Far-left U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico plans to break ranks with his party by supporting a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s illegal executive order banning guns in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, which a judge recently struck down. Vasquez, a responsible gun owner, expressed his commitment to “common-sense solutions that reduce gun violence.”
He also mentioned his support for the extreme anti-gun “Bennie Hargrove Gun Safety Act.”
In his statement, Vasquez emphasized the importance of producing constitutional, legal, and enforceable solutions to protect families and children, despite being considered one of the most vulnerable House Democrats seeking reelection.
The resolution, sponsored by Republicans, condemns Governor Lujan Grisham for “blatantly violating the Second Amendment to the Constitution” and depriving New Mexico citizens of their right to bear arms. Last week, following public outcry and lawsuits, the governor amended her order, restricting the prohibition on openly carrying firearms or concealed weapons in Bernalillo County to parks and playgrounds.
While the Republican-sponsored resolution was initially scheduled for consideration on the House floor, it has been temporarily withdrawn. During a House Rules Committee meeting on Monday, Democrats accused Republicans of using the resolution as a political stunt, with some labeling it a “waste of time.”
U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York characterized the resolution as ineffectual, alleging that it was intended to divert attention from Republican failures in governance. U.S. Representative Jim McGovern of Massachusetts expressed incredulity at the extensive debate surrounding a nonbinding resolution when more pressing issues like gun violence and government shutdowns demanded attention.
In contrast, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin defended the resolution, asserting that it recognized Second Amendment rights and condemned the governor’s “unconstitutional order.” He argued that the order did not contribute to public safety and only infringed on New Mexicans’ rights, citing New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez’s warning that only responsible gun owners would comply with the ban. Tiffany concluded that the ban was not only bad policy but also blatantly unconstitutional, emphasizing that the Second Amendment was not a mere suggestion.
“Gabe Vasquez is a defund the police extremist who is only speaking up to cover his own political hide. Voters see through this transparent calculation from an extreme politician,” said the National Republican Congressional Committee’s spokeswoman Delanie Bomar.
He really has no choice but to support it. She was nailed on Article 14. Any legislator that sides with her is also guilty of treason, since they ALSO ALL took oaths to uphold the Constitution. Any of either party that sides with her, are blatantly idiots.
A FEDERAL CHARGE is not “ineffectual.” The Constitution was drafted to preserve our basic rights and prevent tyrants (like our illustrious Governor) from from using Executive Orders and Health Emergencies as free-for-alls. The beauty of this is, while we couldn’t nail her on her covid mandates, those can and will be used as evidence against her. Only tyrants “rule.”
Far left Vasquez realizes that he is trailing Herrell; this was his move to appeal to his conservative district’s constituents.
Yep!
This leftist is just trying to look more sane. He would, given the chance, ban all guns but .22s in NM. Hopefully he will be gone for good next year.
Too little too late, Gabe.
Will the real Gabe stand up?
Suddenly, Vasquez is trying to out- Republican Yvette Herrell. Oh, p-lease!!
Where have you been,bro?
vasquez along with heil heinrich went along with this because of re-election. Just like grisham who didn’t do crap for southeast New Mexico until she was up for re-election, then we started seeing the signs at construction zones stating “governor michelle lujan grisham road improvement project.”
As Republican Chairman Piece said, Democrats run like Republicans and govern like Democrats.
Blind squirrel finds acorn. Film at 10.