Fake news, progressives, weak GOP smelled blood
Top Cowboy for Trump says ‘dead Democrat’ comment was figurative, not literal
A recent editorial by the Journal continues the divisive slant that our modern-day “fake news” so craftily presents . ... The figurative comment put forth ... was “the only good Democrat is a dead Democrat,” which has been one used against me from both sides of the aisle. When I made this comment, I was very clear that I meant it in no way, shape or form in the physical sense. I was only speaking in a political sense.
How many times do you hear someone say they want to “kill” the opposing team in sports? Or that they are going to “annihilate” an opponent? Again, I meant this in a figurative way, and I will again, as I have already stated a thousand times over, repeat that I meant no physical harm to anyone.
The hypocrisy of the ... media has been something I’ve experienced ever since I’ve been in office. The Albuquerque Journal, as well as every other major media outlet, not too long back was trying to brand me as a thief. The headlines ... perpetrated by the Democrats of New Mexico: “Otero County Commissioner steals White Sand.” (The Journal published “Cowboys for Trump group denies illegal sand removal claims” Dec. 8.) ... As the truth in that story was revealed and evidence was shown, the state Highway Department gave me the sand under the good graces of it and state representatives. There was not an apology from the media nor the Democratic Party . ...
The ... attacks the Democrats and media have waged have caused great injury to me in my personal life, as well as totally disrupted our county government here in Otero County. As a result of hundreds of death threats ... we had to lock our county administration building down. Now the county is faced with purchasing a new security system as a result of this ... story. It is absolutely ridiculous and it needs to stop.
In regard to the destructive policy of the Democratic Party, I will stand behind the comment that the policy really does need to die. The party has left those productive Democrats like the John Arthur Smiths and the Mary Kay Papens in the mud. The modern-day Democratic Party represents more and more the hardline socialist party, infringing on our Second Amendment, having open borders and killing our unborn, the most heinous of all. I truly can’t understand how my comments have caused more disgust among the Democrats than killing babies through the ninth month of pregnancy. It’s heartbreaking.
When the story of my comment broke, the progressives, assisted by the media, immediately smelled blood. They truly thought this was going to be the ... bullet to take me down. The state Republican Party made a lukewarm comment, “We wouldn’t condone acts of violence,” while the young Republicans directly put me on blast. As everyone started running and distancing themselves from me, President Trump came to my defense because he understood what I said. He also understands, all too well, about fake news and weak Republicans. He knows I love my country and that I love my fellow man. But more importantly, he knows that I love God and will stand strong on my convictions.
... I did not get involved in politics to try and position myself for personal gain. The reason I ran for office was because I wanted my county to move forward and prosper. I am tired of our small businesses being taxed and regulated to death. I am sick and tired of our Constitution being infringed upon. And I am sick and tired of a Democratic Party who will allow the murder of thousands of babies every year.
New Mexico, (and) America, will soon see the greatest political shift ... ever . ... The progressive Democrats will not prevail. Trump will win and the liberal Left will be fooled once again. America will become greater than it has ever been. In the end, God’s grace and mercy will prevail.