Darren White Launches New Radio Ad: “Endorsement”

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, the Darren White for Congress campaign released its first radio advertisement, entitled, “Endorsement.”  The advertisement highlights the Albuquerque Journal’s recent endorsement of Darren White for Congress.  The new ad will run on both AM and FM stations in the Albuquerque-area today and tomorrow.

Albuquerque Journal Endorses Darren White

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1st District: Darren White — We are going to ask voters to set aside the attack ads of the last few weeks and the partisanship of the last eight years, to instead focus on the dedication and work ethic needed to represent them as a freshman in Congress. The candidate who has proven he has both is Darren White.

Darren White Launches New TV Ad: Extreme           

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – The Darren White for Congress campaign released its sixth commercial, entitled, “Extreme.”  The new ad highlights Martin Heinrich’s out-of-touch positions underscored by: Heinrich’s co-founding a special interest group with an extremist, Heinrich’s own ethics violations, and the current Federal investigation into the illegal lobbying activity of groups tied to Heinrich.

“Who is the real Martin Heinrich?” asked Stephen Schatz.  “Is he the moderate he now proclaims to be or is he the extreme environmentalist with close, personal ties with ‘the most dangerous environmentalist in America?’  Now, organizations with ties to Heinrich are under Federal investigation for collaboration.  It sounds like Martin’s own unregistered lobbying career and ethical lapses have found their way into his organizations as well.  New Mexicans deserve to know the truth about Martin Heinrich.  Heinrich is an extremist who opposes domestic energy development, private property rights, and puts minnows above people.  Martin Heinrich’s vision for our future – higher taxes and soaring gas prices – is too extreme for New Mexico.”

Pro-Troop PAC Endorses Darren White for Congress
Cites his Support for Troops, their Missions

SACRAMENTO, CA—Darren White is picking up additional support for his campaign as Election Day rapidly approaches.  The latest group to throw its support behind White is MAF Freedom PAC, the political arm of Move America Forward, the nation’s largest grassroots pro-troop organization. 

Move America Forward has been involved in issues such as the controversy over the Marine recruiting office in Berkeley, CA and has shipped over 100 tons of care packages to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of an ongoing program. 

New Mexico's Sportsmen Endorse Darren White 

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) – the state affiliate of the National Rifle Association (NRA) – officially endorsed and urged its member to vote for Darren White for Congress.  NMSSA supports and works for the gun owners of New Mexico.  NMSSA protects our constitutional firearms rights, promotes marksmanship and all shooting sports, promotes the conservation and wise use of New Mexico wildlife resources, and strives to create public sentiment supporting the individual possession of firearms by law-abiding citizens.

Small Business Group Endorses White for U.S. House

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association, has endorsed Darren White for the open seat in New Mexico's 1st Congressional District.

The endorsement comes from NFIB's Save America's Free Enterprise (SAFE) Trust, the organization's political action committee, and is based on evaluations of the candidates' views on legislative issues affecting small business.

White Campaign Calls On Heinrich To Back-Up Debate Statement & Immediately Release Client List

Chicano Police Officers Association Endorses Darren White

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, the Darren White for Congress Campaign was pleased to announce that the Chicano Police Officers Association (CPOA) proudly endorsed Darren White for Congress.  Established in 1973, the Chicano Police Officers Association stands for “equality, opportunity, and justice for all.”  The CPOA has approximately 330 members.

Darren White Launches New TV Ad:
“Broke The Law”

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, the Darren White for Congress campaign released its fifth commercial, entitled, “Broke the Law.” The new ad highlights Martin Heinrich’s on-going ethics violations.

Martin Heinrich admitted to breaking city law by illegally operating an unlicensed business while serving on the City Council. Heinrich also admitted to being paid by special interest groups to lobby and influence government officials, but never registered as a lobbyist. Heinrich even claimed he was not required to register as a special interest lobbyist, but his former boss has publicly disagreed, saying Heinrich should have registered as a lobbyist.

