Wilson is having to use her own campaign account to finance her ads because the National Republican Senatorial Committee has pulled $3 million originally allocated to Wilson's race.At least Senator Cornyn who heads the NRSC has stated that the NRSC will not fund Todd Akin in Missouri which is a plus. Akin IMHO is harming a lot of Senate races that would be closer with his out of touch with reality on women's issues. Every Republican should have stayed clear of this race but they are now touting Akin with DeMint and Gingrich going into MO along with Huckabee. Not one Republican on the national scene should be supporting Akin. Do they really want him in the Senate and alienate the rest of the women of America?
Today Martin Heinrich (D) who is running for this Senate seat in New Mexico is pulling out to an 8-9 point lead when this race was thought to be closer earlier in the year. Since the GOP Convention, his lead has stabilized along with all the green money pouring into the state to attack Wilson.
Will keep a watch on this race to see if Wilson's numbers tighten after the McCain/Graham visit but with a weak National ticket of Romney/Ryan there are no coattails and in fact it is hurting some Republican Senate candidates like Wilson. Don't see a path to take the Senate by the GOP after the debacle Scott Brown is making of his race in MA.
The Republicans counted on raising large sums of money and using outside influence like Rove's Crossroads/Crossroads GPS to win the Senate and so far it is not working. The powers at be should have thought long and hard before going hard right as they could cost the Senate. Voters don't want to elect a hard right Republican for six years. In the House it is only two years so they might take a chance but in the Senate? No way and that is hurting GOP Senate candidates because the flip flopper has hurt the GOP brand along with the hard right Tea Party and social conservatives. Voting for the most conservative in the primary is giving the GOP some bad candidates like Akin. Like 2010, these bad candidates could cost the Senate for Republicans.
When are Republicans going to wake up and realize that the Country is center right not hard right and most Americans recoil at the comments coming out of some GOP candidates from the hard right in 2012. Romney pandering to the hard right is not helping even a little and may be making it worse.
Hope this visit by Senators John McCain, Lindsey Graham, and Kelly Ayotte will make a difference and we can see a tightening in the race. Heather Wilson is someone who will work across the aisle in the Senate which is exactly what we need to do for the American people but what social conservatives hate and will attack a Republican for working with any Democrat.
John McCain, Lindsey Graham stump for Heather Wilson's Senate campaign; Martin Heinrich fires back
By Posted: 09/26/2012 06:59:44 AM MDT
Perhaps the most personal testimonial came from Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who said Wilson will buck her own political party if that is the right decision.
Graham served with Wilson in the U.S. House of Representatives. He called her a friend who puts country ahead of Republican politics.n.
Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire also appeared with Wilson at a news conference at USS Bullhead Memorial Park. The theme was decidedly military, though a bit irreverent.n.
McCain said Wilson was an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Senate except for the fact that she graduated from the Air Force Academy. "That wasn't bad for a Navy puke," Wilson joked with McCain, a graduate of Annapolis.
The visiting senators said Wilson, as a military veteran and former congresswoman, understands the best route to protect both the country and New Mexico's defense installations. McCain said he did not know Democratic Congressman Martin Heinrich, Wilson's opponent in the Senate race, but doubted that Heinrich had the understanding of military operations that she does.
Wilson, behind in the polls, said she would make careful, scalpel-like cuts, not engage in a meat-cutter approach that she accused Heinrich of advocating when he voted for a system that could enable across-the-board cuts next year. Heinrich had a tart response, saying he sized up the nation's economic problems the same way that McCain did. "I agree with Senator McCain that we must come to the table and prevent devastating cuts to our military and national labs,"
Heinrich said. "We've clearly seen that Tea Party Republicans are willing to take our economy hostage just to score political points, but I'm not willing to do that. Last year's debt ceiling deal was necessary to avoid a global financial crisis and, like Senator McCain, I voted reluctantly to ensure that did not happen." Heinrich also said he had fought for the state's labs and bases when Rep. Paul Ryan, now the Republican nominee for vice president, put forth a budget proposing the same kinds of cutting that Wilson says she opposes.
"I'm committed to standing with New Mexicans and reducing the deficit using a balanced approach that includes asking millionaires to pay their fair share, while ensuring our military has the resources they need to defend our nation," Heinrich said.
Wilson, 51, and Heinrich, 40, are competing to succeed Democratic Sen. Jeff Bingaman, who is retiring.
Ayotte, describing herself as the wife of a retired fighter pilot, said Wilson stands out as the candidate with a formidable record - training at an elite service academy, followed by military service and then a decade as a member of the House of Representatives. "Nobody can or will defend the bases any better than she will," Ayotte said.
