NRA threats on Sotomayor met with shrugs

Real Clear Politics by Julie Hirschfeld Davis | Aug. 2, 2009 (News Analysis)

The National Rifle Association's threat to punish senators who vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has been met with a shrug by Democrats from conservative-leaning states and some Republicans who are breaking with their party to support her.

The gun rights group is used to getting its way by spooking lawmakers about the political consequences of defying its wishes. But it never before has weighed in on a Supreme Court confirmation ... Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics
Topics: U.S. Congress, U.S. Supreme Court, Republicans, Lobbying
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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Aug 2, 2009 - 8:04 AM PDT
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Edited by: Leo Romero - Aug 2, 2009 - 8:04 AM PDT

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 by Joel Kulenkamp - Aug. 2, 2009

Interesting depiction of the NRA's brinksmanship

the NRA’s threats seem to hold less potency on this vote. Asked whether he was worried about ruining his perfect NRA score and endorsement ... More »

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