The Senate race in New Mexico
The current senator, Jeff Bingaman, is a Democrat. He is retiring
Martin Heinrich is the Democrat candidate and Heather Wilson the Republican in the race. New Mexico voter registration leans Democrat so Wilson has an uphill battle
Heinrich is currently in the House of Representatives, and Wilson used to be
The Democratic candidate: Martin Heinrich
Heinrich was born in Fallon, Nevada, the son of Shirley A. (née Bybee) and Pete C. Heinrich.[1] Heinrich graduated from the University of Missouri in 1995 with a Bachelor's degree in Science and Engineering, and later took graduate courses at the University of New Mexico.[2] He served as Executive Director of the Cottonwood Gulch Foundation, a New Mexico non-profit organization dedicated to educating young people on natural science and the environment, and founded his own public affairs consulting firm
In the core issues Mr Heinrich has been a staunch supporter of Barack Obama's agenda. He has been a clever voter - as are many politicians - he's "failed to vote" on many controversial issues - see his Voting Record
My analysis of his voting record is that he is very liberal on most social issues and has the same confidence that President Obama does that Government can grow jobs and business better than business and individuals
The Republican candidate: Heather Wilson
Heather Ann Wilson[1] (born December 30, 1960) is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives representing New Mexico's 1st congressional district from 1998 to 2009. She is the first female military veteran elected to a full term in Congress.[2]
While in Congress, Wilson focused on national security issues, serving on the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the United States House Committee on Armed Services.[3] She also focused on health care, energy, manufacturing and trade, and telecommunication, serving on the United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce.[3]
She opted not to run for re-election to the House in 2008 and sought the U.S. Senate seat of retiring Senator Pete Domenici but finished second in the Republican primary to Congressman Steve Pearce, who then lost the general election to Democrat Tom Udall. On March 7, 2011, she announced another run for Senate in 2012 to replace retiring Senator Jeff Bingaman
My analysis of her past record is that she has been very centrist on social issues but very conservative on Military and Financial issues. She has stated that she would vote to repeal Obamacare and would have voted against the Stimulus
Left Wing National Special Interest Groups seem to be picking up the advertising for Heinrich and against Wilson - particularly Environmental Groups.
This is a very interesting race for the Country - Wilson has a huge challenge - Heinrich has more money and strong ties to President Obama. On the other hand if enough people really have had enough of the failed Washington policies that Obama passed with Heinrich's help...
The underdog Heather Wilson could surprise the elite
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