Survivor to Rubio: Will you reject NRA money?

Cameron Kasky, one of the students who survived the shooting at Stoneman Douglas high school, asks Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) if the senator would continue to take campaign donations from the National Rifle Association.
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Opinion: This is what happened when 3 nations that experienced mass shootings did something about it
Opinion by Philip Alpers
A man -- almost always a man -- commonly with no criminal history and no diagnosis of mental illness, armed with a lawfully obtained semiautomatic 'assault' weapon, kills and injures a large number of innocents in a place they imagined to be safe.
It happens around the world, but horrifyingly more and more often in the United States, most recently in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York.
To those of us who live in culturally similar nations, but where the availability of lethal weapons is limited, Americans' increasing reliance on guns even in the face of escalating horrors is unfathomable.
We live in far less fear of gunfire, and view America's self-inflicted problem with firearms as a symptom of crippling political dysfunction. As each shooting eclipses the last, as fear and ideology trump the evidence once again, it's terrifying to imagine the scale, the sheer enormity of the tipping point which might finally force American politicians to face their collective responsibility and enact change.
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[@epicpwn15000]

Teenagers roasting politicians what a time to be alive

[@danielsharp1526]

The children are traumatized...and they are children they dont know who to go after.....they just want action....

[@cbhteammember5569]

Kids being USED by adults for polital AGENDAS. Wake up.

[@epicpwn15000]

Sounds like a terrorist organization to me. Remind me what america does to terrorists again?

[@TJWC]

irongiant and four teens running for governor in Kansas.

[@SocialmotionMedia]

Heehee! Throw on more Coal! (Trump)....indeed. Go! teen protesters!!

[@mfgunit]

As long as there is money in politics, the system is compromised.

[@mfgunit]

@@casanova317 I sure did, Daddy.

[@zekehowey]

Yeah, these politicians only get like $120,000 salaries, yet they end up having 8 figure net worths. Interesting.

[@emanresu7208]

@@casanova317 stfu

[@bradyd.6332]

As long as people are allowed to vote, you won’t see gun control.

[@CR-ce5lf]

YUP

[@nickymiceli2746]

Let’s dispel with this fiction that Marco Rubio doesn’t know what money he’s taking. He knows exactly what he’s taking!

[@InTheZ0n3]

Lol

[@pep590]

Let’s dispel with this fiction that the question to Marco Rubio is not dishonest and racist. Any poli5icians taking money from the violent and vicious BLM? Ask that question, crooked CNN.

[@anonymousleprechaun7384]

Rehearsed Senate drive by shot. That’s what Washington does to you

[@shrekonion7032]

there's the 25 second memorized speech!

[@neilyepuri571]

@@pep590 93% of all BLM rallies not violent, additional 5% instigated by counterprotesters/police

[@kimipranger1173]

It’s a simple yes or no question. Seriously, “there’s no way you can NOT accept money from the NRA.” Really. All he has to do is tell the NRA he’s not going to accept any more money from them…🙄

[@albertopalma1663]

A politician that doesn't answer a question to a high school student is not a true politician but an opportunistic that wants to stay in power. Said politician and others like him respond to the NRA, the arms industry but not to their constituents. Money talks.

[@patstar5]

Say what you want, you will never be able to disarm Americans. It’s too late, not matter what laws you try to pass or how much you virtue signal. Good luck with that.

[@RPlavo]

@@albertopalma1663 but unfortunately his constituents return him to the Senate therein the problem and he speaks for white people

[@theblade9024]

And to pretend it does not get the NRA instant access to him is ludicrous. He and every politician who takes their money is in constant contact with them with any laws regarding guns. The next generation once all these dinosaurs die off will ban weapons.

[@deb3376]

@@albertopalma1663 lolol..sure does..ask joe

[@jaylieac]

I admire all these kids for going up to these politicians and speaking out , I hope we as a country can take action to prevent these things from happening again

[@rohankurian5641]

👊✌👊

[@countertenorflor2107]

y'know what？ they are never afraid of you young ppl or anybody going out there and confronting them like that, because they know you cant do anything about it, you cant fight them, it's their game and you're not on the table

[@ebarbour71]

Copy… (two months later) paste.

[@pl1532]

The youth of our country will not tolerate inaction from our political leaders in the future, so organizations like the NRA will eventually become a part of a dark history in this country as we evolve into a more sophisticated society.

[@larrychatfield]

except then these kids do NOT vote as a bloc in general. in fact they are lowest % voting group of all.

[@valerieadams6317]

Watching this actually made me feel physically sick to my stomach. Rubio will stand in front of this young man who has been forever traumatized by a school shooting and point out that he will continue to accept NRA money.

[@mebeingU2]

…and he’s used that NRA money to get re-elected, so we’re being hoodwinked by Rubio. He’s not there if the electorate said ‘enough’, but we don’t. It’s depressing.

[@mjkay8660]

they wont give up 1 penny to save a childs life, unless its their own & their kids have bodyguards with guns

[@annikarasmussen6616]

I'm watching this and see the strength of these young adults and think maybe we'll be okay after all though change may come slowly

[@lonniebrady1000]

We need armed guards in every school in America now right now it should have already been done Lonnie ray

[@ramonascottkemp2279]

"Help anybody who agrees with my agenda" !??? Who the hell does that sound like? These people make me sick as hell. Cancer in these cozy little private schools little Christian schools oh my word up above... I just want to scream!

[@thisisliv1008]

Wait.... you can buy a gun before you can drink?!

[@draco8152]

What a fucking ignorant. You really didn't knew that?

[@KILLERDUDE5023]

Are you all unaware why they made the age 21 to drink? It’s not like there’s a statistic showing all the teen drunk driving accidents at a all time high when it was at a younger age. Teens and adults who just get their license and have the option to buy alcohol is not good.

[@thisisliv1008]

Seeing as I don't live in the USA, no I would assume the legal age to buy a gun would be at least 21!@@draco8152

[@draco8152]

@@thisisliv1008 I'm not from the states either. Films however show their respective guns laws in a lot of movies

[@kidsemailwillson2856]

@@thisisliv1008 thank you

[@JohnJohn-cu7nk]

The best question to ask a lying politician ,who's putting money in their pocket .Well done young man 👏👏👏

[@deb3376]

and biden is with china...whos worse

[@vha3742171]

He getting money from NRA. Did the NRA help support or send money to the family that buried their kids at Robb Elementary School hell no

[@deb3376]

@@vha3742171 the nra has nothing to do with it..do car manufacturers send money to people in car accidents...idiot

[@Sikofu]

Love the question asked to this shameful liar 🤥.

[@TheCaceres1]

Perfection!

[@jackocallaghan2786]

Rubio is like “fuck why’d I have to pick this kid...”

[@duncanlonsdale510]

@@jamesscimone1447 No he didn’t. What constitutes a “snowflake” anyway? Someone who doesn’t like seeing school children murdered? If so, are anti-abortion protestors also snowflakes?

[@skyclarking-123]

Completely scripted!

[@TejYT]

@@jamesscimone1447 Typical trump bot found

[@sim.k.2243]

I hope this kid grows up to take his job and office.

[@robertthomas2544]

You are a idiot.my second amendment I will defend with my life.

[@nahidulislamrafi6856]

Rubio is like: Fuuuuuuuuuucccckkk... I thought they were kids..

