BROOKE BALDWIN, CNN ANCHOR: A short time ago, the Senate gave the go- ahead vote to begin the first comprehensive gun control debate since 1994. In recent days, you have seen Republicans, Democrats working in Washington, yes, to reach a compromise deal that would expand background checks including now gun shows and internet sales. Supporters and critics have sounded off in the Senate.</s>SENATOR PAT LEAHY (D), VERMONT: Special interest lobbies of either the left or the right should not dictate what we do. We do not lead a lobby's permission to pass laws, to fight crime and improve public safety.</s>SENATOR JOHN CORNYN (R), TEXAS: The president has told some of these victims' families that this side of the aisle doesn't really care about their loss. That's not true. That's false.</s>BALDWIN: As for the NRA, they plan to keep score on lawmakers' score on gun laws issues saying, quote, "Given the importance of these issues, votes on all anti-gun amendment, the proposals will be considered in NRA's future candidate evaluations." Coming up, I want you to take a look at something with me. Mattel's new Mexican Barbie doll, do you see what's under her arm? A Chihuahua and she also comes with a passport. Critics? Yes, they say this for the stereotypes, but are they being too sensitive? We're going to weigh in. Hot topics panel next.
Gun Bill Clears Senate Hurdle