washington-based nra could spend $100 million on ads against me. it still won't make what they say true. if they were honest with their members, they would see that my bill not only protects second amendment rights, it enhances and strengthens them. unfortunately, the nra leadership in washington has lost its way and is more concerned about political power than gun rights. and gun safety. while grieving families show the issue, the nra continues its long journey into the realm of the political fringe. nia-malika henderson is a reporter for "the washington post," and ron reagan a political analyst. i want to start with ron reagan on this. it it seems to me the red line, on syria has certainly moved over to the right. it used to be if you were against guns, now if you take the gun safety position, all you want to do is make sure there's no gun show loophole. people have to do background checks. that's all the people are asking for. and that's what manchin is being pilloried for.