A case for Good Congressman Pearce

Congressman Pearce,

This whole political fallout caused by Senator Domenici's decision has brought chaos to our state. I am a young, sometimes naive college student. I see things the way they are but when facts align themselves with theory it is my job to dissect those facts and circumstances. I believe you are a good pragmatic man. You have served Southern New Mexico faithfully and you have earned the respect of both moderate Democrats and Republicans. You are not a career politician who has been corrupted by the dealings of power. I know that if you decide to run for the Senate race you will have a very good chance at winning it. You will beat Heather Wilson in a primary but she will cost you campaign money and resources. You will face Marty Chavez because Denish and him will make a power pact in the manner that many Democrats do in this state. He is not very popular down here. He has few supporters (besides his arm candy Joni Guiterrez) and even ABQ is'nt so hot about him. So why not run against the Dems of the North and continue, even add to Domenici's legacy: develop your own Legacy but most importantly New Mexico's legacy. Now what could possibly stop you from this decision. Your rising star has taken hold in the congress, people like you as congressman here, your sure to fight for Southern New Mexican issues which entail countless re-election bids for you. Why venture to the unknown state wide politics of Democratic New Mexico: a land of party corruption and patron figures make policy and even yield it to our very own emperor of a Governor. This brings me to your contemplation. You are comfortable where you are but opportunity is knocking on your door. I do believe, along with many, you will be a great Senator but one person stands in your way. Not Heather Wilson, Not Lt. Gov. Denish, Not Marty Chavez but the only man who in New Mexican history who has had the full political blessing of the New Mexican patron and has used this confidence of power to make his own political advancement. Governor William Richardson alias, Billy, Big Bill, King Bill etc... His fingers are dipped in every political puddle in the state. His presidential campaign is not doing well and he will soon realize it is easier to be a big fish in a small pond. He has voiced his desire not to be Senator of New Mexico but this is the man who promised New Mexico was the only thing on his agenda in 2006. I am sure you know not to ever take the Governors word as concrete on any issue. He is the finest politician the state has seen. Machiavelli would be impressed. He stands in your way and his announcement, which I expect in January, will lead to a great political battle. He has no care for Democrats who are seeking the seat, he knows he should be the worthy successor of Domenici and no minimalist Democrat or Southern cowboy Republican will get in his way. This kind of candidate does not deserve the office. A man who serves for self interest is the greatest disease that has infected our modern politics. I believe and have faith that you are the true man for the job. I know you have weighed these cons and pros delicately and because I know you are a good pragmatic man you have my support in whatever decision you make. New Mexico is most in need of people like you; whether it be in city council, the house of representatives or the United State Senate. I support you Congressman Pearce and I want you to know there are many who share my sentiment.

“We are face to face with our destiny and we must meet it with a high and resolute courage. For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.”- President Theodore Roosevelt

Aaron Henry Diaz

(I was compelled to write this after reading the skeptical writings of many New Mexican bloggers. My writing may be a bit rough but give me a break I just wrote a 20 page essay on American Feminism and Abolition hence I am bit tired, haha)