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Published: 12 August 2018 12 August 2018

ALBUQUERQUE—Former Democratic Governor Jerry Apodaca today endorsed Steve Pearce for Governor. In an oped published in the Albuquerque Journal former Governor Apodaca writes:

"These past years I have sat on the sidelines very quietly enjoying my life with my family and friends, observing from a distance. I know the new politicians of the 21st century don't need my advice. But friends recently suggested I sit down with both gubernatorial candidates to discuss the concerns I outlined above. I agreed to but didn't expect anyone to call.

"I never heard from Congresswoman Lujan-Grisham. I did receive a call from Congressman Pearce. I was surprised how open he was and how we agreed on about 80% of the issues that plague New Mexico. I found him to be straightforward and an honest man. In fact, he reminded me of the moderate Democrats and Republicans of the past I worked with for the betterment of New Mexico. Leaders like D-Harold Runnels, R-Joe Skeen, R-Pete Domenici, R-Manual Lujan, D-Bruce King, R-Bill Segal, D-Bob McBride and D-Ted Montoya. We all worked together for the good of our state.

"From my perspective, the current leaders of the Democratic Party have forgotten this history and heritage of our great state. They have forgotten about the JFK Democrats and Hispanic communities around the state. Congressman Pearce is the only candidate willing to reach out across party lines and work with both Democrats, Republicans and Independents. That willingness to collaborate across party lines is exactly what New Mexico needs and it's why I am endorsing Steve Pearce for Governor."

"Governor Apodaca is a great New Mexican and I appreciate his endorsement. Everywhere I visit in New Mexico I tell them why I'm running and it's simple. Let's fix our schools and bring jobs to New Mexico. I'm running for Governor for every New Mexican. I will work with anyone to put our state on the right path. That starts with attacking poverty at its roots, bringing down crime in our neighborhoods, and growing our economy in every corner of the state. We don't need more partisanship. We need to act and we need to do it together," said Pearce.

Read the full op-ed by former Governor Apodaca here: https://www.abqjournal.com/1207906/pearce-is-willing-to-reach-across-the-aisle.html