You can get whiplash trying to keep up with President Trump.
I'm betting a lot of Republicans, including our own Sen. Pat Toomey, and the National Rifle Association feel the same way.
This was supposed to be their guy.
But it sure didn't sound like it at a White House meeting to talk about guns earlier this week.
That was Trump spouting what sounded like Democratic talking points. He pushed for boosting the age to buy a semi-automatic rifle to 21. He astoundingly said lawmen should do an end-around on due process when it comes to getting guns out of the hands of those with mental health issues.
"Take the firearms first, then go to court," the president said.
Yes, that is all those Second Amendment absolutists gripping their guns just a little tighter.
Can you even imagine the reaction if President Obama had ever uttered such a phrase?
Toomey also got zinged by the president, who said he was among GOP senators who are 'petrified' by the NRA.
Toomey was trying to explain why his previous gun bill, proposed with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., did not seek a boost in the minimum age to buy a semi-automatic rifle.
Then again, the president had a meeting last night with the NRA.
Who know where he will stand today.
In the meantime, you can read our editorial here.
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