I wrote a diary a bit ago about how Gabby Giffords has now screwed Pennsylvania Democrats twice. She first endorsed far right wingnut Pat Toomey for Senate in 2016. Toomey used her endorsement to blanket the Philadelphia airwaves to show he was a “moderate.” It paid off handsomely in that he way overperformed in Philly suburbs. A lot of non-PA Kossacks went out of their way to defend her and say it didn’t matter. They were not here and didn’t see just how much Toomey used her.
Well Giffords is not done in her quest to rescue endangered Republicans.
This year she continued to screw PA Democrats when she endorsed Brian Fitzpatrick in PA-1. His formerly toss-up race is now Lean R in most ratings. (Please note, I am not saying she is the only reason). Again a fake “moderate” who says some meaningless drivel about guns but does nothing about it.
Well, Giffords has decided now to head east and screw Garden State Democrats.
She has now endorsed Lance in NJ-7. This is a tossup race, that again we have a real shot of winning:
Giffords endorses 2 NJ Republicans
The Gabby Giffords apologists say things like, “Well she endorses mostly Democrats.” This is missing the point. Her endorsement is deadly to us in these very winnable seats where she moves suburban Democratic women to the Republicans.
Lance also has an “A” from the NRA, so her endorsement makes no sense.
But you can bet Lance will be touting the Giffords endorsement in his mailings to build up his “bi-partisan” cred in a swing district.
Giffords was in Congress. She knows no gun bill will reach the floor for a vote unless you have the majority. She keeps hurting the chances for gun control bills.
I am tired of the apologists and excuses. I told her group to go pound sand when they called and asked for money. If anyone cares to give money for guns give to Moms Demand Action:
Moms Demand Action
Or better yet donate to Lance’s opponent:
Tom Malinowski - Act Blue