Heather and Steve in Trouble?

Yesterday, Rasmussen Reports released new polling information on our statewide Senate race. According to the new poll numbers, Congressman Tom Udall has opened up a significant lead against both Republican candidates for the general election.

The report has Udall beating Congressman Steve Pearce by fourteen points and Congresswoman Heather Wilson by twenty. These numbers should be alarming to both camps, due to the fact they are currently locked in a heated battle for the Republican nomination. That election is less than two months away.

This was not the only good news that the Udallites has had this week. According to emails sent to close supporters of the Northern representative, he has raised about $1.3 million during the first quarter of '08. This is money that will be put to the side to battle whatever Republican comes his way in November.

The question is can Udall be beaten? Right now the situation looks grim, because of nationwide anti-republican feelings as well as Udall's swelling bank account. Republicans would be wise to tread lightly during the primary, so the candidate that does win will come out swinging; they will need it. Plus it would be wise for Republicans to lobby Sen. Pete Domenici to get out on the campaign trail. He is still widely popular, and could bring some badly needed support and exposure to both candidates seeking to replace him.

Moving on to the news of the Roundhouse, Gov. Billl Richardson has been flirting with the idea of a special session come May. Some may call the timing of such a session crazy, especially all the legislators up for re-election. But now it looks like the State Senate may be willing to compromise with Big Bill. Some Senators are calling for a special session in the fall, which may help Richardson's chances at passing his universal healthcare package. Richardson will probably get his way, after all he has nothing to loose.

Thanks for reading. If you have and comments or questions let me know.