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Breaking: Mayor Drops Out of Senate Race |
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Written by ABQjournal staff
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Friday, 07 December 2007 |
Mayor Martin J. Chavez says he will not run for U.S. Senate seat.
FULL PRESS RELEASE from Mayor December 7, 2007
Mayor Martin J. Chavez Reconsiders Run For U.S. Senate
Albuquerque, NM – Today Mayor Martin J. Chavez stated he will not seek the seat for U.S. Senate.
After much soul searching Chavez stated that it was crucial to the future of New Mexico and this country that a Democrat become the next U.S Senator. He said: "Traveling my home state over the past several weeks, I have been honored to spend time with my fellow New Mexicans talking about the issues and challenges facing our state and nation. While I deeply appreciate all the support I have received, it has become very clear to me that Democrats should not be divided in the upcoming election. A hotly contested primary, as this one certainly would be, would likely weaken the Democratic nominee and place the general election in jeopardy." Chavez stated it was far more critical to end the war in Iraq, reform our broken healthcare system, and provide educational opportunities to our youth to empower them to participate in a worldwide economy."
To that end, Chavez pledged his support and encourages the support of all New Mexicans for Tom Udall for U.S. Senate. "Tom Udall has my full support. I will work to help him and all Democrats get elected throughout our great State of New Mexico and our Nation. As Mayor, I have many new, exciting programs that I want to bring to fruition. I want to spend my remaining time in the Mayor's office being the very best mayor possible for all of the citizens of my home town." Chavez said.
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