Mr.Skeet410, er, sammy, er, sam.browne, the NRA never officially endorsed Reid. You are totally in error on this point.
However, the NRA *DID* elevate Reid from a well deserved "D" to a totally undeserved "B" so the Fudds would vote for him as opposed to an "A" rated newcomer. The rationale was to prevent Chuck Schumer from becoming Speaker. If you want to consider this to be a de facto endorsement, well, there are many who feel that way. I do.
The NRA tarnished its candidate ratings badly with this ploy, making them unreliable. At this point in time I no longer bother to check the NRA ratings because they are subject to considerations <i>other</i> than the facts. I rely on the GOA ratings. And verify their actual voting record.
The NRA should have kept the D rating for Reid but should have laid the cards on the table as to what was at stake with the speaker position. I believe pro-gun voters could have figured out the stakes without resorting to false ratings and backdoor "endorsements".
If it is your contention that NRA members vote based on who the NRA endorses or their rating system, your contention is probably not far off the mark for most, but not all, NRA members. It is way off the mark if you believe all gun owners vote based on NRA endorsements or ratings. Especially the liberal gun owners or the most conservative or third party leaning.
As for your post, what is your game, your motivation, in asking this, given your weak sister statements in previous posts?