Graham, perhaps the one who knows Wilson best, called her a serious, principled person with a clear idea of what is necessary. Wilson, he said, understands that the mission of the Senate is to "reform the Pentagon, not destroy it."
Pressed on particulars of where military cuts should be made, McCain said the blueprint is in hand. He said it is the Simpson-Bowles plan, a bipartisan proposal to reduce the national deficit.
Perhaps the most personal testimonial came from Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who said Wilson will buck her own political party if that is the right decision.
Graham served with Wilson in the U.S. House of Representatives. He called her a friend who puts country ahead of Republican politics.n.
Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire also appeared with Wilson at a news conference at USS Bullhead Memorial Park. The theme was decidedly military, though a bit irreverent.n.
McCain said Wilson was an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Senate except for the fact that she graduated from the Air Force Academy. "That wasn't bad for a Navy puke," Wilson joked with McCain, a graduate of Annapolis.
The visiting senators said Wilson, as a military veteran and former congresswoman, understands the best route to protect both the country and New Mexico's defense installations. McCain said he did not know Democratic Congressman Martin Heinrich, Wilson's opponent in the Senate race, but doubted that Heinrich had the understanding of military operations that she does.
Wilson, behind in the polls, said she would make careful, scalpel-like cuts, not engage in a meat-cutter approach that she accused Heinrich of advocating when he voted for a system that could enable across-the-board cuts next year. Heinrich had a tart response, saying he sized up the nation's economic problems the same way that McCain did. "I agree with Senator McCain that we must come to the table and prevent devastating cuts to our military and national labs," Heinrich said. "We've clearly seen that Tea Party Republicans are willing to take our economy hostage just to score political points, but I'm not willing to do that. Last year's debt ceiling deal was necessary to avoid a global financial crisis and, like Senator McCain, I voted reluctantly to ensure that did not happen." Heinrich also said he had fought for the state's labs and bases when Rep. Paul Ryan, now the Republican nominee for vice president, put forth a budget proposing the same kinds of cutting that Wilson says she opposes.
"I'm committed to standing with New Mexicans and reducing the deficit using a balanced approach that includes asking millionaires to pay their fair share, while ensuring our military has the resources they need to defend our nation," Heinrich said.
Wilson, 51, and Heinrich, 40, are competing to succeed Democratic Sen. Jeff Bingaman, who is retiring.
Ayotte, describing herself as the wife of a retired fighter pilot, said Wilson stands out as the candidate with a formidable record - training at an elite service academy, followed by military service and then a decade as a member of the House of Representatives. "Nobody can or will defend the bases any better than she will," Ayotte said.
Graham, perhaps the one who knows Wilson best, called her a serious, principled person with a clear idea of what is necessary. Wilson, he said, understands that the mission of the Senate is to "reform the Pentagon, not destroy it."
Pressed on particulars of where military cuts should be made, McCain said the blueprint is in hand. He said it is the Simpson-Bowles plan, a bipartisan proposal to reduce the national deficit.
Graham served with Wilson in the U.S. House of Representatives. He called her a friend who puts country ahead of Republican politics.
Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire also appeared with Wilson at a news conference at USS Bullhead Memorial Park. The theme was decidedly military, though a bit irreverent.n.
McCain said Wilson was an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Senate except for the fact that she graduated from the Air Force Academy. "That wasn't bad for a Navy puke," Wilson joked with McCain, a graduate of Annapolis.
The visiting senators said Wilson, as a military veteran and former congresswoman, understands the best route to protect both the country and New Mexico's defense installations. McCain said he did not know Democratic Congressman Martin Heinrich, Wilson's opponent in the Senate race, but doubted that Heinrich had the understanding of military operations that she does.
Wilson, behind in the polls, said she would make careful, scalpel-like cuts, not engage in a meat-cutter approach that she accused Heinrich of advocating when he voted for a system that could enable across-the-board cuts next year. Heinrich had a tart response, saying he sized up the nation's economic problems the same way that McCain did. "I agree with Senator McCain that we must come to the table and prevent devastating cuts to our military and national labs," Heinrich said. "We've clearly seen that Tea Party Republicans are willing to take our economy hostage just to score political points, but I'm not willing to do that. Last year's debt ceiling deal was necessary to avoid a global financial crisis and, like Senator McCain, I voted reluctantly to ensure that did not happen." Heinrich also said he had fought for the state's labs and bases when Rep. Paul Ryan, now the Republican nominee for vice president, put forth a budget proposing the same kinds of cutting that Wilson says she opposes.
"I'm committed to standing with New Mexicans and reducing the deficit using a balanced approach that includes asking millionaires to pay their fair share, while ensuring our military has the resources they need to defend our nation," Heinrich said.
