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NRA facing member backlash over Trump endorsement
poltico.com ^
| 5/21/2016
| Sarah Wheaton
Posted on 05/22/2016 7:58:46 AM PDT by rktman
With its last-minute decision to formally endorse Donald Trump, the National Rifle Association put itself out in front of the fight for Republican party unity.
Just a day later, it’s already taking flak.
Chris Cox, the NRA’s top strategist, was met with raucous applause when he announced to the estimated 80,000 people gathered here for the group’s annual leadership forum on Friday that the nation’s biggest and most influential gun-rights organization was officially backing the presumptive Republican nominee. To endorse so early in the process is virtually unprecedented for the group; they didn’t get behind Mitt Romney in 2012 and Sen. John McCain in 2008 until October.
“If your preferred candidate dropped out of the race, it’s time to get over it,” Cox said.
But not everyone is there yet.
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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2a; banglist; cruz; nra; trump
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Hmmm. #nevertrump'ers at the NRA meeting? Do they prefer hildabeast of uncle bernie? Or maybe a 3rd party spoiler? Seems like the "conservatives" need to come together and buy some popcorn and watch the circus in Philly.
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posted on
05/22/2016 7:58:46 AM PDT
by
rktman
To: rktman
NRA facing member backlash over Trump endorsement Wishful thinking by the #NeverTrump crowd.
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:00:27 AM PDT
by
TheDon
(BO must be replaced immediately for the good of the nation and the world!)
To: rktman
Grain of salt actually. It’s Politico.
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:02:03 AM PDT
by
rockinqsranch
(Dems, Libs, Socialists Call 'em what you will, they all have fairies livin' in their trees.)
To: TheDon
According to the media, one letter voicing concern is considered a “backlash”.
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:02:18 AM PDT
by
GeorgiaDawg32
(www.greenhornshooting.com - Professional handgun training.)
To: rktman
Politico?
Sooprize, sooprize
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:02:41 AM PDT
by
A_Former_Democrat
(#BoycottTarget #BoycottRoss Women & children hurt the most)
To: rktman
To: rktman
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:05:48 AM PDT
by
TYVets
To: rktman
Yeah, it’s kind of stupid, isn’t it.
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:07:49 AM PDT
by
Bogie
(Just a coincidence?)
To: rktman
This is stupid, media and, likely Cruz, mischief making. Who else would NRA endorse? Clinton?! These Never Trump sore losers need to get over it. Trump is quite supportive and clear about 2nd amendment. Besides, he has CCW, supports 50-state gun rights, etc. Clinton favors Australian confiscation. A no brainer choice. As an NRA member, very happy with their endorsement.
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:08:03 AM PDT
by
Reno89519
(Make America Great Again Starts with America First! I stand with Trump.)
To: rktman
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:09:38 AM PDT
by
Qiviut
(In Islam you have to die for Allah. The God I worship died for me. [Franklin Graham])
To: rktman
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:11:05 AM PDT
by
heights
To: GeorgiaDawg32
Yeah...I read the article...Didn’t seem like very much of a “backlash” to me....
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:11:19 AM PDT
by
JBW1949
(I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
To: rktman
"Last minute"? Isn't this the earliest that the NRA has ever endorsed any candidate?
Right, NRA members are going to vote for Hillary. Politico is either on drugs, or needs some.
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:11:40 AM PDT
by
Sooth2222
("Every nation has the government it deserves." - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821))
To: MarvinStinson; vette6387; Jet Jaguar; SkyPilot; sheik yerbouty; bevperl; seekthetruth; NFHale; ...
Anyone with a brain cell functioning who watched the Trump speech at the NRA meeting knows this is pure BS. The crowd was beyond enthusiastic and supportive of Trump and his message. We’re going to be fed lies up to and through November’s election. Take your BP pills everyone.
Hitlery is not an option for anyone in the NRA or anyone who loves this country and their freedom.
To: rktman
It’s those wacky journ-o-listers at it again.
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:13:44 AM PDT
by
Noumenon
(Destroy Islam and its followers. The civilization you save may be your own.)
To: rktman
Haven’t seen this kind of crazed resistance since Reagan.
Every time the media lie Trump adds another hundred thousand voters.
To: rockinqsranch
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:15:24 AM PDT
by
uncitizen
(Boycott London)
To: rktman
Went to a gun show yesterday, LOTS of Trump posters and knives, shirts, etc. Also “Hilary For Prison”
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:16:50 AM PDT
by
Williams
(Dear God please save us from the democrats. And the republicans.)
To: rktman
” #nevertrump’ers at the NRA meeting? “
Yes. The media was there...
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:18:50 AM PDT
by
mrsmith
(Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
To: rktman
Pure Leftist/GOPe propaganda.
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posted on
05/22/2016 8:19:21 AM PDT
by
TTFlyer
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