Booker has publicly defended the right of law-abiding citizens to own legal fire arms and blames most shootings on criminals with illegal guns . He voted to prohibit people on terror watch lists from buying guns . He co-sponsored legislation with Dianne Feinstein to ban assault weapons . On Parkland shooting 's anniversary , he and other candidates urged for stricter gun-law . Booker advanced his position in the same month , In May 2012 , Booker defended Bain Capital 's record and criticized Obama 's attack on private equity . In response , the Republican National Committee , created a petition called " I Stand With Cory Booker "
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