New Mexico GOP draws heat for urging supporters to change the “complexion” of the state's congressional delegation.
Luján said the GOP email was influenced by racism. “New Mexico is represented by three people of color in the U.S. House of Representatives. There is no ambiguity in the meaning of that statement,” Luján said. He called on the Republican Party"to forgo any future race-based attacks in political campaigns.”
Republican Senate hopeful Gavin Clarkson, a member of the Choctaw Nation, also criticized the email."As an enrolled tribal member married to a Latina, I find this kind of careless word choice unfortunate to say the least. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the ‘complexion’ of our Congressional delegation.”
Republican Party of New Mexico spokesman Mike Curtis said critics were relying on a misinterpretation of the word “complexion.” Republicans in the state are running one of their most diverse slate of candidates in primaries for federal offices. Former state lawmaker Yvette Herrell, who is Cherokee, is seeking the GOP nomination to face Torres Small.
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