Wilson to run for Domenici’s seat
From Times Wire Reports
Rep. Heather Wilson (R-N.M.) said in a statement issued in Albuquerque that she planned to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Republican Pete V. Domenici, her political mentor.
Wilson praised Domenici and listed traditional Republican campaign themes of limited government, low taxes, strong national defense and improving education.
Her entrance into the Senate race came a day after Domenici announced he was retiring because of an incurable brain disease.
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