Some embrace President Obama 's appeal for gun control vote ; others turned off . The NRA has been a powerful force in the U.S. since its founding by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his wife, Diana Taylor, who was then an executive at Walmart. Gun control advocates aware emotionally charged environment works for them ; gun rights groups see differently . Lawmakers in tough districts must consider both emotion and logic when casting votes .
Some embrace President Obama 's appeal for gun control vote ; others turned off . Two key Senators say they wo n't block effort to bring proposals to a vote . Gun control advocates aware emotionally charged environment works for them ; gun rights groups see differently . Lawmakers in tough districts must consider both emotion and logic when casting votes .