Candidates for New Mexico Governor
Dear Friends,
On Tuesday, June 1, New Mexico’s primary election will take place. Only a small percentage of New Mexican’s will vote. However, this election will have major consequences for our state and for the Christian community.
Through various sources, including personal interviews, phone calls and various media outlets, we have compiled the following report on New Mexico’s gubernatorial candidates.
The focus of this report is, “Which candidate will governor from a Christian worldview given their responses to abortion and domestic partnerships.”
We would encourage your to pray for the candidates and for the upcoming election.
Jose Vasquez
CANDIDATES FOR THE
NEW MEXICO GOVERNORSHIP
May 2010
DIANE D. DENISH (D) Recommendation: STRONGLY OPPOSE
Score: 0 (out of 10)
Abortion STONGLY PRO ABORTION
Domestic Partnerships STRONGLY PRO-DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (NARAL) the pro-abortion lobby, has been a major contributor to Ms. Denish’s campaign. When asked last legislative session how she would cast her tie-breaking vote on domestic partnerships, Denish said she would proudly vote in favor of domestic partnerships. Ms. Denish was the 2008 parade marshal for Santa Fe’s Gay Pride Parade.
Diane Denish is in total opposition to a Christian worldview on both issues.
JANICE ARNOLD-JONES (R) Recommendation: OPPOSE
Score: 5 (out of 10)
Abortion: HEDGEING ON ABORTION
Domestic Partnerships: HEDGEING ON DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
Ms. Arnold-Jones state life is sacred but follows with “abortion is the law of the land.” She states she would “probably” not sign a domestic partnerships bill
Janice Arnold-Jones presents a marginal view on theses issues. There are a number of candidates with much stronger positions.
PETER DOMINICI (R) Recommendation: STRONGLY SUPPORT
Score 10 (out of 10)
Abortion: STRONGLY ANTI-ABORTION
Domestic Partnerships: STRONGLY ANTI-DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
Mr. Dominici would take a “start over” position on abortion making it illegal again and then deal with the exceptions. He stands strongly for traditional marriage.
Peter Dominici’s stance on re-thinking abortion is refreshing.
SUSANA MARTINEZ (R) Recommendation: SUPPORT
Score 9 (out of 10)
Abortion: ANTI-ABORTION
Domestic Partnerships: ANTI-DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
Ms. Martinez stands strongly for traditional marriage and against abortion as a current form of birth control.
Susana Martinez’s stance on these issues is consistent with a Christian worldview.
DOUG TURNER (R) Recommendation: OPPOSE
Score 2 (out of 10)
Abortion: WISHY-WASHY ON ABORTION
Domestic Partnerships: WISHY-WASHY ON DOMESETIC PARTNERSHIPS
Mr. Turner libertarian answers to questions are elusive. He told the Santa Fe Reporter “I’m not interested in legislating any definition of marriage,” which is fine in anything other than the real world.
Doug Turner’s middle of the road, non offensive, political-speak makes him a candidate we don’t need.
ALLAN WEH (R) Recommendation: SUPPORT
Score 8 (out of 10)
Abortion: ANTI-ABORTION with the exception of rape
Domestic Partnerships: ANTI-DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
Mr. Weh has been a member of Calvary Santa Fe for the past 13 years.
Although Weh’s position on abortion is grieves to some in the Catholic community, most would accept his position as realistic.
Allan Weh has consistently presented a Christian worldview and agreed from the start to make these issues part of his campaign.