Fairfax, Va. – Republican primary voters in Idaho's 2nd Congressional District delivered a hard fought victory to Representative Mike Simpson.
"On behalf of our 5 million members, I'd like to congratulate our longtime friend and supporter, Mike Simpson. His victory is a win for the Second Amendment,” said Chris W. Cox, chairman of the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF).
Simpson earned an “A+” rating from the NRA. An "A+" rating is reserved for a legislator with not only an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues, but who has also made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment.
The NRA mobilized members and pro-gun voters in Idaho’s Second Congressional District, making a significant difference in the outcome of this race.
"We look forward to having Mike return to Congress to stand and fight against the Obama-Bloomberg gun control agenda," concluded Cox. "He has been a stalwart defender of our Second Amendment freedoms and hunting heritage."
The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund is responsible for political candidate ratings and endorsements. These are based on candidate voting records, public statements and responses to NRA-PVF questionnaires.
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