Susana Martinez's Talk on Ethics And Government Spending Doesn't Match Her Record
(ALBUQUERQUE, NM) -- Susana Martinez likes to talk about ethics and government spending, but she shouldn’t throw stones when she lives in a glass house. Specifically, Martinez highlighted protecting the taxpayers’ dime and campaign finance reform – two areas where she has failed miserably. “Anyone who’s been paying attention knows that Diane Denish has been a leader in the fight for ethics reform. She signed the Sunshine Portal to put the state's checkbook online, took on her own party to reform the State Housing Authorities, and increased campaign finance reporting requirements,” said Chris Cervini, spokesman for Denish’s campaign. “We’re not going to take any lectures on ethics from someone who took $450,000 from the Texas multi-millionaire that funded the disgraceful Swift Boat Veterans ads. From buying iPods with taxpayer money to spending tens of thousands on fancy office furniture, Susana Martinez should look at her own conduct before attacking someone else’s character.” Susana Martinez took $450,000 from Texas multi-millionaire Swift Boat funder Bob Perry and his wife during the primary. The Swift Boat Veterans for Truth ran a despicable campaign questioning the patriotism and service of John Kerry. Last year, Denish rolled out a comprehensive ethics reform plan, which included the creation of a non-partisan, independent Ethics Commission. Read Diane Denish's Ethics Proposal here. Denish also announced a plan to save taxpayers $450 million over five years through smart reforms and consolidations, including cutting political appointees, eliminating Cabinet positions and consolidating 100 boards and commissions. Here are some examples of Susana Martinez's spending in just the past three years:
· Over $120,000 on six new cars in two years · $60,000 on luxury furniture in just three years for her office · Over $1,000 In late fees for past-due bills · $760 on Starfish clocks for employees · $643.57 on Apple Ipod Nano’s, and even paid extra for overnight and 2 day shipping ###
