Unearthed video exposes vulnerable House Dem's reversal on crucial issue impacting state
A vulnerable Democratic New Mexico lawmaker once called for his state to walk away from the energy production that brings in almost a third of the state’s general fund, while...
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A vulnerable Democratic New Mexico lawmaker once called for his state to walk away from the energy production that brings in almost a third of the state’s general fund, while now pitching an "all of the above" energy approach. "We have to champion a whole bunch of different policies to really mitigate the impact of climate change, " Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-N.M., said in a 2021 interview. "The electrification of our fleet systems, for example, across our federal government and even our local government here in the city of Las Cruces, the electrification of residential developments, the electrification of residential developments the electrification of commercial and municipal developments, limiting the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels and carbon-based fuels and replacing them with electric," Vasquez said. At the time, Vasquez was in the middle of a campaign to become the Democratic nominee to challenge incumbent Rep. Yvette Herrell, R-N.M. ‘MODERATE’ DEM'S UNEARTHED ‘DECONSTRUCT’ LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMENTS DRAW FIRE FROM GOP CRITICS His resurfaced comments come as he wages a campaign for a third term in one of the country’s most competitive congressional districts and highlight how some Democrats have made efforts to rebrand their stances towards renewable sources of power as they look to champion affordability platforms. In his most recent campaign materials, Vasquez has said he supports all forms of energy, citing high prices. "Rep. Vasquez stands by the energy workers in the Permian Basin who fuel America’s energy economy. He believes in an all-of-the-above approach with oil and gas and clean energy to diversify our economy and bring more jobs to New Mexico," his website reads. When asked about his past comments and whether he believes they conflict with his current stance, Vazquez's campaign said the congressman stands by his current position. "Gabe is proud of his record on the City Council and his advocacy for clean energy, clean air and clean water. In…