FERRARY PRO ABORTION

Joanne Ferrary has tried to sound like she cares about all New Mexicans. Unfortunately for pre-born New Mexicans, however, they do not count. Sounding like she cares about all New Mexicans. We can work together effectively to improve the lives of all New Mexicans. (Ferrary campaign Facebook page, downloaded 8/14/2012) Pre-born New Mexicans do not count. Unfortunately for pre-born New Mexicans, however, they do not count. I strongly support womens right to choose, to equal pay and to health care coverage that includes birth control. (Ferrary campaign Facebook page, downloaded 8/14/2012)

FERRARY PRO HIGHER TAXES

Joanne Ferrary is pro higher taxes. Pro higher taxes. When responding to a Big Labor question on revenue, Ferrary supported higher taxes. 5. REVENUE: There is an eternal tug-of-war in Government over revenue generation and the expenditures needed to provide public services. Please address the following three topics regarding Tax and Revenue: I) Changes in, or a return to 2003 tax code (State & Federal) requiring the wealthiest in our state to pay a higher tax rate II) Legislation requiring combined reporting for state corporate income tax III) Would you support a comprehensive public study of New Mexico tax loopholes and subsidies with a goal to eliminate and/or re-target incentives toward emerging or sustainable industries? (Election 2012 NM House and Senate Candidate Survey, Communications Workers of America Local 7076, downloaded 8/14/2012) Responses of Joanne J. Ferrary 5 I definitely would support income generation for New Mexico to include returning to 2003 tax codes if it would require the wealthiest to pay a higher tax rate. Yes, state corporations should be required to report a combined income tax so they can't manipulate their revenue. Yes, I would support the study of NM tax loopholes and subsidies. (House District 37 Responses, Election 2012 NM House and Senate Candidate Survey, Communications Workers of America Local 7076, downloaded 8/14/2012) When asked how to attract business to New Mexico, the first thing Ferrary said was no tax credits for new businesses because that would hurt the governments revenue stream. 7. What initiatives would you support attracting business to New Mexico and enticing out-sourced businesses to return? (Election 2012 NM House and Senate Candidate Survey, Communications Workers of America Local 7076, downloaded 8/14/2012) Responses of Joanne J. Ferrary 7 I would avoid tax breaks as it hurts our revenue stream. I would offer reduce costs to train workers so there is a supply of skilled persons for companies relocating here.

(House District 37 Responses, Election 2012 NM House and Senate Candidate Survey, Communications Workers of America Local 7076, downloaded 8/14/2012)

FERRARY PRO SOCIALIZED MEDICINE

Joanne Ferrary organized a rally in support of universal health care. Pro socialized medicine. The stories about Americans who can't afford or can't obtain health insurance grew as dark Wednesday as the nighttime sky over Veterans Memorial Park on Roadrunner Parkway. "This is one of nearly 300 vigils that is being conducted across the country," said Las Cruces resident Joanne Ferrary, an organizer of Wednesday's event at Veterans Park. "Tens of thousands are taking action today for real health-care reform." In sharp contrast to town hall meetings and other events conducted across the U.S. in recent months, the crowd at Wednesday's vigil was there to rally in support of a universal health care plan for all Americans. (Las Cruces Sun-News, 9/3/2009) Universal health care a world of hurt. A 2000 Heritage Foundation commentary discussed the negative effects of government run universal health care. Government-run health care: a world of hurt More Supporters of government-run health care frequently point to the "universal health coverage" offered in countries such as Canada and Britain as a model for the United States. Government-run "universal health care" also subjects patients to substandard care. There's no question that the American health-care system is imperfect and that U.S. policymakers need to address its weaknesses. But any solution that involves government-run "universal health care" should be avoided like the plague. Robert Moffit is director of domestic policy studies at The Heritage Foundation and James Frogue is a former health-care policy analyst. (Moffit and Frogues Government-run health care: a world of hurt, Heritage Foundation Commentaries, 9/29/2000)

FERRARY BAD ON REGULAR NEW MEXICO CONTRIBUTIONS

Joanne Ferrary has said she is running for state representative to work together with New Mexicans, but she cannot or has not included New Mexicans in her campaign contributions. Ferrary: work together. I am running for NM House District because I care about New Mexico and see the opportunity for us to work together to improve our economy, educational system, health care and environment. (Ferrary campaign Facebook page, downloaded 8/14/2012) Ferrary campaign contributions. Unfortunately for voters in District 37, however, Ferrary cannot or has not included New Mexicans in her campaign contributions. According to her first four campaign finance reports: Ferrary raised $17,750 in regular contributions, in-kind contributions and loans Of the $17,750, Ferrary loaned herself $10,500, or 59% Of the $17,500, Ferrary took $6,000, or 34%, from campaign committees and a political action committee (PAC) Combined, of the $17,750, Ferrary took $16,500, or 93%, from loans to herself, campaign committees and a PAC. Ferrary took $50 from her husband and three $50 contributions from out of state Of the $17,750, Ferrary took only six regular contributions from New Mexico totaling $1,050, or 6% (Ferrary Expenditures and Contributions reports, 4/6/2012, 5/10/2012, 5/28/2012, 7/5/2012)

