If Michael Bloomberg Gets To

Why is it that when the common man calls a senator who will introduce legislation that has a nationwide impact (read that Dianne Feinstein and her assault weapons ban), but is not a senator in his state he gets brushed off as not being a constituent. But when a billionaire decides to send his Super PAC money to a bunch of other states it's okay?

Determined to persuade Congress to act in response to that shooting, Mr. Bloomberg on Monday will begin bankrolling a $12 million national advertising campaign that focuses on senators who he believes might be persuaded to support a pending package of federal regulations to curb gun violence.

Go read it.
Oh yeah, that's because he isn't the only one with money, though this money really does represent some real people.

Mr. LaPierre said that gun owners would make up a political counterweight to the mayor. “We have people all over, millions of people, sending us $5, $10, $15, $20 checks, saying, ‘Stand up to this guy that says we can only have three bullets,’ which is what he said,’’ Mr. LaPierre said. “ ‘Stand up to this guy that says ridiculous things like the N.R.A. wants firearms with nukes on them.’ I mean, it’s insane, the stuff he says.’’

Go read this one, too.
And when you read stuff like this,

Mr. Bloomberg said the N.R.A.’s power was “vastly overrated.’’ Moreover, he said he was “cautiously optimistic’’ that Congress would follow public opinion and vote for stricter gun controls. The Senate is expected to begin debate on gun legislation next month after it returns from a two-week break for the Easter and Passover holidays.

remember that the NRA represents actual people, not just money, and there is a little politcal whitewashing going on concerning the "mandate" touted by many on Capitol Hill. The Democrat swing in the Senate, where the current gon control legislation is being discussed, makes it feel as if there is a positive public opinion nationwide. Anything that gets past the Senate doesn't stand a chance in the House, but keep on your Representatives and Senators, they need to be reminded who's boss.