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ESPN said that sources confirmed
to the outlet that two drivers have been advised by their PR people not
to conduct interviews in the Texas Motor Speedway media center in order
to avoid the NRA logo from appearing behind them.
The
move is just the latest in media hysteria that has resulted from the
NRA sponsoring Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race, the NRA 500.
Earlier in the week Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy (D) urged Fox not to air the race
in an attempt to demonize the NRA, which has been critical of some of
the gun control measures that have cropped up in the wake of the Newtown
massacre.
“This celebration of guns is inappropriate in the immediate wake of the Newtown massacre,” Murphy said in a statement. “But most importantly, broadcasting this race,
which will highlight the NRA and its radical agenda during this time,
sends a harmful signal to the families affected by gun violence, as well
as the millions of Americans who support sensible gun control measures
and enjoy your sports programming.”But Murphy isn’t the only one making controversial statements. NASCAR spokesman David Higdon is sharing that honor. On Friday, Higdon released a statement seemingly bowing to pressure from critics.
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