My bride served two tours in Gulf War 1. Since that time she has had a number of unexplained illnesses including mini-strokes, insommnia, and a few other neurological disorders related to exposure to chemicals and nerve agents during that conflict.
Even though the VA and the military have not acknowledged the issues with Vets from that time period, Heathers office pointed us in the right direction to get relief and proper diagnosis.
Now, my bride is taking a medication that alleviates 90% of her symptoms. Provided by the VA system, she is now recieving the care to help her cope with her issues and is participating in a study of Gulf vets.
Heather has the concern for what the national labs are all about. Sandia and Los Alamos are the bedrock of scientific development and ideas for the future. Heather has been in the forefront fighting alongside Pete to get the funding necessary for those two labs to exist. Not sure if Steve understands that.
The 'bad press' Heather received is because of the US Attorney firings and her support of SHIP. Sometimes she votes for what is right, and not what is politically expedient. A strong 2nd Amendment supporter and definitive pro-life candidate.
Once people meet her, as we did to our good fortune, they find , a highly inteligent, pro-veteran, pro-defense, pro-gun, pro-life strong-willed, patriot. She gave up a lot of hand-shaking time to sit with my bride for about two hours talking about the service(Heather is ex-Air Force), and the problems of women in the service.
Not many politicians would do that.
Heather Wilson has her good points, there is no denying that. Personally, I’d be satisfied with either Republican candidate.