NRA Fires Back At Gillibrand’s Hypocrisy

By Tom Knighton

AP Photo/Elise Amendola

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) used to be a pro-gun lawmaker representing one of the most conservative districts in New York. She waxed eloquently in defense of the National Rifle Association.

Then she decided to run for the Senate and all of that changed.

Now, she’s lashing out at the NRA with every opportunity as she tries to gain the Democratic Party nomination for president. Unfortunately for her, the NRA isn’t willing to let her forget her past.

Gillibrand called us the worst org in the country, but when she represented NY20, she wrote us: “I appreciate the work that the NRA does to protect gun owners rights, and I look forward to working with you for many years.” Now that she’s looking to crack 1%, she’ll say anything. pic.twitter.com/uW5OgpUa5B

— NRA (@NRA) June 3, 2019

Read Gillibrand’s full letter here https://t.co/hzGNdAsJdK pic.twitter.com/iwUr35kAm7

— NRA (@NRA) June 3, 2019

Of course, nothing the NRA is saying about Gillibrand is false. She was a vocal supporter of the NRA up until the moment it was politically expedient to oppose them. At that moment, she switched sides on the debate.

Her willingness, even eagerness, …Read the Rest

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