Newt Gingrich Calls for Universal Right to Bear Arms at NRA Forum

Firing Off

The flagging candidate appeals to a receptive gun lobby to revive his insurgent campaign. By Michael Ames.

Published Apr. 13 2012 7:05PM EDT

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If the Republican presidential nomination were decided by the volume and energy of applause from thousands of National Rifle Association members gathered today in St.

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Newt Gingrich Calls for Universal Right to Bear Arms at NRA Forum

The flagging candidate appeals to a receptive gun lobby to revive his insurgent campaign. By Michael Ames.

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