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Poll: Udall is Out of Step on Energy
Wednesday, 02 July 2008

Poll: Udall is Out of Step on Energy


July 2, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: BRIAN PHILLIPS
202.577.1303
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Albuquerque - A poll published today shows Tom Udall is out of step with the public on energy  and what they see as the solution to lowering gas prices.  The survey, published by the Pew Research Center, show nearly half the country sees energy exploration, drilling and building new power plants as a top priority - up 12 points from just five months ago.

"It is a reflection of what the overwhelming majority of New Mexicans have been telling me - we need energy, we need it now and we must increase supply," said Pearce. "It is no surprise that with $4 per gallon gas, the rest of the country now believes what we have known for a long time here in New Mexico."

"Energy is the key to economic prosperity. Gas prices are affecting everything from the cost of food to New Mexico's tourist industry, which is so important to many of our small rural communities," said Pearce. "Tom supports a policy that has failed New Mexico and the country for over three decades. It is long past time the we put those policies behind us and I ask him to join me and the American people in calling for increasing American energy." 

Udall has voted to oppose increasing America's domestic supply of oil and gas more than a dozen times in Congress and opposed building new refining capacity six times.  In this election year, Udall has flip flopped on the issue of drilling and refineries in recent statements to the press. Congressman Pearce consistently votes in favor of access to American energy such as our resource in Alaska and the outer Continental Shelf because it is and has been the right policy for the country.

"Tom is acting like a typical Washington weather vane, and changing his position whichever way the political winds blow," Pearce added. "It's sad."

"Tom Udall has voted against our energy future time after time," said Pearce.  "Are we going to let him damage our future in the Senate?"

According to the Associated Press:

"The poll released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center shows nearly half of those surveyed - or 47 percent - now rate energy exploration, drilling and building new power plants as the top priority, compared with 35 percent who believed that five months ago.

"The Pew poll, conducted in late June, showed the number of people who consider energy conservation as more important declined by 10 percentage points since February from a clear majority to 45 percent. People are now about evenly split on which is more important.

"The number of people who said they considered increasing energy supplies more important than protecting the environment increased from 54 percent in February to 60 percent and the number of people who favor oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge also increased."

 
Pearce to Begin Tour of Northern New Mexico
Monday, 30 June 2008

Pearce to Begin Tour of Northern New Mexico

 


July 1, 2008
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CONTACT: BRIAN PHILLIPS
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Albuquerque - Today, Congressman Pearce, candidate for U.S. Senate, begins a three day tour around northern and eastern New Mexico. The tour begins in Angel Fire making stops in Taos, Raton, and Clayton, among others.

"Northern New Mexico is rich in heritage and culture," said Pearce. "I want to hear directly from the people about the issues that affect their communities."

"People have deep concerns about the future of New Mexico and the country. I believe we can renew the American spirit and revitalize our economy in a way that makes tremendous progress toward the future," said Pearce.

"Northern New Mexicans should know that I plan to fight for their freedoms, liberties and rights as the next Senator from our great state. Together we can build a better New Mexico; one that preserves our heritage and offers opportunity for the next generation," he added.

Below are the cities and towns Pearce will be visiting and the arrival times and initial locations. Pearce will then tour the town and make stops at local meeting places and businesses. For exact locations and "TBD", please contact Brian Phillips: 202.577.1303

July 1

7:15 AM - Angel Fire @ Avalon's Restaurant
10:45 AM - Taos @ TBD
12:00 noon - Questa @ Monte Carlo Restaurant
2:30 PM - Red River @ Town Hall
4:30 PM - Eagle Nest @ Town Hall

July 2

7:00 AM - Cimarron @ Heck's Hungry Traveler Restaurant
12:15 PM - Raton @ Sands Restaurant
1:45 PM - Des Moines @ Sierra Grande Restaurant
4:30 PM - Clayton @ TBD

July 3

9:30 AM - Springer @ Brown Motel
1:00 PM - Wagon Mound @ Village Council
3:30 PM - Las Vegas @ KLVF-Radio

 

 

 

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Pearce: Udall Playing Both Sides on LANL Funding
Sunday, 29 June 2008

Pearce: Udall Playing Both Sides on LANL Funding

 


June 29, 2008
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Washington - Today, Congressman Steve Pearce, candidate for U.S. Senate, responded to recent statements from Rep. Tom Udall regarding Los Alamos National Laboratory.

"Tom Udall has been playing both sides of the issue for a year now and the hard working men and women working in Los Alamos and the region deserve a straight answer," said Pearce. "Los Alamos provides a critical national security function that has kept this country safe for decades. Tom should make it clear whether or not he believes in that mission."

Last year, Udall voted for nearly a half billion dollars in direct cuts to LANL saying he was sending a message that the mission was becoming irrelevant. In anticipation of the funding cuts, LANL saw over 700 lost jobs as a result.  Last week, and during an election year, Udall reversed his position and voted against similar direct cuts to the lab.

"America is a great country forged by leaders who stood for principle and proudly defended their values - not by those who made decisions based on winning political points," Pearce added. "We can renew the spirit that makes this country great and leave behind the fearful policies of the past."

 
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Road Tour 7/1 - 7/3

Wed, Jul 2nd, @7:00am - 10:00AM
Visits in Cimarron
Wed, Jul 2nd, @10:00am - 11:00AM
Drive from Cimarron to Raton
Wed, Jul 2nd, @11:00am - 12:00PM
Press in Raton Lunch in Raton
Wed, Jul 2nd, @12:00pm - 01:00PM
Lunch in Raton
Wed, Jul 2nd, @1:00pm - 01:30PM
Drive from Raton to Des Moines
Wed, Jul 2nd, @1:30pm - 03:00PM
Events in Des Moines
Wed, Jul 2nd, @3:00pm - 04:00PM
Drive from Des Moines to Clayton
Wed, Jul 2nd, @4:00pm - 07:00PM
Events in Clayton
Thu, Jul 3rd, @7:00am - 08:00AM
Visits/ Press in Clayton
Thu, Jul 3rd, @8:00am - 09:30AM
Drive from Clayton to Springer
Thu, Jul 3rd, @9:30am - 11:30AM
Events in Springer
Thu, Jul 3rd, @11:30am - 01:00PM
Drive from Springer to Wagon Mound
Thu, Jul 3rd, @1:00pm - 01:30PM
Visits in Wagon Mound
Thu, Jul 3rd, @1:30pm - 02:00PM
Drive from Wagon Mound to Las Vegas
Thu, Jul 3rd, @2:00pm - 05:00PM
Fly Air Pearce to Las Cruces

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