Sen. Graham warns Obama to ‘tread lightly’ on gun-control measures

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) tweeted a warning to President Obama on Thursday that the use of an executive order to implement gun control “won’t go down well with Congress or the American people.”

The Obama Administration better tread lightly on the issue of using Executive Orders to implement gun control measures.

— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 10, 2013

Gun control by Executive Order could be a power grab that won’t go down well with Congress or the American people.

— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 10, 2013

Vice President Biden earlier this week hinted that President Obama could use his executive power to take action against gun violence, as part of a comprehensive strategy by the administration to tackle the issue in the wake of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school. 

It is not clear what executive action Obama might take in order to sidestep Congress, although some reports indicate such measures could focus on federal funds for mental-health programs.

Biden said Thursday that he will have recommendations from a series of anti-gun violence meetings to the president by Tuesday, which could include a mix of executive actions and legislation for Congress.

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