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New Mexico now officially a toss-up as Trump closes in

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With fewer than 20 days remaining until the U.S. presidential election, New Mexico has emerged as a pivotal swing state, putting 45th President Donald Trump in a strong position to challenge the Democrat nominee, Kamala Harris. New polling from Redfield and Wilton Strategies, commissioned by The Telegraph, shows that the state is now up for grabs, making New Mexico a battleground that could be decisive in this highly contested race. Trump trails Harris by the narrowest margin — just 4%.

The poll, part of a broader survey of key swing states, finds that Harris and Trump are locked in a tight contest across several battlegrounds. In New Mexico, which Joe Biden carried by nearly 100,000 votes in 2020, Trump’s support has surged. According to the poll, both candidates are within the margin of error, highlighting how quickly the political landscape in the state has shifted. Trump’s favorability has grown, with many former Biden voters reconsidering their support and indicating they now plan to vote for Trump in November.

A key factor driving this shift is the economy, which has become the most important issue for voters in New Mexico. The poll reveals that between 57% and 72% of voters in swing states, including New Mexico, cite the cost of living as “extremely important” in determining their vote. Trump’s message of economic recovery and his focus on tackling inflation appears to be resonating with New Mexicans who are feeling the pressure of rising costs. Additionally, immigration ranks as a major issue in the state, with voters leaning toward Trump’s tougher border policies.

What makes New Mexico such an unpredictable factor in this election is the growing number of 2020 Biden voters who are now shifting to Trump. In the Redfield and Wilton poll, between 9% and 18% of voters who backed Biden in 2020 say they will vote for Trump this year, while only a smaller fraction of Trump’s previous supporters have moved toward Harris. This trend is alarming for Democrats who once saw New Mexico as a secure state.

Additionally, Harris has struggled to maintain the same levels of support that Biden received in 2020. According to the poll, Harris’s favorability ratings are not as strong as Trump’s in the state, and this is particularly troubling for Democrats who need a solid turnout to hold on to the state’s five electoral votes. Trump’s ability to appeal to undecided voters and win back disillusioned Democrats is making the race even tighter.

The poll also highlights how Trump’s broader base of loyal supporters is a significant advantage. Between 85% and 92% of voters who backed Trump in 2020 remain steadfast in their support, compared to a smaller share of 2020 Biden voters who say they will vote for Harris. This loyalty gives Trump an edge, particularly in states like New Mexico where the margins are slim.

With New Mexico now on the radar as a swing state, both campaigns are expected to ramp up efforts in the coming days. The state’s unique mix of economic, immigration, and social concerns make it a critical battleground that could play a decisive role in the overall outcome of the election. For Trump, flipping New Mexico would represent a major victory in his path to reclaiming the presidency. For Harris, it’s a race to maintain ground in a state that once seemed secure but is now firmly in play.

Republicans hope to flip one or two of New Mexico’s U.S. House seats in November and a U.S. Senate seat, with embattled incumbent Martin Heinrich fighting for his political life following a devastating television debate against prominent Republican Nella Domenici.

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Amid crime-ravaged streets, ABQ Police Officers’ Association endorses Trump

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The Albuquerque Police Officers’ Association (APOA) has officially endorsed 45th President Donald J. Trump for the presidency in the upcoming 2024 election, citing his commitment to law enforcement and public safety. In a letter from APOA President Shaun Willoughby, the union highlighted Trump’s track record of supporting police officers and prioritizing policies that ensure the safety of communities.

In the endorsement letter, Willoughby emphasized the union’s appreciation for Trump’s consistent support of law enforcement, stating, “President Trump has consistently shown unwavering support for our police officers, advocating for policies that protect and empower those who serve on the front lines.” He further highlighted Trump’s opposition to the defund the police movement, noting that Trump’s stance aligns with the values and mission of the police union.

Willoughby also praised Trump for his work on community policing and enhancing officer training, saying, “Under his leadership, we witnessed efforts to strengthen community policing, improve training, and enhance safety measures.”