[@Sarm-mx6qy]

Nahidul Islam Rafi They are Kids.

[@radicalcentrist1242]

I think they should let the people that write their scripts ask the questions instead

[@jimsmith939]

Rubio had the balls to show up and answer the questions because its really not about gun control its about taking action on a nutcase that was not done by the police department. Democrats are using these kids for their gun control agenda and elections and this kid Cameron is well rehearsed.

[@xdiamonddogx]

Nahidul Islam Rafi What are you taking about theyr just acting like braty kids,adults try to talk not making jokes or yelling and enterupting others,kids need to learn manners and the 2nd Amendment

[@chrisknox2979]

These kids are being given scripted everything. And this kid acting as though Rubio accepting his flock of sheep's higher bid is morally superior is absolutely ludicrous. These kids don't have the faintest clue as to what they're talking about, and it's time that our society stops lending credence to the youth of our country. I would be sorry for these kids if they weren't pissing down half of the country's back and telling them it's raining. In one breath they'll say to stop being divisive, and that "we're all red, white and blue", and the next they'll scream "fuck the NRA", and comparing Marco Rubio to the shooter at parkland. Anybody who buys into their drivel is intellectually defunct.

[@ctcmonk]

And it was at that moment Rubio knew he fucked up...

[@jaidenwillliams5707]

😂

[@aomorgancool1775]

@@pep590 stop serving wallstreet.

[@pep590]

@@aomorgancool1775 Not sticking up for Wall-Street, no way. Marco Rubio is a good person. The NRA has nothing to do with some High School shooting anymore than the NAACP has any responsibility in all of the 1000's and 1000's of murder's and killing committed by blacks every year in America. The post by CNN is very dishonest, but very typical of them.

[@bfg3890]

@@pep590you are an idiot

[@pep590]

@@bfg3890 And you're an America hating Racist.

[@CharlesRobitaille514]

The kid asks stronger questions than the journalists!!!!

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

He dodges the question. That's a yes or no question.

[@marchealgideon7916]

He only asked him that question to trap him, politicians aren't stupid they have been playing this game a long time.

[@jawadulbaki2598]

@@marchealgideon7916 he didn't dodge. He was just polite enough not to hurt the little boy on his face by saying something 180 degree opposite.

[@mrd6591]

Actually his answer was appropriate.

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

@@mrd6591 when someone ask you a yes or no question, then gives you an explaination instead you know they're hiding something or it's a cover up of some sort. It's like a cop asking a teenager, are you 18 years old or older? Yes or no, why is their a need to explain yourself??🤨

[@mrd6591]

Timelessmusic Familymusic what ever you say detective douche rocket. That was a loaded question and used the tragedy of parkland to further their un-American anti-2nd amendment agenda. Those damn people didn’t give a crap about what happened. They see it as a method of disarming Americans; AND THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN. The NRA has absolutely nothing to do with Parkland. They teach gun safety and responsible gun ownership. So back off the 2nd Amendment issue. It’s a fight you and your liberal dictators won’t and can not win.

[@catherine4112001]

So the answer is “yes, I will always accept money from the NRA.”

[@styxhisdicksahammerdyxdyxd8467]

There's no reason why he shouldn't. Respect for Rubio went up after seeing this. Nice to see somebody standing up to these liberals zombies.

[@dibblydooda7604]

YES WITH A CHERRY ON TOP ... THATS WHY HE IS IN OFFICE BECAUSE PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN THE BILL OF RIGHTS VOTED HIM INTO OFFICE ... AND PEOPLE WHO VOTE FOR BABY KILLERS AND BIG GOVERNMENT DIDNT ...

[@MrBrysta]

HELL YA

[@mcallister2642]

catherine4112001 look I agree with the kids for the most part, but you have to see where he’s coming from. A politician needs money to be successful, bottom line, and what he’s saying is he will accept money from them as long as they will give it. That said should take a stance that they are against ( as he most likely has) then it’s up to them to cut the funding, not him. Why not make both the money to support his career and continue to change things for the better.

[@MrAdrenaline1982]

Do you not realize that the NRA is made up of millions of voters. Who are average, everyday Americans. Most of whom are conservatives and voted for people like Rubio, to uphold our constitutional rights. It's not some fucked up fringe organization.

[@nomoreincnomoreinc5100]

Good question Cameron! VOTE Rubio out!!!

[@richardchase4019]

LOL.....unless you commies start a civil war.....the votes are going to be 75% GOP accross the board with many regions at 100%...you Dems are done .

[@MrZEEsterious]

Crypto Chase I see you're back with more bull crap, go back to watching Alex Jones.

[@jesusf.2600]

Crypto Chase OHHHH LOOK ANOTHER RUSSIAN COMIE TROLL. GO HOME RUSKI YOUR ASS IS HIGH ON PCP.

[@lionheart1522]

Way to use dead kids to gain political clout without saving lives. You could ask for mwtal detectrs, no bag policies, locked door policies, security cameras, better background checks, instead you’re focused on what color the state is

[@aparis9560]

Crypto Chase obtuse... the circus of the absurd is almost over...

[@shirleyallen7374]

This is great. It applies so much more today. Truth eventually comes to light. Thank you, young man for the perfect questions and your poise. 🇺🇲

[@richardmajor25]

When a senator is uncomfortable and not standing behind a podium and well written speech, you’ll see who they really are.

[@Marvellous132]

If the answer was "No", he would've said "no". It's very simple. So all that waffling meant he will take the money. At least have the guts to say so.

[@albertopalma1663]

Guts? What average politician has the guts to response contrary to what his donors want to hear? Rubio is no exception. His agenda is the NRA's agenda.

[@rainmanslim4611]

Ladies and gentlemen. A U.S senator squirming to try and come out on top against a teenager who asked him a simple question.

[@N123dog]

Rainman Slim id like to see you try and answer questions to that chaotic crowd which even the moderator had to acknowledge they weren’t being rational. Where were all the kids when sandy hook and numerous other mass shootings happened under Obama’s watch? Didn’t see anyone blaming Obama for failing to implement gun laws then? Before you blame republican congress and senate remember that Obama had a super majority his first two years in office which means they could of literally passed anything they wanted. Of course the safety of kids wasn’t his priority then.

[@elviragomez249]

Chaotic yes absolutley and with all the right dead children and war guns in schools yes

[@rmac5584]

Not simple it was a loaded question! Not accepting money from the NRA is not going to solve this issue.

[@tylerbrock4068]

Nate w fuck you, this is a simple question about accepting lobby money from a pro gun organization that goes out of its way to pay politicians for its narrative. You’re fucking sad.

[@wouterdeheus3626]

Nate w what do you mean you'd like to see OP answer that question? He isn't taking bribes from the NRA now is he, so of course he'd be able to answer that question. And why blame Obama for not implementing gun laws? The Republicans could be doing it now, but they aren't!!

[@pammf9391]

My late husband use to have this saying “I meant it when I said it but I don’t mean it now” which was his way of getting out of stuff he promised to do…in the long run - it was nothing more than BS to please me at that moment with the hopes I would forget..I have been to many rallies supporting common sense gun laws..It’s sad that the only laws being passed are allowing more people who may not have any knowledge or training to carry guns.

