The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has rolled out a new paid advertising campaign aimed squarely at Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), branding him a radical tied to “Project 2026,” a plan Republicans say would fundamentally reshape the country in destructive ways.
The digital ad, released this week, ties Vasquez to high-profile national Democrats such as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Dina Titus, and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, a self-described socialist. Republicans argue that Vasquez is aligned with this wing of the Democratic Party and will push policies that hurt working families.
“If Gabe Vasquez were to get his way, the result would be tax hikes on working families, impeaching President Trump, a border invasion, defunding the police, and turning America into a socialist, crime-filled dystopia. House Republicans are the only thing standing between you and the nightmare of ‘Project 2026.’” said NRCC spokesman Zach Bannon in a statement announcing the campaign.
The ad features a clip of Vasquez from before his election to Congress in which he advocates defunding the police, a position Republicans have frequently highlighted as proof of his radical record. The video does not name Vasquez but instead places him alongside prominent left-wing Democrats and socialist figures to underscore the NRCC’s message that he is part of a broader ideological movement.
According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, which first reported on the ad, the NRCC is running the spot exclusively on digital platforms. The piece notes that while Vasquez’s police-defunding clip has circulated in the past, Republicans continue to use it to highlight what they view as his dangerous positions on law enforcement and public safety.
The ad begins with the phrase: “Project 2026. Hakeem Jeffries’ plan to remake America. Raise taxes on working families, impeach President Trump.” The video then shifts to snippets of Democratic leaders, culminating with Mamdani declaring, “We are unapologetic about our socialism.”
Fox News reported the ad is part of a larger NRCC strategy targeting 25 vulnerable House Democrats ahead of the midterms, with Republicans warning voters of what they describe as the Democratic agenda for 2026.
The NRCC’s strategy reflects broader Republican efforts to frame the upcoming elections as a choice between stability and chaos, portraying Democrats like Vasquez as threats to economic security and public safety. With New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District expected to be competitive, Vasquez has become a top target for GOP messaging.
By linking Vasquez to “Project 2026,” Republicans hope to draw attention to issues of taxes, immigration, crime, and law enforcement—issues they believe will resonate with voters concerned about the direction of the country. The ad underscores the NRCC’s intent to nationalize the race and tie local Democrats to the most controversial figures in their party.
As NRCC spokesman Zach Bannon emphasized: “House Republicans are the only thing standing between you and the nightmare of ‘Project 2026.’”
the republicans dont understand that democrats are fine with socialism / communism. they embrace it. Gabe will fund raise off this information. he is proud of what he is.
And who does the GOP have to run against Vasquez? The campaign starts the day after the election.
Wake up Republicans and take Vasquez down.
Branding Gabby the Juarez Mexico raised windshield washer..as a socialist, communist, racist, fascist, nazi-style politician…. did not work on 2024…nor did it in 2022… even branding him/her/he/she/it/they/them with a failure to appear active arrest warrant in El Paso,Texas (across from his hometown of Juarez Mexico)about a illicit traffic infraction when a elected City Counsel person and Congressperson… didn’t affect it.
And… this thing is praising human kill shelters in Las Cruces( and coming now to Raton) to execute FOR ANY PURPOSE… didn’t stop the 2022 and 2024 election results… is pretty savage when this politician applauded Abortion for Tourism Dollars for New Mexico pushed by the queen of the tolite seat in the Governor’s mansion in Santa Fe.
IDK what stops a voter…in their tracks… to stop voting… well for lack of clarity… voting for this sh*t. I recon someone does… id enjoy knowing who…
So far we don’t have a viable candidate to run against Vasquez.
Vasquez is a chameleon who varies his image according to the environment he”s in. In rural southern New Mexico he hides behind a mask and sunglasses when protesting for radical leftist causes. He knows that rural southern New Mexico voters would not support him again if they knew his true identity and what he really stood for. So much for “New Mexico True.” Vasquez is a coward.
I get what you all are saying but, getting brave men and women Republicans to run, raise money and volunteers takes an army. Also,
only Jesus our Lord can ultimately win this demonic war against the unborn and children. We are in the battle and the only way to win is to be saved! Type it or do it. Vote this November for school boards, judges and Mayor of ABQ. Run for office and fight, fight, fight. Don’t expect the Republican Party to do it all, your responsibility to engage and execute and of course, volunteer (action) and Pray.
Basquez reminds me of that classic Boy George song “Karma Chameleon:”
“If I listen to your lies, would you say
I’m a man without conviction?
I’m a man who doesn’t know
How to sell a contradiction
You come and go. you come and go…”
This is the reason I’m looking to move to Texas the people who vote Democrat are Satan’s bidder I pray to God to wipe them off the face of the earth
This is the reason I’m looking to move to Texas the people who vote Democrat are Satan’s bidder I pray to God to wipe them off the face of the earth
Vasquez sides with Squad member Rashida Tlaib against Israel.
Who is that masked man?
John Block – maybe it’s time you consider running for national office. Vasquez must go…
John, you would make a great Republican nominee to take on Gabe. Think about it. We need you!
He is no bueno! NM is in the toilet and the R’s are too quiet! I’ve heard it said NM is already Red but we just don’t have the voice, the representation.