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NRA Received ’95 Percent Return Rate’ on Election Contributions

NRA Received ’95 Percent Return Rate’ on Election Contributions While Michael Bloomberg batted about 50/50 on prominent endorsements and Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly’s efforts were decimated, the NRA received a “95 percent return rate” on election contributions. According to CBS News, “The National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund shelled out $12 million on this year’s midterms.” In return, they saw pro-Second Amendment governors like Nathan Deal (R-GA), Paul R. LePage (R-Maine), and Rick Scott (R-FL) stave off challenges from pro-gun control candidates. Their targeted contributions also helped Republicans expand their majority in the House of Representatives and capture the… View Article