Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was shot the head in 2011 during a political rally, Saturday solicited donations during the massive anti-gun violence demonstrations going on in Washington, D.C.
"Today we are giving the gun lobby something to be worried about," Giffords said in an email Saturday, reports The Hill. The missive was sent out to gather donations that will be split between her Giffords Political Action Committee and the Democratic National Committee.
Giffords' group has brought in more than $1.2 million to fight the pro-gun lobby, after 17 students and teachers were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on Feb. 14.
"The gun lobby is fully committed to defending their deadly agenda, no matter what the cost. They are prepared to spend tens of millions of dollars this year – all to elect candidates who will stall efforts on gun violence prevention legislation," Giffords said in the email.
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