A fundraiser hosted by President Bush today in
At the noon event, Bush praised White’s understanding of national security issues and applauded his record as a law-enforcement officer, according to a release from the White campaign. Bush also called White a “proven vote-getter.” White was re-elected as sheriff of
U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici also spoke at the fundraiser, where he praised White’s independence and integrity. Domenici noted that White resigned from his job in former Gov. Gary Johnson’s administration after the governor came out in favor of drug decriminalization. He also pointed to White’s efforts to lead a team of volunteers to
“Don’t vote for Darren because he is of either party,” Domenici said, according to the news release. “Vote for him because he is a man of character and a man who cares.”
White said in the release that he appreciates the president’s willingness to attend the fundraiser. He said he expects liberal, special-interest groups to invest heavily in the campaign of his likely Democratic opponent, Martin Heinrich, who the news release called the “darling of the Left.”
“My campaign is about shaking up
Meanwhile, the New Mexico Independent has the scoop on protests of Bush’s visit, both by state Democrats and by White’s primary opponent, Joe Carraro. The national and state GOP have both endorsed White in the primary.
Heinrich attended the Democratic protest, the Independent reported. He pointed out that White was Bush’s
“They go way back,” the Independent quoted Heinrich as saying. “It’s disappointing to see Darren White continue to embrace the president at a time when the administration’s failed policies are hurting New
Carraro, meanwhile, blasted the Republican National Committee and White’s campaign, according to the Independent, for bringing Bush to
“New Mexicans don’t need