SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Democratic Rep. Sandra Jeff of Crownpoint says she’s been unfairly criticized for her vote against a $6 billion budget bill, which stalled last week on a tie vote in the House.
Jeff said in a House floor speech Monday there have been automated phone calls in her district suggesting that she doesn’t support public education. She said she expected opposition in her re-election bid this year.
Jeff also expressed concern that some lawmakers might try to retaliate by opposing a new gambling compact with the Navajo Nation, of which Jeff is an enrolled member.
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“I will not change my vote,” Jeff said.
She also declared, “I will always be a Democrat.”
Jeff was the only Democrat who voted against the budget, joining House Republicans who were in opposition.
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