2020 NM Senatorial race: on Principles & Values


Gavin Clarkson: Democratic processes can include voices of religious people

Q: Do you promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles?

A: Yes.

Q: What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

A: It means the federal government cannot restrict religious liberty. It does not mean our legal code must be devoid of any moral principles or that our democratic processes shouldn't include the voices of religious people.

Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 New Mexico Senate race Nov 3, 2020

Mark Ronchetti: Senator should put the people of New Mexico first

Mark will support leaders from either party who have an idea or policy that can benefit the people of New Mexico. That's why he has supported President Trump's efforts to rebuild our military bases in New Mexico, grow our energy economy that has led to more funding for our schools, and bring federal muscle to fight crime in Albuquerque. Mark believes you should never hate your political opponents more than you love New Mexico. We must elect a Senator who will put the people of New Mexico first.
Source: 2020 New Mexico Senate campaign website MarkRonchetti.com Aug 30, 2020

Mark Ronchetti: America the greatest nation on Earth, not afraid to say so

Ad Watch on Ronchetti's first TV ad: "I believe in our New Mexico values of faith, family and freedom, and they are under attack. DC has failed us and I believe it is up to us to turn it around. I believe small businesses built this country and its small businesses that will bring us back. I believe politicians aren't taking crime seriously and I will never support defunding the police. I approve this message because I believe America is the greatest nation on Earth and I'm not afraid to say so."
Source: KOB-TV AdWatch: 2020 New Mexico Senate race Aug 21, 2020

Gavin Clarkson: Christian, conservative, pro-life, pro-gun, pro-Israel

I'm an endangered species. I'm a Christian, conservative, pro-life, pro-gun, pro-Israel Republican college professor.
Source: KOB-4 Eyewitness News on 2020 New Mexico Senate race May 15, 2020

Mark Ronchetti: A proud New Mexican conservative

Ronchetti said he decided to run because he was "fed up" with politicians in Washington not solving problems. The political novice in his video called himself a "proud conservative New Mexican" who is "pro-life and pro-Second Amendment."
Source: Las Cruces Sun News on 2020 New Mexico Senate race Jan 7, 2020

Mark Ronchetti: Hate for opponents can't be stronger than love of New Mexico

On partisanship: "New Mexicans are fed up with the petty partisan politics that has gotten in the way of progress for New Mexicans," Ronchetti said in a separate statement. "Hatred for your political opponents can never be stronger than your love of New Mexico--when it is, nobody wins."
Source: Las Cruces Sun-News on 2020 New Mexico Senate race Jan 7, 2020

Ben Ray Lujan: Assistant Speaker of US House; son of speaker of NM House

Ben Ray Lujan launched his campaign [for U.S. Senate] at the beginning of the month. Son of a former speaker of the state House, Ben Ray Lujan, a past member of the Public Regulation Commission, was first elected in 2008 and has risen quickly through Democratic leadership, becoming assistant speaker this year.
Source: Santa Fe New Mexican on 2020 New Mexico Senate race Apr 24, 2019

Gavin Clarkson: Had to prove New Mexico is a state to get married

A groom encountered a surprising snag when trying to get a marriage license in D.C.: A clerk told him his New Mexico identification wasn't acceptable because it was from outside the United States. "She was so sincere. She said, 'I'm sorry, my supervisor says we can't accept international driver's licenses,'" recounted Gavin Clarkson, who went to get a license with his now-wife, Marina, at the D.C. Marriage Bureau. He said the clerk was embarrassed and apologetic once the matter was straightened out. "My supervisor and I have verified that New Mexico is a state," Gavin Clarkson said he was told after the geographic faux pas
Source: NBC-4 Washington on 2020 New Mexico Senate race Nov 30, 2018

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Candidates and political leaders on Principles & Values:

Democrats running for President:
Sen.Michael Bennet (D-CO)
V.P.Joe Biden (D-DE)
Mayor Mike Bloomberg (I-NYC)
Gov.Steve Bullock (D-MT)
Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN)
Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX)
Rep.John Delaney (D-MD)
Rep.Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
Sen.Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Mayor Wayne Messam (D-FL)
Gov.Deval Patrick (D-MA)
Sen.Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
CEO Tom Steyer (D-CA)
Sen.Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Marianne Williamson (D-CA)
CEO Andrew Yang (D-NY)

2020 Third Party Candidates:
Rep.Justin Amash (L-MI)
CEO Don Blankenship (C-WV)
Gov.Lincoln Chafee (L-RI)
Howie Hawkins (G-NY)
Gov.Gary Johnson(L-NM)
Howard Schultz(I-WA)
Gov.Jesse Ventura (I-MN) 		Republicans running for President:
Sen.Ted Cruz(R-TX)
Gov.Larry Hogan (R-MD)
Gov.John Kasich(R-OH)
V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
Gov.Mark Sanford (R-SC)
Pres.Donald Trump(R-NY)
Rep.Joe Walsh (R-IL)
Gov.Bill Weld(R-MA & L-NY)

2020 Withdrawn Democratic Candidates:
Sen.Stacey Abrams (D-GA)
Mayor Bill de Blasio (D-NYC)
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Sen.Mike Gravel (D-AK)
Sen.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Gov.John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Gov.Jay Inslee (D-WA)
Rep.Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Rep.Beto O`Rourke (D-TX)
Rep.Tim Ryan (D-CA)
Adm.Joe Sestak (D-PA)
Rep.Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
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