Because it is a scare tactic bill that many legislators, Democrats and Republicans are afraid to vote against.
"My opponent voted to allow deadly assault weapons on our streets. Now your children are less safe and more likely to be brought down in a hail of gunfire. Vote for me and I will work to ensure your safety by pushing for a new ban on Assault weapons. I don't want these dangerous weapons to fall in the hands of terrorists."
And Bush is on record saying that if a renewal of the ban passes his desk he will sign it.
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