could be supported? there was little surprise for lafrt. although the question may have been mostly rhetorical, the consequences have been very real. that video has since gone viral and as part of a backlash against ayotte from constituents who join lafferty who support background checks. the senator who won her seat in 2010 by a 23-point margin saw her disapproval ratings jump by 11 points after her no vote. 50% of new hampshire voted, polls say ayotte s stance on the issue made them less likely to support her in a future election. proof positive that there is power in public shaming. here s my worry. that power has also been put to use to exposing to public scrutiny of lives of those left powerful. last month, senator brownback requires a drug test for sip