Fairfax, Va.— The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) today launched a $1 million ad buy urging confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. The four spots will run locally in Montana, Indiana, Missouri and North Dakota.
“Judge Gorsuch is an outstanding nominee and will protect our fundamental right to keep and bear arms,” said Chris W. Cox, executive director, NRA-ILA. “We will be fully activating our five million members in support of his confirmation.”
This ad campaign comes as Senate Democrats attempt to derail Gorsuch’s confirmation. Already, they have unjustifiably delayed the Senate Judiciary Committee vote for a week and threatened a filibuster.
"Judge Gorsuch is a highly qualified nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. We encourage all Senators to listen to the American people and vote in favor of his confirmation."
Indiana
ANNCR: Joe Donnelly TALKS a good game on gun rights.
Donnelly: The thing I'm gonna do is protect our second amendment rights.
ANNCR: But Donnelly VOTED for Barack Obama's gun control. Now Joe Donnelly has another chance. And your freedom is on the line. Tell Joe Donnelly: don't let us down again. Vote to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch. The Indiana Men and Women of the National Rifle Association are responsible for the content of this advertising.
See Sen. Donnelly’s anti-gun vote here.
North Dakota
ANNCR: Heidi Heitkamp says the right things on gun rights.
HEIDI: I'm a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment.
ANNCR: Now she has a chance to prove it. Your freedom is on the line. President Trump chose a pro-gun judge for the Supreme Court. Tell Heidi Heitkamp: Say no to Chuck Schumer and the liberal elites. Vote to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch. The North Dakota Men and Women of the National Rifle Association are responsible for the content of this advertising.
Missouri
ANNCR: Claire McCaskill TALKS a good game on gun rights.
McCASKILL: I'm a Second Amendment advocate…I was raised in a hunting Culture.
ANNCR: But McCaskill VOTED to put anti-gun justices on the Supreme Court, not once but TWICE. Now Claire McCaskill has another chance. And your freedom is on the line. Tell Senator McCaskill: don't let us down again. Vote to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch. The Missouri Men and Women of the National Rifle Association are responsible for the content of this advertising.
See Sen. McCaskill’s votes for anti-gun Justices Kagan and Sotomayor.
Montana
ANNCR: Jon Tester TALKS a good game on gun rights.
TESTER: We shouldn't be taking guns away from law-abiding citizens in this country.
ANNCR: But Tester VOTED to put anti-gun justices on the Supreme Court, not once but TWICE. Now Jon Tester has another chance. And your freedom is on the line. Tell Jon Tester: don't let us down again. Vote to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch. The Montana Men and Women of the National Rifle Association are responsible for the content of this advertising.
See Sen. Tester’s votes for anti-gun Justices Kagan and Sotomayor.
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