Assault weapon ban could fail in Colorado’s Democrat-controlled legislature

DENVER (KDVR) — On this week’s “Colorado Point of View,” political analysts look at whether an assault weapons ban could become law in Colorado.

Could a measure to ban so-called “assault weapons” pass a Democratic-controlled House and Senate, and if so, will Governor Jared Polis sign it into law? Analysts also looking into the possible legal challenges.

Meanwhile, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse discusses his recent promotion to Democratic Leadership and what it means for measures of interest to Coloradans, and U.S. Rep. Ken Buck steps down prompting a special election on the same day as the Republican Primary for his seat in Congress.

Watch the full episode in the video player above. “Colorado Point of View” airs weekends on Colorado’s Very Own Channel 2.

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