Yates reflects on GOP’s 2010 success
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Harvey Yates Jr. chaired the Republican Party of New Mexico during what was arguably its most successful election cycle in decades, but he says much of the credit for that goes to Democrats. Continue Reading
The common agenda
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Dems are bound to disagree with the incoming administration on some issues, but the early transition from campaign to governance is showing promise for partnership.
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Expect Bingaman to announce 2012 plans in March
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There’s lots of talk about whether U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., is going to seek another term in 2012, but his spokeswoman says he’s not likely to make an announcement until late winter – probably in March. Continue Reading
National GOP group puts Martinez on leadership team
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In a further sign of her rising national star power, Gov.-elect Susana Martinez was chosen by her Republican peers on Thursday to be on the Republican Governors Association’s leadership team. Continue Reading
A humbling challenge to keep fighting for you
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One narrative was clear on election night: Those of us who won did so by having the courage to stand by our legislative decisions – to run on, and not away from, our records. Continue Reading
Herrera says she’s ‘at peace’ with loss
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Outgoing Secretary of State Mary Herrera says she’s “at peace” with her blowout loss to Republican challenger Dianna Duran in last week’s election and she’s “ready to move on to bigger and better opportunities.” Continue Reading
Negating the negative advertising
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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
Upheaval at the Roundhouse
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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
Martinez says she’s proud to be part of changing the GOP
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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
Pig-trough health care on the GOP docket
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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
Did Facebook predict New Mexico’s election?
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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
Martinez hasn’t decided who will replace her as DA
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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
Rep. Nuñez says it’s time for a new speaker
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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
Martinez gives first lengthy post-election interview
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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
ABQ Journal looks at Denish’s fall
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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