Associated Press - November 16, 2009 6:45 PM ET
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Vice President Joe Biden spoke at a campaign fundraiser Monday where he sought to portray New Mexico Democratic Reps. Martin Heinrich and Harry Teague as independent-minded stewards who are helping America recover from economic recession.
The vice president, stumping ahead of next year's midterm elections, called Heinrich and Teague "good Democrats" but said they also have their own minds.
Biden addressed a luncheon at Hotel Andaluz in Albuquerque, where about 100 guests paid $1,000 a plate. The funds go toward re-election bids next year for Heinrich, who represents the Albuquerque area, and Teague, who represents southern New Mexico.
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan will attend as a guest. His northern New Mexico seat is considered safe for Democrats.
It was Biden's first appearance in New Mexico as vice president.
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