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appealing for pressure on legislators.

"I'm the only candidate in the race who supports the bill."

That's a pretty lousy record from a gun rights perspective.

Still, I note you've appeared to be mending some fences in recent years.

For instance, the Legislative Chair for Buckeye Firearms Association told us in 2006 that you're
"another Ohio Democrat who 'gets it', and tells us further:

"Rich has received the endorsement of the NRA in past runs for office where endorsements
were issued."

Then you made an appearance at Ohioans for Concealed Carry's Party in the Park last year.

And I note NRA's Political Victory Fund gave you an "A" rating in your 2008 campaign that put you
where you are now.

But funny thing, now that you're in power. From NRA I learn:

23 State Attorneys General To Attorney General Holder: "No Semi-Auto Ban"

On June 11, the top law enforcement officials of nearly half the states signed a letter to U.S.
Attorney General Eric Holder, expressing their opposition to reinstatement of the federal ban
on semi-automatic firearms.

Your signature is not among theirs.

Why the hell not?

Sincerely,

David Codrea
Ohio Citizen, Semi-Automatic Rifle Owner, NRA Life Member fri
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