Former Rep. Debbie Halvorson (D-Ill.), a onetime close ally of the National Rifle Association, is backing away from the controversial gun group, according to an email she sent to supporters Wednesday.
"I have not lobbied the NRA for an endorsement," Halvorson promised supporters in the email. The former Illinois congresswoman is currently vying for retired Democratic Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s former congressional seat.
She continued, "I support President Obama and Vice President Biden's efforts in getting all sides to the table."
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