"2024 Republican Presidential Hopefuls Gather at NRA Convention Amid Mass Shooting Concerns"

Republican presidential hopefuls are set to address the National Rifle Association's annual gathering in Indianapolis, despite the recent mass shootings in Nashville and Louisville. The issue of gun control is a core issue for the Republican Party's base, but it can be a tougher sell in a general election. The N.R.A. demands unwavering and virtually unlimited allegiance to the rights of gun owners, complicating any effort by candidates to meet the alarmed mood of the nation without alienating the base. A recent Morning Consult poll found that 67 percent of voters support stricter gun control laws, including nearly half of Republicans surveyed.