Full Disclosure - I'm one member of the PAC. This was a consensus decision (as nearly all our decisions are) by our members at the last meeting.
This was a decision between good and best. In cases of good vs best, we'll endorse best. We grade surveys, statements, and records all separately. When the surveys and statements are close, the record makes the determination. Frankly, Mike Cox is the most pro-2nd amendment candidate for governor in my lifetime, primary or general. That's what made the difference. Reciprocity. The AG opinions reversing Frank Kelley. The Amicus brief. Only reciprocity was promised, but all of that was delivered. This is not an attack on other candidates. Mike Cox just has that good of a record.
We'll publicize our full grades when we finish are decisions. We have a lot of decisions still to make. Our 2010 primary decisions will be posted there when ready. Our past decisions can be viewed at http://www.safrpac.org
The unacceptable rating for the gubernatorial race goes to Virg Bernero, due to his vote against the Vear Transportation Bill. A lot of people do not know Virg's stance on this issue.
I will say this. SAFR-PAC is not Republican. SAFR-PAC is not Democrat. It is gun owners' rights. It has and will endorse people of both parties, and some here are going to probably really dislike one of our decisions that was made. I'll defend our decisions and will explain why, even when people endorsed are someone I personally won't support in an election.
