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Tea partiers have forced America to risk default with their insistence on dramatic spending cuts and opposition to tax increases. But their actions are based on a genuine concern that Washington’s spending has taken us to the brink. Continue Reading
The well-read D.C. publication has named Haussamen one of 50 politicos across the nation “who will be a force to reckon with in the 2012 cycle.” Continue Reading
The attorney representing Third Judicial Judge Mike Murphy says the judge’s Thursday arrest on a new felony charge is politically motivated. Continue Reading
I’m not in the business of exaggerating differences between liberals and conservatives to inflame passions. But this week, I published a guest column that did just that. It was a mistake, and I’ve removed the column from the site. Continue Reading
Next year can be the year real improvement is made in New Mexico public education if all of the stakeholders, including politicians, join hands to solve New Mexico’s education problems. Continue Reading
The secretary of state’s job is to ensure fair elections, and I would suggest it is also to provide confidence to New Mexicans that they are fair. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, already indicted on bribery charges and suspended from the bench, was arrested this morning on a new bribery charge. Continue Reading
As many House Republicans push for a cuts-only approach to addressing the nation’s deficit problem, 1st Congressional District candidate Dan Lewis says they must reject tax increases and other revenue raisers. Continue Reading
While in Congress, Mr. Peace has become a valid champion of commonsense government, protector of Second Amendment rights, and a solid voice for meaningful change to the Endangered Species Act. Continue Reading
There’s a stunning parallel between the state GOP’s lawsuit against Bill Richardson and the ACLU’s lawsuit against Dianna Duran. The bipartisan principles underpinning open government are rarely on such obvious display. Continue Reading
We have a default not in the American people, not in our full faith and credit, but a default of leadership in Washington. Continue Reading
Our country is facing the same kind of financial disaster now that we faced in the early 1980s. We can survive this one too, if we support our president and have faith in our country – and if today’s Republicans are willing to be at least as fiscally responsible as President Reagan and Senator Baker. Continue Reading
Washington often fails to function these days regardless of who is in office, which party controls things, and how hard they’re trying to get things done. We – the majority who want to see more compromise – need to demand a functional Washington. Continue Reading
In the coming special session, the governor can continue to build a wedge issue for the next election, or she can exhibit a willingness to compromise on the issue of drivers’ licenses and place responsibility on legislators from both parties to respond in kind. Continue Reading
The usual choice presented for reforming education – money or management and technology – is a choice between irrelevancies or worse. A discussion of educational reform must start and stay with a definition of education. Continue Reading