Real quick: NM-02 went for McCain (barely) in 2008; Cook has it at R+6. It’s been rumored for some time that Pearce (who didn’t run for the seat in 2008) would be trying to get it back for the GOP, but Harry Teague’s vote on cap-and-trade was the triggering event. You can donate to his campaign here: his basic site is here, and includes his reasons for running. They’re sufficiently important that Pearce isn’t going to run for Governor after all:
Pearce had been preparing to run for governor, but said Teague’s vote forced him to rethink his priorities.
“The cap-and-trade vote [from Teague] is the thing that put my decision over the hump,” Pearce said in an interview with POLITICO. “I was absolutely stunned over his vote. When he made the cap-and-trade vote, the hostility in the district was reflected in the way we feel out here. There are 23,000 statewide jobs in the oil and gas industry – and if this bill is passed, this will kill many of those jobs.”
Pearce represented the district for three terms before mounting an unsuccessful campaign in 2008 against Democrat Tom Udall for the Senate. He said he was friendly with Teague before his election, and was befuddled by his recent voting record given his background in the oil industry.
Contra Pearce’s statement, it isn’t befuddling at all, really. Harry Teague is a Democrat, and will thus vote as his party directs. That’s what Blue Dogs do.
Moe Lane
Crossposted to Moe Lane.
Blue dog is a term for opportunism and stealth
antisocial Monday, July 6th at 6:08PM EDT (link)I don’t think this breed exists. These folks vote moderate only when corruptocrats don’t need their vote…
Thanks for bringing this up. Will shell out something next week.
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The Emperor has no clothes!!!
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Republicans who lost the Crap-and-Raid fight in the House -
Mary Bomo Mac (CA-45)
Mike Castle (DE)
Mark Kirk (IL-10)
Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02)
Chris Smith (NJ-04)
Leonard Lance (NJ-07)
John M. McHugh (NY-23)
Dave Reichert (WA-08)
RINO ALERT! [Hmm. 1st time poster, multiple-year account...]
Bulldogger Monday, July 6th at 7:42PM EDT (link)[...First post an attempt to discourage Republicans from taking back one of their seats. Sounds moby to me. - Moe Lane]
Here is all I need to know about Steve Pearce, sorry but the answer is NO! I mean Hell NO! RINO ALERT!Steve Pearce on Immigration
Click here for 5 full quotes on Immigration OR background on Immigration.
* Supports path to legalization for illegal immigrants. (Aug 2008)
* Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
* Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
* Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
* Rated 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Please Try Again
IJB Monday, July 6th at 8:09PM EDT (link)This is *one* issue.
From everything else I’ve heard Pearce is about as conservative as you can get in NM.
I’d certainly rather have him then some Dem.
What is R Cand?
MathMom Monday, July 6th at 8:34PM EDT (link)‘Scuse me, but I don’t know what Steve Pearce (R Cand, NM-02) means. Buehler? Buehler? Anyone?
R Cand = Republican Candidate (for the Seat) (nt)
IJB Monday, July 6th at 8:39PM EDT (link)Duh!
MathMom Monday, July 6th at 9:21PM EDT (link)Thanks, IJB. I thought it was something like RINO, but wasn’t getting the joke!
Yeah, sorry about that: if I put (R)...
Moe Lane Monday, July 6th at 9:31PM EDT (link)…it’d look like he was already the Representative, especially since he was until he gave up the seat to run for Senator.
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MomInFlyOverZone Tuesday, July 7th at 12:09AM EDT (link)Living in Teague’s district, I can’t begin to tell you how angry people are at him. I went to a recent townhall meeting (right after the House vote) and it wasn’t a pretty sight. If you’re interested, rather than repeating everything, my blog is http://ladonnaspage.blogspot.com. Figure it would be easier to just let you read what I have already written.
This man needs to go.
I never really liked Pearce, however, I have been to several events that he was involved in and I can honestly say he loves this country. Granted, he does have a few “issues” to resolve, but I would much rather have him than Teague. Pearce is organizing a new program (I don’t know if it’s nationwide or just statewide) to try and bring in the young voters. It involves teaching the younger group the history of our country and the principles it was founded on.
I fear him less than I do Teague. Teague is an oil man - nuff said.