Joe, Heinrich is the most paranoid man in New Mexico. This guy is acting like he is Sen. Sherrod Brown running in Ohio. He won’t even go to the Democratic National Convention? Does he know that he is running in deep blue NM? Is there something internal we don’t know about that is keeping this lobster chile-relleno eater scared?
Also, shout out to the “reader” for their take on Domenici. Heaven forbid that a Republican candidate appeal to the middle in a deeply Democrat state and not just rubber stamp the most conservative aspects of her party. What?! Is she actually trying to win this thing? How dare this she-wolf! Is there a paranoia going around Team H? Is Nella gonna pull a miracle?
A Senior Alligator long in the tooth says Heinrich's TV attack on Republican Nella Domenici that accusers her of investing in the "Chinese Communist" military buildup when she was a hedge fund executive came with this insight:
Joe, While Nella Domenici hits Heinrich for his inattention to the issues that affect New Mexicans, Heinrich decided to go after Nella by claiming she is tied to the Chinese Communist Party. For those of use who have been around long enough, we remember that this is the same attack playbook that Heinrich used against Jon Barela in 2010 when Martin felt his congressional seat might be threatened.
I find it hard to believe that every strong candidate against Heinrich is an agent of the Chinese Communist Party. If Heinrich wants to keep his seat, he should stop recycling his old attacks and convince us he has actually done something good for New Mexico.
We reported on Heinrich's 2010 attacks on Republican Jon Barela who ran against him for the ABQ US House seat that year. From our Sept. 27 2010 blog:
The latest TV in this race for the ABQ congressional seat gets a tad more personal as Dem US Rep. Martin Heinrich comes with an attack on Republican Jon Barela's lobbying history for Intel Corp.
"While New Mexico workers struggle, Jon Barela's been fighting to create jobs--in foreign companies. Barela was a D.C. Lobbyist pushing to let George W. Bush negotiate unfair trade deals. Made deals that made it easier for corporations to ship our jobs to India and China."
And the Barela camp's response from that campaign 14 years ago:
The fact is Barela wants to create jobs in New Mexico, while Heinrich allowed tax breaks that helped foreign companies create jobs in China rather than the U.S.: “The Department of Energy estimated that 82,000 jobs have been created and has acknowledged that as much as 80 percent of some green programs, including $2.3 billion of manufacturing tax credits, went to foreign firms that employed workers primarily in countries including China, South Korea and Spain, rather than in the United States.” (Patrice Hill, “‘Green’ jobs no longer golden in stimulus,” Washington Times, 09/09/10)
When it comes to politics there truly seems to be nothing new under the sun, although Heinrich may not relish the reminder.
NELLA AND COPS
Heinrich remains heavily favored for re-election as the Democratic vote eventually comes home in the fall but Domenici is trying to slow that return in ABQ by tackling the crime crisis: And she's getting some help:
The Albuquerque Police Officers Association (APOA), representing more than 800 police officers from the Albuquerque Police Department and the Aviation Police, has endorsed Nella Domenici over her opponent, an incumbent senator with a record of complete failure. Heinrich has made New Mexico’s crime problem a crisis with his misplaced priorities, including following Biden’s and Harris' open border policies enabling dangerous criminals, cartels, terrorists, and a massive flow of deadly fentanyl throughout New Mexico and the United States.
Our endorsement is based on your continued support for law enforcement and public safety as a whole,” the APOA said in their endorsement of Domenici. “Your ability to understand the needs of public safety at the local level makes us believe that you are the best candidate. You bring a commonsense approach toward making decisions that will be fair, competent, and based on the principles of what is right.”
HEINRICH AND WALZ
Heinrich may have boycotted the Dem convention where last night VP candidate Tim Walz was the major speaker, but he says he has a personal connection to the Minnesota Governor:
“Governor Tim Walz is a fantastic choice for Vice President.
Having worked closely with him in the House, I can say that Tim is the
real deal—someone who gets results without getting bogged down by
political distractions. Whether it’s standing up for the rights and
freedoms of Minnesotans or championing working families, Tim embodies
the values that make our country strong. I’m confident that together
with Vice President Kamala Harris, they’ll lead our nation with the
courage, compassion, and common sense that we need. As a Senator from
the Southwest, I’m proud to stand with this powerhouse duo as they fight
for all Americans, from the heartland to the mesas.”
HAALAND DNC SPEECH
Tonight is the final night of the DNC and there will be a final NM touch. Sec. of Interior Deb Haaland will speak to the convention around 6 PM our time on the subject of climate change. She will also host a party tomorrow night for the NM delegates.
RUNNING FOR MAYOR?
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Santa Fe City Councilor Michael Garcia will host a community town hall Thursday evening on the topic of public safety. Garcia said the meeting, the first in a series of public conversations he plans to hold on the topic, will offer an opportunity for residents to speak about their main concerns when it comes to crime in Santa Fe. Representatives from the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce and potentially the Santa Fe Police Department will be at the event, he said, but he intends to focus most of the discussion on community concerns. "I’m more interested in hearing from folks about what their concerns are and where we can be doing better," he said.
Mayor Webber is termed out in '25. Garcia is an up and comer who knows folks are shocked by the increase in crime in the capital.
There are sure to be other mayoral hopefuls in what may be the most important Santa Fe mayoral election in years. If the crime is not thwarted now it could become a permanent part of the landscape and sadly follow ABQ down that road.
MERCH TIME
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