 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2008, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund assigned Smith a grade of C (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the AFL-CIO, Smith received a rating of 100.NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin gave Smith a rating of one-hundred percent on abortion-related issues.