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A new poll of likely voters in state House District 30 shows that an area of Albuquerque that went to George Bush in 2004 and Barack Obama in 2008 is leaning back to the right this year. Continue Reading
When Susana Martinez and Diane Denish spar in the upcoming debates, when they talk about reform, when they talk about ways to close the budget deficit of the state, ask yourself which candidate has the guts to put aside what she thinks is palatable politically and follow through and deliver on her campaign promises like New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is trying his very best to do. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republican Steve Pearce has challenged Democrat Harry Teague to 10 “town-hall style” debates across the 2nd Congressional District. Teague’s campaign manager said there will be debates, but “the real news is that Congressman Pearce’s debate dodging days are possibly over.” Continue Reading
We would like to respond to the New Mexico Petroleum Marketers Association’s attack on tribal gas tax agreements. There is no “loophole” as misleadingly stated by Mr. Baca. The tribes tax gas sold on reservations and use the revenue to serve the needs of their members. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republicans Steve Pearce and Susana Martinez are among an emboldened chorus of GOP candidates across the nation expressing doubts about the link between manmade greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, according to an article published today by Politico. Continue Reading
Janetta Hicks, whose home business used to sell supplies to District Attorney Susana Martinez’s office while she was an employee in that office, is refusing to answer NMPolitics.net’s questions about the situation. Continue Reading
A recent posting by Michael Swickard contained many inaccuracies and reflects an incomplete understanding of the elements involved in the effort to extend Sonoma Ranch Boulevard north from U.S. Highway 70 to two new public schools and the new Las Cruces Country Club golf course. Here is what has happened to date. Continue Reading
With Republicans trying to make a planned mosque near Ground Zero a wedge issue in contested races across the nation, Steve Pearce challenged U.S. Rep. Harry Teague on Monday to take a stand on the controversial topic. While the rhetoric is different, it turns out the two essentially agree on the issue. Continue Reading
Republican 1st Congressional District candidate Jon Barela’s apparently got skills… though you have to wonder how many tries it took before he made this shot for this shameless plug for his campaign Web site. Click on the headline to watch it. Continue Reading
Secretary of State Mary Herrera is under fire once again, this time from Office Administrator Manny Vildasol, who secretly recorded video in Herrera’s office and says he has turned it over to the FBI because it shows “issues of criminal activity and unethical behavior.” Continue Reading
Diane Denish’s frequent use of a state jet and Susana Martinez’s purchasing of office supplies from a business owned by an employee create negative appearances that will harm their credibility with voters. Continue Reading
Having recently heard so much about the incompetence of bureaucrats, I didn’t know what to expect as I rode the elevator to the third floor of the city hall building. Continue Reading
My thesis: Making high school optional can lead to improved public education at lower costs. Revisions to state law, with corresponding revisions in educational policy, can make a virtue of the reality of low graduation rates and ill-prepared graduates. Continue Reading
Saying education should be exempt from budget cuts, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish on Thursday cast the only vote on the state Board of Finance against cutting most state agency budgets by 3.2 percent. Continue Reading
The president is smart. That is good news. but for me, the real question remains whether the president is wise enough to make the tough leadership decisions that America needs right now. Continue Reading