Javier Gonzales
The chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico says progressive wins in three city council elections in Las Cruces on Tuesday are a good sign for Democrats heading into the 2010 election.
The victories by progressives in Las Cruces came as Republicans had a good night in some other high-profile races across the nation. Republicans in New Mexico have put out several statements today playing up the GOP victories in other states.
Those Republicans should instead be paying attention to Las Cruces, Democratic Party Chairman Javier Gonzales said.
“While Republican leaders are focused on election results in other states, here in New Mexico, Democratic candidates built on the energy and enthusiasm created during of the 2008 elections to claim victories in yesterday’s city election in Las Cruces,” he said in a news release.
“I’d like to congratulate Olga Pedroza, Gill Sorg and Sharon Thomas on their impressive victories,” Gonzales added. “Democrats are organizing in all regions of New Mexico, continuing the movement Obama built in 2008, and we are well-positioned to win big again in 2010.”
Of course, some Republicans said the same thing – only about their party’s chances in 2010 — after the GOP took control of Albuquerque city government a few weeks ago.