The Republican architect of a compromise background check deal with Democrats is being sharply criticized by conservatives for dreaming up an ineffective proposal that would delight former Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter.
Erick Erickson, the influential editor of RedState.com, issued a note to associates slamming Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey for the compromise proposal, cut with West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin, that some moderate Republicans have embraced.
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