[Clintonfatigued]

McCulloch is an underdog, but he has the potential for being a great Senator. We need more people with scientific backgrounds in public office.

[fieldmarshaldj]

That's an unusual combo. =8-0

[PhilDragoo]

Thanks for the tip. Also in the running is David Pfeffer.

Bingaman is a wholly-owned subsidiary of People for the Liberal Way et al--

Many, many people coming to New Mexico who don't share Bingaman's bloody obsession with abortion.

[Clintonfatigued]

ping

[ConservativeGreek]

Thanks, I'll spread the word up here.

[Clintonfatigued]

ping

[Clintonfatigued]

I think this race could turn out to be a sleeper.

[Savage Beast]

What are the chances of convincing New Mexico's large population of Mexican origins to become a solid Republican base?

In my experience, such people tend to be family oriented; decent, solid citizens; Christian; and opposed to big, tyrranical government and its intrusion into and control over every aspect of our lives--in other words: Republicans at heart.

For one example: Recently, in New Mexico, a man of Mexican origins said this to me: "I won't live in one of those planned communities. If your neighbors can tell you what color to paint your house or how high you can build your fence--then I don't own my house!" He also indicated that he was strongly family oriented, very much concerned about his children, that he had saved his money to send his grandchildren to college. He made quite a few other remarks that indicated that he has the heart and mind of a Republican or a Liberatarian (I didn't feel comfortable enough to ask his political affiliation).

I would gladly swap every Gringo Leftist in the United States for someone like this man--from Mexico or anywhere else--ANY TIME, ANY DAY!

[Clintonfatigued]

I don't think this race should be written off yet. Jeff Bingaman reelections have always been more from his opponents weaknesses rather than his own strengths.

[DesertDreamer]

This is good news. Pfeffer has always seemed to be more of a novelty candidate. If McCulloch can get the nomination, he looks like someone who will be able to run very strongly everywhere in the state, except for Udall country in Northern and Northestern NM.

I happen to know Bingaman pesonally, and believe him to be a decent man, but very wrong on policy matters. His intention to vote against confirming Judge Alito has made me decide to not even consider voting for him ever again.

Thanks for the heads up!