In the immediate aftermath of the Newtown, Conn. shootings, some pro-gun politicians (mostly Democrats) begged the National Rifle Association to be part of a fresh conversation about gun violence, focused on many aspects of society including the availability of semi-automatic weapons and high capacity magazines. A week after the elementary school tragedy, the NRA has given its answer: No.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=93081