Murphy beseeches GOP for a gun deal as ‘another Sandy Hook’ grips America

“I don’t understand why people here think we are powerless,” Murphy said. “I am so willing to bend over backwards to find compromise.”

Murphy reached out to Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) to extend his condolences on Tuesday afternoon; the duo have worked in the past on gun legislation. And Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said he wants to reopen talks about gun safety legislation. Yet Murphy stands out in his caucus with his enduring…