Huge political differences exist between the two primary candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat in New Mexico. Environmental Democrat and northern New Mexico Congressman Tom Udall public policy positions show support for a more open society, with abortion and civil rights for all citizens, and government used as a tool to make people's lives better. Southern New Mexico Congressman and Republican oilman Steve Pearce supports converative actions like outlawing abortion and restricting the civil rights of gay people, and using force to promote traditional values. He does not believe govenment should be used to improve the lives of citizens, and he recently opposed health insurance for the state's children. Vote for the future, not the past.