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| Bregman and Fuego |
When it comes to Sam Bregman's campagin for the Dem gubernatorial nomination, you can say you heard about it straight from the horse's mouth. No kidding.
In a demonstration that a politico will do just about anything to raise desperately needed dollars and that we are truly in the dog days of summer, (well, maybe horse days) Bregman trots out his horse Fuego (Fire) to soften up potential donors.
And Mr. Ed apparently has nothing on Fuego who can not only talk but also writes campaign pitches, like this:
On weekends, when Sam isn’t out on the campaign trail, it’s just me and him on the ranch, relaxing, reflecting, and squeezing in some bonding time. Sam gets to slow down and reconnect with the values that fuel this campaign and the reasons he’s in this race--safer communities, stronger schools, affordable, accessible healthcare and a future of possibility for every New Mexican.
But from what I’ve learned, campaigns aren’t fueled by oats and carrots. It takes people like you willing to step up and fight to move New Mexico forward.
Sam and his team are building a people-powered campaign, but to keep the momentum going, they need your help. Thanks for saddling up with us, Fuego
What a mouthful from Fuego-and a lot of schmaltz. We can let tht pass but intrepid investigators for the opposing Guv campaigns are already on the attack, saying Fuego may have a credibility problem. How so? One operative says:
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| Fuego or Whiskey? |
Joe, look at this May 24 post to Bregman's Facebook. He is posing with a horse identical to Fuego but says his name is Whiskey and states:
If I’m tough to reach this weekend, it’s because I’m out on the ranch - where chasing Whiskey doesn’t mean a drink (he’s my horse).
Did Whiskey become Fuego to make him politically correct. for fund-raising. Or does Fuego have a twin brother? Inquirnig minds want to know.
We're on the case.
Sorry, Fuego (and/or Whiskey) there are no free rides--horseback or otherwise-- from the Alligators of La Politica.
GOVERNOR SAM LOSES
And we have even more horsing around from the Bregman campaign. Here's the latest from blog reader Tom Ryzma in Pennsylvania:
Joe, As you may know, the Bergman Family owns race horses, and one of them, a three year old colt, is named Governor Sam. Wow. I wonder how they came up with the name! Governor Sam just raced at Saratoga (top line race course) and went off as the heavy favorite at 1-2 odds. (Bet $2 - get $3 if he wins). Welp, Governor Sam got beaten at the wire by Spiced Up. Is that prophetic?
So now what happens to Governor Sam? Does he get put out to pasture with Fuego and Whiskey (if Whiskey really isn't Fuego)) and does Governor Sam get a new name to help Bregman forget his loss? One thing seems certain. Governor Sam won't be writing any fund-raising letters.
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