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
Both guv candidates support creating tax expenditure reports
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New Mexico is one of nine states that doesn’t produce a regular report that tracks how much the state gives up each year to tax credits, exemptions and deductions. Both candidates for governor want to change that. Continue Reading
Both guv candidates would cut exempt jobs
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No matter who is elected governor in November, expect the number of exempt or “political” appointees working in state government to drop significantly. Both candidates also plan other steps to reduce the state payroll. 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
New PRC member sworn in today
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Theresa Becenti-Aguilar is being sworn in this morning as the newest member of the Public Regulation Commission, the New Mexico Independent is reporting. Continue Reading
Martinez takes position on double dipping
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Taking a position on “double dipping” for the first time, Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez says a 2003 law that allowed all retired public employees to return to work and collect a paycheck and pension at the same time went too far – but so does a new law that eliminates incentives for public safety workers to return to work after retiring. Continue Reading
Guv responds to candidates’ views on film incentives
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A day after both candidates seeking to replace him commented on the state’s film incentive program, Gov. Bill Richardson wants to clarify a few points. Continue Reading
Martinez raises more cash; Denish has more saved up
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez outraised Democrat Diane Denish more than 3-1 in the last reporting period, but Denish still has almost $2 million more than Martinez going forward. Continue Reading
Martinez calls e-mail ‘deeply offensive’
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UPDATED: In her first direct comments on the situation, Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez says an e-mail a prosecutor in her office forwarded that joked about killing a Mexican and an Arab is “deeply offensive.” Continue Reading
Martinez makes post-primary staff changes
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez has announced the hiring of a new campaign manager and two other staffers as she transitions from the primary to the general election. Continue Reading
Prosecutor’s e-mail prompts judicial hopeful to get new treasurer
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A Las Cruces prosecutor at the center of controversy for forwarding an e-mail joke about killing a Mexican and an Arab has been removed from her position as campaign treasurer for a judicial candidate. Continue Reading
Turning the discussion to substantive issues
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Substantive discussion of the issues has thus far taken a backseat to negative campaigning in the governor’s race. Starting today, NMPolitics.net intends to regularly publish responses from both candidates to specific policy questions. The first question is about the state’s film-incentive program. Continue Reading
Denish: Senders of racist e-mail should lose jobs
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish says if a ‘racist’ e-mail was sent among employees of her office like the one forwarded by an employee of Republican opponent Susana Martinez’s office, those employees would lose their jobs. Continue Reading
Dems call for one firing, but not another, over ‘hateful’ e-mail
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UPDATED: In response to this posting, the state Democratic Party chairman says “any state employee” who sent or forwarded an e-mail joke about killing a Mexican and an Arab should “no longer work for the state.” The chairman originally only called for the firing of a prosecutor who works for GOP gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez. Continue Reading