Darren White Has Twice The Money As Heinrich For Final Stretch

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, the Darren White for Congress campaign released its latest financial report to the Federal Elections Commission (FEC).  The report showed that Darren White’s campaign has $678,371 cash-on-hand compared to Martin Heinrich’s $327,608 – a 52 percent difference.

“We are in great standing for the home stretch,” said Stephen Schatz.  “With just 19 days left to go, we feel that we have the resources and manpower necessary to close strong and to achieve victory on November 4th.

Darren White Launches New TV Ad: “Trolley”

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, the Darren White for Congress campaign released its fourth commercial of the general election cycle, entitled, “Trolley.”   The ad highlights Martin Heinrich’s push to extend the City of Albuquerque's quarter-cent transportation tax for 10 years – without voter approval – to pay for a $270 million trolley car that would service his own Nob Hill neighborhood.

When the transportation tax was first passed in the nineties, voters were promised it was temporary and would sunset in 10 years.  But Martin Heinrich tried to extend the tax without voter approval.  This led to weeks of public and media criticism, which ultimately forced Heinrich to back off his plan to increase taxes without voter approval to fund the trolley car.

Heinrich campaign attempts to clarify ‘lobbyist’ flap

ALBUQUERQUE — The war of words and associations in the hotly contested 1st Congressional District shows no sign of slowing down less than a month before Election Day.

Even as Democratic nominee Martin Heinrich is riding high in the polls and national sources of funding for his Republican opponent Darren White appear to be drying up, Heinrich hasn’t been able to disprove one of White’s main lines of attack: that Heinrich worked as a lobbyist but never registered as one, which may have constituted a violation of state or federal law.

Two Heinrich campaign memos recently shared with NMI appear to be incomplete and include shifting documentation of the candidate’s past work. Meanwhile, the campaign has declined requests to disclose original time sheets or tax records that could conclusively settle the dispute over the candidate’s work history.

The Bernalillo County Deputy Sheriff's Association Endorses Darren White

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, Bernalillo County Sheriff and candidate for the First Congressional District of New Mexico, Darren White is pleased to announce that he received the overwhelming support and official endorsement of the Bernalillo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (BCDSA).

“Of all the endorsements I have received throughout our campaign to shake up Washington, D.C. – this one is the most special,” said Darren White.  “This endorsement goes a long way in showing that my fellow Sheriffs’ deputies and police officers have faith, trust and confidence in my command and leadership of the Sheriff’s office, and wholly support my run for the United States Congress.

Fraternal Order Of Police Rips Martin Heinrich's Negative Political Campaign
Heinrich's Attacks “False & Deceptive"

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, the President of the New Mexico Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Auxiliary Sharon Valtierra, and President of the Albuquerque Lodge #1 Auxiliary Linda Martinez hand-delivered a letter to Darren White’s Congressional Campaign to refute the baseless, misleading, and deceptive personal character attacks that Martin Heinrich has used in his negative political campaign advertising.

With over 327,000 members in the United States, and 2,500 members in New Mexico, the FOP and its Auxiliary “work to represent and support law enforcement officers who go out every day into their communities to serve and protect their fellow citizens.”

Darren White Launches New TV Ad: “The McGrane Family”

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, the Darren White for Congress campaign responded to a misleading attack ad now being run by Martin Heinrich that says Darren White endangered the lives of police officers, and that police officers do not trust Darren White. 

The new Darren White for Congress campaign ad contains an interview with the parents of Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputy James McGrane, Jr., who was shot and killed, in the line of duty, in March 2006.

National Vietnam & Gulf War Veterans Coalition Endorses Darren White

Albuquerque, New Mexico – Today, the National Vietnam & Gulf War Veterans Coalition unanimously endorsed Darren White, Bernalillo County Sheriff and candidate for the First Congressional District of New Mexico.

