Las Cruces Sun News
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- ‘Moderate’ Dem's unearthed ‘deconstruct’ law enforcement comments draw fire from GOP critics
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a moderate Democrat from New Mexico, faces GOP criticism for past 'deconstruct' law enforcement comments resurfaced during the 2020 George Floyd protests. His recent vote against a pro-law enforcement resolution and conflicting public statements on policing have drawn accusations of hypocrisy, with Republicans targeting his vulnerable district in the 2022 midterms.
- ‘Moderate’ Dem's unearthed ‘deconstruct’ law enforcement comments draw fire from GOP critics
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a moderate Democrat in a competitive New Mexico district, faces GOP criticism for past 'defund the police' comments resurfaced during the 2020 George Floyd protests, despite his recent pro-law enforcement statements and funding advocacy. Vasquez voted against a House resolution condemning 'defund the police' rhetoric, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from Republicans.