Sioux Falls, SD - Saying his "pro-gun positions have earned him an 'A' rating," the National Rifle Association (NRA) has announced that it is endorsing U.S. Senator Tim Johnson in his re-election bid.
"Senator Tim Johnson supports the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners and sportsmen. He cosponsored legislation to repeal the D.C. Gun Ban, and signed the bi-partisan Congressional amicus brief in the historic Heller case arguing that the Second Amendment protects our individual right to keep and bear arms," said Chris W. Cox, Chairman of NRA-PVF. "His pro-gun positions have earned him an 'A' rating and endorsement from NRA-PVF. I urge every gun owner and hunter in South Dakota to vote for Tim Johnson on November 4th."
"I am happy to have the support and endorsement of the National Rifle Association. Growing up in South Dakota, with its strong hunting and gun rights traditions, I understand and respect the need to maintain the rights and traditions of gun ownership in our country," said Senator Johnson.
Along with the endorsement, the NRA has also contributed $2500 to Johnson's re-election campaign.
Recent Press Releases
- October 09, 2008 Johnson Maintains Strong 25 Point Lead in Poll Completed Yesterday With Barely Three Weeks Until Election Day, Johnson Continues to Lead Opponent in Every Region of the State
- October 09, 2008 National Rifle Association Endorses Senator Tim Johnson NRA Chairman Cox: "I urge every gun owner and hunter in South Dakota to vote for Tim Johnson"
- October 07, 2008 Johnson Kicks Off 25 City Tour, Plans 65 Meetings Across State Will Visit Dozens of Communities in Pre-Election Day Push
- October 07, 2008 With 28 Days Before the Election, Johnson Campaign Shows $1.6 Million Cash on Hand Raises Over $500,000 in Third Quarter; 13,249 Total Donors
- October 02, 2008 Dykstra Campaign Releases False, Deceitful Attack Ad; Johnson Campaign Calls It A "Desperate Trick" Sioux Falls, SD - The campaign of U.S. Senator Tim Johnson today fought back against Joel Dykstra's latest attack ad, shedding light on the many misleading statements and inconsistencies that characterize the TV spot. One of the 30 second ad's most glaring fallacies is its claim that Senator Johnson has not supported or advocated for increased regulatory control over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In fact, Senator Johnson has been a leading and vocal proponent of a stronger, independent regulator of the two agencies, and voted for bipartisan legislation that would have increased regulation of Fannie and Freddie. It was Joel Dykstra's Republican Party who voted this bill down.
