The pinnacle of hypocrisy in our society
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It is the absolute pinnacle of hypocrisy for the American news media to decry the influence of money in American politics since said money is most often spent in the media. Continue Reading
Let’s teach the right lessons in our schools
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If we truly want to help our kids, we must stop giving away high-school diplomas and provide the necessary tools for students to earn them. We should prepare children for a world where there are real consequences for success and failure. Continue Reading
Don’t count Teague out, yet
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U.S. Rep. Harry Teague’s troubles are growing. Last week, we learned about a $2.7 million lawsuit he and his companies are facing. But though his opponent, former U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, has a slight advantage in the November election, I don’t count Teague out. Here’s why. Continue Reading
Maryland regulating social media in campaigns
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As social media becomes more integrated into political campaigns, the question of rules and regulations of social networks for campaign usage comes to the forefront. Maryland is the first state to be proactive in addressing this question. Will New Mexico be next? Continue Reading
Partly personal about returning to talk radio
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I love talk radio – it is like sitting in a coffee shop with friends just talking about the news. Starting today I return to the airwaves with co-host Jim Spence, Monday-Friday from 7-9 a.m., for News New Mexico on KSNM-AM 570 in Las Cruces. The webpage is newsnm.com. Continue Reading
Don’t make claims you can’t back up
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Note to political candidates: You shouldn’t make claims you can’t back up with proof. If you can’t provide proof, the political system in which you operate has given the public all the reason in the world to believe you’re lying. Continue Reading
A busy half-year
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Summer 2010 is scarcely one week old, and looking back it has been a very busy half-year for the Attorney General’s Office. We have been working on major issues including state investments, public land exchanges, environmental protection, and various civil and criminal prosecutions. Continue Reading
Susana vs. Denish: The racial divide and an all-Hispanic ticket
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Susana Martinez may have all the momentum in the world, she may have a great marketing plan of anti-Richardson themes, and she may even have the soccer mom from Alaska on her side – but her Achilles heel may be the simple fact that her running mate is a Hispanic as well. Continue Reading
Say goodbye to NMPolitics.net’s weekly polls
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Five weeks ago I made a change so that only registered users of NMPolitics.net could vote in weekly polls. That was an attempt to stop people from manipulating them. It didn’t work, so I’m putting an end to the polls. Continue Reading
Where my election gullibility went
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I was talking at the coffee shop recently about the upcoming elections and I indicated that my gullibility does not run deep. I used to be much more gullible than I am now. I was cured while taking pictures at a rodeo. Continue Reading
Restructuring for access and transparency
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Government of the people, by the people, and for the people requires, most of all, the people. The people have an opportunity to closely examine the process of government with the current Government Restructuring Task Force, but so far few are taking advantage of that opportunity. Continue Reading
Opportunities lay ahead for NM rural communities
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USDA Rural Development-New Mexico oversees a portfolio of more than $800 million. We at USDA are prepared to deploy the resources and develop the partnerships needed in our rural communities to help secure their future for years to come. Continue Reading
Denish’s new ad makes an unsubstantiated leap
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Diane Denish’s newest TV ad attacking Susana Martinez for plea bargaining two cases involving crimes against children makes an unsubstantiated leap when it claims Martinez “allowed” child predators to avoid the sex offender registry. Continue Reading
This November, New Mexico’s future is on the line
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I believe this campaign will be about where Diane Denish and I stand on the issues that matter to voters. I am confident this fall voters will support an agenda of bold change that challenges the status quo and delivers real results. Continue Reading
Holding the governor accountable
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The Albuquerque Journal is suing the governor to force him to release information about the exempt employees who were laid off earlier this year. Let’s hope the court forces the governor to end his flagrant disregard of state law. Continue Reading