The NRA annual convention drew tens of thousands of people over the weekend to Indianapolis and they’re just as energized as ever about protecting the Second Amendment. But discord at the top threatens the stability of the powerful political organization. President Oliver North was ousted amid allegations of extortion by executive VP Wayne LaPierre and the organization has filed suit against its public relations firm, which was paid tens of millions of dollars that some have questioned. [WaPost]
Topping the news: Have Utah’s Republican and Democratic parties become irrelevant? Candidates and outgoing GOP leader Rob Anderson say the parties have done a horrible job at their main purpose of helping hopefuls get elected while spending most of their time and energy on internal fights.