Democrats tackle gun control in first major tussle of NBC debate

Democratic candidates before the debate.
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Bernie Sanders was put in the hot seat during the Democratic debate in Charleston, South Carolina, Sunday when he was asked to address his flip-flopping stances on gun control. Sanders rallied to defend himself, stressing his poor letter grade with the NRA and, when pressed, saying he was "re-looking" at gun control. "I will support stronger provisions," Sanders said.

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.