“As a former, disabled Army veteran, I am proud of my country, the sacrifice of our veterans, and the dedication of the men and women currently serving in the United States military,” said Darren White.  “As we continue our campaign for real change in Washington, D.C., one of the first things I’d like to do as a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is to structurally review and reform the Veterans Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration.  Our veterans earned their benefits and services, deserve their benefits and services, and I will work tirelessly to ensure they receive their benefits and services.”

Darren White's Statement on General David Petraeus

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, Bernalillo County Sheriff and candidate for the First Congressional District of New Mexico, Darren White released a statement on United States Army General David Petraeus, who relinquished his command of Iraq today to oversee operations at the U.S. Central Command.

Darren White Launches New TV Ad: "Service”

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, Darren White, Bernalillo County Sheriff and candidate for the First Congressional District of New Mexico, released a television advertisement, entitled “Service.”  The biographical ad highlights Darren White’s 20+ years of public service, from his time in the United States Military and Cabinet Secretary to his duty as a police officer and the two-term elected Sheriff of Bernalillo County.  The ad will re-introduce Darren to the citizens of New Mexico, and provide information on Darren’s independence, experience, and leadership.

Darren White to Host Westside Rally

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, Bernalillo County Sheriff, and candidate for the First Congressional District of New Mexico, Darren White announced that he will hold a volunteer rally, media availability, and door-knocking campaign on the Westside.

Darren White To Fight For Working Families – Not Union Bosses

(Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Today, Bernalillo County Sheriff and candidate for the First Congressional District of New Mexico, Darren White released the following statement on Labor Day:

“Working families throughout New Mexico need real leadership in Washington, D.C. They need a representative who will bring instant, independent leadership to Congress, and who supports increased domestic energy development to lower gas prices, and has an outsider perspective that can work across party lines to fix our current housing problems, and repair our broken healthcare system.

Darren White to Congress: “It's Gas Prices, Stupid!”
White unveils 7 energy provisions he would support in Congress.

ALBUQUERQUE:  Today Darren White announced 7 key provisions that he would support in Congress to ease the pain at the pump that New Mexicans are facing everyday and to end our country’s addiction to foreign oil.

U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Endorses Darren White
Chamber says White will help grow jobs and promote America's competitiveness in the world.

ALBUQUERQUE - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Darren White for Congress.  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector and region.

White Praises Passage of New GI Bill

Sheriff Darren White today praised the passage of a new GI Bill by the United States Senate.

Fraternal Order Of Police Endorses Darren White

ROSWELL - The New Mexico Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) endorsed Darren White for Congress at their annual state conference this morning in Roswell. The FOP represents thousands of law enforcement officers in New Mexico and their endorsement expresses confidence in White's leadership.

"I am honored to have the support of my fellow law enforcement officers. These men and women put their lives at stake everyday and I am glad they recognize that I will always make the security of our community a top priority," said Darren White.

Darren White Calls on Senate to Pass Merida Initiative
Sheriff Says America has "Moral Obligation" to Help End Violence in Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE: Bernalillo County Sheriff and Republican candidate for Congress Darren White today called on the United States Senate to pass the Merida Initiative to provide support to Mexico in their fight against violent drug cartels.

"Fighting drug cartels in Mexico is not only important to our neighbors in Mexico, but it's also important to the families right here in Albuquerque. As Bernalillo County Sheriff, I see the destructive effects of drugs crossing the border every day," said White.

Martin Heinrich. Bad for Business.

One thing not in dispute in Heinrich’s bid for Congress is that he is an unabashed liberal. The Albuquerque Journal noted that “his liberal leanings are clear” and the Washington Post reported that he is running as a “liberal champion.”

Heinrich’s anti-business record is clear.

Martin Heinrich: Wrong for the Westside

Darren White understands the unique issues of the Westside and supports efforts to build new roads and schools to address the growing needs of Westside families. Martin Heinrich made a name for himself fighting Westside needs. From campaigning against road bonds to anti-Westside votes at City Hall, Heinrich has consistently fought against the needs of Westside families.

