Before I get to the odd, inverse mirror relationship between these two stories, let me describe what I think they have in common.

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Let me say that again, they've agreed to think about talking about gun control.

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"I think they kind of forgot about me and let me roam a little bit more tonight, " Chalmers said of his repeated opportunities to pull up and shoot.

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Ms. CROSSLEY: But let me just say that I think that where they're trying to peel it off, if we can follow up with Roland, is around the faith-based issues.

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