...was being the operative word. Now someone else is the incumbant. It would be political suicide for the NRA to refuse to support a pro-gun incumbant. The organization's political juju comes from its reputation for supporting pro-gun candidates regardless of party.
“It would be political suicide for the NRA to refuse to support a pro-gun incumbant.”
Poppycock.
A cross endorsement would be ok. But there is no reason to refuse to endorse the pro-gun Republican or spend money helping the democrat since both are pro-gun. Why not spend that money where it is needed. Pelosi is surely grateful to the NRA for helping her “conservative dem” pawns.