Gardner Spokesman: Expect NRA To Endorse Betsy Markey In Colorado CD-4

Betsy Markey is expected to become the second Democratic congressional candidate in Colorado to receive the endorsement of the National Rifle Association this week.

A spokesman for Markey's Republican opponent, Cory Gardner, told the National Review on Wednesday that "the NRA told [the Gardner campaign] they were endorsing Betsy Markey."

Markey, a freshman representing a district that hasn't elected another Democratic representative since the early 70's, is locked in an extremely competitive reelection battle. Earlier this month, Democrats scrambled to refute a New York Times story that suggested the party considered Markey's seat a lost cause.

Gardner was endorsed by the National Association for Gun Rights last week.

Earlier this week, the NRA also announced its support for John Salazar, another Democratic incumbent facing a tough reelection bid in a conservative district.

Comments

[molonlabe]

09:45 AM on 09/23/2010

So much for the NRA being "An Arm Of The Republican Party(tm)", debunking yet another anti-gun talking point.

Could it be that the NRA simply supports those who are good on gun rights, (R) or (D)??

Go figure. I have a feeling that if more Dems or Progs broke away from their anti-gun bretheren, they wouldn't be in such as a precarious position they are in now.

[Ivyleaguequaker]

07:28 PM on 09/18/2010

NRA, you've sent me my renewal notice, do this and it's going in the garbage. Has a collective the Dems are against gun rights, Markey has proven to march in lockstep with Pelosi and no doubt would do it again.

[cooperone]

12:38 PM on 09/20/2010

You really need to do your homework!

[GEM-592]

06:27 PM on 09/17/2010

Ashamed to admit she garnered my vote.

[cooperone]

12:39 PM on 09/20/2010

Give Markey a break! Take some time to look at her district! It is rather conservative!

[Dimensio]

01:45 PM on 09/21/2010

For what reason do you feel shame?

[GEM-592]

06:55 PM on 09/25/2010

Didn't I say why?