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Why is Pete Domenici running for governor if he can't win?

2/18/2010

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Why is Pete Domenici Jr. running for governor if he can’t win in November?

ALBUQUERQUE — After admitting on radio that he had smoked marijuana and used cocaine recreationally for years, Republican gubernatorial candidate Pete Domenici Jr. told KKOB host Jim Villanucci on Wednesday that he can’t win in November. He did this after launching unwarranted, personal attacks against Allen Weh and the business that he owns. 

The following is a transcript from Wednesday’s radio interview:

Jim Villanucci: Are you the best person to win the general?

Pete Domenici Jr.: The general is going to be an extremely difficult election. The perception out there that somehow any of the five candidates can and should win the general, I disagree with strongly.

Jim Villanucci: Who can't win?

Pete Domenici Jr.: I don't know if I want to say particular names of who can't win.

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.

Following the radio interview, businessman and gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh released the following statement:

“In November, voters will be looking for a leader who can put New Mexicans back to work and get our economy moving in the right direction,” Weh said. “Unlike my opponent, I believe the next governor of New Mexico will be a Republican.”

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Reporter’s note: You can hear Pete Domenici Jr. telling Jim Villanucci that he can’t win in November by clicking here.