Tom Udall has a rich history of backing the environment and legislation to protect our natural resources and wildlife for future generations. His father, Stewart Udall, served under the Kennedy and Johnson administrations as the Interior Secretary and Tom is the co-founder of the House International Conservation Caucus.

Steve Pearce on the other hand was recently added to the League of Conservative Voters's (LCV) 2008 "Dirty Dozen" list of the twelve worst congressmen up for re-election this year. The organization, which works towards making environmental issues into national priorities, cites Pearce's nearly unanimous voting record against the environment and his large investments in Key Energy.