Congressional Nominees: Perceived Tension

Wednesday?s Town Hall Debate between New Mexico?s congressional nominees focused on hard-hitting issues instead of all the animosity clouding airwaves.

Leaving behind personal attacks, members of the public decided what questions would be asked of each candidate.

For months now, democrat congressional nominee Harry Teague and republican candidate Steve Pearce have made accusations against each other.

Members involved in the Town Hall question-making committee told ABC-7?s New Mexico Mobile Newsroom, they are so sick of the attacks, it almost makes them not want to vote for either candidate.

Both nominees grew up in the small town of Hobbs, New Mexico and told ABC-7 the perceived tension does exist, to an extent.

“Yea it’s kind of discouraging to hear all these lies put out about me from someone I’ve known a long time,? Teague said. ?Well we’re not buds or nothing, but we’ve worked together for a long time ? I don?t think it’s going to do anything to make our relationship any better or anything like that.”

Pearce said he has no hostility toward his opponent.

?Not to my knowledge, anytime I tell the truth I don?t feel anger, animosity, or anything,? Pearce said. ?I just relay facts and I’d be happy to talk about jobs, taxes, if they want to drive the discussion to character I’ll talk about character. I don?t have any animosity about it, just here’s the facts and ya’ll make your determination.”