Wilson, 51, and Heinrich, 40, are competing to succeed Democratic Sen. Jeff Bingaman, who is retiring.
Ayotte, describing herself as the wife of a retired fighter pilot, said Wilson stands out as the candidate with a formidable record - training at an elite service academy, followed by military service and then a decade as a member of the House of Representatives. "Nobody can or will defend the bases any better than she will," Ayotte said.
Graham, perhaps the one who knows Wilson best, called her a serious, principled person with a clear idea of what is necessary. Wilson, he said, understands that the mission of the Senate is to "reform the Pentagon, not destroy it."
Pressed on particulars of where military cuts should be made, McCain said the blueprint is in hand. He said it is the Simpson-Bowles plan, a bipartisan proposal to reduce the national deficit.
Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire also appeared with Wilson at a news conference at USS Bullhead Memorial Park. The theme was decidedly military, though a bit irreverent.
McCain said Wilson was an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Senate except for the fact that she graduated from the Air Force Academy. "That wasn't bad for a Navy puke," Wilson joked with McCain, a graduate of Annapolis.
The visiting senators said Wilson, as a military veteran and former congresswoman, understands the best route to protect both the country and New Mexico's defense installations. McCain said he did not know Democratic Congressman Martin Heinrich, Wilson's opponent in the Senate race, but doubted that Heinrich had the understanding of military operations that she does.
Wilson, behind in the polls, said she would make careful, scalpel-like cuts, not engage in a meat-cutter approach that she accused Heinrich of advocating when he voted for a system that could enable across-the-board cuts next year. Heinrich had a tart response, saying he sized up the nation's economic problems the same way that McCain did. "I agree with Senator McCain that we must come to the table and prevent devastating cuts to our military and national labs," Heinrich said. "We've clearly seen that Tea Party Republicans are willing to take our economy hostage just to score political points, but I'm not willing to do that. Last year's debt ceiling deal was necessary to avoid a global financial crisis and, like Senator McCain, I voted reluctantly to ensure that did not happen." Heinrich also said he had fought for the state's labs and bases when Rep. Paul Ryan, now the Republican nominee for vice president, put forth a budget proposing the same kinds of cutting that Wilson says she opposes.
"I'm committed to standing with New Mexicans and reducing the deficit using a balanced approach that includes asking millionaires to pay their fair share, while ensuring our military has the resources they need to defend our nation," Heinrich said.
Wilson, 51, and Heinrich, 40, are competing to succeed Democratic Sen. Jeff Bingaman, who is retiring.
Ayotte, describing herself as the wife of a retired fighter pilot, said Wilson stands out as the candidate with a formidable record - training at an elite service academy, followed by military service and then a decade as a member of the House of Representatives. "Nobody can or will defend the bases any better than she will," Ayotte said.
Graham, perhaps the one who knows Wilson best, called her a serious, principled person with a clear idea of what is necessary. Wilson, he said, understands that the mission of the Senate is to "reform the Pentagon, not destroy it."
Pressed on particulars of where military cuts should be made, McCain said the blueprint is in hand. He said it is the Simpson-Bowles plan, a bipartisan proposal to reduce the national deficit.
McCain said Wilson was an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Senate except for the fact that she graduated from the Air Force Academy. "That wasn't bad for a Navy puke," Wilson joked with McCain, a graduate of Annapolis.
The visiting senators said Wilson, as a military veteran and former congresswoman, understands the best route to protect both the country and New Mexico's defense installations. McCain said he did not know Democratic Congressman Martin Heinrich, Wilson's opponent in the Senate race, but doubted that Heinrich had the understanding of military operations that she does.
Wilson, behind in the polls, said she would make careful, scalpel-like cuts, not engage in a meat-cutter approach that she accused Heinrich of advocating when he voted for a system that could enable across-the-board cuts next year. Heinrich had a tart response, saying he sized up the nation's economic problems the same way that McCain did. "I agree with Senator McCain that we must come to the table and prevent devastating cuts to our military and national labs," Heinrich said. "We've clearly seen that Tea Party Republicans are willing to take our economy hostage just to score political points, but I'm not willing to do that. Last year's debt ceiling deal was necessary to avoid a global financial crisis and, like Senator McCain, I voted reluctantly to ensure that did not happen." Heinrich also said he had fought for the state's labs and bases when Rep. Paul Ryan, now the Republican nominee for vice president, put forth a budget proposing the same kinds of cutting that Wilson says she opposes.
"I'm committed to standing with New Mexicans and reducing the deficit using a balanced approach that includes asking millionaires to pay their fair share, while ensuring our military has the resources they need to defend our nation," Heinrich said.
