In addition to his connections to Palestinian extremists and an anti-Israel voting record, Tom Campbell has another problem: perhaps the most influential conservative group is blasting him:

The National Rifle Assn. is urging its California members to vote against Republican Senate candidate Tom Campbell “to protect your gun rights and hunting heritage in California.”

The bright orange postcard, which went out over the weekend, faults Campbell for favoring gun show regulations, a waiting period for handgun purchases and restrictions on the sale of semiautomatic assault weapons. …

NRA spokesman Andrew Arulanandam said the organization gave Fiorina an “A” rating based on her answers to their questionnaire and also gave its top rating to DeVore. Because the NRA does not publicly disclose candidates’ questionnaires, the Campbell campaign has said Fiorina should release her answers.

Arulanandam said he did not have immediate access to Campbell’s voting record and ratings during his five terms in Congress, but said his last rating was an “F.”

Campbell says he really, honestly is devoted to the Second Amendment. So the NRA must be confused. Just like pro-Israel supporters are confused. It’s all a big misunderstanding. Or, as Obama likes to say, maybe it’s a “communication” problem. Yes, Campbell has difficulty explaining why his voting record and prior statements seem to mean something different from what advocates dedicated to key issues (Israel, terrorism, the Second Amendment) think they mean.