National Rifle Association (NRA) Gives BOTH Steve Beshear And David Williams "A" Ratings, Refuses To Endorse In Governor's Race.

NRA gives "A" ratings to Beshear, Williams

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear and Republican challenger David Williams have received "A" ratings from the National Rifle Association heading into the Nov. 8 general election.

Heidi Keesling, the NRA's Kentucky liaison, said the group won't be making an endorsement in the governor's race.

Beshear, who is seeking re-election to a second term, faces two pro-gun challengers, Republican David Williams and independent Gatewood Galbraith. The group didn't rate Galbraith.

Keesling said NRA members will interpret the "A" ratings of Beshear and Williams to mean that both candidates are pro-gun and pro-hunting and that they support the right to keep and bear arms

In the letter, Keesling made clear that the ratings shouldn't be considered political endorsements. Giving Beshear and Williams the same rating puts them on equal footing with gun advocates.