Maine Mass Shooting Suspect Found Dead

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The Facts

  • Robert Card, 40, suspected of killing 18 people in mass shootings at multiple locations in Maine on Wednesday, has been found dead after a three-day manhunt.

  • According to Maine Department of Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck, Card's body was found near the Androscoggin River in Lisbon Falls at approximately 7:45 p.m. local time on Friday.


The Spin

Democratic narrative

While Lewiston fell victim to the latest mass shooting in a country that is plagued by gun violence, Republicans continue to offer their same mantra of "thoughts and prayers." This cycle of mass shootings and social media statements without any action must end, and the GOP has blood on its hands. Unfortunately, the US has a political party that is owned by the gun lobby.

Republican narrative

America's mental health epidemic has reached a breaking point, yet opportunistic politicians and pundits are gleefully using a tragedy to push their anti-Second Amendment agenda. The tragic Lewiston shooting is another example of a mentally unstable man, who had multiple recorded episodes, acting out the most unthinkable evil. While the media may focus on Robert Card's instrument of destruction, it is much more important to address the root cause of his attack.


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