[@pammf9391]

@Burr Anderson sorry - she is not there to say “it’s ok”

[@kristenraejohnson]

These Parkland kids sound more educated and savvy than all those do nothing politicians

[@enwuu7662]

On mammas

[@ligmaballs0911]

They are ignorant

[@jaywan5553]

I’m here watching this 4 yrs later after 19 children and two teachers were massacred while the NRA holds a convention in the same state. 4 yrs and many mass shootings later, the only thing that has changed is that guns are even more easy to get. Did I mention that the good guys with guns lost against the one bad 18 yr old with two AK47s. I hope this politician, whoever he is, sees the blood on his hands every day for the rest of his life.

[@madfisch473]

super well said-here for the same reason

[@johnpaulwebb3440]

Me 2

[@Triplestorms]

If only republicans have the spine to raise the age limit to 21, the shooting in robb elementary will not happen

[@Troikaone]

You don't need good guys with guns, you need brave guys with guns

[@k-kay6295]

5.30.22 The other day again Marco Rubio, Republican from Florida said the kid would have just used a different weapon. It is so sick to see that this was 4 years ago & he says the same damn thing. The NRA still had their damn convention just a couple hundred miles away. Dumpster Trumpster & Cancun Cruz & Asshole Abbott still went to Speak (sent a video) with no Care in their speech for the 19 Beautiful Children & 2 teachers & the Husband of 1 teacher that also died because the kid was able to buy those damn guns on his 18th Birthday. It is the Guns, they Are the Reason the kids get the guts to commit the crimes. From Indiana Uvalde Texas Strong

[@davenc8527]

Pathetic that NOTHING has changed and Congress has done NOTHING to protect our children. Staying in power is more important to them than the lives of our children.

[@georgemiller6765]

So now since the truth be told, will it effect your vote?

[@skyclarking-123]

I think small people should not have guns. Politicians and celebrities are exempt - they should have guns. Because they're special. Small people aren't.

[@ellenfisher5750]

VOTE them out!!!!!!

[@carollittlewind6581]

Vote Independent. I believe in the right to bear arms but not assault weapons. Only military should should have assault weapons and be trained in the use and responsible.

[@md.shahnawazkhan]

it looks good when a adult stumble to a teenage's straight question.

[@brentpham1155]

Md. Shahnawaz Khan i dont think the questions were delving enough. Just because Rubio supports and believes something that the NRA disagrees with DOES NOT mean that Rubio's decisive actions are not influenced by them. Rubio may not believe in teachers having guns, but if the NRA said you must support a law allowing teachers to have guns or I will take away money that funds your "agenda" would he support that law against his values? Based on his beating around the bush I believe that to be the case.

[@Pazeran]

Lol it's not like he asked where do babies come from this is pathetic

[@md.shahnawazkhan]

yes Mr. the question is as easy as where do the baby comes from.

[@md.shahnawazkhan]

it doesn't matter who wrote the questions as long as they are valid and correct.

[@MT-bs3fx]

Its not about the NRA its about the shootings and the topic of guns not whether the NRA funds Rubios campaign these kids are becoming so ridiculous

[@rosalynmedina7563]

A high school guy make a senator nervous. I am happy.

[@paulduffy697]

Rosalyn Medina wrong..

[@taffy3107]

that's what i said lol

[@kakashiMEK]

yeah excepting legal bribe and act for their favor is not wrong at all. good going comrade.

[@gerardlevaar6766]

Because it’s a loaded question lol

[@GaynNovi]

Rosalyn is not wrong at all, he was skating all around the answer.. He will not stop taking NRA money as long as ignorant close minded racist keep accepting his "Agenda"..

[@edloomingly7204]

If that was my child standing there I would be SO proud of him for calling Rubio out on his canned political answer!! Well done young man, I hope young men and women like that run for office and rule that country someday!!

[@JoePo64]

Tom, I admired these kids as well standing up. How did you like when they asked CNN scripted questions? Feel the same?

[@tommyallen4842]

Tom Murphy my child would respect the constitution put into place and not align with other puppets to push a gun narrative. Certain kids involved in this crisis have been preparing for this garbage. Just like David Hogg hiding with other classmates in the school conducting interviews on every ones thoughts on gun control while there was an "active shooter" on campus. Only problem is little David wants to be a journalist and help push false narratives just like his former fbi daddy who cries while showing no tears lol David also forgot to not call out interview times in a video when it contradicts the actual shooting itself. People are to quick to take what they are told and spew garbage about it instead of taking out a little time and researching this trash to think for yourself!

[@edloomingly7204]

Joe Po scripted or not it took courage to stand up on that stage and speak what people all over the world are thinking ( I’m Canadian) yes there are 2 sides to every discussion and respect must be given to both. I stand by my previous statements I’d be damned proud of him

[@AA123TD]

I hope his dad runs for Rubio's seat and wins!

[@Master...deBater]

Tom: With his canned political questions???

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Not one GOP politician OR VOTER has ever answered the obvious questions. Why do civilians need military weapons? And how do hate groups and lone wolf psychos constitute a well-regulated militia? Every GOP voter, by avoiding these questions, has made himself accessory after the fact.

[@deb3376]

civilians dont have military weapons..lie number one and if u were so concerned u would worry about all the major cities and the crime and killings..why is nothing said about that...they have weapons which is all the gun laws were actually enforce it would make no difference because we all know that criminals follow laws

[@garrycamp]

i don't freaking know! much respect to the young generation!

[@Baryonyx89]

"NRA donations to Rubio have ANYTHING to do with what happened in Florida LOL" It has EVERYTHING to do with what happened in Florida. Have you not seen the popular gun regulation bills being shot down in Congress thanks to NRA lobbying? Lobbying is nothing more than bribery.

[@villehytonen7279]

"I pledge to support any law..". Yet opposes every single one of them.

[@tmt4905]

Rubio like most Republicans know they can just lie to answer any questions. Trump did it for 4 years and dumb ,guillible people believed it .Vote all Republicans out of office.

[@StoutShako]

"There's no way to prevent this" says only developed nation where this regularly happens.

[@bikeracerdude]

I haven't heard any public figure say we can't greatly reduce/prevent mass shootings and violent crime- we actually have all the laws we need already on the books... America is a FREE country, and we're also the world's most famous Anti-Fascism Force for good.

[@SmashBrosBrawl]

The FBI, the sherriff, everyone knew about this kid and got warned dozens of times. I just don't know how we are letting the government off the hook.

[@twilightsprite1]

Australia knows how to take care of biz. After the Assault Weapon Ban, No Mass shootings in 22 years....yup that would be 0

[@SmashBrosBrawl]

twilightsprite1 Australia also has 7% of the US population, Australia also doesn't have a porous southern border which allows extremely violent MS-13 gang members to enter the nation.

[@lolbi185]

SmashBrosBrawl and what about europe?

[@ritayohannes8308]

My thoughts and prayers for Marco Rubio's conscience.

[@mjkay8660]

its well beyond that.

[@albertamaloney6580]

Don't think he has one.

[@glancegha1733]

He also told you… he doesn’t represent his constituents, that he has his platform, you know what he believes. He will not listen to his constituents and represent them. You don’t want what he believes, vote him out

[@raulgutierrez4923]

Rubio was under fire all night 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@下佐粉チャネル]

Raul Gutierrez It’s just unfortunate that Republicans don’t seem to have any heat receptors. Or more likely, they don’t have a brain to be receptive to anything.

