Chvez Offers Advice To Gov. Cockfighting Riles Duke City Mayor

From: Albuquerque Journal | Date: August 29, 2006| Author: Copyright 2006 Albuquerque Journal BY JIM LUDWICK Journal Staff Writer | Copyright information

Memo from Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chvez to Gov. Bill Richardson: Save the roosters or give up the White House.

Chvez told an animal welfare conference Monday that Richardson's stance on cockfighting could be a deal-killer when it comes to the governor's presidential aspirations.

"You can't be president of the United States if you think cockfighting is a good thing," Chvez said.

Chvez said he would like to see Richardson in the White House -- but cockfighting is overwhe...

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