1st Congressional District Republican — White: Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White has had more than a few tough discussions in his 20-plus years in law enforcement. He thinks it's time our lawmakers in Washington started having some as well.

White has the background and temperament to do something positive for politics and New Mexico. The Journal endorses him in the GOP primary.

Sheriff's Interactions Every Day 'Invaluable'
By Leslie Linthicum, Albuquerque Journal

Darren White has an uncommon advantage in a political campaign.

As the sheriff of Bernalillo County, in the state's biggest media market, he's in the newspaper and on TV news regularly, often talking about his fight against the bad guys.

"I think I understand the needs and the struggles of this community because I deal with them every day," White said. "That's invaluable experience."

Darren White Announces Tax Cut and Simplification Plan

ALBUQUERQUE. – Republican candidate for Congress Darren White used Tax Day to announce 10 key tax-cut proposals he plans to pursue if elected to Congress.

“In these struggling economic times, it’s important that we provide tax relief to working families and small businesses,” said Darren White.

White noted the amount of aggravation many Americans experience filing their taxes and announced his support for the Simple Return to make filing easier and nine other tax cut and simplification proposals.

The Force Rocks An Anti-drug Message

In the late eighties, a group of Albuquerque Police Officers decided to use an innovative way to teach kids to stay away from drugs and gangs. They formed a rock band called "The Force" and took their show on the road, performing for thousands of school children across New Mexico.

White Dominates Republican Convention 
Carraro Fails to Meet 20% Threshold
 
ALBUQUERQUE: Republican candidate for Congress Darren White scored an overwhelming victory at the Republican Party of New Mexico’s Pre-primary Convention today in Albuquerque. White garnered an astounding 85% of the delegate vote, compared to 15% for State Senator Joe Carraro. 
 
“These results show that my message about cleaning up the mess in Washington is resonating with the grassroots,” said Darren White, the current Bernalillo County Sheriff. 
 
Carraro’s failure to get 20% support at the convention means he must gather additional signatures in order to get on the ballot for the June primary. No candidate has ever gone on to win a primary after failing to meet the 20% threshold at a party’s convention.

White wants to represent you in Washington
By Jimmy Currier, Rio Rancho Observer

While most of America, including Rio Rancho, has been bombarded with news from the presidential front, don’t forget that Rio Rancho will elect a new congressional representative later this year.

Bernalillo County Sheriff and former Rio Rancho resident Darren White would like for you to remember his name and cast your ballot for him.

White, who is running as a Republican, said he wants to keep taxes low, change the tone in Washington and restore honor in politics.

Darren White Files Candidacy Paperwork
Collects more than 3 times the required number of signatures.

Albuquerque, NM – Today, Darren White announced that his candidacy paperwork was filed with the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office.  The campaign turned in over three times the number of petition signatures required to have his name placed on the primary ballot.

Arrest Made In Trixie's Ear Cutting

An arrest was made in the case of the people accused of cutting Trixie's ears. Trixie is the pit bull puppy adopted by Darren after her ears were mutilated when she was eight weeks old.

White Raises More Than $200,000 In Congress Race
from the Rio Rancho Observer

Darren White blasted a proposal to increase gas taxes by as much as 40 cents per gallon.  “Potentially tripling our gas tax and further driving up the cost that consumers pay at the pump is wholly irresponsible, and in Congress, I will fight fervently against tax increases like this.  I hope that every candidate in this race, from both political parties, will state publicly that they are against raising gas taxes and the price of gasoline.  New Mexicans deserve to hear this commitment from their candidates for Congress."

Senator Pete Domenici sent a letter to his supporters asking them to support Darren and pledging to do all he can to help Darren win.

Darren White recently signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge sponsored by Americans for Tax Reform (ATR). The Pledge commits signers to “oppose any and all efforts to increase the marginal income tax rates for individuals and/or businesses … and oppose any net reduction or elimination of deductions and credits, unless matched dollar for dollar by further reducing tax rates."