ABQ Journal Endorses Martin Heinrich

Citing his ability to build consensus and get things done, the Albuquerque Journal strongly endorsed Martin Heinrich in the Democratic Primary. The Journal:

Martin Heinrich established a record of putting one foot in front of the other to build consensus on the often contentious Albuquerque City Council. His liberal leanings are clear, but so is the pragmatism and respect for other points of view that endow Heinrich with the ability to listen, accommodate and move difficult initiatives forward. That would be a welcome talent in Congress.

Martin Heinrich listens to his constituents and works across party lines to get things done. As the Journal notes, he takes on the tough issues, brings people together, and delivers for working families. The Journal:

The Heinrich Maneuver was key to navigating the controversy of the city minimum wage ordinance and producing a measure that the business community and activists could live with. It was apparent outside of City Hall when he worked with ranchers, Native Americans and outdoor recreation interests to build the bridges that helped lead to federal establishment of the Ojito Wilderness.

The minimum wage was a tough fight and there were a lot of stakeholders involved. But, Martin knew he had to get the job done because hard working New Mexicans struggling with stagnant wages needed a raise. He brought people together and forged a solution that kept our economy strong and helped our workers. The Journal continues:

Issues topping Heinrich's list that are in dire need of consensus include health care reform, re-energizing the economy with investments in green technology, middle-class tax relief, securing U.S. borders and setting a realistic timeline for withdrawing from Iraq. An electrical engineer by training, he has a keen appreciation of the national labs' role in national security, research and the New Mexico economy.

The Journal endorses Martin Heinrich in the Democratic primary.

Martin Heinrich is committed to ending the war in Iraq and strengthening our economy at home. He'll work to create good paying 'green' collar jobs in clean technology, provide middle class families with tax relief and he'll work toward a responsible timeline for bringing our troops home from Iraq.

The Journal endorsed Martin Heinrich because he has a proven record of tackling tough issues and bringing people together to solve them. That's exactly the kind of leadership New Mexico needs in Congress.