I saw that story at the time it came out. Upon seeing it, I know a couple of TFBers fired off some pretty strongly-worded emails to Mr. Pearce. He replied, but avoided the questions and comments by stating Mr. Teague, his opponent, would do anything to distract from the real issues in the case, blah, blah, blah.
I wrote him back telling him it was not Mr. Teague that made birtherism an issue, it was him with his remarks. I did have copies of some of the emails... I'll see if I can dig them up.
Unfortunately, it appears Mr. Pearce will regain his seat in his race against Mr. Teague. And, frankly, Teague is not much better, but at least he's not a birther/conspiracy nut.
This is a copy of one of the emails he was sent.
Quote:
Dear Mr. Pearce:
>
> While I admittedly do not live in your district, I am a resident of New
> Mexico since 1970.
>
> I recently read a piece in Huffpo
http://www.huffingtonpost> com/2010/10/06/steve-pearce-obama-birther-questions_n_752475.html which, in part, related your answer to a query from, supposedly, one of your constituents regarding the question of President Obama's citizenship to be eligible to be President of the United States.
>
> I was appalled at what I read regarding your response. You have a section
> called "Truth Watch" on your website. It is apparent you do not adhere to
> that concept yourself.
>
> What you related to your constituents was false information, (frankly, a
> blatant lie), in total, regarding a travel ban to Pakistan during the time
> President Obama stated in one of his books he traveled there. There was
> not then nor has there ever been a travel ban to Pakistan for U. S.
> citizens... quite the opposite. The information is easily obtainable from the
> Department of State website, an article promoting tourist travel in the
> New York Times during that period, a period in fact when Ronald Reagan was promoting tourist travel with Pakistan; All the information to prove your
> statements false may be seen here:
https://docs.google> Com/present/view?id=dg3f9f2m_1227hqx9ddf
>
> I understand politics and I understand a candidate pandering to his
> constituency. What I don't understand and can not support, nor encourage
> many friends I have who do live in your district to support is blatant,
> out-and-out lies to pander to that vote.
>
> If you have any integrity at all (which, if it was not previously, is now
> certainly in question), you will retract your lie regarding any ban on
> travel to Pakistan during the time President Obama admittedly visited
> there.
>
> You are also completely wrong/misinformed on your statement that the
> courts are looking into any eligibility "birther" case. To date 71 have been
> filed and 71 dismissed. The Supreme Court of the United States has never
> granted any writs or petitons on any which have been brought to their doors.
> There is a Petition for Writ of Certiorari before them that was recently filed
> by a New Jersey attorney Mr. Mario Apuzzo, which is no different on its face
> than any others. That is the only thing before them at this time.
>
> I urge you to retract your statements, admit you were mistaken in your
> understanding." You can do so without admitting to out-and-out lying if
> you wish, but as a New Mexican I urge you to do so.
>
> I am copying Mr. Teague on this email.
This was his reply:
Quote:
From:
steve@peopleforpearce.comDate: 10/6/2010 5:40:02 PM
To:
Subject: Re: Mr. Pearce's Recent Comments Re: Pakistan Travel and SCOTUS Looking into "birther" cases.
Harry Teague’s liberal allies at The Huffington Post are attempting to
make an issue where none exists. Obama’s citizenship is not an issue in
this race. He’s the duly elected President and I respect that. This
election is going to be determined by who is creating jobs not blog
stories. I will create jobs and cut spending. Teague won’t.
This was sent in response to his non-reply above:
Quote:
To:
steve@peopleforpearce.comSubject: Re: Mr. Pearce's Recent Comments Re: Pakistan Travel and SCOTUS Looking into "birther" cases.
That may be true, but you did not address the issue I see, that of playing politics by putting forth false information, actually demonstrably, verifiably false. If you respect that he's the duly elected president, you should not be pandering to those who do not think so. That is part of the whole problem with what's going on in Washington now.
Mr. Teague did not make this an issue. You made this an issue with your remarks. Reporting it was what news organizations do. Huffpo is not the only place it was reported. I've not checked Fox yet, but if they pick it up (and/or the "conservative" blogs and news outlets) they will be using your quotes to champion their ridiculous claims. If you don't believe he's illegally holding office, have a backbone and say so, rather than perpetuate lies about nonexistent travel bans and the Supreme Court looking into cases they are not.
Your reply is as much disingenuous as your remarks were at the meeting. Stand up and be counted. That's what the American people are asking of their elected representatives.
I, frankly, don't like Mr. Teague as a candidate. I very clearly understand "politics" but your remarks in this regard cross over the line in my opinion, and many others I've spoken to about it, and they are certainly not "liberals" by any stretch.
I also read this comment to him regarding the remarks he made in that speech.
Quote:
Your remarks at your recent meeting have now caught the attention of the Queen of Birthers, Orly Taitz. You should be very proud to be linked to one so absolutely crazy.
http://www.orlytaitzesq.com/?p=14580 Contact Steve Pearce, Republican N.M. If he signs a pledge to bring Obama’s illegitimacy to presidency to the House judicial committee, we will support his candidacy and we will deliver donations and votes for him
She then publishes the article written about your remarks.
NM is so proud... unbelievable.
His district might as well be West Texas... nuff said.
I deleted the names and email addresses of the emails sent to Mr. Pearce.
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