Giffords PAC Endorses Dr.Tom Sherman for Governor of New Hampshire
Washington DC — Today, Giffords PAC, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, announced its endorsement of Dr. Tom Sherman for governor of New Hampshire.
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords:
“Dr. Sherman has spent his career keeping the public safe and caring for community members in their time of need. In his 35 years as a doctor, he’s seen firsthand the damage guns can do. At a time when many of our elected leaders are refusing to act, Dr. Sherman will fight for commonsense solutions to gun violence. I know that Dr. Sherman will fearlessly take on the gun lobby as governor to ensure the safety of the families and communities of New Hampshire. Giffords PAC is proud to endorse him.”
Dr. Tom Sherman:
“I’m honored to have the support of Giffords PAC. Gun violence is a public health concern, and we need to take common-sense steps to address it. As governor I will work with law enforcement to crack down on illegal gun trafficking and work to implement common-sense reforms like waiting periods and expanded background checks.”
Dr. Sherman knows firsthand that gun deaths are a public health concern and that far too many Americans know what it’s like to lose a loved one to senseless violence. His own family has come far too close to four mass tragedies, including a mass shooting in Santa Barbara where his son was just a block away and could hear the gunshots. After spending a decade split between working in the state house and state senate, Dr. Sherman is now running for governor to create a safer New Hampshire for all.
Dr. Sherman understands the importance of the rights of responsible gun owners while still supporting commonsense steps to prevent gun violence. In the state legislature, Dr. Sherman championed measures to expand background checks and waiting periods so that those who seek to do harm to themselves or others don’t have easy access to firearms. He’s also fought to protect children in their classrooms, supporting bills that would make school buildings gun-free zones. Dr. Sherman understands that gun violence prevention must be a key part of any public safety agenda, and has consistently worked with police chiefs in New Hampshire to make sure they have the support and resources they need to crack down on illegal gun trafficking.
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