“I am honored and humbled by the support I received today. Our nation faces serious challenges and I look forward to working on behalf of Idaho in order to lessen the federal government’s intrusion in our daily lives. Not only do we need to maintain the Republican majority in the U.S. House, but we must work to create that same majority in the U.S. Senate and make sure that Mitt Romney is our next President of the United States. I look forward the upcoming November election and the Republican majorities in Congress that will help set our nation on a course toward deficit reduction and economic recovery.”

“I am so honored to have the support of these individuals going forward with my campaign this year,” Congressman Simpson said. “With the help of these community leaders, I am confident we can once again earn the support of voters in Idaho’s May 15th Republican Primary.”

“I am proud to be supporting Congressman Mike Simpson in his re-election efforts this year,” said State Senator Lee Heider of Twin Falls County. “Mike has shown himself to be a strong conservative voice in Washington, DC. His efforts to pass a balanced budget amendment, rein in the EPA’s job-killing regulations, fight the implementation of Obamacare, and delist wolves show that Mike Simpson is the right fit for Idaho in Congress.”

The County Coordinators are as follows:

Ada — Dave and Jacqui Shurtleff
Bannock — Rep. Ken Andrus
Bear Lake — Sen. John and Nancy Tippets
Bingham — Scott Reese
Blaine — Maurice Charlat and Suzan Stommel
Bonneville — Rebecca Casper
Butte — Betty Walker
Camas — Steve Miller
Caribou — Trent Clark
Cassia —Mark Peterson
Clark — Brion Egan
Custer — Marty Orwig
Elmore — Rep. Rich Wills
Franklin — Larry Bradford
Fremont — Mayor Tom Jewell
Gooding — Patty Bauscher
Jefferson — Isaiah Womack
Jerome — Rep. Maxine and Jack Bell
Lemhi — Rowdy Davis
Lincoln — Alex Sutter
Madison — Marsha Bjornn
Minidoka — Santos Garza
Oneida — Elaine Bohn
Power — Moon and Ann Wheeler
Teton — Paris and Janet Penfold
Twin Falls — Sen. Lee Heider and Rep. Steve Hartgen

“I’m honored to receive the highest rating from the esteemed NRA,” said Simpson. “Our Founders knew that protecting the right of citizens to keep and bear arms was necessary to build a free democracy, and I have long been a strong supporter of the Second Amendment to the Constitution. During my time in Congress I have made it clear that I will not support any legislation that bans the ownership of firearms, taxes gun ownership, or requires a waiting period to purchase a firearm. I strongly believe that hunting and fishing are not only important forms of recreation but crucial to the way of life we enjoy in Idaho, and I am working to ensure that Idahoans continue to have access to these activities on public lands.”

An A+ rating means that not only did the legislator have an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues, but he also made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the 2nd Amendment.

The NRA-PVF is non-partisan in issuing its candidate grades and endorsements. They do not base decisions on a candidate’s party affiliation, but rather on his or her record on Second Amendment issues. The NRA is a single issue organization. The only issues on which we evaluate candidates seeking elected office are gun-related issues. To view the scorecard of the National Rifle Association visit their grades and endorsements website at http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/Idaho.aspx

“The continued support I receive from Idahoans has been absolutely humbling and I am very pleased to see my actions in Congress being endorsed with overwhelming support,” Congressman Simpson said. “Many tough decisions still remain and the fight to keep our country and Idaho prosperous for our children is more important than ever before.”

“Congressman Simpson is someone that Idahoans can trust and knows how to get the job done. During these trying times, Congressman Simpson has been an outspoken voice of conservative common sense that this country needs,” Mitch Watkins from Twin Falls said.

Mitch Watkins is the President of Watkins Distributing located in Twin Falls. Mitch also serves as Region Finance Chair for the Simpson for Congress campaign.