FERRARY BAD ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

Joanne Ferrary supports public employee collective bargaining and said public employees need to be protected from the New Mexico taxpayers who employ them. Pro public employee collective bargaining and anti-taxpayer. In response to a union questionnaire, Ferrary said state workers deserve to be protected from the taxpayers who employ them. 2. Do you believe public employees should have the right to join or form a union to bargain collectively over wages, benefits, and working conditions? Explain why or why not. (Election 2012 NM House and Senate Candidate Survey, Communications Workers of America Local 7076, downloaded 8/14/2012) Responses of Joanne J. Ferrary 2 Yes, because public employees deserve the right to representation to protect their interests as opposed to those of the employer, as in the case of a governmental agency, just as a private sector employee does. (House District 37 Responses, Election 2012 NM House and Senate Candidate Survey, Communications Workers of America Local 7076, downloaded 8/14/2012) Later in the same questionnaire, Ferrary emphasized that she fully supports taxpayer paid workers. 9. What else would you like the over 6,000 CWA New Mexico Union Members to know? (Election 2012 NM House and Senate Candidate Survey, Communications Workers of America Local 7076, downloaded 8/14/2012) Responses of Joanne J. Ferrary 9. That I fully support the collective bargaining rights of both private and public sector employees and I would oppose so called "Right to Work" laws. (House District 37 Responses, Election 2012 NM House and Senate Candidate Survey, Communications Workers of America Local 7076, downloaded 8/14/2012)

FERRARY BAD ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSIONS

Even though at least one New Mexico union recognizes that changes are needed to public employee pensions, Joanne Ferrary said changes on the employee side should only be a last resort. Union admits change is necessary for pension solvency. 3. New Mexico Public Employees enjoy two of the best pension systems in the country (ERB and PERA). Many private sector and public workers elsewhere have lost, or were never offered, a defined benefit retirement plan. In order for the funds to remain solvent and strong, we know changes are coming. What changes to ERB or PERA would you support? (Election 2012 NM House and Senate Candidate Survey, Communications Workers of America Local 7076, downloaded 8/14/2012) Changes on the employee side should only be a last resort. Responses of Joanne J. Ferrary 3. Insuring that there is proper oversight of the investments made by both systems so that a proper balance is struck between risk and returns on the investments. This would include insuring that investment advisors are chosen independently of any political or financial influences. I would support adjustments to contribution rates as long as they are shared between employer and employee, but only as a last resort. (House District 37 Responses, Election 2012 NM House and Senate Candidate Survey, Communications Workers of America Local 7076, downloaded 8/14/2012)

FERRARY PRO BIGGER GOVERNMENT

Joanne Ferrary has said New Mexicos government should be bigger, specifically mentioning a need for more tax enforcers and other regulators. Ferrary pro bigger government, specifically more tax enforcers. 4. Do you believe state government is too big? Specifically, where do you see the need for increased public services? Where do you see opportunities to cut? Or, is it just right? (Election 2012 NM House and Senate Candidate Survey, Communications Workers of America Local 7076, downloaded 8/14/2012) Responses of Joanne J. Ferrary 4. New Mexico state government is not too big. There is a critical [sic] for more regulatory positions such as in Taxation and Revenue Dept., to insure that taxes owed the state are being paid, and Special Investigations Division, to insure that alcohol laws are being enforced. Dept. of Education might be able to cut some of it's [sic] administrative overhead expenses so that the money can go to the actual education of students. (House District 37 Responses, Election 2012 NM House and Senate Candidate Survey, Communications Workers of America Local 7076, downloaded 8/14/2012)

FERRARY LOVES OBAMA, VOTERS NOT SO MUCH

Joanne Ferrary gushed when she got tickets to Obamas inauguration. In July 2012, New Mexico voters were souring on the president. Ferrary loving Obama. Ferrary gushed when she heard she had tickets to Obamas inauguration. Alma Bone and Melvia Jackson of Las Cruces said today's presidential inauguration of Barack Obama is a "once in a lifetime" opportunity. That's why they'll be among several Las Cruces residents who will be in Washington, D.C., for the festivities. Others, like Democratic National Committeewoman Mary Gail Gwaltney, Joanne Ferrary and Eric Hilberg recognize the historical significance of a black American assuming the highest elected position in the U.S. Joanne's joy "I just got em, I just heard back," exclaimed Las Crucen Joanne Ferrary of inauguration tickets that were reserved for her and her husband, Richard Ferrary, on Jan. 13. The Ferrarys don't have tickets for any other inaugural events but that's anything but a downer for them. "We're still pretty excited," Ferrary said. "We'll still go to the parade, after the inauguration, and there will be other ways for us to connect with other people who come in from Las Cruces and New Mexico. We're just going to rely on the oldfashioned way of meeting people." As far as Ferrary sees it, today's inauguration is just icing on the cake. "It's just amazing," said Ferrary of the high she's experienced since Obama's election. "He's going to be such a great president, we're so excited." (Las Cruces Sun-News, 1/19/2009) Obamas New Mexico fade. A July 2012 poll showed Obama fading in New Mexico. Mitt Romney appears to have closed much of the 14 point gap between himself and President Obama that PPP measured in its last survey in April. Obama now leads by only 5 points in the land of enchantment, 49% to 44%. This comes along with a drastically reduced net approval rating for the president, down to even from a +9 mark 3 months ago. Romneys favorability has seen a positive shift from an abysmal -22 rating in that survey, and now stands at -9, 41% to 50%. This change comes in spite of relatively level support for the president among Independents at +9, compared to +11 from the April poll. Instead the movement comes from a drop in the support he receives from within his own party. 21% of Democrats said that they preferred Romney in the presidential race, up from 12% in April. Obama has also lost ground among both Hispanics and whites. With

Hispanics, a group that Obama must win by large margins in several competitive states this year, Obama has gone from a 37 point lead to a 22 point lead. PPP surveyed 724 New Mexico voters from July 13th to 16th. The margin of error for the survey is +/-3.64%. This poll was not paid for or authorized by any campaign or political organization. PPP surveys are conducted through automated telephone interviews. (Public Policy Polling press release, 7/16/2012)