The endorsement comes as the APOA, representing law enforcement professionals in New Mexico’s largest city, focuses on supporting candidates who prioritize the safety of officers and the communities they serve. 

The union expressed confidence that Trump’s leadership would continue to provide the necessary resources to ensure public safety across the nation, especially under a wave of violent crime in “progressive”-run cities like Albuquerque.

“We believe that President Trump’s proven track record and strong leadership make him the best candidate to address the challenges facing our nation,” Willoughby said, urging both the union’s members and the public to back Trump in the upcoming election.

This endorsement adds to Trump’s growing list of law enforcement support as he seeks to return to the White House in 2024. Public safety, crime, and support for law enforcement remain major campaign issues across the country, and the APOA’s backing underscores the role these issues are expected to play in the upcoming election.

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Poll that sampled only 532 people says Trump down by 10 points in NM

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A recent poll in New Mexico suggests that Kamala Harris holds a notable lead over 45th President Donald Donald Trump. The vice president polled 49% compared to Trump’s 39%. 

However, it’s important to note that this data is drawn from a relatively small sample size of just 532 likely voters, which is a fraction of the state’s overall electorate. 

While this small group may reflect some current voter sentiments, it’s crucial to acknowledge that such a limited sample may not capture the full diversity of opinions in New Mexico.

The poll also revealed some key demographic splits: male voters were almost evenly divided between Harris and Trump, while women leaned more heavily toward Harris. 

Additionally, education level played a significant role, with college-educated voters favoring Harris by a 2-to-1 margin, while those without a degree were more inclined to support Trump.

Hispanic voters tended to favor Harris, but Trump’s support among this group was stronger than in previous elections, with 36% backing the 45th president. 

The poll highlights a trend of Democrat dominance in more urban and northern areas, while Trump retains strong support in the more conservative eastern parts of the state.

This Albuquerque Journal poll, conducted by Research & Polling Inc., carries a margin of error of ±4.2%, meaning shifts in public opinion could occur as early voting and Election Day approaches.

Given the relatively small sample size, the results should be interpreted cautiously and may not fully represent the broader electorate.

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Republicans out in full force at Navajo Nation parade

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During the 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair, taking place in Window Rock, Arizona, Republicans came out in full force to support 45th President Donald Trump, New Mexico’s U.S. Senate candidate Nella Domenici, who is challenging Martin Heinrich, and other Republicans with a float and signs at the parade.

Many Republicans walked in the parade, showing vast support from Navajo voters. The Navajo Nation occupies land in northeastern Arizona, northwestern New Mexico, and southeastern Utah. 

Attendees of the parade carried Trump signs and even “Never Surrender” signs with the 45th President’s mugshot amid the sham criminal trials being pursued by far-left Democrat prosecutors abusing their authority.

Some attendees and their kids wore shoes that read, “Trump 2024,” showcasing the momentum Trump and the Republican Party as a whole have on the Navajo Nation as national polls show Democrat Kamala Harris trailing Trump. 

The most recent poll from the New York Times/Siena College released Sunday shows Trump leading Harris nationwide, suggesting a major win in swing states and possibly the popular vote.

In 2020, Donald Trump, Jr. campaigned for his father in the Navajo Nation, including being a guest on KNDN 960 AM, where he said, “The Navajos and the Native Americans as a whole are the original conservationists,” adding, “I know I am the son of a New York billionaire, but I don’t spend my time in the cocktail party circuit. I spend it in the great outdoors.”

“No Navajo child should have to leave the Navajo Nation to pursue the American dream,” said Don Jr. He also said the Trump Victory team and his team will have “staff on the ground throughout the campaign,” something many Republican candidates have not done in the Navajo Nation.

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New NM polling: Trump, Domenici within single digits of beating Dems

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As the U.S. Presidential Election approaches, New Mexico is emerging as a critical battleground state, with new polling data shedding light on both the presidential and U.S. Senate races. Redfield & Wilton Strategies, in collaboration with The Telegraph, recently included New Mexico in its Swing State Tracker Poll, highlighting its growing significance in the national political landscape.

