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NM GOP Leaders React to DC Violence


January 15, 2021 – Gene Grant and The Line panelists voice their opinions on how New Mexico’s conservative leaders have responded to violent rhetoric from President Trump. Both Steve Pearce, head of the New Mexican Republican Party, and 2nd Congressional District Rep. Yvette Herrell are defending the outgoing president. The Line also looks at the future of Republican leadership in New Mexico. 

Host: Gene Grant   

The Line Opinion Panel:     
Merritt Allen, Vox Optima  
Cathryn McGill, NM Black Leadership Council   
Dan McKay, capitol bureau reporter, Albuquerque Journal  
Dave Mulryan, founder, Everybody Votes   

For More Information: 
New Mexico GOP Leader Still Stands by TrumpSanta Fe New Mexican 
NM Dems Call Out GOP’s Trump LoyalistsSanta Fe Reporter 
Herrell Defends President Trump, Does Not Blame Him for Capitol Riots – KOB 4 
RPNM Statement on Comments Made by Couy Griffin  
Otero Co. Commissioner, Cowboys for Trump Leader’s Comments Under Fire – KRQE News 13