By Meghan Lopez
March 9, 2020
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“Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper earned a powerful supporter in his U.S. Senate bid Monday when Gabby Giffords came into town to announce her endorsement for him.”
“Before a rally in Aurora, the two hosted a roundtable discussion at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster to discuss gun violence, a vital issue for Hickenlooper.”
“Hickenlooper and Giffords were joined by the families of victims of gun violence who shared their stories of loss as well as local officials, activists and a tech company.”
“‘Colorado is obviously a state that brings together a history of gun ownership and hunting and also a tragic history of gun violence,’ said Peter Ambler, the executive director of the Giffords Foundation.”
“One by one, people went around the table talking about how their lives and communities have been affected by gun violence and the changes they would like to see happen.”
“Hickenlooper said the first thing he would do if he were elected is introduce and help pass a bill requiring universal background checks for gun purchases.”
