"Official Credit Card of the NRA" Website Gone in 24 Hrs., Blowback, 22 NRA Supported Companies
The website advertising an NRA-branded Visa credit card issued by First National Bank of Omaha disappeared on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after ThinkProgress reported the bank’s support of the gun lobby.
The bank is one of 22 companies (See Link) that the NRA uses to promote its membership by touting discounts and special offers.
On Tuesday, a website emblazoned with the NRA logo encouraged customers to “carry the official credit card of the NRA.” The site promoted two cards — one offering five percent back on gas and sporting goods store purchases, and another offering a low intro APR.
On Twitter, the bank responded to dozens of customers who threatened to cancel their accounts or expressed disappointment in the relationship.
"Y'all support children being murdered at rapid rates," one Twitter user wrote. The bank responded: "We appreciate you taking the time to voice your concerns. We value you as a customer and your opinions are important."
The NRA, a group with an uncompromising stance on gun control legislation, has been under increased scrutiny since a shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida left 17 people dead.
More, https://thinkprogress.org/website-advertising-the-official-credit-card-of-the-nra-disappears-220a75d65ea5/
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