The National Rifle Association has endorsed U.S. Rep. Walter Jones.
The gun-rights group's Political Victory Fund endorsed the Farmville Republican for re-election to his Congressional seat and gave him an "A" rating.
"During his tenure in the House, Congressman Jones has consistently supported the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners and sportsmen, and demonstrated a strong commitment to the Second Amendment and our country’s rich hunting heritage," said spokesman Chris W. Cox in a statement.
The group noted that Jones' opponent, former Onslow County commissioner Joe McLaughlin, did not complete the NRA's federal candidate questionnaire.
Update: The McLaughlin campaign says it never received a questionnaire. It has contacted the NRA asking for a clarification.
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Re: NRA endorses Jones
Yea, as as a long time NRA member I'm wondering what is wrong with the NRA? No follow up with Joe to see if he ever got the questionaire. Sending out a document like that with no tracking, what's with the NRA these days? Did the NRA run out of my dimes to make a phone call? Can't staffers read Joe's Website or call his campaign? Every NRA member in the 3rd District should be wondering about whats being done on their behalf by the NRA. We expect straight shooting not blind blazing away. Can you imagine a career officer, Infantryman, Ranger and Paratrooper being against the second ammendment or guns? Unbelievable!