Families in Uvalde support Democrat Beto O’Rourke over Republican Greg Abbott

On May 24, 2022, an 18-years-old killed 19 kids and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and injured 17 others. The parents of victims were reportedly supporting Democrat Beto O’Rourke against Republican incumbent Governor Greg Abbott.

Beto O’Rourke carried a little portrait of Jacklyn Casarez, one of the students killed, when he attended the only staged debate with Greg Abbott, the present Governor.

On Friday morning, Jesse Rizo, Jacklyn’s uncle, stated that the community is predominantly Republican. Consequently, this makes it somewhat tough. However, he believes that people are currently putting aside their disagreements and are not voting exclusively blue or red.

Texas shooting triggers another gun control debate

Texas shooting triggers another gun control debate

The mass shooting that left 19 schoolchildren and two teachers dead in the deeply pro-gun state of Texas has started another debate on the need for restrictions on gun ownership. There is increased pressure on US politicians to act; there is also the grim expectation of little or no change.

The unwillingness of local and state-level Republican officials to embrace restrictions on access to high-powered firearms angered the victim’s families. People who formerly identified as Democrats or apolitical have opted to join O’Rourke.

He supports reproductive rights, immigration reform, and LGBTQ rights, O’Rourke’s advocacy for gun regulation has helped him earn support among Texans.

O’Rourke’s state-wide travels encouraged him to propose banning gun purchases by anybody under 21. The legislation would safeguard the second amendment right to possess arms while “better protecting our children’s lives.”

O’Rourke wants comprehensive background checks and red-flag measures to keep guns away from dangerous people.

Abbott has allocated resources to address mental health issues in the wake of the Uvalde shooting. However, relatives of the victims have observed that he has avoided supporting gun control legislation.

FAQ:

When is the Texas governor election?
The 2022 Texas election will happen on November 8, 2022.

Which family member did the Ulvada shooting perpetrator kill?
His grandmother.

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