that? it is true that the nra has not shown that it's invipsble. in fact, they spent $16.5 million on the november elections. only 0.81% of that money back winning candidates. so what is the real score cards, dana? >> i think a lot of republicans, particularly house republicans are terrified of the nra because they're worried if they make one false move, they'll end up with a primary challenge. but that's not really where the power is in this situation here. the nra is following a very familiar script and that is to just go dark and be quiet. let it blow over. and then start the lobbying w n when -- you know, a few weeks later when there's the inevitable effort for gun control. that's when i hear president obama saying in the coming weeks, this is the time when the nra is back on it heels. you really need to press now and not wait for them to regain the