NRA-PVF Endorses Rob Portman for U.S. Senate in Ohio

The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) has announced its endorsement of Rob Portman for U.S. Senate.

"I am honored to receive the endorsement of the NRA Political Victory Fund," said Rob Portman. "Our 2nd Amendment rights are under attack by forces in Washington that want to limit our Constitutional rights. I will continue fighting to protect and strengthen the rights of gun owners."

"Rob Portman is the gun owners' and hunters' choice in this race," said Chris W. Cox, chairman of NRA-PVF. "He is a solid defender of the Second Amendment and his record proves he will stand up for the rights of gun owners in Ohio and across the United States, earning him the NRA-PVF endorsement."

Portman, also a Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee, has earned an "A" rating from both groups.

A gun owner and lifelong sportsman, Rob Portman also has a strong record supporting and fighting for gun rights. Rob voted for the District of Columbia Personal Protection Act to repeal the D.C. gun ban and restore gun rights to residents of our nation's capital. He cosponsored and voted for the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act and voted against legislation to regulate gun shows out of business.

The latest survey from the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute shows Republican Portman leading Democrat Lee Fisher 55 percent to 35 percent, including a 25-point lead among independents. About 60 percent of likely voters disapprove of anti-gun President Barack Obama's job performance.