Not everyone in media was wowed by the gun control 'sit-in'

Though many reporters hailed House Democrats’ pro-gun control sit-in as “historic,” some in media saw the protest as little more than a vainglorious stunt designed to boost the political clout of a few self-serving lawmakers.

“Dems are ginning up emotions over gun violence in support of an authoritarian measure that they know full well won’t pass. It’s craven,” said Vice columnist Michael Tracey. “They are poisoning the debate, inflaming cultural resentment and lessening the likelihood that anything meaningful will be done.”