stands almost alone now with Mr. Trump, as one of his few remaining stalwarts in the Republican coalition. Mr. Trump cynically cast aside his earlier pro-gun-control position and successfully pandered this year for the group’s endorsement during the primaries. And while Mr. Trump denies any intent to cue up gun-packing psychopaths, his new best friends in the N.R.A. Mr. Trump mouths vigilante nonsense about the necessity of being legally armed for the next gun spree. has as much riding on the election outcome as Mr. Trump does.

Source: New York Times August 13, 2016 18:22 UTC