NRA supported Brad Carson in his race with Dr. Coburn even though Carson was only pro-2nd amendment during election years. They lost a ton of support in Oklahoma even when they decided to go back to supporting both. Our local NRA office didn't want anything to do with answering why the NRA didn't come out in support of Coburn.
That surprises me. Is there a more conservative Senator than Coburn? He and DeMint of SC received the most media demonization of the new GOP Senators last year.
Carson getting NRA support? It doesn't surprise me. When faced with 2 candidates who are pro-2a, the NRA supports the incumbent.
In the OK Senate race, Carson was an active House member in 2004. Whereas, Dr Coburn was a private citizen for 4 years. In general special interest groups do not support candidate who are "out of sight, out of mind" in the Beltway.
That's for sure. One former NRA member, current GOA and LEAA member here.
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