Democratic gubernatorial challenger Gary King says he's not apologizing for comments at a weekend fundraiser that Republican Gov. Susana Martinez "does not have a Latino heart."
King said Wednesday in an interview that he doesn't consider his remarks racist. He said his statement was meant to point out the governor's policies are contrary to values held by many New Mexico Hispanic families. He pointed to the governor's veto of a minimum wage increase as an example.
Martinez said in a statement she and King differ on the issues "but I know what's in my heart and I won't question what's in his."
Her response came after King's comments surfaced in a video posted on the web site of a conservative magazine, The Weekly Standard.
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