Just over a year ago, Democrats across the country were celebrating the historic win of Barack Obama and the sweeping victories of our Party in both Houses of Congress. Here in New Mexico, Democrats were elected to the highest levels of office throughout our great State.
When President Obama entered office, he inherited the worst economic crisis in a generation with a country teetering on the brink of another great depression. Now almost a year later, President Obama has taken the necessary steps to stabilize our economy, putting us on the road to recovery, rebuilding a new, stronger foundation for long-term growth.
Led by New Mexico’s Democratic Senators Bingaman and Udall, Congressmen Lujan, Heinrich, and Teague we stood up for working New Mexicans and helped to usher in some of the most notable achievements of President Obama's first year in office have included taking a public stance to prohibit torture, nominating Sonia Sotomayor to be the first Latina to serve on the Supreme Court, enacting the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act and ensuring the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
Furthermore, on the economy, equal rights for all Americans, the environment, valuing scientific discovery and service, restoring out reputation around the world and setting special interests straight, President Obama is enacting an ambitious agenda that is changing the way things in Washington get done.
We have much to be proud of as Democrats -- our Party's accomplishments in 2009 have advanced our nation forward and fixing the shortcomings of the last administration, yet as we enter 2010, our Party must work to sustain our progress.
We ask that each of you re-new your commitments to electing Democrats to office throughout New Mexico who are willing to take a stand on issues which matter most to New Mexicans, please consider contributing $5,$10,$25, $50 or $100 for victory in 2010.
As Democrats, we must continue to fight for meaningful Health Care Reform for all Americans, working to keep our economy growing and creating jobs that will employ Americans and provide a living wage.
Here in New Mexico, Democrats must also continue the momentum from our historic 2008 election victories. We’re organizing in communities across New Mexico, reminding voters that we’ve come too far to start moving backwards now.
In 2010, we have the opportunity to return to three Democrats to the House of Representatives, elect New Mexico's first female Governor and re-elect Democrats as Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General and Secretary of State.
In 2010, we need to work together to keep Democrats in office and give them the mandate necessary to continue President Obama's ambitious agenda and advance our State as well under the leadership of Diane Denish. As Lieutenant Governor, Diane's leadership has been marked by common sense and the courage to make tough decisions when it matters for New Mexicans. As Governor, she will bring her efficiency and true reform to Santa Fe and be a voice for all New Mexicans.
We are a party of ideas and action -- we know we are right on the issues that matter most to New Mexicans and that we have the courage to enact laws which benefit all New Mexicans.
Working together, we will achieve victory in 2010 and Keep New Mexico Blue.
The Democratic Party of New Mexico wishes you a very happy New Year and asks that you re-new your commitments to electing Democrats to office in 2010, by contributing $5, $10,$25,$50 or $100.
Sincerely,
Javier M. Gonzales
Chairman, DPNM
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