voter focus.
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