The National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund released a statement Thursday claiming victory over gun control proponents in a Nebraska mayoral race.
The group attributed Omaha, Neb., Councilwoman Jean Stothert’s victory on Tuesday in the mayoral election to her pro-gun positions. Stothert beat out incumbent Mayor Jim Suttle, a member of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s gun control group, Mayors Against Illegal Guns.
“This election represents a great victory for the Second Amendment,” the statement said. “As a proud member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG), Suttle has been leading the charge to violate your Right to Keep and Bear Arms. MAIG is founded and funded by billionaire anti-gun New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In addition, Suttle ran reelection campaign ads calling for restrictions on your gun rights. By contrast, Jean Stothert has pledged to defend and protect your firearms freedom in Omaha.”
Suttle campaigned on a promise to enact an assault weapons ban in Omaha. The NRA endorsed Stothert about a week before the election. A spokeswoman for Mayors Against Illegal Guns declined to comment.
