The right refuses to offend the NRA with tough gun control measures, but, on the other hand, CNN may not have helped the situation all that much. A roundup of editorials Monday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the left:

Trump Is the NRA's Apprentice

From CNN: Will Trump challenge the NRA on gun issues? Don’t hold your breath.

CNN Townhall Was Network at Its Best - and Worst

From Vox: Is CNN the “fundamentally rational” center of politics anymore?

The Parkland Students Aren't Going Away

From The Atlantic: Here's hoping that the students at Parkland's elevation of the issues surrounding gun control will stick.
 CNN's town hall on guns was less than helpful, the right says.

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