Editor,
Not one step back did Republican candidate Allen Weh take as he fielded hardball questions on campus last week. Many students had concerns about our state’s shamefully low high school graduation rate or addressing corruption within public offices, which seems to be running rampant under Gov. Bill Richardson.
As a member of the College Republicans, we coordinated with Weh’s campaign, bringing the Marine Corps Reserve colonel to the University to give students, staff and faculty a chance to discuss issues during last week’s Welcome Back Days.
Weh wasted absolutely no time in taking full advantage of this opportunity to present himself. To me, this demonstrated his commitment to and seriousness about helping New Mexico get back on track.
Also, it illustrated that he, unlike some of the other candidates, is not disregarding the youth vote. Press Secretary Chris Sanchez is spearheading Weh’s campaign in a whole new way that will be a surefire success. As a successful business man here in New Mexico and a decorated war vet, Weh’s record and dedication speak volumes and are unmatched by other candidates.
Weh has given his word that he will restore public faith in our representatives. I most definitely believe he is a man of his word.
Tommy Hernandez
UNM student
