FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Jan. 6, 2012
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NEW MEXICO STATE REPRESENTATIVE
ANTONIO “MOE” MAESTAS ENDORSES MARTIN HEINRICH FOR U.S. SENATE
ALBUQUERQUE (Jan. 6, 2012) — Today, New Mexico State Representative Antonio “Moe” Maestas announced his endorsement of Martin Heinrich in his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
In a statement announcing his support Rep. Maestas praised Heinrich’s commitment to New Mexico’s families. “Now, more than ever, we need a thoughtful, courageous leader who will fight for working families. Martin will fight to rebuild our economy, create jobs and protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid from any cuts. He will move New Mexico forward,” said Rep. Maestas.
“Martin is a tough and tested candidate who will lead us to victory in November,” Rep. Maestas continued. “He won a congressional seat held for 26 years by Republicans and held it for us despite the right-wing backlash of 2010. Martin held the seat by holding on to his principles. I have no doubt that he will continue to stand up for working families as our U.S. Senator.”
“I am honored to receive the support of Rep. Maestas,” said Heinrich. “Moe is a strong community leader and dedicated advocate for the middle- and working-class families of New Mexico. I am deeply humbled to have his support as well as the backing of so many other local leaders across the state.”
Rep. Maestas joins 55 other local leaders throughout New Mexico who have endorsed Martin Heinrich for Senate.
Heinrich’s campaign for the United States Senate has also received strong and early support from a variety of organizations such as labor unions, environmental organizations and advocates for senior citizens. For more information on Martin Heinrich’s campaign for the United States Senate, please visit www.martinheinrich.com.
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Background: Background: The son of an electrician and a factory worker, Martin Heinrich is a committed advocate for New Mexico’s middle class families. He is working hard to create an environment for New Mexico’s small businesses to thrive and grow, creating good jobs for our communities. Martin is a champion for our burgeoning clean energy economy and treasured public lands. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, Martin saved over 1,000 jobs at Kirtland Air Force Base.
As one of only a handful of members of Congress with a background in science and technology, Martin brings a unique perspective as we seek to create good, sustainable jobs in growing industries like clean energy and biotechnology. Martin is focused on helping New Mexico’s economy grow for everyone and not just the special interests. Prior to being elected to Congress in 2008, Martin served as Albuquerque City Council President and as Natural Resources Trustee for the State of New Mexico. Martin returns back to the state nearly every week, and has held over 350 constituent meetings in just over three years. He and his wife Julie are raising their two sons in Albuquerque.
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