Posted on 05/20/2024 3:18:31 PM PDT by CFW
Commentary by Cam Edwards on NRA elections:
I have a passing acquaintance with Bob Barr thanks to my longtime tenure at NRA News. We've had a few conversations over the years at the Annual Meetings, and he's been a guest on Cam & Co in the past, though it's been awhile since he's been on the show. I have nothing against Barr as a person. He's a fascinating conversationalist and a staunch defender of the Second Amendment, but I confess he wasn't my first choice for NRA president this year.
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There were a lot of positive signs over the weekend that gave me hope the reform camp was going to prevail during Monday's board meetings, but Barr's election gave me pause. As of this writing, I haven't spoken to any board member to find out what, if any, reassurances Barr might have given board members about his commitment to reform before the vote was cast, but he was the hand-picked candidate of the nominating committee, which means he was the preferred choice of the status quo.
@StephenGutowski
Bill Bachenberg, who was a reform candidate, won the First Vice President over Blaine Wade by a vote of 36 to 31. So, the reformers got a win on the second spot.
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It wasn't a clean sweep for the reform slate, but it was pretty darn close, and that's supremely good news for NRA members who want to see the organization regain its strength. With the election of reform-minded officers, it looks like a majority of the board understands the dire position the organization is in and the need to rebuild the trust of current and former members. I just hope it's not too late to overcome the challenges the NRA faces.
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Bob Barr who spoke at the first FReeper rally in DC, all those years ago? Hmmm.
Bob Barr was a Congressman from Georgia. He was on the House Judiciary Committee during Clinton’s impeachment.
Great.,,. The man who created misdemeanor domestic violence charges making you lose your gun rights. The Barr amendment.
Good job idiots.
I would object if Bill Barr were appointed dog catcher., unless his office was in the men’s room..
Bagpipes Bill Barr——not Him!
Don’t feel bad. I freaked too. :-o
From bad to worse.
Patron member and they did not even contact me about the convention this year. NRA is broken and fresh leadership is badly needed.
Oh, I shoulda read the comments first.
Nevermind.
I was going to vote for if it weren’t for Palin
NRA poohbahs have plenty of opportunities for self-dealing. We’ll find out eventually how good a man Bob Barr is, whether he stood resolute in the face of temptation.
Move HQ to Texas then find something to charge the gonef LaPierre with for his filthy crimes.
Bob not Bill! A good guy not a tool.
Who’s voting AGAINST reform? The NRA needs it.
May the citizen-arms-owner hunter-military-marksmanship and Constitution-preserving ideals re-emerge and peevail in the coming years.
Please, cease and desist the ridiculous NRA Wine Club.
Patron here too... Usual ballot in the mag... no other mail or email traffic.
Interesting.
Barr has to be close to 80 himself.
It’s a good thing we have all of these Cretaceous Aged folks to run our country.
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