Albuquerque, November 2—The Republican Party of New Mexico condemns and is horrified to learn of a now-deleted tweet by Democratic House District 24 candidate Rep. Liz Thomson, mocking the brutal murder of a Santa Fe woman. RPNM condemns the comments and calls on the Democratic Party of New Mexico to also denounce this despicable tweet.
Last Saturday 21 year-old Grace Jennings was stabbed to death multiple times with a sword and was nearly decapitated. Two people are being held for murder.
Thomson had the audacity to tweet: “QANON?? Or just an attempt to divert attention?”
See the tweet below.
It’s unclear whether Thomson’s insensitive remarks were a pathetic effort at humor or was she suggesting there’s a conspiracy theory at play.
These remarks are not only disgraceful and hurtful, but as an elected official Thomson is expected to act with compassion and empathy at such a tragedy. Candidates and elected officials must be held to a higher standard and hold a high moral compass.
As a candidate, her words reflect her candidacy and now are representative of the Democratic Party of New Mexico. The DPNM must speak out against this behavior. Does that Party condone such offensive words?
Thomson’s disregard for this woman’s life is beyond belief.
“This tweet is extremely offensive and shameful, and Rep. Thomson has acted beneath the dignity of her state office,” said Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce. “The Democratic Party is obligated to condemn this tweet and speak out about this unqualified candidate. It would be unspeakable to accept this tweet on any level, and the DPNM must take responsibility.”
