negotiate with whoever they produce. so long that person has the skills. thanks for your perspective. senate democrats unveiled a major new push for gun safety reform in the wake of last week s shooting in oregon. the package includes closing loop holes. expanding the background check data base and cracking down on the illegal gun market. joining me now senator richard blumenthal of connecticut. you represent newtown connecticut. we have spoken about what you tried to do a couple years ago. you re trying to go further. what makes you think you can get legislation through? the public reaction. horror, and terror as a result of roseberg. 142 school shootings since new town. 30,000 deaths a year.