GOP's Steve Pearce Struggles With Weed

It's just so symbolic. In an NPR story that aired Wednesday, Congressman Steve Pearce confirmed that he's more familiar with the backrooms of Washington than the backroads of the southern New Mexico, a district he represented for six years. Pearce has emerged from the mothballs after his rout in the 2008 U.S. Senate race to challenge Congressman Harry Teague for his old seat -- and he's apparently having problems finding his way around the 2nd Congressional District. Imagine that.

After admitting that he had to tell the truth because a reporter was present, Pearce said, “I am sorry we are running a little bit late, we got lost in Weed.”

“Not only is he literally lost in New Mexico, Congressman Pearce continues to prove that he's lost touch with New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District," DPNM spokesman James Hallinan said in commenting on the story. "But that should come as no surprise -- without K Street and Wall Street to guide him, Congressman Pearce is lost. To help him find his way, we will be sending Congressman Pearce an "In Case You Get Lost... Again Kit" to make sure he is more prepared next time he hits the campaign trail.”

To re-familiarize Pearce with the District he represented for six years, his "In Case You Get Lost... Again Kit'' will include:

• A New Mexico map, compass and travel guide book to help Congressman Pearce find his way;

• Some of New Mexico’s famous green chile to remind him how important the agriculture industry is to New Mexico;

• A Social Security pamphlet to remind him how important the program is to Southern New Mexico seniors;

• A veterans benefits book to remind him of the needs of veterans throughout New Mexico;

• And an NMSU* Aggies T-shirt

*It's the biggest university in the district and Steve Pearce went there on the GI Bill ... before he voted against expanding the GI Bill for our new Veterans.

To listen to the full NPR Story, click here. You can find Congressman Steve Pearce getting lost in Weed around 2:29 into the story.