Democratic lawmakers are at odds over whether to resurface their standard calls for stricter gun legislation following the shooting death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: While Democrats have clashed in the past over the timing of gun control conversations and the details of specific legislation, rarely has the debate revolved so much around the target of the shooting. • Democrats have little to show for years of demanding gun control after past shootings, and some fear GOP allegations of politicization will hit extra hard given that the victim was a major figure on the right. • Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), in an interview with Axios, said Kirk's firm opposition to gun control should give his fellow Democrats pause about how they respond to h

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