In the presidential race, the latest poll between July 31 and August 3 reveals that Kamala Harris holds a seven-point lead over 45th President Donald Trump in New Mexico, with Harris garnering 44% of the vote compared to Trump’s 37%. This lead suggests that New Mexico, which has traditionally leaned Democrat in recent elections, may be in contention in November. Additionally, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., running as an independent candidate, polls at 8% in New Mexico, the highest support he has received among the swing states surveyed. If Kennedy dropped out and endorsed Trump, that would give Trump an even better advantage over Harris. 

Beyond the presidential race, the U.S. Senate race in New Mexico is also drawing significant attention. Incumbent Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich is currently leading his Republican challenger, Nella Domenici, by six points, with Heinrich securing 40% of the vote to Domenici’s 34%. Heinrich’s support falls four points short of Harris’ performance in the state. Domenici, on the other hand, trails Trump by three points, indicating that while she benefits from the Republican base, she has not yet matched Trump’s level of support.

Economic concerns are at the forefront for New Mexico voters, with 55% reporting that their financial situation has worsened over the past year—the highest percentage among the swing states polled. This economic anxiety is likely to play a crucial role in shaping voter preferences in both the presidential and Senate races. Despite these challenges, a plurality of New Mexicans remains cautiously optimistic about the future, with 46% expecting their financial situation to improve in the coming year.

On key issues, New Mexico voters display a nuanced trust in the candidates. Kamala Harris is favored over Donald Trump on healthcare, the environment, and the war in Ukraine, while Trump is trusted more on economic issues, immigration, and national defense. In the Senate race, Domenici could gain traction on economic and immigration concerns.

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See how favorable Trump and Harris are in New Mexico, according to polls

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The polling company Civiqs conducts periodical polls showing favorability for 45th President Donald Trump, the Republican 2024 presidential nominee, and Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee. 

According to the latest poll in New Mexico from August 1, 2024, Trump is rated 43 percent favorably among all likely voters and 53 percent unfavorably, with four percent of those polls undecided.

According to the latest numbers from July 28, 2024, Harris has a 36 percent favorability rating and a 56 percent unfavorability rating among New Mexico voters. This factored in her minor bump following Joe Biden’s ouster as the Democrats’ presidential candidate.

Thus, Trump has a seven percent edge over Harris in terms of favorability. Among independent voters, Harris has a 20 percent favorability rating and a 70 percent unfavorability rating, while Trump has a 50 percent favorability rating and a 43 percent unfavorability rating, meaning he has a +23 percent edge on Harris among independents. According to the latest registration statistics, independents or declined-to-state voters make up 23.4 percent of all those registered in New Mexico.

Among Hispanics, Harris is 39 percent favorable and 51 percent unfavorable. Trump is 44 percent favorable, while 53 percent see him unfavorably. Overall, Trump edges Harris by five points in this category.

With Harris being thrown on the ticket following Biden’s late exit from the race and Harris’ vast unfavorability with key demographics, Trump and other Republicans, such as U.S. Senate candidate Nella Domenici, have a shot at flipping the Land of Enchantment red in November if they can energize voters to come in droves to the polls and outperform any election-related chicanery that may come from the left. 

To see the survey on Trump, click here, and to see the survey on Harris, click here. Civiqs is rated 2.5 out of 3 stars on Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight pollster ratings.

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NM Dem Party official, MLG ally, says ‘too bad’ failed Trump assassin missed

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Diane Cox, A Democrat Party of New Mexico official from Albuquerque who sits on the Party’s State Central Committee, posted an article from The Atlantic titled “Trump is planning for a landslide win” on her Facebook post after 45th President Donald Trump narrowly missed a fatal head wound at a rally in Pennsylvania, where an assassin attempted to murder him. The assassin ended up killing at least one rally attendee and leaving others injured, including Trump, who was pierced in his right ear by a bullet. 