[@catherineleary9462]

下佐粉ケイ Republicans are the most corrupt, lying monsters in existence.

[@raulgutierrez4923]

下佐粉ケイ I just think that everything that these kids said in that meeting will go through one ear and out the other of these senators and NRA representatives. It’s just sad

[@alexoelkers2292]

下佐粉ケイ well most Republicans don't even bother to show up to these town hall meetings any more...

[@DavidAsset78]

Good. He should be driven out of office!

[@CandeeL2023]

"These kids don't know anything" *kid smokes them* "These kids are so rude" Lol -_- EDIT: this is what most people are saying, it’s not my opinion.

[@stevob9242]

tic toc u daca fuck get out we don't want you here

[@sadmach1ine613]

A kid spouting idiotic nonsense and having a crowd of biased liberals cheering on said nonsense doesn't mean Rubio was roasted. The NRA isn't responsible for the death of 17 kids, the shooter is. Bottom line. I don't understand why its so hard to direct the responsibility to the one who committed the crime in the first place.

[@RaneetaFailua15]

Until you get hunted down then you should call othere idiotic.NRA has strong lobby power and NRA Dana rep has the same talking points as the senator.

[@sadmach1ine613]

Raneeta's Blog You can still grieve with the kids and disagree on policy. EVERYBODY grieves with these kids, but going through something traumatic doesn't automatically establish legitimacy and expertise especially when their policy is being driven by feelings instead of reason and logic. It's great that they are showing the courage of their convictions, but that doesn't mean it demonstrates the wiseness of their convictions. Calling Rubio a murderer and basically comparing him to the shooter was absolutely immoral and unnecessary because Rubio didn't do anything or kill anybody and neither did the NRA.

[@currentlylate1929]

Candela Lopez your President is the rudest kid

[@paulthacker9144]

I feel for these kids, I live in Denver, Colorado, which is only about 20 minutes away from Littleton where Columbine High School is. I would love to see AR 15 rifles completely banned but we will never see it because as long as we have the 2nd Amendment, AR 15 and similar assault rifles will be protected by the NRA under the blanket of the 2nd Amendment. What disgust me about the NRA is they will fight tooth and nail against any reasonable gun legislation like raising the age to purchase any gun to 21, extended wait on gun purchases, more extensive background checks. The problem is, the crazy nut jobs who shouldn't be allowed a gun are using the same rights as responsible gun owners to purchase one.

[@MsRESPECT90]

I love these kids!!!!!!!

[@a1ntcry1noveru]

ME TOO!! They are putting the pressure on! Good job 👏🏾

[@douglast3827]

john D I see disrespectful brats. Rubio didn’t kill anyone, one of your classmates did. Stay down!!! Liberals want the government to make miracles happen. These are complex issues without an easy answer. Make the guns disappear now, it’s so easy. Liberal IQs are so apparent.

[@theadvocates1517]

I support them, but that kid was an asshole you have to admit. They wouldnt shut up and let Rubio answer a question that didnt even make sense. Its like if your playing poker and the opposing player offers you some of his chips, if you want to win, you should always accept! The question was bait, and they wouldnt even let him answer.

[@ravemed]

TIL: donuts = guns. nice equivalency.

[@ravemed]

you keep telling yourself that bud. millions from the NRA have prevented gun laws from being passed. less gun laws means more shootings. seriously, it's like the most obvious correlation imaginable. Eating 17 donuts makes you fat right? People that eat a lot of donuts get fat right? Well giving the public hundreds of millions of guns will lead to more gun violence. It's so painfully obvious. wake up my dude. you're being lied to, and enjoying it.

[@DaynJo]

At this point.... 1:00 Rubio wishes with every fibre of his being that he hadn't gone there tonight. Because that one question was the *LAST* question he wanted anyone to ask. I think the term is *Busted.*

[@Ry77x]

Agree with you 100% but he did show up. Where was the Gov and Prez?

[@jesusf.2600]

Lullaby MARCO RUBIO LIKE ALL OF THE GOP AND TRUMP THE DUMP ARE THE NRAS BITCHES. VITE THEIR ASSES OUT THIS NOVEMBER

[@warpedjaffas1]

He showed he really is Macro Rubio, not Marco. No cojones.

[@daniellucas6573]

Ask everyone of these politicians this same question, and they dance around the truth! I believe he just signed the death warrant of the rest of his political career.

[@latoyawright3900]

warpedjaffas1 

[@TietCanhVit]

Wow. This kid is eloquent. Trump can't even form a complete sentence.

[@iamNotHereB]

Raideruber22 Perez he's as much of an actor as you are a MacArthur Fellows recipient.

[@iamNotHereB]

Josh Gibladar Have you heard of the MacArthur Fellowship Grant? No? Have you heard of Google? Apparently not, even though you're using a Google product right now. The MacArthur Grant is also known as the Genius Grant...which would not be awarded to the idiot claiming these kids are actors. Let me know if you need more help with this.

[@iamNotHereB]

David Dillon What you mean is that he tried to get Rubio off of his planned talking points and directly answer the question.

[@rumba215]

Sao Cungduoc bullshit. He is asking scripted agenda driven questions. And President Trump is very articulate. Tired of the libtard nonsense

[@iamNotHereB]

Buzz Miller yeah...the kid has an agenda of not getting shot. What a libtard. HA HA HA You need to look up eloquent...you're not using that word correctly.

[@sandravelez3493]

He did answered the question with his evasive answers. It’s clear that he will not reject the money...

[@Tulkas219]

Well done Cameron, 10 out of 10!

[@MOBHITMOBHIT]

Tulkas219 yesss

[@aparis9560]

Eatmore Icecream 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you're so fucking ridiculous... this kid is so much more aware than you will ever be... wake the fuck up

[@RecoveringChristian]

Him and the red head are fiiiiiine, objectively the most goodlooking

[@TheNeogeo95]

Cameron is an emotional little dipshit, I would drop his ass cold with this mean left hand

[@jeffersongarcia8257]

South_O_Chapo 402 👍👍

[@johnnoecker8471]

These are the young adults who are going to change this country. Get ready to clean out your desk, Marco.

[@axman5296]

His Senate seat isn't up for election until 2022

[@nutsackmania]

John Noecker is cancelled

[@NieColall]

These are the young adults who are eating tide pods, lol. Banning guns won't change anything. American culture is the problem, your country is a fucking shithole when it comes to morals and values, that's why deranged kids start shootings. If you want a gun, you can get one easily, legally or not. They shouldn't have any guns in the first place, in Europe it's like that. Now your have hundreds of millions of guns all over the country. 80% of them won't be conficated, be sure of that.

[@curtisbrown3539]

John Noecker They're going to get more school kids killed, and turn our country into a Joseph Stolen Russia. Do blame the Drunk Driver, blame the car. Yeah, that make sense.

[@ctb2450]

This younger generation is going to hold us accountable y'all. BE TRUE.

[@mikethetiger2767]

The younger generation is soft and misguided by a biased society leaning socially left.

