The National Rifle Association’s board of directors voted overwhelmingly to re-elect Wayne LaPierre as the head of the powerful gun rights advocacy group amid investigations into its finances and allegations that its officers — including LaPierre — diverted millions of dollars to fund their lavish lifestyles.The board voted 54-1 to reelect LaPierre as CEO/executive vice president at its annual meeting over the weekend in Houston, the NRA announced Monday. Former Republican Congressman Allen West was the only other candidate to receive a vote.According to journalist Stephen Gutowski, seven of the board members in attendance did not vote.
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