Bend Shooting Could Intensify Gun Debate in Oregon Governor’s Race

The Bend shooting is likely to sharpen the gun debate in Oregon’s tense race between the Democratic incumbent and her Republican challenger.

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Bend Shooting Could Intensify Gun Debate in Oregon Governor’s Race

The shooting in Bend is likely to intensify the debate over guns in Oregon’s governor’s race, according to The New York Times.

The contest between the Democratic incumbent and her Republican challenger is already tense, with the shooting adding to the focus on the issue.

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