According to the campaigns, Sheehy and Gianforte have 100% ratings from the NRA while their democratic challengers, Ryan Busse and Jon Tester have 0% ratings.
These endorsements come from an organization whose former president, Wayne LaPierre, was convicted of corruption and barred from holding executive office.
The NRA is not the advocacy group it once was, just as the Republican Party is not what it used to be. Both entities have become cesspools of corruption and extremism.
According to Wikipedia, a 2019 Senate report labeled the NRA a foreign asset to Russia ahead of the 2016 election. This conclusion is supported by the conviction of unregistered Russian agent Maria Butina.
Butina rubbed elbows, and perhaps more, with NRA big wigs at various events, including conventions and political campaigns, highlighting the questionable connections between the NRA and Russian interests.
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The NRA fails to represent ethical gun owners like myself. Instead, the NRA pushes an extreme agenda of irresponsible gun violence.
Politically, the NRA has long aligned itself with right-wing ideology and individuals with problematic backgrounds. The close ties between the NRA and certain Republican figures raise concerns about their motives and influence.
No wonder that Sheehy is promoting his NRA endorsement, as it aligns with controversial objectives that pose a threat to democracy and fair elections.
Gianforteās NRA rating reflects his priorities in favor of special interests, neglecting the concerns of regular hunters and responsible gun owners.
With the NRA’s questionable endorsements, it’s evident that supporting Tester and Busse, who have 0% ratings from the NRA, is crucial for preserving our hunting traditions and promoting sensible politics.
