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When state GOP Chairman Harvey Yates called out Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh for running dishonest ads, he was only scratching the surface of a systemic problem that has plagued the Weh campaign from the start. Continue Reading
Hours after the New Mexico Supreme Court upheld the secretary of state’s denial of Dennis W. Montoya’s application for public financing, Montoya said the fight may not be over. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld the secretary of state’s denial of Democrat Dennis W. Montoya’s application for public financing today. Meanwhile, the appeals judge Montoya is seeking to unseat in the Democratic primary, Linda Vanzi, came out with her third mailer attacking him. Continue Reading
If ever a political party was given a shot at power by discredited incumbents, it would be the Republican Party of New Mexico in 2010. Nevertheless, it is far from clear that Republicans will convince a skeptical public to allow them to govern the state, no matter how eager it is for change. Here’s why. Continue Reading
The state GOP chairman isn’t the only one calling out Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh for misleading campaigning. The Santa Fe T.E.A. Party is accusing Weh of deceptively claiming he was endorsed by the head of the New Mexico tea party – when there is no statewide tea party organization to head. Continue Reading
The chairman of the Republican Party of New Mexico says he can’t ignore dishonesty in his own party any more than he can in the Democratic Party, and that’s why he’s calling out GOP gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh for running misleading ads attacking opponent Susana Martinez. Continue Reading
UPDATE: Who’s behind a robocall that went to Democratic voters around the state on Saturday attacking Lt. Gov. candidate Brian Colón? That remains a mystery. Continue Reading
Trying to figure out who to vote for in the Democratic land commissioner primary? With today’s profile of Harry Montoya, NMPolitics.net has now given all three Democratic land commissioner candidates an opportunity to explain their vision for the office. You can find those links here. Continue Reading
Harry Montoya wants to decentralize power at the State Land Office. Montoya, one of three Democrats running for land commissioner, said intentionally involving the public and local elected officials in deals involving state land is critical. Continue Reading
There are some new ads out from candidates for governor. Watch them here. Continue Reading
It’s one thing to say Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish hasn’t done enough to combat corruption as lieutenant governor. But the claim that she has done nothing to fight corruption simply isn’t true. Continue Reading
Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Lawrence Rael’s new TV ad is all about jobs and the economy. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Joe Campos is out today with two new ads talking about jobs and ethics. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Brian Moore is out today with a new 30-second TV spot. Watch it here. Continue Reading
While George W. Bush was president, the amount of money Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh’s aviation business made from contracts with the federal government skyrocketed. Weh was a political friend to Bush who contributed money to his 2000 and 2004 campaigns and provided other help. Continue Reading