New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez decried the "D.C. liberal media" for publishing a report featuring recordings of her, where she makes questionable comments about her then-political opponent, the Huffington Post reported.

The recording was first featured in Mother Jones:

"Listening to recordings of Martinez talking with her aides is like watching an episode of HBO's Veep, with over-the-top backroom banter full of pique, self-regard, and vindictiveness. As Martinez and her campaign staff rewatched a recent televised debate, Martinez referred to [Diane] Denish, her opponent, as 'that little bitch.' After Denish noted that the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce had given her an award, McCleskey snapped, 'That's why we're not meeting with those fuckers,'" the report said.

On Wednesday, the Republican governor issued a statement on her website, asking supporters to sign a petition.

"It's no secret: the liberal media in Washington will do and say anything to stop the progress we've made. While I'm focused on moving New Mexico forward, they're desperately looking for ways to undermine our reforms and support candidates who will take us back to the days of Bill Richardson.

In one of the most desperate and despicable attacks to date, the far-left's premier magazine is using material obtained by people who are part of a federal investigation for hacking into my personal email account.

My priority has always been to fight for New Mexico's families and move our state forward. But the radical media want to hold us back.

Stand with me today and show the D.C. liberal media that their desperate attacks have no place in our state -- SIGN THE PETITION," the statement said.

Chris Sanchez, a spokesman for Martinez, also released a statement on her campaign website.

"Today, an extreme left-wing blog posted four-year-old material from private conversations undoubtedly sent to them by individuals or their allies who are either under federal indictment, or have had their homes raided by the FBI for their role in stealing or distributing Governor Susana Martinez's email ...

"Yes, the Governor used salty language in a private conversation four years ago with close advisers and will pay the appropriate penalty to the cuss jar. Governor Martinez will not be distracted by cheap political attacks and will remain focused on continuing to move New Mexico forward," Sanchez said.