The governor's victory in the recent Republican primary shows that the vast majority of Vermonters - including those in the Republican party - are supportive of his courageous actions to pass gun-safety measures.
His win sends a clear message, and politicians and political pundits nationwide should pay attention: Republicans can stand for commonsense gun measures and be supported for their efforts at the ballot box. Gun violence prevention is a bipartisan issue with bipartisan support.
It is no secret that Vermonters back commonsense gun measures. Poll after poll shows widespread support for gun-violence prevention.
The most recent public poll released by VPR/Vermont PBS shows that 67 percent of Vermonters support the gun-safety measures passed this year. These measures include, but are not limited to, expanded background checks, a limit on magazine capacity, and a ban on bump stocks.