Cervantes considers coalition overthrow of Luján
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The talk at the Roundhouse has shifted from the election to a potential coalition overthrow of House Speaker Ben Luján that would be led by Rep. Joseph Cervantes, D-Las Cruces. Continue Reading
Don’t call it a mandate
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Regular readers of my blog will not be surprised that I hope Republicans and Democrats will now resume working together to address our problems. The American electorate seems to prefer when both political parties share responsibility for how the country works. Continue Reading
Haussamen talks about the election
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Heath Haussamen went on the radio show News New Mexico this morning to talk about the 2010 election and the potential for a change of leadership in the state House of Representatives. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
2010 election was historic in more ways than one
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The 2010 election was historic for a few reasons that should be recognized, starting with the obvious: Susana Martinez is not only the first woman to be elected governor of New Mexico, but she’s also the first Hispanic woman to be elected governor of any state in the country. Continue Reading
Local politics are no longer only local
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Here are my thoughts on the national races, the local races, and what the failure of what a bond issue for universities says about taxpayers, who I think are voting to starve the beast. Continue Reading
Meet the first gentleman, Chuck Franco
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The Santa Fe New Mexican takes a look today at the will-be first gentleman of New Mexico – Chuck Franco, Gov.-elect Susana Martinez’s husband.
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The farewell blowout
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Yesterday, Republicans swept the House by 61 seats (and rising). Historic, to say the least. We can only hope that the members of the 112th Congress take their new responsibilities and duties seriously, dead seriously. Continue Reading
King says voters want him to be more aggressive
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Attorney General Gary King, a Democrat, was re-elected Tuesday night, but he thinks voters were sending him a message by giving him a hard-fought race against Republican Matt Chandler. Continue Reading
Powell pledges transparency in land office
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Democrat Ray Powell was promising lots of transparency in the State Land Office as voters gave him the victory over Republican Matt Rush on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Martinez will have to get practical, Dems say
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Republican Gov.-elect Susana Martinez opposes tax increases, cuts to education and Medicaid, and taking money from the permanent funds to deal with the state’s fiscal crisis. Two fiscally conservative Democratic lawmakers say that’s not realistic, and they expect her to shift gears soon. Continue Reading
Cote, Steinborn losses part of major shift in House
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Losses tonight by state Reps. Nate Cote and Jeff Steinborn, Democrats from Southern New Mexico, are part of a major shift that will see Republicans gain eight seats in the House. Continue Reading
Hall wins PRC race
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Republican Ben Hall has defeated Democrat Bill McCamley to win the seat on the Public Regulation Commission being vacated by Sandy Jones. Continue Reading
Heinrich wins 1st Congressional District race
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Freshman U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., has fought off a strong challenge from Republican Jon Barela to be re-elected. Continue Reading
Cote and Steinborn trailing; neither sounds optimistic
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State Reps. Nate Cote and Jeff Steinborn, Democrats from Southern New Mexico, are both trailing their challengers, and neither sounds optimistic about coming from behind to win. Continue Reading
Pearce declares victory
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Republican Steve Pearce appears to have retaken his old congressional seat, defeating Democratic incumbent Harry Teague tonight. Continue Reading