[@Mysteriousdude100]

john D if you need a child to tell you that gun regulations should be tightened your intellect must be severely distorted

[@d.g.6147]

*The younger generation is soft and misguided by a biased society leaning socially left.* LOL why do you think being fearful of all progress and learning makes you tough

[@thesovereign8625]

john D I reaaally hope you're holding your breath waiting for that. And right after this Day of Reckoning, what happens, will it be the Long Night with White Walkers descending from Canada and a Dothraki horde from the Middle East? Or maybe, *gasp* the south will rise again too?

[@johncam8420]

​@@d.g.6147 This generation is going to be more accountable, I think. But we gotta admit, this generation is lefty, as the moment. Its too emotional, because it hasnt had experience yet with the real world.

[@marvinalexander6796]

It's time for Uvadle to have a town hall meeting for an ultimate Smackdown between the community, students, teachers,staff, and democratic lawmakers versus Law enforcement, the chief, and The republican lawmakers.

[@DoctorSpicy]

The kid should ask “do you serve the NRA or your constituents?”

[@paulduffy697]

CANTDOANYTHINGABOUTIT nothing to do with the NRA.. No NRA member has shot up a school..fact

[@dominickjvlogs]

It seems Rubio's personal agenda isnt for the NRA or students at all. He's more a "do nothing and pray nothing happens" kind of guy. NRA wants more guns and the kids want less yet he doesn't do anything definitive for either side

[@MrGrreatness]

No the kid should've asked a meaningful question

[@Tcrash81]

NRA members are constituents...boom

[@thomaswayne1852]

This is why people hate politicians.

[@tonyl6239]

At least Rubio didn't lie to him. I rather have strict psychological test before purchasing guns. But I would also want to know if the inbred Nikolas Cruz was on any medication. Medication has proven to make people go psycho.

[@jaygill5582]

Thomas Wayne totally agree with you.

[@chemlbattery8140]

Thomas Wayne No this why CNN no longer has a good reputation

[@CasperCee]

You probably agree with all brainwashed liberals.

[@Revolt_west]

Thomas Wayne: why?

[@zawadishop9471]

A politician destroyed by a student.

[@paulduffy697]

Zawadi Shop how so?

[@brianyun249]

Paul Duffy How not? If you cannot comprehend how Rubio was completely destroyed in this argument, you are on the same level as Rubio.

[@scruffyea4062]

Brian Y. Its pretty easy. The kid played on emotional tactics and the fury of the crowd. Anyone could've done that. In fact, Trump won the candidacy in thats way.

[@Lospavoreales]

I wonder how many of those teens that survived bullied the shooter and if one did would they own up to it publicly? Just a question.

[@orion7873]

Rubio isn't a pro-gun person ... CNN had a room full of 400 anti-constitution people and 1 pro-constitution person in the last half hour of a 2 hour debate. Not a very fair debate.

[@carlosvazquez7337]

Any person running for a political position that can't answer a question straight should not be allowed anywhere near a political seat.

[@HEllis-qu5nn]

OVERTURN CITIZENS UNITED Take the money out of politics

[@Blakeblakeblakeblake]

it runs on money !

[@SmashBrosBrawl]

HOw will hillary fund her campaign without receiving money from Goldman Sachs :(

[@ronyoung1407]

H. Ellis That goes for taking money from unions, Everytown, Bloomberg, Planned Parenthood, Soros as well.

[@chrisdk5758]

"There's money on both sides of every issue in America." That's, in my humble opinion, exactly Americas most prominent problem in politics. It's pretty corrupt.

[@gustavodeugarte9460]

Rubio is exactly the same corrupt politician as the majority in his party!!

[@microflite]

We stopped being a democracy the moment money was defined as free speech. We're a screwed country

[@dominicperez3777]

It was a simple ass question Rubio!

[@MrJamberee]

Simple ass, indeed. The kid is the simple ass. Very disrespectful, looking for his 15 minutes. Too bad he wasted his 15 minutes being a punk.

[@DanTuber]

But giving the answer is hard.

[@TheAmazingLucas]

No it wasn't. He should simply responded by asking why? The kid is as smart as a goldfish

[@ChristopherMangels]

MrJamberee bs. It was a yes or no question. 15 seconds would be long for that.

[@Ervinnd]

The only disrespectful thing he did was by not spitting on Rubio's face. He's a disgrace to his flag and to the low lives that put a little thirsty rat in office.

[@christophermapes5176]

Senator Rubio: "People BUY into my agenda. . ." EXACTLY!!!!! He's been BOUGHT!

[@pierrebibeau9861]

That is what I call dodging a question. Conclusion: He will take money from the NRA anytime.

[@skyclarking-123]

As he should - if he stands with the NRA.

[@LoneLee2022]

@@skyclarking-123 They own his ass.

[@pierrebibeau9861]

@@jamesscimone1447 Truth hurts, I know. But the fact remains Rubio takes money from the NRA. Now, go take your Lysol as proposed by Trump. You deserve it. And no whining, please.

[@glancegha1733]

Vote him out

[@thrashervids]

He made good points. He supported laws that would help Americans and safety against shooting but the NRA didn't that's not on Rubio if I could vote for him I definitely would. He is a 2nd amendment supporter but has views on adjusting certain laws to help Americans. Who gives a crap who gives him money if the NRA does ok cool. I support the 2nd amendment.

[@TheMissingLink2]

Couldn't even say he wouldn't accept more money. He almost even laughed in the kid's face at the idea. 1:06. Florida, I hope you guys get rid of him. He does not work for you. He works for the lobbyists.

[@halox8800]

The Missing Link ^^^^^

[@rosswood6181]

The Missing Link yes , he deserves to be laughed at

[@rosswood6181]

Crypto Chase well stated my man

[@lithium25693]

@crypto 90% of Americans support background checks for guns aka gun control. Rubio ignores his voters and instead does whatever the NRA tells him because he is paid by the NRA

[@lithium25693]

@jayonez List of Trumps major donors/lobbyist below and he also hired the President of Goldman Sachs in his cabinet. Contributor Total Renaissance Technologies $15,511,600 McMahon Ventures $6,002,700 Walt Disney Co $5,005,823 GH Palmer Assoc $5,005,400 Mountaire Corp $2,013,500 Houston Texans $2,010,800 Beal Bank $2,005,400 Cerberus Capital Management $1,492,190 Electroimpact Inc $1,003,027 Buckley Muething Capital Management $1,000,000 Hawaiian Gardens Casino $1,000,000 Clarium Capital Management $1,000,000 Auburn Manor Holding $705,400 Rhs Investments (Hank Seale) $500,000 Murray Energy $303,580 Hamilton Co $300,056 GEO Group $281,360 WSJ Properties $277,700 Skye Lane Properties LLC $250,000 Trusted Leadership PAC $210,963

[@bearram9481]

"People buy into my agenda", No they just buy you full stop.

[@TrixtersMommy]

Exactly!

[@nj7969]

Well no. Cause I guarantee that if he stopped advocating for our natural right to self defense, the NRA would find another candidate that did support that. They buy the ideals, not the man.

[@bearram9481]

Of course the NRA wouldn't give him money if he stopped supporting their agenda. The point is he's a corrupt politician who mainly supports them in order to get that money.

[@nj7969]

Bear Ram You’ve got it backwards. He supports gun rights. Cause and effect, people who share similar beliefs support him. This is free speech. Not corruption. There is no proof whatsoever that Rubio is corrupt. He stands by his beliefs and he believes in the second amendment. If he did not support the second amendment, the NRA would find another candidate that did. There is no corruption here.

