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Teague's vote could make or break the legislation

HOBBS, NM- The vote on the health care legislation is expected to occur this week as soon as Speaker Pelosi secures the 216 votes needed to pass the House.

New Mexico Congressman Harry Teague is one of the few House Democrats whose vote will decide whether or not the health care bill passes.

The New York Times reported today that the Congressmen that fall in line and help Nancy Pelosi pass the health care bill will receive top priority for campaign cash.

"Also among those House Democrats whose decisions could make or break the legislation are Representative Brian Baird of Washington State, Representative Michael E. McMahon of Staten Island, Representative Suzanne Kosmas of Florida, Representative Mike Ross of Arkansas and Representative Harry Teague of New Mexico.

"The White House has signaled to lawmakers that assistance for midterm elections; for example, presidential visits and fund-raisers --- will be prioritized for those who support the bill." (New York Times, March 15, 2010)

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 Plans to quietly switch his vote

HOBBS - We are only 7 days away from the deadline to pass the health care bill on March 18th and Congressman Harry Teague is still silent on the health care bill. 

Pearce spokeswoman Alicia Collins said, “Congressman Teague has stayed as far away from the issue of health care legislation as possible.  Americans are outraged at the possibility that this bill could not only pass, put be rammed through Congress using procedural tricks.”

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March 10, 2010

 New Mexicans deserve to know if Teague will vote with them or Pelosi

HOBBS, NM – Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat leaders are busy counting the votes they have to push through the health care bill the American people have said they don't want.

However, Southern New Mexicans do not know how their Congressman plans to vote.

The Washington Examiner wrote in an article yesterday, that Teague, "has given no clear indication as to how he will vote, and his office has not responded to inquiries by The Examiner."

Pearce spokeswoman Alicia Collins stated, "Congressman Teague's silence on the health care bill suggests that he has switched his support and will fall in line with Speaker Pelosi and vote to pass the health care legislation."

Collins added, "It is time for Congressman Teague to tell New Mexicans how he will vote."

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Time now to re-focus on putting Americans back to work

HOBBS, NM - Former Congressman Steve Pearce today issued the following statement following President Obama's Health Care Summit.

"There was a lot of hype leading up to the health care summit which was billed as an opportunity to 'seek common ground.'  However, the Congressional Democrats used the summit for a photo-op and an attempt to persuade Republicans to support the bill that has already been rejected by Congress and the American people.

"We saw a lot of anecdotal stories from the Democrats, but they seemed unprepared to discuss the underlying issues of the bill.  President Obama accused Republican leaders of using props that prevented them having a discussion when they brought out a copy of the health care bill.  It is hardly a political gimmick to have a copy of a bill present, when leaders have come together to discuss the legislation.

"I care about New Mexico families and the health care they receive, and believe that changes must be made to the current health care system, but this legislation is not going to impact our state and country in a positive way.

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Republicans edge Democrats by 10% in generic ballot

HOBBS, NM - Former Congressman Steve Pearce’s campaign today released an internal polling memo that shows Pearce with a lead over Congressman Harry Teague.

A recent poll conducted by the Tarrance Group shows that Pearce leads Teague 48% to 44%. The lead widens to 51% to 42% among the 88% of the electorate who knows both candidates.

The poll also showed that the political environment greatly favors Republicans in the 2nd Congressional District despite Democrats having a 12% registration advantage. The generic Congressional ballot has the Republican candidate ahead 47% to 37%.

The findings further showed Teague's vulnerability with only 38% saying Teague deserves re-election and 47% say it's time for a new person.

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Will Harry Teague admit it failed?

HOBBS, NM - Today is the one year anniversary of the date President Obama signed into law the failed $787 stimulus package. 

The Congressional Budget Office has stated recently that the stimulus package will cost $862 billion over 10 years because of the added unemployment-related costs. Cost increase of $75 billion.

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 Hopes information will be used to make significant changes to Wilderness Bill

HOBBS, NM – Steve Pearce issued the following statement in response to the field hearing on the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act (S.1689) held today in Las Cruces.

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 Message of turning around economy and stopping wasteful spending resonating

HOBBS, NM – Former Congressman Steve Pearce was today elevated to the highest level of the NRCC Young Guns Program. The recognition is due to his message of turning our economy around and stopping wasteful spending is resonating with the people of Southern New Mexico. The result has been an out pouring of grassroots support, local fundraising and building a superior campaign organization.

In only six months, Pearce has raised over $760,000 from over 2,000 individual contributors.  The grassroots support for Pearce is strong and is demonstrated by the fact that $103, 136 or 14% of Pearce’s 2009 fundraising total came from small donors who gave less than $200. 

Has voter support from all across 2^nd Congressional District

HOBBS, NM - Documents were officially filed today in Santa Fe with the Secretary of State’s office to have Steve Pearce placed on the ballot as a candidate for Congress in New Mexico’s Second District.