The NRA Responses

[jaybet]

I watched Wayne LaPierre the other day on Fox News Sunday. Chris Wallace was trying really hard to trip him up, but...
is anyone else feeling like maybe he's not the best guy to be out front on this? I'm not thinking that his debate skills are that great, and he seems to get flummoxed pretty easily. Granted, the media has made him out to be the anti-christ, but I just don't think he has YET made a good showing in stating our case.

[crusader rabbit]

I watched the whole thing.  Critics were saying LaPierre was "skewered" by Wallace.

I didn't see that, but was not encouraged by the NRA's spokesperson.

Crusader

[Timothy]

I watched it too and was really quite surprised by Wallaces' badgering questions.  He's normally not that nasty to a conservative voice.  Is Wayne the go-to guy?  After twenty plus years, he should have his talking points in line...

[RTFM]

Never been a big fan of Wayne, but he can and do it better than I do, so who am I to complain, but you did asked.
And Fox news..... I've all but given up on them too....

[TexGun]

I watched Wayne LaPierre the other day on Fox News Sunday. Chris Wallace was trying really hard to trip him up, but...
is anyone else feeling like maybe he's not the best guy to be out front on this? I'm not thinking that his debate skills are that great, and he seems to get flummoxed pretty easily. Granted, the media has made him out to be the anti-christ, but I just don't think he has YET made a good showing in stating our case.

Wayne does seem to be letting his emotions get him tripped up lately.  They need to leave the emotional stuff to Uncle Ted.

They really need to be rolling David Keene out there like they have been lately.  That guy is cool under pressure.

[Sponsor]

[santahog]

It almost feels like blasphemy to say, but I think Wayne needs to be rotated out.
I'm seriously not impressed with his not expressing the kind of concern I need to see about the potential for abuse of "Mental Health" definitions and the NICS check..
Relying on the DSM (4, now) is one hell of a moving target, and shouldn't be the basis for static ideas about what is "normal" and what isn't..
Just my opinion.. That'll be $.02, please..

[MikeBjerum]

I do believe that Wayne's age is beginning to show.  However, look at what he has faced since the seven day mourning period following Sandy Hook.  Keep in mind that while Mr. LaPierre has a staff behind him, Wayne is the front man that faces the attack and must sort his responses for each attack.

The only other person I can think of would be Ted Nugent, but just like we wouldn't want Wayne LaPierre in some of the situations Ted faces we don't want Ted in some of the settings we put Wayne in.

Wayne LaPierre is my go to guy for these hearings and many interviews at this time!

[graywolf]

The following is an email I sent to Fox News.

As a Fox News watcher, I was very disappointed with Chris Wallace's interviews with Mark Kelly and Wayne LaPierre.  The tone of the interview changed dramatically when Chris finished with Mark Kelly and started with Wayne LaPierre.  Not only was he condescending, but appeared downright aggressive in his manner to Mr. LaPierre.  At times, he seemed incredulous that LaPierre could hold any of his opinions on our 2nd Amendment rights.  I really don't mind an interviewer holding a guest's feet to the fire on their stance on a particular issue, but in my mind he was clearly "softballing" with Mr. Kelly.  This interview was NOT "Fair and Balanced." End Quote.

I agree that LaPierre seems hesitant and stumbling at times.  However, he must stay in control of his emotions at all times. That is easier said then done when dealing with hostile legislators or media types. 

[tombogan03884]

Time for another members rebellion.
Put people like Ted in charge with mission to roll back gun control, not just limit the damage.

[billt]

While I have respect for La Pierre, I no longer feel he is the best man for the job. Why, for the love of God, didn't he mention the fact we had an Assault Weapons Ban for 10 years and it did NOTHING to reduce crime, or make anyone safer? The NRA should be hammering this home in every interview they give. Also, He never mentions how everyday Americans are stripping the gun shops bare of everything semi auto and ammunition related. How do you think these people are all going to vote in the next election, if the Dems keep beating this dead horse? The 1994 elections provided one of the biggest upsets in political history. All of it in response to failed gun control measures taken by the Dems. But again, nothing.

All that comes out is the usual pro gun blather. The NRA needs a brilliant debater like Newt Gingrich. Love or hate the man, I would not want to debate him on guns, or anything else for that matter. Right now Wayne La Pierre is stale bread that the public is getting pretty tired of looking at. And frankly I don't blame them. The NRA needs a transfusion of new, better suited blood. I think Nugent and Gingrich would make a very formidable team for the NRA to have in their corner.