[@nj7969]

Bear Ram Planned parent hood has given a lot more money to politics than the NRA. Notably to Hillary. Is she corrupt for taking money from an organization that likes what she has to say? No. That is one of the only things about her that is not corrupt.

[@JayJay-hu8zn]

How dumb can we be by making it legal to accept bribes !!!

[@madhatter3841]

These people haven't said one thing about las Vegas

[@redrock1963]

The conversation is about all past shootings to prevent all future shootings.

[@madhatter3841]

redrock1963 well if they ban guns i have a lot of robbing to do cause i don't care about laws

[@paulduffy697]

Mad Hatter because they were republicans

[@accesio1213]

Mad Hatter no one is banning all guns. Just unnecessarily dangerous guns

[@madhatter3841]

Estaban De La Vega more people died there than Florida

[@squamish4244]

This is how you force politicians to change. Corner them. Make them afraid to lose their jobs. Or vote this snake out of office.

[@0_0gaming13]

valar Can you tell me what he did wrong?

[@getdownto311]

Good god you are mind numblingly stupid lol

[@fquint6468]

Now that’s a fucking question, that’s how you ask a meaningful question. I hope this kid becomes a politician. No More NRA money.

[@johnnydangerously2051]

f quint the kid was coached guy are you that clueless?! Wake up it was a political ambush on the senator not a meaningful debate about real solutions to the problems that failed those kids including the FBI not following communication protocol when they had credible information that Cruz was a viable threat to the school. Wake up yo!!!

[@kbpeters4246]

Franz, The NRA reflects the view of only 5 million people and still many of those members think that the NRA has too much power and has gone too far.

[@LMB943]

The way that young man adressed the senator 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sawdust6148]

What a bold kid

[@paulduffy697]

Ahmed BA asking stupid questions

[@samcircelli8413]

Great questions by a mature individual. Rubio spoke about his adjenda . He was elected to represent the adjenda of the voters

[@HP-sx5gv]

Killuminati1991 i sure hope you dont think that Your "President" is mature?! Because NO

[@HP-sx5gv]

Killuminati1991 I AM ASKING....do you think your president is Mature? Because this young man has an excuse he is a teenager WHAT'S YOUR PRESIDENTS EXCUSE?

[@HP-sx5gv]

Killuminati1991 THEN WHY CALL HIM A DIMWIT OF YOU ARE ACKNOWLEDGING HE IS TRAUMATIZED AND EMOTIONAL FOR EXPERIENCING THE MURDER OF HIS PEERS. YOU SIR ARE THE FUCKING REASON THIS PLACE IS FUCKED UP

[@patti6178]

Look at all those people giving the person asking questions a standing ovation. And still nothing has changed. Is it really a democracy if what the people want is ignored by politicans who just want to just become more wealthy?

[@akmal94ibrahim]

In other words, "I sell my agendas to the highest bidder."

[@atirx7317]

AK16 Aston - You got it !

[@bobmoney8689]

AK16 Aston no, its "I believe in liberty and in the second amendment, so ofc the NRA, a pro second amendment group that teaches good people how to defend themselves using guns , but you imbeciles can't see that because you have all been brainwashed into believing the NRA is evil." Seriously man don't make uneducated idiotic comments. You're just embarrassing yourself

[@Iteachu2beninja]

Literally not even close to what he said. Even when the kid said we can match the NRA, Rubio wouldn't do it

[@billcarson482]

AK16 Aston “in other words”. Ha ha ha ha ha ha. Well, those sure are other words. Completely different.

[@TzUuup]

Iteachu2beninja well rubio can take both their moneys shiiid.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Talk about typical gaslighting by Rubio… “thats the wrong question”… so we’ll take that as a “yes” … he will keep taking NRA money.

[@andreajohnsMyPotteryBliss]

Rubio is so full of BS it’s pathetic. He agrees with the NRA agenda and he agrees with money in his pocket.

[@johnaustin5677]

So what? If that’s the case why should he turn down the money.

[@jazzyjake99]

Just like Nancy Pelosi agrees with immigration lobbyist donations in her pocket. All politicians take donations moron.

[@diasirea]

So taking money from a few billionaires and a few millionaire Hollywood celebrities to persecute 100,000,000+ US gun owners is acceptable, since the 6,000,000 working class, grass root gun owners supporters of NRA is not? Elitists vs masses as its more obvious exposure

[@danweber860]

He agrees along with millions of us. Why do you think we put trump into office.

[@blessingjohnchelliah4317]

Why do we need military style weapons for self- defense or sport?The NRA wants to be able to make maximum profit out of gun-sales,and will resist any attempt that cuts into their profit. Military style weapons cost more but are probably in high demand.

[@Blue-gl7hw]

Marco Rubio is still a mess

[@Soonerblake007]

*airhorn*

[@rl1491]

Rick Ross BAWSE

[@WiseOnion]

but scary thing is he's STILL a lawmaker of our constitution

[@jewerly3843]

He is born messed up

[@kevinlee9185]

We need you to make another video bashing Birdman. Lol

[@scorpionmk2748]

THAT KID HANDLE "LITTLE RUBIO" LIKE A BOSS! THE KID HAS MORE BALLS THAN MOST POLITICIANS!

[@MrGrreatness]

LOL? Russian troll found

[@larryfuckle7915]

Scorpion MK2 sounds like young trump..bold

[@MrJamberee]

The kid is a punk.

[@williamjasonpuffer]

we should let kids vote! haha stupid

[@megamoviez]

Scorpion MK2 That Kid for president lol

[@stylesinc2311]

Well spoken young man...gives me hope for our youth

[@AndrewLopez909]

Just remember older generations, you forced them to grow up & see the world for what it really is.

[@MeowMeow-ju4vf]

@John Grit that generation lied and polluted and made the lives of the future generation horrible. Tell that to the people who lost their loved ones to covid 19. That generation also managed to ruin the lives of many college students with debts. That generation was also indoctrinated with religion and hate. That generation murdered millions of innocents in the middle East. I guess that's something to be proud of. If the older generation has done something good, they have taught the young how to not be a complete load of shit.

[@MeowMeow-ju4vf]

@John Grit the worst our generation has done is live. And even that is unacceptable because the older generation are a bunch of babies who care about nothing but themselves.

[@MeowMeow-ju4vf]

@John Grit the older generation has a lot to apologise for.

[@MeowMeow-ju4vf]

@John Grit I do have a low IQ. I chose to become an environmental engineer. I know what the older generation has done. I worked in the mines for a year.

[@MeowMeow-ju4vf]

@John Grit English isn't my language. I am from one of the old colonies the British had colonized. We fought hard for our freedom. I bet you call it "civilising".

[@julesflores8137]

That question shook Rubio to the core!

[@alecsteffan2914]

Estaban De La Vega Did you not hear the boos???? These kids survived a massacre from another kid with an assault rifle and are asking their elected senators what they will do and him saying they will do the same thing they always do when there is a shooting is wildly unpopular. You're ignorant.

[@lukemorosini4]

Lol Cameron obliterated Rubio.

