Denish wins this site’s non-scientific poll
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The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said Democrat Diane Denish will win the governor’s race. Continue Reading
Denish rejects Martinez’s truce offer
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The fighting between the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor and the spinning of the facts continued on Thursday, this time in an offer of a truce from Republican Susana Martinez and a sharp rejection from Democrat Diane Denish. Continue Reading
Analyzing Martinez’s ad: Both candidates spin facts
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Susana Martinez’s new TV ad attacking Diane Denish in the governor’s race is misleading because it exaggerates Denish’s authority over the state’s Children, Youth and Families Department. But that’s at least in part because Denish has overstated her role in CYFD affairs in the past. Continue Reading
VIDEO: AG’s new PSA noteworthy for what it doesn’t contain
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It’s an election year, and while we’re used to public officials who are running for office using taxpayer dollars to put their faces on TV, Attorney General Gary King is doing something different. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Martinez hits back in new TV ad
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez is out with a new TV ad today that attacks Democratic opponent Diane Denish as Bill Richardson’s “loyal soldier” and a politician who brings “more of the same excuses.” Watch it here. Continue Reading
Momentum belongs to the Republicans
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Republicans across the state should be excited about the strong ticket of Republicans nominated in last Tuesday’s primary. It is vital for the Republican Party to unite, put past differences aside and make the Democrats their target. Continue Reading
Social media is the new political arena
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We’re starting to see candidates use social media as a way to communicate directly with their supporters. They are reaching out en masse, in a very personal way, to voters. Social media is the new political arena. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Denish hits Martinez again in new TV ad
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish is out with a new TV ad today, a 30-second spot that once again hits Republican opponent Susana Martinez on a now-familiar issue – DWI plea bargains – and seeks to paint a stark contrast between the two candidates. Continue Reading
Zimmerman wins county commission primary
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With provisional ballots now counted, John Zimmerman is the winner in last week’s Doña Ana County Commission District 1 Republican primary. Continue Reading
Luján’s power is slowly fading away
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House Speaker Ben Luján’s near-loss in last week’s primary reveals that, even in his district, he has been exposed as an old-school politico with a penchant for backroom deals who the public perceives as potentially corrupt. His power is waning. Continue Reading
Another poll finds close gubernatorial race
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A new poll out Friday found Republican Susana Martinez with a two-point lead over Democrat Diane Denish in the gubernatorial race. Continue Reading
Candidates spar over Martinez’s record
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An analysis of the claims Diane Denish makes against Susana Martinez in a new TV ad reveals a complicated situation that has sparked discussion about the accuracy of statistics kept by the state’s Administrative Office of the Courts. Continue Reading
Denish hits Martinez in new TV ad
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Democratic gubernatorial nominee Diane Denish is out with a new TV ad today that seeks to portray her Republican opponent, Susana Martinez, as an ineffective prosecutor who has broken promises and put criminals back on the street. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Gov. Pawlenty gives $5K to Martinez
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Another potential 2012 presidential candidate is contributing money to Republican Susana Martinez’s gubernatorial campaign. Continue Reading
GOP group worked behind the scenes for Martinez
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The Republican Governors Association worked behind the scenes to help Susana Martinez win the party’s gubernatorial primary by steering money her way and orchestrating the endorsement from Sarah Palin, the Washington Post blog The Fix is reporting. Continue Reading