Democrat Representative Gabe Vasquez is facing renewed scrutiny over past incidents involving law enforcement. A recent article has revealed a police report in which Vasquez allegedly threatened to "kill and bury" an individual.
Steve Pearce, Chairman of the Republican Party of New Mexico, commented on the situation with a statement: “Whether he’s harassing a co-worker with the n-word after being fired, yelling so loud at his girlfriend that the police get dispatched, or threatening to kill and bury someone, Representative Gabe Vasquez once again proves that he does not possess the character worthy of a New Mexico Representative."
Pearce further criticized Vasquez's ability to handle pressure: "Gabe Vasquez has shown he resorts to uncontrollable anger, threatening, or verbal assault when confronted with difficult situations. The service in the U.S. Congress requires constant exposure to pressure. Gabe Vasquez cannot control his outbursts, and RPNM calls on him to step down from the race immediately over the embarrassment and disgrace he has brought to NM-02."
The statement also pointed out concerns about Vasquez's political record: "Vasquez’s failed open-border, anti-police voting record, along with his disturbing outbursts, highlight the urgent need for Yvette Herrell to return to the second district.”