[@vulpeslagopus1]

look another russian troll

[@vegan2veggies]

Estaban De La Vega. You're the true moron. What sort of logic is that? I support anyone who supports my effort. So the germans who supported gas chambers are good people. Idiot. You don't have a clue what you're talking about Australia has a no gun policy and hasn't had a mass shooting in 30+ years. Japan as well have serious regulations to buying a gun. Multiple step process and an in-depth mental analysis. Probably to ignorant, or foolish to know these things. And I hope its ignorance because idiocy cant be fixed.

[@rashads4621]

"people buy into my agenda" ... Enough said SMH. Not the greatest country in the world. Money rules the day in the United States of America.

[@Squatzoatz]

People without money to give are buying into it too, fool.

[@rashads4621]

Squatzoatz .... That was simply NOT enlightening nor informative lol. Proceed however with exposing your ignorance on this Globally public thread SMH. Love it when you imbeciles do this to yourselves 😂. Glad there is only a miniscule percentage of u idiots.

[@LaTierraNueva19]

As it does all nations at the end of the day. Money controls the world.

[@rashads4621]

UnionBlue _ .... Both true and untrue my friend. There is certainly a separation in some area's in other countries unquestionably. Healthcare is one area where money should not have an influence. ONLY in America. Treatments are withheld and loved one's are dying strictly due to the structure set in place here. This automatic weapon thing is a travesty and yet another example of how America has no ability to separate basic humanitarian rights from monitory gain. Potential Death is the end result of both examples I've mentioned and money is the reason for it. Appalling

[@ViruGurudath]

Rashad Sherrell Oh dear God... not one of these high iQ snobs again. I do understand that you’re slightly insecure about your intelligence, but just allow the people who’ve said what they’ve said without saying stupid shit like “glad there’s only a minuscule percentage of u idiots”.

[@mannym.andcoyoteridgemtb171]

Get rid of Rubio and Cruz. NRA money is more important than human lives!

[@anaroman9061]

Rubio sounds like a South Park character

[@707jmc]

Bullcrap! Answer the questions!! Vote Rubio Out! Shame on him!

[@bots604]

Pretty sure the answer was yes. It is not hard to understand.

[@johnmarsh7647]

You are stupid as shit.

[@getdownto311]

You convinced me!! Lol....not!

[@cisco9925]

Marco Rubio regretted showing up real quick haha

[@OnTaRgEt16]

Ci Sco I seriously doubt that lol

[@alyreadsbooks7560]

Ci Sco No. Maybe the people there didn’t like him, but he did the right thing in going. And I think the people who do like him will like that (although that’s not why he showed up)

[@3klipze]

@Hillary For Prison Put him in his place? How, by spending 10 minutes dancing around the question and avoiding a direct answer until he finally realized he wasn't going to get out of it? lol

[@mori1bund]

YoYO Semite: Shut up, PutinTroll! Go pee on a Trump!

[@cainification]

Hillary For Prison you're seriously delusional if you think he just put that kid in his place. Money must be more important to you than people's lives too

[@davidgoldin2577]

How can Floridians keep re-electing this guy?

[@cookiewoke1899]

I'm pro second amendment But I'm also anti big money in politics

[@stevesanzari7294]

One hand washes the other !

[@thedredgod]

there is literally nobody "anti second amendment" i haven't heard a single Democrat EVER be against the 2nd amendment and say nobody should own guns. Its a straw man that fox news has ran and ran with. Find one person who actually ever said it and please post a link

[@ChanChan-jk8pc]

@@thedredgod they really just want AR15 banned

[@megahead7227]

Okay. So let's say a guy walks in with a murder agenda, heavy armor covering everything but the eye. Pistol bullets don't really pierce that. He has a ar15 and you don't. Should we really ban them then? (Ex. Hollywood incident of the 90s or 80s I'm not sure)

[@odog9122]

@@megahead7227 i never heard of an average Citizen with a gun ever stopping a mass shooting or stopping a terrorist ? The only result of the 2nd amendement so far is that there's more deaths caused by firearms in the u.s than in iraq and Pakistan in 2018 🤔🤔🤔 money has become the only religion America believes in , real fact !!!

[@shafia_]

right after he asked the question i started tearing up because i knew already that Cameron wasn't going to get a solid answer. breaks my heart

[@didnever1202]

Are you deaf? The answer was obvious if you listened. He will continue to take money - but he does not buy into the company’s agenda rather his own. So where he disagrees with the NRA he’ll disagree and vote accordingly.

[@shafia_]

@@didnever1202 I'm saying he didnt answer right away. He could have just answered yes or no.

[@manzchello4752]

Why aren’t they saying these people weren’t known to be truly crazy until they started killing. How do they say we are to stop that?

[@fudgematthew33]

What could he say? He's bought and paid for. He just can't say that out loud.

[@albertopalma1663]

@@didnever1202 The question asks for a yes/no answer. After saying yes or no, Little Rubio could've elaborated any way he wanted and as a politician he could've placed words his way in his speech. If people buy what he says is a different story. Yes/no, he didn't answer. Many people have forgotten, or I must say don't think about shootings all the time but he is still a senator, and the NRA still fuels some political campaigns. That's the sad reality.

[@Mitata72]

All these republicans do is spit out rehearsed bs

[@imabout2eat40]

Tata Nganga nChi-city that’s the Democrats dummy

[@mr.fibonacci6292]

Tata Nganga nChi-city yeah and the democrats are so genuine right? Give me a break. All politicians are liars-some are just better at it than others

[@VictorHernandez-dl9ss]

Just like trump can't answer a question without running around the question

[@freighttrain1695]

I love this kid and when he's eligible to run for office, I'd vote for him in a heartbeat.

[@LoneLee2022]

What's his name?

[@petyrkowalski9887]

He is excellent

[@stevesteiner6844]

Imagine if he will be the future president.

[@xavierdomange9591]

@@LoneLee2022 Cameron Kasky or something

[@FakeFriendsForever]

Our future is fucked either way

[@hawkeyeninja]

these kids are giving me life

[@lancetschirhart7676]

What kinds of things have they acted in?

[@aaronluke1993]

Raideruber22 Perez If you don't have any evidence, You are fake news 😉

[@pinkpearl4063]

Agree, can't stop watching Rubio squirm!!!

[@mazatano]

HawkeyeNinja....I agree, these kids are inspiring. I hope there are more young people like them all over this country and they step up and vote out the dinosaurs in congress that will just do the same things they've always done. If that happens, things might change for the better going forward.

[@Shena1580]

HawkeyeNinja they are ignorant kids. The NRA educates people they aren’t the problem. The shooter is the problem.

[@waltanthony1988]

"the influence from these groups comes not from money" .......... never have I heard a bigger lie

[@wordforger]

Just ask Ted Cruz. The one moment he MIGHT have shown he had a spine or an ounce of integrity was undercut when the big donors threatened to pull his campaign contributions. Next thing you know, he endorses Trump--the guy who personally insulted his family and him--and gives us the "Sad Ted" meme. Being a donor hound makes a politician into a sad son-of-a-bitch who doesn't have the guts to stand against the special interests and lobbies that have bought them. Marco Rubio is just another politician who is just the same, utterly incapable of standing there and accepting that perhaps there are some things that are more important.

