Our friend, Patty Duncan, passed this along to me. I'm sure you've all heard
about it, but I thought I'd pass it along. We've got our work cut out for us in
2020!
Cheryl
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I want you to hear it first from me that I’ve decided not to run for
re-election next year.
As one of my strongest supporters, I wanted to explain my decision to you and
ask you to stand with me these next two years – and beyond – in the fight to
save our planet and our Democracy and protect the most vulnerable among us.
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I was proud to serve as New Mexico’s Attorney General, then in the U.S. House,
and now two terms in the U.S. Senate. Because of all the work we have done
together – along with the support of my wife Jill and my incredibly dedicated
staff – I’m confident we could run a strong campaign next year to earn a third
term.
But the worst thing anyone in public office can do is to believe the office
belongs to them, rather than to the people they represent. It’s not my seat,
it’s New Mexico’s seat.
Now I am most certainly not retiring. I intend to find new ways to serve New
Mexico and our country after I finish this term. There will be more chapters in
my public service to do what needs to be done.
In fact, I see the next two years as an incredible opportunity to help reverse
the damage that is being done to our planet, end the scourge of war and stop
this President’s assault on our Democracy.
These crises are happening right now and threaten the very foundations of our
great nation.
My dad once said that some of the most important battles aren’t necessarily
the ones that will be won in your lifetime. His commitment to bring people
together to leave the planet a better place never wavered – and his words still
ring true as a call to public service.
But I believe the crises we face as a nation today are so urgent that if we
don’t step up to take action now, it will soon be too late.
- That’s why I’ll be working every day to fight the existential threat of
climate change, dramatically expand clean energy, protect our air and water,
and safeguard our public lands and forests.
- That’s why I’ll continue to lead the fight against the special interests
to pass the For the People Act to strengthen voting rights, end Citizens United
and eliminate dark money in political campaigns.
- And that’s why I’m going to keep working to end unauthorized wars. This
month I introduced a resolution to end the war in Afghanistan and bring our
troops home. And I’ve warned this President that he can’t attack Iran or North
Korea unless Congress – as required by the Constitution – declares war. Too
many families across our state and this country have sacrificed enough.
Leaving the Senate was not an easy decision to make. But that day is almost
two years off. Until then, I’m going to make the most out of each and every
hour to address the grave threats we face.
I’m absolutely committed to changing the course that this President has set
for our country.
That’s why it means so much to me to know that I can count on you to stand
with me over these next two years – and beyond.
I am forever grateful for your friendship, support, and commitment.
Tom
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