Gun-lobby puppet Deb Fischer won't talk about firearms in wake of Sandy Hook shootings

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In October, according to the Lincoln Journal-Star, the NRA endorsed then-senate-candidate Deb Fischer because, according to Chris Cox, chairman of the NRA's political action committee, her "strong dedication and voting record in the state Senate have earned her an A rating." "Deb Fischer opposes any anti-gun nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court," the NRA said.
     No wonder senator-elect Fischer, along with all the rest of the 31 pro-gun-lobby senators, refused to appear on Meet The Press to discuss gun control or anything else. Since she parrots the language of the NRA, it doesn't surprise us that she is in the same lockdown mode as her benefactor, which has shut down its Facebook page and isn't answering any press inquiries.
     In case you've forgotten, here are some of the radical positions of the organization whose talking points Deb Fischer stuck to during her Senate race against Bob Kerrey:

1. Wanted people on the terrorist watch list to be legally able to acquire guns.
2. Opposed required background checks on every gun sale.
3. Lobbied to allow warlords to get arms on the international market.
4. Wanted to prevent the public from accessing information about where guns come from.
5. Pushed to keep guns in bars.
6. Supported forcing all business owners to allow guns on their property.