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Happy May Day Fellow Democrats:
It looks like spring is upon us and we should be thankful for every beautiful day, especially those few when the wind isn’t blowing. I think there will be two in May and a couple of more in June.
This past week brought us an announcement by President Biden that he will seek a second term. He deserves it based on his record. The economy is strong – inflation is decreasing – the Inflation Reduction Act is working and the job market is strong. Of course, the President’s age will be front and center as an issue during the campaign. However remember that the President is fit and hasn’t experienced any major medical issues during his first term – unlike the putative Republican candidate, who became severely ill from Covid during his one-term Presidency; is obese and has the color of an overly ripe pumpkin. Oh yeah, he is 76 years old. Assuming the former President is the Republican nominee, I doubt that age will play out as a major issue in the election.
On a state-wide issue, the Democratic Party of NM has been holding elections for Congressional District representatives and issues to be supported by the party in the upcoming election cycle. The DPNM is strong and New Mexico will remain Blue for years to come. The Red party is in disarray, with poor to no leadership at a state-wide level and dissent at a national level. They continue to shoot themselves in the foot by opposing common sense gun reform policies (pun intended) and a totally absurd abortion policy. Their retroactive vision will further weaken the party which once espoused national pride and patriotism. It continues to head down the path of promoting anarchy – all to the benefit of Democrats.
It’s important to get the Biden-Harris ticket off to a strong start, so if you are able, make a donation to the cause. Five dollars from a multitude of individuals will add up quickly. Let’s show that our rural neighborhoods can be a force at a national level.
Locally, it is disheartening to see the out-of-state influence on the leaders of the Town of Edgewood promoting their anti-abortion agenda. Well over sixty percent of Americans are supportive of a woman’s right to choose and control over her body and future. The Edgewood council and mayor have chosen to act in defiance of state law and to waste tens of thousands of dollars in taxpayer money and employee time subverting the law and the view of a majority of the citizens of this state. They need to be held accountable. The right person, with standing to sue, will undoubtedly have a justifiable cause of action against the town and perhaps the individuals who chose to pass this patently illegal ordinance.
Thanks for your time reading this and please send me your thoughts. My email is [email protected]. Let me hear from you.
Dennis Wallin
Chair, DPTC
[email protected]
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