Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) faced backlash from Gun Owners of America for his support of gun control measures and compromise with Democrats. He was booed at a Republican Party convention for his actions, sparking criticism from pro-gun advocates.
Key Points
Sen. Cornyn supported gun control measures and compromised with Democrats
Gun Owners of America criticized Cornyn for his actions
Controversy surrounding Sen. Cornyn's bid for Senate Leader due to his stance on gun control
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Facing backlash from pro-gun advocates
Booed at a Republican Party convention for working with Democrats on gun control measures