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We need a neutral organization with impeccable credentials to tackle deciding the exact moment the first candidate goes negative, and then we must have the resolve to punish that first person going negative by withholding our vote and money. We might get their attention with that. Continue Reading
Budget numbers are getting dramatically worse, leadership positions are up for grabs, political appointees are moving to classified jobs and the incoming governor is threatening to fire them all. The next couple of months are going to be very interesting. Continue Reading
In a new interview with CNN’s John King, Gov.-elect Susana Martinez said she’s going to tell President Obama that Washington needs to reform the nation’s immigration system. She also said she’s proud as a Hispanic woman to be helping change the Republican Party. Continue Reading
I think too often the sacrifice that our military families make is overlooked. Today is also an appreciation for the sacrifices of the military parent, military spouse and the military children who are the most vulnerable to the tough military lifestyle. Continue Reading
Why do the “fiscally conservative” Repubs who swept back into power last week want to foil implementation of the health reform law when it cuts the deficit and creates jobs – the very things they convinced the voting public that they stand for? Continue Reading
Reps. Dona Irwin and Mary Helen Garcia said Tuesday that they want Rep. Joseph Cervantes to become speaker, even if he has to form a coalition with Republicans to make it happen. Continue Reading
In New Mexico’s statewide races, Facebook seemed to be both an influencer and a predictor. With the exception of one, the candidates with the strong Facebook presence won their race. Is Facebook becoming the social media equivalent of the exit poll? Continue Reading
Many have speculated that current Deputy District Attorney Amy Orlando is in line for the job of Doña Ana County district attorney, but Susana Martinez says she hasn’t yet decided who to appoint as her replacement when she becomes governor in January. Continue Reading
State Rep. Andy Nuñez, D-Hatch, says it’s time for a new House speaker, and he’s willing to support a bipartisan coalition, if necessary, to make that happen. Continue Reading
At this time, when both our economy and our students are struggling, smaller schools represent an effective reform that costs nothing and that will improve our state’s shamefully low graduation rate. Continue Reading
Republican Gov.-elect Susana Martinez gave her first in-depth, post-election interview to her hometown daily newspaper, the Las Cruces Sun-News. Continue Reading
The Albuquerque Journal looked this weekend at how Democrat Diane Denish went from a likely governor to a big loser in the 2010 election, and suggested that one moment changed everything. Continue Reading
The talk at the Roundhouse has shifted from the election to a potential coalition overthrow of House Speaker Ben Luján that would be led by Rep. Joseph Cervantes, D-Las Cruces. Continue Reading
Applause, applause, applause to MSNBC for making the tough decision to abide by their corporate principles at the risk of losing revenue to the temporary suspension of one of their top agitated hosts. Awesome, right? Not quite. Here’s why. Continue Reading
Regular readers of my blog will not be surprised that I hope Republicans and Democrats will now resume working together to address our problems. The American electorate seems to prefer when both political parties share responsibility for how the country works. Continue Reading