He’s 69. Time to find something else to do. Come home Steve. Run for Gov. If it doesn’t work you’re home. I don’t see anyone else stepping up. Martinez should run for the Senate. If she loses there should be a cabinet or ambassador appointment for her. Do the best we can.
Martinez should NOT run for the Senate. Her approvals aren’t very good (not Stay Puft Christie bad, but whose are ?). If anything, since she is a resident of Pearce’s district (from Las Cruces), she could run for his House seat.