New Mexico Politico’s Reactions to the Presidential Debate

Published June 28th, 2024 at 12:20 pm

As the first presidential debate of the 2024 election year concluded, City Desk ABQ watched how politicians in New Mexico reacted.

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich shared “Trump is not the one who got the price of insulin down for seniors.”

Trump is not the one who got the price of insulin down for seniors. Democrats did that with the Inflation Reduction Act.

— Martin Heinrich (@MartinHeinrich) June 28, 2024

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury emphasized, “We need a leader in the White House, not a tyrant.”

We need a leader in the White House. Not a Tyrant.
pic.twitter.com/0ILjNPpV2Z — Melanie Stansbury (@MelanieforNM) June 28, 2024

The Democratic Party of New Mexico said “President Biden continues to deliver landmark achievements that directly benefit New Mexican Families.”

Tonight, President Biden gave viewers a positive and winning vision for the future of America 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/yT4VfLU7ko — Democratic Party of New Mexico (@NMDEMS) June 28, 2024

N.M. Speaker of the House Javier Martinez (D-N.M.) said “Tonight’s debate was a stark reminder of all that is at stake this November.”

Tonight’s debate was a stark reminder of all that is at stake this November. Out-of-touch extremists are hellbent on using disinformation to roll back our fundamental freedoms & put corporate greed ahead of the health of our planet & the well-being of hardworking families. 1/3 — Speaker Javier Martínez (@JavierForNM) June 28, 2024

Former U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) called out “Does Gabe Vasquez believe Joe Biden should be his party’s nominee and the President for the next four years?”

Does Gabe Vasquez believe Joe Biden should be his party’s nominee and the President for the next four years? #NM02 — Yvette Herrell (@Yvette4congress) June 28, 2024

The Republican Party of New Mexico stated “New Mexicans would see a boost to their bank accounts, a secured border, and strong leadership on a global scale promoting peace through strength by electing President Trump.”

RPNM Reaction to First 2024 Presidential Debate

ALBUQUERQUE, JUNE 27—Tonight was the first Presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The debate was hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia and moderated by CNN correspondents Jake Tapper and Dana… pic.twitter.com/VkMPz3Kmb4 — Republican Party of New Mexico (@NewMexicoGOP) June 28, 2024

State Rep.John Block (R-N.M.) said “Our President Donald J. Trump NUKED feeble, mumbling Biden tonight, and even the Radical Left is admitting what a catastrophic bloodbath it was for them.”

Our President Donald J. Trump NUKED feeble, mumbling Biden tonight, and even the Radical Left is admitting what a catastrophic bloodbath it was for them. Not all the drugs in the world could revive the cadaver they have running for president. TRUMP ACED IT! #MAGA https://t.co/7xA7bRtOdQ — Rep. John Block (@RepBlock) June 28, 2024

Former candidate for N.M. office Mark Ronchetti said he thinks “Beyond devastating night for Joe Biden”

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