*'''Harry Teague (D) of New Mexico's 2nd congressional district:'''
*'''Harry Teague (D) of New Mexico's 2nd congressional district:'''
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Although a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, Harry Teague has voted with his fellow Democrats 87% of the time and has been criticized for voting for the [[economic stimulus package]] and [[cap and trade]]. In 2008 John McCain edged out Barack Obama in the district 50%-49%. The district is one of the largest oil and gas producing areas in the country, and Teague has faced angry crowds back home ever since voting yes. He will face Republican Steve Pearce, who held the seat for three terms before giving it up to run unsuccessfully for the Senate in 2008. Pearce now is favored.
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Although a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, Harry Teague has voted with his fellow Democrats 87% of the time and has been criticized for voting for the [[economic stimulus package]] and [[cap and trade]]. Cap and trade would cap carbon emissions and tax industries that exceed the cap as a way to reduce global warming; it is highly unpopular in districts where jobs rely on oil, gas or coal production. NM2 is one of the largest oil and gas producing areas in the country, and Teague has faced angry crowds back home ever since voting yes. He will face Republican Steve Pearce, who held the seat for three terms before giving it up to run unsuccessfully for the Senate in 2008. In 2008 John McCain edged out Barack Obama in the district 50%-49%. Pearce now is favored.