One of Cox’s connections, Angela Agosta, wrote, “And now he will be America’s hero who survived an assassination attempt. The way the crowd was chanting usa USA (sic) as he was leaving the stage was so scary.” 

Cox then replied, “[R]ight? Even if he had been killed (too bad they missed) he’d become a Martyr to their fascist cause.” 

Another leftist commenter, Jessica Corley, agreed with Cox’s wish for the 45th President to have died, writing, “I could have lived with that.” 

Hours later, she then shared a post from her friend, Garry Breeswine, who wrote, “I know it’s asking too much, but I’m actually begging yall (sic) to care this much next time it’s a 3rd grade classroom instead of an A—HOLE’s f—ing ear.” 

Cox quipped, “Garry Breeswine said what most of us who aren’t hypocritical  MAGA nutjobs feel.” 

According to Cox’s information on Facebook, she lists herself as working as a “Gun Reform Activist” at Everytown Survivor Network, a rabid anti-gun group, as well as the “campaign consultant” for Steve Brockett, a far-left Alamogordo Democrat who was previously running for New Mexico House District 51 before dropping out and endorsing another far-leftist. 

According to MoneyTrail NM, a project of “New Mexico In Depth,” Cox has been a major donor to the Democrat Party, giving $1,050 to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in 2022 and hundreds of dollars to candidates, including Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, far-left state Sens. Harold Pope and Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico Senate candidates Heather Berghmans and Cindy Nava (an illegal immigrant), New Mexico House candidate Ashlie Myers, who Brokett endorsed when dropping out, among scores of donations to the Democrat Party’s ActBlue apparatus. 

Despite calls for the Democrat Party of New Mexico to condemn Cox wishing death upon Trump, the party has yet to denounce her or call for her removal from its State Central Committee.

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Dem NM Sen. Moe Maestas cracks joke about Trump assassination attempt

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After a failed attempt on 45th President Donald Trump’s life at a Pennsylvania rally by a now-deceased assassin, who left at least one rallygoer deceased and one in critical condition, New Mexico state Sen. Moe Maestas (D-Albuquerque) commented on a post about the attempted murder by joking about former President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.

One X account, @Lobogabe, wrote following the shooting at 4:25 p.m., “Holy f—k, Watching his rally and there’s gunshots. It looks like he is injured. I guarantee this is a Democrat. This is the most disgusting thing in the history of the country. Omg. I can believe this. Please God keep him safe.”

To that, Maestas wrote at 5:27 p.m., “History of the country? Where do you rank that Ford’s Theater incident? Top 5?” followed by a face exhaling emoji.

While Maestas was joking about the attempted murder of the 45th President, other Democrat politicians, such as U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, among others, were joining Republicans in wishing Trump well and denouncing political violence. 

Then, over one full hour later, Maestas changed his tune, writing on X, “Political violence has no place in a free democratic society. I condemn today’s disgusting violence unequivocally and share in the sadness many are feeling right now. I pray for a speedy and healthy recovery of President Trump.” 

He then attempted to downplay his previous comment, which joked about the attempted assassination of President Trump, claiming he did not know what he was commenting on because he had “just landed” from a flight. 

He wrote, “I hope we grow as a nation from this horrible experience. We must reverse this current state of hate and divisiveness. I apologize profusely to everyone for a spontaneous earlier post. I had just landed, and did not realize in that instance that Trump had been struck.”

Despite his excuse-ridden “apology,” the Republican Party of New Mexico’s Chairman Steve Pearce wrote, “It is unacceptable that Senator Maestas’ first response to an assassination attempt, where the former President was shot at, narrowly missing his head, one person was killed and another severely injured, was to make a joke and downplay it. He has demonstrated that he does not have the character or discernment worthy of a New Mexico Senator.”

He added, “He apologized only after being criticized and justified his tweet by claiming he didn’t know the President had been struck. That is a weak excuse. New Mexicans deserve representation that acknowledges the gravity of this situation and will address it with the seriousness and dignity it deserves. Senator Maestas should step down after making such a disgraceful post.”

