Stupid is as stupid does.
Democrats thought gun control would be the big issue giving them control of Congress.
They chose.... poorly. Its an exilir as seductive as the quest for the water of eternal life and just as deadly.
From Bret Stephens' editorial in the NYT today:
A party that cant change its mind and wont change the subject meets the classic definition of a fanatic.
As people continue to point out, it isn't about guns, it's about control, and nothing but complete control will suffice. We never see moderation on the issue from the Dems because there can't be any. Partial control is no control.