Heather Wilson
NM GOP says "Leaders Lead."
2 August 2011
Really?
For Immediate Release Contact: Scott Forrester August 2, 2011 505 -934-5681 Albuquerque, NM - Last week, the NM GOP launched an e-mail newsletter under the banner "Leaders Lead." We're used to seeing a healthy dose of hypocrisy from our friends across the aisle, but this really takes the cake. Let's take a moment to review just what type of leadership we're getting from Republicans in New Mexico: Republican Gov. Susana Martinez has gone 213 days since she was sworn in, and we have yet to see a single proposal for job creation. After the Department of Labor released dismal numbers on our continued job loss (more than 4,000 fewer jobs from May to June, including 1,500 construction jobs), she even had the audacity to send her Party Chairman to spin us that New Mexico's economy is booming! Republican SOS Dianna Duran is in hot water for accusing 64,000 New Mexicans of voter fraud. First came the big announcement that she'd uncovered the massive voter fraud that Republicans have been shouting about (and failing to prove) for years. Later, she tried to walk that back, claiming - in direct conflict with her own public statements - she never accused anyone of breaking the law! But when she refused to release the records to public scrutiny we realized the only thing she uncovered was her own political motives. Not exactly a "Profile in Courage." Republican Mayor RJ Berry has just gone into hiding, dodging the media and the constituents to whom he is supposed to be accountable. Why? Because instead of fighting for the people of Albuquerque he's been fighting to protect his ethically challenged political crony Darren White, who arrived on the scene of his wife's accident - where news reports have revealed she was driving under the influence - and after intimidating the investigating officers he took her from the scene. RJ had his chance to step up and show real leadership, and instead he was nowhere to be found. And he's not the only one dodging the tough questions that true leaders have to answer: When Republican U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson was asked by KRQE where she stands on the debt ceiling, they got no answers, saying "former Congresswoman Heather Wilson didn't want any part of our story." (Senate candidates react to debt impasse) Republican Lt. Gov. John Sanchez, also refused to tell the people of New Mexico where he stands - which came as a surprise to no one. According to KRQE, "A spokesman for Lt. Gov. John Sanchez said he'd send us a statement. He never did." (Senate candidates react to debt impasse) So much for "Leaders Leading..." It is truly incredible - not to mention a slap in the face - that a candidate asking to be our voice in Washington on major issues would refuse to tell us how they would handle those very issues, but it's happening every day with Republicans in New Mexico. If that's their definition of leadership, they can keep it. You can see the full email from the GOP below. ### Dear Friend, Good day to you from the Republican Party of New Mexico. I want to start off this note by thanking Congressman Steve Pearce for his support of the Cut, Cap and Balance legislation that passed the US House this week. Please consider writing a letter to the editor thanking the Congressman for his leadership or contact the Congressman via facebook,twitter, or email for his support of a plan to return our country to fiscal sanity. Here at RPNM we are making cosmetic changes to improve our online communications and outreach. I wanted to take a minute and make you aware of what we are working on. First, we have started the weekly e-update – which you are reading now -- and so far the feedback has been very positive. In response to your requests for more engagement online we have updated the format of our newsletter to include additional social media tools and other means of digital correspondence. Please let us know what you think of the changes. Upcoming Event: Best regards, Monty Newman
Leaders Lead
RPNM E-Update
Week of July 24th, 2011
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus has become fond of the phrase “leaders lead” and Representative Pearce is part of that group of House Republicans that has, of late, given that phrase meaning. The House GOP is the only group to pass a plan that will cut spending while continuing to fund the commitments America has already made.
While Democrats in the Senate and President Obama sit on their hands and present nothing, Republican leaders are leading. I encourage you to show your support of Congressman Pearce commitment to take the bull by the horns and work to solve America’s spending problem.
As you will find on the right of this email – we have a presence onfacebook, twitter, tumblr (blog), and youtube. We hope you will fan, friend or follow us on the online tools you use so we can provide you the latest news and updates.
Today, Sunday July 24th, the Bernalillo GOP is sponsoring a picnic to meet prospective candidates and current legislators. The event is to be held at Onate Park (On Chelwood two blocks south of Menaul) from 2 pm to 4 pm. Free hot dogs, refreshments and activities for kids of all ages. Hope you can drop by this afternoon!
Headlines Of The Week:
Below are a few articles from the past week that I don’t want you to miss.
I leave you with this thought, as reported by ABC’s The Note this week:“We have a battle on our hands,” a top New Mexico Democrat said. “We have a new Republican, Hispanic governor [Susanna Martinez] who’s going to spend as much as she can to make sure Obama can’t get re-elected.”
We are working tirelessly to win this battleground state and we are making an all hands on deck push to turn New Mexico red in 2012. Join us in the fight for a better future for our state and our families. Please considercontributing today to allow RPNM to have the resources to support candidates who understand free enterprise, fight for economic growth and demand that government like within its means just as New Mexico families do.
Chairman, Republican Party of New Mexico