Others, including state Reps. John Block (R-Alamogordo) and Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) urged for Maestas’ immediate resignation “in disgrace,” with Block saying the Democrat state lawmaker’s apology was “not accepted.” 

Since the deadly shooting and attempted assassination attempt on the 45th President’s life, the 45th President has been confirmed as safe, as the FBI takes the reigns of the investigation.

“The FBI has assumed the role of the lead federal law enforcement agency in the investigation of the incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred earlier today in Butler, Pennsylvania. Special agents of the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office responded immediately, to include crisis response team members and evidence response technicians. We will continue to support this investigation with the full resources of the FBI, alongside our partners at the U.S. Secret Service and state and local law enforcement,” wrote the Bureau. 

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Leaked Democrat post-debate poll shows Trump leading in NM

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A new leaked Democrat poll conducted after Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance shows Democrats are losing in many traditionally Democrat-leaning states, including New Mexico.

“A confidential polling memo circulating among anxious Democrats is confirming some of their worst fears: President Joe Biden’s support has started to tumble in key electoral battlegrounds in the wake of his disastrous debate performance in Atlanta, and Biden’s diminished standing is now putting previously noncompetitive states like New Hampshire, Virginia, and New Mexico in play for Donald Trump,” wrote Puck News.

“What’s more, Biden has taken such a reputational hit that he is polling behind other alternative Democratic candidates—including Kamala Harris and Gretchen Whitmer—in hypothetical one-on-one matchups against Trump.”

The results show Biden falling behind by 0.5 percent in New Mexico to Trump, 0.6 percent in Virginia, and three percent in New Hampshire, showing blood in the water. 

The news comes right after an internal Republican poll from U.S. Senate candidate Nella Domenici and the NRSC showed Biden leading Trump in New Mexico by two points. 

The leaked Democrat poll showed Biden’s New Mexico lead dropped by 2.4 percent, a stark contrast from 2024, where Biden reportedly won the Land of Enchantment by 11 points. 

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New Mexico Democrat U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has refused to comment on Biden’s disastrous debate performance, showing increased hope for Trump and Republicans, as Vasquez’s Second Congressional District is in play. 

When pressed by Fox News, Vasquez, who is attempting to distance himself from Biden, said he “can make his own decisions about his own campaign,” refusing to endorse him.

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New pre-debate poll is great news for NM Republicans

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A new internal poll from Republican U.S. Senate candidate Nella Domenici’s campaign shows New Mexico is very much in play in November, with Republicans barely trailing Democrats. The poll, which was taken before Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, is great news for Republicans, who have not won a statewide New Mexico race in a decade.

The poll, reported by the National Journal, shows Domenici’s 42.2% barely trailing Heinrich’s 45.5% by 3.3%, while 9.7% remain undecided. 

“In the presidential race, Joe Biden led Donald Trump in a theoretical head-to-head election in New Mexico, 49%-47%,” wrote the National Journal’s Zac Weisz.

Weisz noted that “this poll was taken before the debate (June 19-24). The poll includes 600 likely voters, and the margin of error was +/-4.0%” 

A previous poll showed Domenici trailing Heinrich by single digits, validating that New Mexico is very much in play in 2024, with Democrats having a steep climb in the Land of Enchantment to cling to power. 

Following the presidential debate, an “eye-popping” poll from CBS News/YouGov revealed that only 27% of respondents believed that Biden “possesses the necessary mental strength needed for the grueling duties of the commander-in-chief, marking a drop in the finding from just over two weeks ago (35% ‘does,’ to 65% ‘does not’),” as reported by the New York Post.

Democrats across the board have widely condemned Biden’s performance during the debate, with many, including the leftist New York Times, calling for his replacement on the ticket. The Biden White House has pushed back on the reports, affirming that the 81-year-old Democrat will remain on the Democrat Party’s presidential ticket in November.

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