Harry Teague Campaign Targets Pearce's Record On Veterans, Troop Pay, in First Radio Ad

The first radio ad from the Harry Teague (NM-02) campaign is set to begin airing today. Entitled, "Why Would Pearce Do That?," the ad raises questions about the voting record of Teague's opponent, Congressman Steve Pearce, on veterans issues. It's also critical of Pearce's decision to oppose a salary boost for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, while he personally pocketed an extra $46,000 via Congressional pay raises he supported.

The ad also portrays Teague as an independent fighter for New Mexicans who puts people first, while painting Pearce as a career politician who waffles on which elected office to aim for next. It mentions Pearce's disastrous run for Senate two years ago and his indecision on whether he should run for governor before deciding to try and get his old seat back.

Click to listen to the new 60-second ad (mp3). You can read the transcript below.

Transcript:

Man: You sure were right last year honey.

Woman: About what?

Man: About Harry Teague from Hobbs.

Woman: Harry works hard, is independent and does what he thinks is right. And he is always in our hometown.

Man: Who is he running against this year?

Woman: Congressman Steve Pearce. He's the career politician we only see at election time. Last year after he ran and lost for the Senate he said he was going to run for Governor, but then he decided that he'd rather have his old job back.

Man: We don’t need another politician.

Woman: Exactly, especially because in Congress, Pearce made terrible votes against our veterans.

Man: What do you mean?

Woman: Steve Pearce opposed increases in health care and GI benefits for our Veterans and voted against a $1,500 dollar pay bonus for our troops. But get this! He accepted congressional pay raises, pocketing more than $46,000 for himself.

Man: You’re kidding?

Woman: Nope

Man: Why would Pearce do that?

Woman: I told you Steve Pearce is wrong for us.

Man: I am sure glad we have Harry Teague.

Woman: Harry Teague is a real fighter for New Mexico and Harry is one of us.

Man: Yep, Harry Teague for Congress.

Harry Teague: I’m Harry Teague and I approve this message. Paid for by Harry Teague for Congress.