NRA Grades are Out.

eruby said:

As was previously posted here on MDS:

If it's Brown
Flush it down

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protegeV said:

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JettaRed said:

Really? How so?

I think your post is racist by making any assumptions. So, I hope you're kidding.

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We were shocked when we were told by supporters last week that the National Rifle Association had given our campaign a failing grade.

Both Charles Lollar and Ken Timmerman have been out in front of the battle in defense of our 2nd Amendment rights, which have been under siege from many Maryland legislators and state executives for many years. Both Charles and Ken have appeared at numerous pro-2nd Amendment rallies. We have posted videos of some of those appearances on our website.

Both are members of the NRA. And both received “A” ratings from the NRA during their Congressional campaigns in 2010 and 2012. (Timmerman's is here. Lollar's is here.]

In our eagerness to set the record straight on our positions, we recalled that there were questionnaires on gun rights we had received and returned months ago, and in which we reaffirmed our commitment to the 2nd Amendment as the guarantor of our freedoms. However, an internal investigation, which we have conducted with help from the NRA, has led us to conclude that the NRA survey was indeed not one of those. (We were mistaken to attribute one of those done “months ago” to the NRA.)

For its part, the NRA issued its grade based on a survey that was submitted in the name of our campaign and which blatantly misrepresented our positions. While we would have preferred that the NRA had consulted with the campaign before issuing its grade inasmuch as the positions on that survey so obviously conflicted with previous surveys Charles and Ken had submitted to the NRA during their respective congressional campaigns, and their public positions, we understand that time constraints did not allow them to do so.

We believe that a former campaign staffer completed the NRA survey, without the knowledge of the candidates or me, and sent it in to the NRA. We do not know whether or not this was done maliciously.

Supporters have also drawn attention to several paragraphs at the bottom of our statement on Gun Rights on our website that might appear ambiguous. These were drafted many months ago by a staffer who is no longer with the campaign. Today we are posting a revised version of this page to erase any ambiguity as to where we stand.

“The NRA is an important organization that represents millions of Americans, whose support for our 2nd Amendment protections has been instrumental in beating back repeated assaults on our constitutional freedoms,” said Charles Lollar.

“As your Governor, I look forward to working with the NRA and other pro-2nd Amendment groups to repeal SB 281 and other onerous legislation that has unconstitutionally – in my view – infringed upon our right to keep and bear arms.”

Bob Carlstrom
Campaign Manager
http://www.lollar4governor.com/nra_survey_statement

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pcfixer said:

NRA Candidate Grades

David Craig: A
Charles Lollar: D
Anthony Brown: F
Doug Gansler: F

A vote for David Craig is a
vote for the 2nd Amendment!

We are proud to announce that David Craig received the highest score of all candidates running for Governor!
Please vote for David Craig on June 24th!!!

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This is What Each NRA Grade Means:

David Craig received an A because he is a "solidly pro-gun
candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions
on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a
demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues".

Charles Lollar received a D which means "an anti-gun candidate
who usually supports restrictive gun control legislation
and opposes pro-gun reforms. Regardless of public statements,
can usually be counted on to vote wrong on key issues".

Brown and Gansler received an F which means they are "a true enemy of gun owners' rights. A consistent anti-gun candidate
who always opposes gun owners' rights and/or actively
leads anti-gun legislative efforts, or sponsors anti-gun legislation".

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I don't think ANY suprise here!!!

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LongTom said:

Some of those ratings ARE strange...

For instance, if you read through the double-speak on Craig's website, he quite CLEARLY says he's quite happy with all the massive gun-rights restrictions except this recent new law, and he wouldn't change them, EXCEPT the new law.

That doesn't sound very pro-2A for me? All that says is you're in hell, and he's proposing turning down the furnace just a little bit. He never claimed to get you OUT.

Lollar team says they sent in their application but the NRA did not receive it, therefore it is the reason for their "default" D grade. They also state that Lollar has attended many pro-gun rallies, shoots regularly, and teaches his family.

I believe Lollar is the strongest of the 2A candidates.

I am also dis-illusioned by the NRA. Flame on if you must, but I feel that the NAGR and 2A Foundation work harder with less money, and DEFINITELY compromise (read: sell out) less.

What do you guys think?

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LongTom said:

Some of those ratings ARE strange...

For instance, if you read through the double-speak on Craig's website, he quite CLEARLY says he's quite happy with all the massive gun-rights restrictions except this recent new law, and he wouldn't change them, EXCEPT the new law.

That doesn't sound very pro-2A for me? All that says is you're in hell, and he's proposing turning down the furnace just a little bit. He never claimed to get you OUT.

Lollar team says they sent in their application but the NRA did not receive it, therefore it is the reason for their "default" D grade. They also state that Lollar has attended many pro-gun rallies, shoots regularly, and teaches his family.

I believe Lollar is the strongest of the 2A candidates.

I am also dis-illusioned by the NRA. Flame on if you must, but I feel that the NAGR and 2A Foundation work harder with less money, and DEFINITELY compromise (read: sell out) less.

What do you guys think?

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MikeTF said:

Frosh: F-

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Ragnar said:

Anybody have a direct link to the NRA Maryland gubernatorial ratings? All I can find are the ratings for Senate and House of Delegates.

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HokieKev said:

All four choices for attorney general are rated an "F".

How can one choose the lesser of four evils when they are all rated at maximum evil. I think the NRA needs to give one of them an F+

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