The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has launched a new TV ad targeting far-left Democrat Rep. Gabe Vasquez in the New Mexico 2nd Congressional District (NM-02) race.
The ad focuses on Vasquez’s past comments regarding defunding the police, a controversial issue that has been central to political debates across the country.
Titled “In His Own Words,” the ad highlights Vasquez’s previous statements advocating for reducing or reimagining police funding. Clips used in the ad emphasize Vasquez’s belief in reallocating police resources, stating, “The police department… if we don’t need those positions anymore, then we need to get rid of them.”
The ad portrays these comments as evidence that Vasquez wants to “get rid of the police” and replace them with other services, such as psychologists responding to certain incidents. The ad closes with the message, “Yes, Gabe Vasquez wants to defund the police.”
The NRCC’s ad campaign represents a substantial financial investment in the NM-02 race, a district that has seen fierce competition in recent elections.
The district, previously held by Republican Yvette Herrell, flipped to the Democrats when Vasquez narrowly won the seat in 2022. As the race heats up, Republicans are looking to regain control of the district, framing Vasquez as aligned with the more progressive wing of the Democrat Party, particularly on issues like law enforcement.
This line of attack has been a recurring theme in competitive districts nationwide, as Republicans aim to paint their Democratic opponents as extreme on crime-related issues. Public safety is a top concern for many voters, so this ad seeks to sway undecided voters by highlighting Vasquez’s past statements, which are extreme and supportive of defunding police.
The outcome of the NM-02 race could be pivotal for both parties, as Republicans seek to regain a foothold in New Mexico and strengthen their position in the House, with only a slim majority.
Like I’ve always said Vasquez is bad for New Mexico and bad for America. 🇺🇸
He so needs to be removed from office. Praying that happens come November. Wake up people and do not believe the lies of the fake news media and the far left idiots that seem to think they know what is best for NM and America for that matter.
Back the blue and Yvette too.
He’s a communist comrade to AOC and the squad. I’d almost bet money that he is bought and paid for by the Cartels. He sure doesn’t act like an American! Wasn’t it a few years back he was videoed testing and rioting with BLM?
Did they do that in spanish as well?? I hope so, as that could/would help, especially on this and abortion. Every ad in this state should be in Spanish & English.
I met him in person I believe he comes across better than Evette. A lady asked him a hard question and he started to ramble on like Kamala Harris with out a good answer and what he said was a lie. I am still voting on the conservative side with Evette. If we do not have police I definitely need my AR platformed rifle which is my right by Both the US and NM constitution. The constitutions that state that the latest NM gun laws and wait list is unconstitutional.