There wasn't a previous healthcare law that resulted in a congressional bloodbath in the next election. There wasn't a bunch of court cases that had recently indicated the health care bill would be unConstitutional.
Feinstein can say what she wants. She can write whatever legislation she wants. I don't doubt that she's had a gun ban bill written up for years that she sits in bed and masturbates to. That doesn't mean she has the power to pass this thing on her own.
It was Hillary's convening of the healthcare task force that played a major role in the bloodbath 1994 elections. Pundits cited that as a reason why a healthcare bill would not pass two years ago.
Hasselhoss is correct - this isnt Feinstein speaking as much as it is party leadership speaking, just using a congressional seat that is safe to do so. These are people bouyed by the presidential election and they are feeling strong at the moment. They also plan to strike while emotions are high. Gun buyback - doubtful, but something with teeth is passable.

