So, it's official:
The National Rifle Association is endorsing Republican presidential nominee John McCain despite differences with the Arizona senator on gun-show rules and campaign finance restrictions.John McCain on CNN eight years ago:
"The NRA is entitled to their advocacy. I don’t think they help the Republican Party at all, but I don’t think they should in any way play a major role in the Republican Party’s policy making."Feeding the hand that bites you. ...
-- John McCain, May 12, 2000