Oh boy, do I love nasty primaries — on the GOP side of the aisle, that is.
For a while, it looked like Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White, a much-hyped recruit by the NRCC, might have a clear shot at the Republican nomination to succeed Senate aspirant Heather Wilson for her House seat. Well, it looks like that dream has ended, as GOP state Senator Joe Carraro announced his intention to challenge White for the nomination today:
“White has state party apparatus behind him, but once people understand that he has no substance – policy experience and knowledge of issues – I believe that business interests from throughout the state will join with my effort to make sure that we have someone running for Congress that knows what they’re doing – no disrespect,” Carraro said. “Oil and gas, economic development and defense interests need to understand future implications for our state and contribute to my campaign. My job is to show them that I can get job done.”
Carraro said he expects “a tough race with lots of dirty campaigning – that was indicated by intimidation brought to all candidates thinking about running against Darren White.”
Yeah, you tell ’em, Joe! “Just say no” to DC-sponsored coronations!
At least he’s completely transparent about how he plans to represent corporations. Not a single mention of actual voters in there, just industries that the right wing loves to be bought off by.