They helped to elect harry reid.
LLS
Are we still bitching about the NRA? Jeeze.
They did not endorse Reid.
Let’s say your flawed premise is right: that the NRA helped elect Harry Reid (as other posters pointed out, they did NOT endorse Reid).
Ergo (remember, flawed premise and all that), Harry remained victorious over Angle.
The resultant situation: Majority Leader Harry Reid. The alternate situation: Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Even if the flawed premise is correct, the NRA achieved its goal, did it not? Do you think Chuck Schumer (Brady Bill II sponsor, would have registered ALL guns federally) would be remotely friendly to gun rights?
We may have another opportunity to get a Thune Amendment (national CCW) attached to a defense bill, or other pro-gun amendments brought up.
Much as I've railed against the NRA this cycle {having been a member since the 60s} the NRA did NOT support harry reid, they would have but backed off and rated both candidates A.
Voter fraud elected harry reid.
When more votes are cast than there are voters registered, it's either fraud or the hand of God.
Since the GOP failed to take control of Congress, Harry Reid is a better alternative than what would have replaced him - upchuck Chuckie Schumer, a rapid anti-Second Amendment guy.