While here on the internets I am known as Liberaltruthsayer, humble blogger, in my home state of New Mexico I am better known for having really adorable and photogenic kids. From time to time they are asked to do photo shoots for our Democratic friends, from Bill Richardson and Tom Udall to our friend John Blair who recently ran for NM State Senate. Well, not too long ago the Martin Heinrich campaign called and asked for my son Willy. The ad is over the jump, and Willy is the cute boy in the yellow shirt standing closest to Martin, looking like he needs a haircut.
This is a really exciting year in New Mexico. Many of you don't know but NM has been a very purple state for years. The presidential race is usually a toss up, but most recent polls show Obama ahead by about 13 points. Our US Senators have been Democrat Jeff Bingaman and Republican Pete Domenici, but this year Domenici is retiring and Tom Udall is running well ahead of the republican in the race, so far ahead that the RSC has pulled out of here. All three of our US House seats are wide open because of Domenici's retirement, CD 3 was held by Udall and Ben Ray Lujan will be going to Washington in his place. CD 2 was held by the republican running against Tom, and he can't go back to his seat when he loses in a spectacular fashion. That leaves CD 1, which has been held by a republican since the earth's crust was cooling. This year Martin Heinrich, a popular city councilman, is up against Darren White, the sheriff of Bernalillo County. Heinrich is running ahead by 51-46%, which is an amazing margin here in CD1. The movement here to turn this state blue is incredible.
Stop by Martin's Website and send him some dough and tell them Willy sent you!