[@4tahlulz4]

It would be great if a president, once sworn into office and being free of the binds of lobbyists whims, would force through an anti lobbying law. As it stands it is impossible for one to pass unless EVERY politician did so at once. If you stand up against them, they just cut you loose and use someone who will play ball. And if there was no lobbying, then politicians would all be on an even playing field as far as advertising and such goes. You could even just limit the amount lobbyists could commit to any given politician. If you limited it to 100k or something, no ONE lobbyist group could have that much sway over a politician.

[@esmith1128]

Rubio is right. The influence comes from the members of the NRA that donate to them and ask them to lobby our government on the members behalf. Is it evil to want the freedom to choose how you want to defend yourself and your family. When that freedom is taken away, then the founding principles of this country are no longer alive.

[@aminahtamimi4588]

He got $4.950 from the NRA. Get real.

[@joeylee5879]

Not going to happen, he doesn't care where that money comes from, Blood Money is all I can say

[@brandonchristopher9657]

These questions are harder than you ever hear from most political pundits.

[@MeetThaNewDealer]

We’re witnessing the death of Marco Rubio‘s political career.

[@axman5296]

Only 4 and 1/12 years to go!

[@gozepplin]

Doubtful

[@kaijumecha5766]

It’s not about second amendment, he just can’t reject money! Pointless conversation

[@halox8800]

KAIJU MECHA True. That’s how he stays in office.

[@jonathankehn9202]

Yes. Money is more important than lives.

[@avocadolord8825]

KAIJU MECHA the only reason he can’t regret money is because of the overwhelming experience it takes to run for office. I’m with you on the idea that the NRA is a crooked special interest group but as long as he sticks with the things he talked about I don’t think the NRA will stick with him anyway

[@OK-og3ji]

Jonathan Kehn would you take a million dollars for free and be honesy

[@NoOne-ii1th]

KAIJU MECHA it’s not that. It’s not just the money. If he goes against the nra they will fund another candidate to replace him.

[@edrobinson8956]

These politicians need to realize it’s not their agenda it’s the voters agenda they need to listen to

[@20rohana]

this is despicable.. that student asked all the right questions. obviously an educated, well-spoken man. the fact that he can go through such a terrible experience and still work up the courage to do this is simply amazing. my heart goes out to him and the rest of the victims and their loved ones during this trying time

[@JR-ld1et]

How can you ask a mayor to guarantee his friend will live to joint the military ????? My heart goes out to victims but the fact remains that one day when help is called on they got guns big ones

[@toneythompson1125]

Rubio don’t care

[@toneythompson1125]

Vote him out he got blood on his hands

[@jmswillow5969]

​@@JR-ld1et what are you talking about? Like most uneducated you didn't read the entire second amendment

[@JR-ld1et]

@@jmswillow5969 I agree that the second amendment is not what most think it is but these young guys are hurt and angry and want someone to pay for what happened and want things to be done to stop it from ever happening again. I get it . But law enforcement is there always after something happens unfortunately, that’s just the way it works . And not always , but sometimes …at least you can fight back if you have a functioning weapon. A gun doesn’t make everyone equal but it could give you a chance at least. I’m ok with the gun buying age to be at 21 but that still doesn’t change the horrible mentality of many today . Most people are selfish and will even hurt someone just to get ahead in life if they think nobody will find out. People need to start doing the right thing . Caring about others and if their actions purposely hurt someone else. It’s not always just because someone can do something they should do it , people need to consider whether or not they should actually do something ,,,or not …..

[@minchoalvarado]

Couldnt say no uhh?

[@orion7873]

He shouldn't ... Everyone who actually knows what the NRA does, knows it's the largest group out there promoting gun safety. These people in the audience have no clue... They're just uninformed parrots repeating the words of other misinformed politicians on the left.

[@declaytor]

Benjamin Alvarado he clearly said no. you kids with very little life experiences and Twitter accounts are going to destroy this country. I say raise the voting age to 25.

[@morganmartin5860]

Um, did we watch the same video? He didn't say no. He dodged the question and heavily insinuated that he would continue accepting donations from the NRA. And those kids have been through something that most adults can't even imagine, so consider that before you call them "kids with very little life experiences." (And while we're on the subject, that's not only insulting, it's also grammatically incorrect.)

[@MrGrreatness]

Why would he?

[@samuelaavila8285]

Shit, I would have preferred a concrete "Yes" to the NRA question over the long, drawn out answer he actually gave that only served to avoid answering the question and promote his corporate-sponsored agenda.

[@ube187]

How about we take all money out of politics?

[@Nexus-ub4hs]

Derik Edwards out of the campaigns...yes, absolutely! That would help the American people enormously

[@julieake3875]

Nexus No out of all politics.

[@ooopsohnoo9061]

2nd ammendment was for militia purposes ONLY

[@truthbetold8425]

The fact Rubio will NOT directly answer the question = Rubio accepts NRA money !

[@N123dog]

Truth BeTold he literally answered the question by saying no and that he will continue to support the second amendment while endorsing measure for gun control (such as increasing age to carry and banning bump stocks)

[@rmac5584]

So what! That's his decision! Freedom goes both ways!

[@chrism5281]

Well stated

[@truthbetold8425]

Nate w I suggest you listen again - and carefully. He absolutely sidestepped the question and would not say he would not accept NRA money.

[@richmaestas5537]

Truth BeTold no, he said he would accept it but that they buy into his agenda. Do you not speak English?

[@sarahsiddiqui9591]

These kids are so smart, makes me so proud to see that they will be the new guard.

[@someedgyaccount3589]

Calling for senseless gun control to fit a media narrative=\=smart

[@InTheZ0n3]

@@someedgyaccount3589 fax

[@webbertools]

Full of soy, ya mean.

[@tommodeski8637]

Don't think this kid understands,millions of china and European assault rifles are on the streets just like drugs, if they can't steal them from law abiding people, they just go to corner dealer...smh

[@aomorgancool1775]

@@someedgyaccount3589 make an arguement, or is your tiny brain incapable of doing such a thing.

[@jbentley-xt8oi]

He'll accept it... that's why he dodged the question with "anyone that agrees with my agenda..." If you asked him if the sky is blue... prepare for a long paragraph that dodges a simple yes or no.

[@D1_Tactical]

jbentley8383 why wouldn't he accept it

[@jbentley-xt8oi]

J Black because not accepting it would make him have actual love for the people...and not for his position. Politicians LOVE their position...thats why they are for decades "serving".

[@MattieK09]

yea accepting the support from the big bad meanies at the NRA means you don't have actual love for the people .... huurrr durrrrrrrrr

[@nyvoodoochild]

What does it matter if he takes money from the NRA? the nra has nothing to do with what happend. you want a gun free country, not gonna happen. move to the uk where there are more stabbing/beating deaths per capita than over here because of the lack of guns. they also have a lot of "trucks of peace" as well, but don't worry as long as its not a gun death thats all that matters right?

[@taruscw]

Proof they are loosing their children will end their ideology.

[@webbess1]

This kid is the best journalist in America.

[@3Blali]

Oh brother!

[@Machenziethemodel]

Yes or no is a simple answer.

[@Forever.Remain.Nameless]

I'm a princess in politics it's never tht simple apparently....

[@AmRFuKYaH]

Yes, and that's why I and millions support them.

[@henrystrickrodt6129]

"can you stand up real quick? ok not a a lot" LMAO exactly bud

[@armandomacias8403]

Something Jake Tapper never ever ever would have the balls to ask