Pledges to Continue Standing Up for Southern New Mexico

HOBBS, NM - Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce officially declared that he is running for re-election today saying, "Southern New Mexicans want someone who listens to them and stand up for their concerns and not cater to any one political party. For that reason I feel that I am still the best choice to represent the second Congressional District in Congress."

"I am not a one-sided party guy," said Pearce. "I have not been afraid to criticize Republicans when they are wrong and Democrats when they are wrong. Equally true, I am willing to work with both sides to get results-especially on jobs, immigration reform, and protecting southern New Mexico's economy," Pearce said.

 Pearce pointed to his record of independence, including:

·         Opposing both Republican John Boehner and Democrat Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House of Representatives.

·         Working to pull both liberals and conservatives together for sensible immigration reform.

·         Joining with President Obama, Republicans, and Democrats to reform and keep down the cost of college education.

·         Opposing Obamacare and trying to limit its damage to our economy.

·         Siding with Democrats and Republicans in passing the Violence Against Woman Act.

·         Opposing radical environmentalists who would distort the Endangered Species Act to threaten jobs in New Mexico.

·         Working with Democrats in the New Mexico delegation to protect White Sands Missile Range.

 "Clearly the big tasks ahead of Washington include getting federal government spending under control and making changes to create more jobs in Southern New Mexico. Those are hard, but they are critically important," Pearce said.