NMPolitics.net (https://nmpolitics.net/index/tag/2010-election/page/17/)
We must restore integrity and trust in our government. That starts on day one of a Martinez Administration as real leadership with a record of fighting malfeasance and holding people to account will arrive in Santa Fe. Here’s my plan. Continue Reading
UPDATED: I am among those who have written that whoever wins the current governor’s race will be the state’s first woman to serve as governor, and that if Republican Susana Martinez wins, she’ll be the first female Hispanic governor in the nation. That’s not accurate. Continue Reading
When interviewing the candidates for governor, I found both to be articulate and intelligent. I was divided on their answers to my questions. Right now, I am into watchful waiting to see which candidate handles herself best in addressing the issues and which campaign avoids attacking her opponent. Continue Reading
In writing last week about Lt. Gov. Diane Denish’s office removing news releases from its Web site, I stated that the state treasurer’s office doesn’t have news releases archived on its Web site. Turns out I was wrong. Continue Reading
I was as shocked as anyone when KOB-TV released its new SurveyUSA poll Monday evening that shows Jon Barela leading Martin Heinrich by six points. The poll raises lots of questions, but what should be clear is this: The 1st Congressional District race is now officially a very hot contest. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez may be the “most frightening” candidate in the nation for Democrats, writes Molly Ball on Slate.com. In addition, the Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza has added the New Mexico gubernatorial race to the list of contests that are most likely to result in a party switch this fall. Continue Reading
Tim Lewis, the brother of Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis, has announced his candidacy for the House seat currently held by Democrat Jack Thomas. Continue Reading
Susana Martinez’s new ad in the governor’s race claims that Diane Denish spent federal stimulus funds “on” and “preparing” campaign Christmas cards. That’s apparently factual, though there is more to the story. Continue Reading
Lt. Gov. Diane Denish’s government Web site used to contain news releases that had been sent out by her office during her tenure, but the releases were deleted from the Web site earlier this month and are no longer available on the Internet. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez opposes public financing of elections, while Democratic opponent Diane Denish wants to give campaign contribution limits a try before she considers expanding public financing. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republican Tonia Harris has dropped her attempt to unseat incumbent Democrat Jack Thomas in the Rio Ranch-area District 60 House race. Continue Reading
The 2nd Congressional District race between Democratic incumbent Harry Teague and Republican challenger Steve Pearce pits the current, Democrat-controlled Congress against the previous, GOP-controlled Congress. At least, that’s how NPR breaks things down in a new profile of the race. Continue Reading
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer will be in New Mexico on Saturday and Sunday to headline two fundraisers for the Democratic Party of New Mexico. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The postponing of the corruption trial of former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron reveals a potential weakness for Attorney General Gary King’s re-election chances: While he’s secured convictions in some corruption cases, the most high-profile cases are unresolved, and it looks like they will still be pending on Election Day. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County has a new elections supervisor. He’s Trey LeFluer, a former field organizer for the state Democratic Party who earlier this year managed the successful campaign of new Mesilla Mayor Nora Barraza. Continue Reading