Far-left Democrat Sen. Martin Heinrich announced on Friday that he will not pursue a bid for New Mexico governor, opting instead to continue his work in the U.S. Senate. In his statement, Heinrich emphasized that the Senate “is where I believe I can have the most impact.”
“After careful consideration and many conversations with my family, constituents, and colleagues, I’ve decided to remain in the United States Senate,” Heinrich said. “It’s clear to me that New Mexico needs a strong voice in Washington now more than ever — the stakes are simply too high.”
Heinrich highlighted his concerns about recent actions by former President Donald Trump, including his push to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants through an executive order and the pardoning of individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
“From fighting back against these harmful policies to defending the progress we’ve made lowering costs for working families, growing our economy, and keeping our communities safe, the Senate is where I believe I can have the most impact,” Heinrich added.
While critical of Trump’s policies, Heinrich noted that he remains willing to collaborate with the former president when appropriate but is prepared to oppose him on key issues.
Heinrich’s decision to remain in the Senate comes as a relief to Senate Democrats, who hold a narrow minority with 47 members. His choice also avoids a potential primary clash, as former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has reportedly been considering a run for governor in New Mexico.
Heinrich, who was reelected to a third Senate term in November, defeated Republican challenger Nella Domenici by a 10-point margin, further cementing his position as a leading figure for New Mexico in Washington, although his electoral victories have continued to slip.
Good. We do not need you in the roundhouse as Governor Heinrich. Hell, we don’t need you in Washington eighter. Waht we need is for you democrats to realize it is because of you and your damaging policies that Americans have turned away from you all and I hope that this trend continues. Democrats and the leftist leaning repbulicans have all got to go. The sooner the better for America.
Yeah, well, his lips are moving.
Doubt he wants to live in NM anyway.
So happy to hear this news. Our state is already beyond healing, and this bloody hemorrhoid on the body politic would completely destroy us.
It’s a Blessing!
Wonder what he’s done that he doesn’t want the new FBI to find out.
Good news! Deb Haaland should be easier to beat. Her opponent should just play ads with videos of her testifying before Congress. She has never answered a question presented to her. “I don’t have an answer”, “I don’t have that information before me”, “I will need to get back with you” are her clueless answers to nearly every question. She is the perfect example of a DEI hire and is an embarrassment to New Mexicans as well as Native Americans.
Hey Heinrich, and just how do you plan to make an impact by staying in the US Senate? It’s America First all the way which doesn’t seem to fit in with your way of thinking. Good luck. Resign maybe?