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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 1d

Early voting begins today in municipal elections across New Mexico! Request an absentee ballot, view your sample ballot, and more at NMVote.org

Local elections have big impacts in your day-to-day life. Make your voice heard!

Early voting to begin Tuesday, as NM voters set to select local leaders

SANTA FE — Ready or not, a new voting season has officially arrived in New Mexico.

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 1d

The truth is that Republicans refuse to extend ACA tax credits that 24 million American citizens rely on for healthcare - undocumented aren't getting these tax credits and can't even enroll in the ACA to begin with!

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 1d

🚨📢Make sure everyone knows: The Republican excuse for shutting down the government is based on a downright lie. Day after day, Karoline "Lyin" Leavitt tries to blame the GOP shutdown on undocumented immigrants and poll after poll shows the American people aren't buying it.

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 2d

"...recent polling is very bad news for Republican politicians." Even loyal Republicans are noticing how terrible their party is at actually governing. Becoming the party synonymous with protecting pedophiles and making working families suffer will do that. www.newsweek.com/trump-voters...

Trump voters are losing confidence in direction of country

The drop in optimism comes after a turbulent September for the Trump administration.

www.newsweek.com

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 5d

In just 2 days, Democrats in our state legislature showed what public service is supposed to look like – using elected office to help people and improve lives in real, meaningful ways. Donald Trump and congressional Republicans should take note.

Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 5d

In this week’s special session, state Democrats stepped up for New Mexicans where national Republicans failed, protecting healthcare, food assistance, and vaccine access for children, while improving public safety.

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 5d

Trump doesn't care at all about making life better. At this point in his declining mental state, he only cares about punishing other Americans, & Republicans cowards won't even come to the negotiating table to save your healthcare. Remember, the GOP owns the shutdown & polling overwhelmingly agrees.

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 6d

Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia

With Biden, AI Mode will provide a summarized answer.

www.theverge.com

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New Mexico House Democrats @nmhousedems.bsky.social · 7d

President Trump’s steep cuts to Medicaid will hit our rural hospitals and clinics especially hard.

Tomorrow, October 1st, we’re headed into Special Session to protect access to healthcare and other critical services for New Mexico’s families.

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 7d

As congressional Republicans and Trump betray American families, New Mexico Democrats are getting to work to protect your healthcare, food assistance, freedom of the press, and more.

www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...

State lawmakers convene to address cuts that will 'hit New Mexican families the hardest'

"While dysfunction in Washington, D.C., grinds the federal government to a complete halt," the House speaker said, the state is taking action.

www.santafenewmexican.com

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 7d

Never has America had a president who delights in punishing the people he serves, but we're not dealing w/ a well-intentioned executive. We're dealing w/ a criminally-convicted crybaby & a spineless parade of GOP hypocrites who overlook attacks on the Constitution, Epstein files & hurting Americans.

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 8d

Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House – they own this government showdown, and voters agree. Meanwhile, Democrats are fighting to protect jobs and healthcare for millions. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

Americans are more likely to blame GOP for a shutdown, poll finds

Americans are divided on which party to blame if funding lapses after midnight tonight, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Yet a plurality – 38% – say Republicans, who control the White Hous...

www.pbs.org

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 14d

My guess is no…

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 13d

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 13d

DPNM's signature event is coming up this weekend- ⭐️The Rising Star Gala⭐️. Make sure you have your tickets: goodchange.app/donate/2025-...
In addition to our 3 brilliant Rising Stars✨, we're thrilled to be joined by Special Guests TN Rep @brotherjones.bsky.social & US Rep @beccabalintvt.bsky.social !

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Democrats @democrats.org · 14d

Rep. Stansbury: It's going to be very hard for Republicans to pin the shutdown on Democrats when they have already canceled votes and control the House, the Senate, and the White House.

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 15d

Republicans claim to care about the Constitution, so we call on the Republican Party of NM to put partisan differences aside and release a statement condemning the Trump Administration’s attacks on Americans’ fundamental First Amendment rights.

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 15d

In response to the Trump Administration’s unprecedented attacks on the First Amendment rights of free speech and freedom of the press, the Libertarian Party of NM and DPNM teamed up to issue a joint statement in defense of our constitutional rights.

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 15d

Republicans control the House, Senate & presidency- they own all the responsibility of a government shutdown. And why are they holding the country hostage? They're against tax credits that make healthcare coverage affordable for millions. www.cnbc.com/2025/09/23/t...

Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as government shutdown looms

New York Democrats Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries say Trump will take the blame for a federal government shutdown if a deal can't be reached.

www.cnbc.com

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 16d

Trump's unnecessary trade war is raising prices on everyone and congressional Republicans are too chicken to speak up.

Democrats @democrats.org · 19d

The Trump effect

Prices are skyrocketing in Trump’s economy

Average worker pay is only up 2%

Coffee ↑26%
Ground beef ↑14%
Oranges ↑10%
Bananas ↑7%
Chicken breast ↑6%
Chocolate chip cookies ↑5%
Potato chips ↑4%
Milk ↑4%

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 18d

Be sure to save the date and reserve your tickets to support the Democratic Party at the 2025 Rising Star Gala✨! Get your tickets here👉 goodchange.app/donate/2025-...

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 18d

In her 1st session, she sponsored bills to clean contaminated waste sites, allow students to wear tribal regalia at graduations & create the Turquoise Alert system to notify New Mexicans of missing indigenous individuals. She sits on the Energy, Environment & Natural Resources & Judiciary Committees

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 18d

Paulene has already established herself as one of the legislature’s leading voices on CYFD reform, child well-being, and helping families get ahead. She is the Chairwoman of the Office of the Child Advocate selection committee.

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 18d

Although in her first term, Paulene has been dedicated to community service for years, serving on multiple boards, including the Navajo Nation Bar Association Board of Bar Commissioners, National Native American Bar Association Board, and her local health and school boards.

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Democratic Party of New Mexico @nmdems.bsky.social · 18d

Paulene is a legal practitioner by trade and holds a bachelor’s degree in Native American Studies and Communication from UNM and a law degree from the University of Arizona.

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