Weh: "20 New Mexicans Would Make Better Governors"

(We Agree)

Albuquerque, N.M. – In a rare moment of agreement, the Democratic Party of New Mexico today voiced its support for Republican candidate Allen Weh’s assertion that he doesn’t make the Top-20 list of New Mexicans qualified to be Governor. The Democratic Party of New Mexico calls on Weh to identify the 20 New Mexicans he believes would make a better Governor, so Republican primary voters can consider writing in their names on the ballot.

At a campaign event in Los Lunas yesterday, Weh said: “I like telling people, that there’s probably 20 people in the state that could be a better Governor than I could. But they’re not running.”

“Needless to say, Allen Weh makes a good point – many, many New Mexicans would make a better Governor. It’s the first honest thing we’ve heard him say in this campaign,” said DPNM spokesman James Hallinan.

Weh’s comments may remind New Mexicans of fellow Republican candidate Pete Domenici Jr.’s statement that he didn’t believe he could win. In case you forgot, here is that exchange:

Jim Villanucci: You obviously have a feeling on that. You said that…not all of you can win, so somebody can’t, and you think you can. So, who can’t?

Pete Domenici Jr.: Actually, I would even include myself in the group that can’t. Uh, I don’t think this is a sure thing by any stretch…it is gonna to be extremely tough. [Interview with Villanucci 770 KKOB, 2/17/10]