New Mexico governor Susana Martinez announced Tuesday she will form a political action committee aimed at aiding Republican candidates.
The governor established Susana-PAC in late February, and her gubernatorial campaign committee has provided seed money for its operations with a $5,000 contribution.
Danny Diaz, a political spokesman for Ms. Martinez, said the governor plans to assist candidate promoting “pro-growth economic policies that keep taxes low and reduce regulations, reform the education system to increase accountability and results in the classroom, and protect New Mexicans with common sense policies like ending the practice of giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.”
It remains unclear whether Ms. Martinez plans to use the funds from the PAC to support national candidates, including those running for president in 2012. The Republican governor has quickly gained a presence on the national political scene after securing the 2010 gubernatorial election.
With a PAC in place, Ms. Martinez will have flexibility to spend and raise money to influence upcoming 2012 legislative races without tapping her re-election fund.