Wilson, 51, and Heinrich, 40, are competing to succeed Democratic Sen. Jeff Bingaman, who is retiring.
Ayotte, describing herself as the wife of a retired fighter pilot, said Wilson stands out as the candidate with a formidable record - training at an elite service academy, followed by military service and then a decade as a member of the House of Representatives. "Nobody can or will defend the bases any better than she will," Ayotte said.
Graham, perhaps the one who knows Wilson best, called her a serious, principled person with a clear idea of what is necessary. Wilson, he said, understands that the mission of the Senate is to "reform the Pentagon, not destroy it."
Pressed on particulars of where military cuts should be made, McCain said the blueprint is in hand. He said it is the Simpson-Bowles plan, a bipartisan proposal to reduce the national deficit.
The visiting senators said Wilson, as a military veteran and former congresswoman, understands the best route to protect both the country and New Mexico's defense installations. McCain said he did not know Democratic Congressman Martin Heinrich, Wilson's opponent in the Senate race, but doubted that Heinrich had the understanding of military operations that she does.
Wilson, behind in the polls, said she would make careful, scalpel-like cuts, not engage in a meat-cutter approach that she accused Heinrich of advocating when he voted for a system that could enable across-the-board cuts next year. Heinrich had a tart response, saying he sized up the nation's economic problems the same way that McCain did. "I agree with Senator McCain that we must come to the table and prevent devastating cuts to our military and national labs," Heinrich said. "We've clearly seen that Tea Party Republicans are willing to take our economy hostage just to score political points, but I'm not willing to do that. Last year's debt ceiling deal was necessary to avoid a global financial crisis and, like Senator McCain, I voted reluctantly to ensure that did not happen." Heinrich also said he had fought for the state's labs and bases when Rep. Paul Ryan, now the Republican nominee for vice president, put forth a budget proposing the same kinds of cutting that Wilson says she opposes.
"I'm committed to standing with New Mexicans and reducing the deficit using a balanced approach that includes asking millionaires to pay their fair share, while ensuring our military has the resources they need to defend our nation," Heinrich said.
Wilson, 51, and Heinrich, 40, are competing to succeed Democratic Sen. Jeff Bingaman, who is retiring.
Ayotte, describing herself as the wife of a retired fighter pilot, said Wilson stands out as the candidate with a formidable record - training at an elite service academy, followed by military service and then a decade as a member of the House of Representatives. "Nobody can or will defend the bases any better than she will," Ayotte said.
Graham, perhaps the one who knows Wilson best, called her a serious, principled person with a clear idea of what is necessary. Wilson, he said, understands that the mission of the Senate is to "reform the Pentagon, not destroy it."
Pressed on particulars of where military cuts should be made, McCain said the blueprint is in hand. He said it is the Simpson-Bowles plan, a bipartisan proposal to reduce the national deficit.
Wilson, behind in the polls, said she would make careful, scalpel-like cuts, not engage in a meat-cutter approach that she accused Heinrich of advocating when he voted for a system that could enable across-the-board cuts next year. Heinrich had a tart response, saying he sized up the nation's economic problems the same way that McCain did. "I agree with Senator McCain that we must come to the table and prevent devastating cuts to our military and national labs," Heinrich said. "We've clearly seen that Tea Party Republicans are willing to take our economy hostage just to score political points, but I'm not willing to do that. Last year's debt ceiling deal was necessary to avoid a global financial crisis and, like Senator McCain, I voted reluctantly to ensure that did not happen." Heinrich also said he had fought for the state's labs and bases when Rep. Paul Ryan, now the Republican nominee for vice president, put forth a budget proposing the same kinds of cutting that Wilson says she opposes.
"I'm committed to standing with New Mexicans and reducing the deficit using a balanced approach that includes asking millionaires to pay their fair share, while ensuring our military has the resources they need to defend our nation," Heinrich said.
Wilson, 51, and Heinrich, 40, are competing to succeed Democratic Sen. Jeff Bingaman, who is retiring.
Ayotte, describing herself as the wife of a retired fighter pilot, said Wilson stands out as the candidate with a formidable record - training at an elite service academy, followed by military service and then a decade as a member of the House of Representatives. "Nobody can or will defend the bases any better than she will," Ayotte said.
Graham, perhaps the one who knows Wilson best, called her a serious, principled person with a clear idea of what is necessary. Wilson, he said, understands that the mission of the Senate is to "reform the Pentagon, not destroy it."
Pressed on particulars of where military cuts should be made, McCain said the blueprint is in hand. He said it is the Simpson-Bowles plan, a bipartisan proposal to reduce the national deficit.
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