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Senator John Thune is a stellar mix of social and fiscal conservatism and he’d be the unassuming underdog in the GOP presidential primary. For many, he’s the dream candidate. But I don’t think he’s running. Here’s why. Continue Reading
Here is my first in a series of posts on who I believe is running for president in 2012 and who’s not. The surest sign that former Arkansas Governor Mike Hukabee is “out” for 2012 is the mortgage on his $3.2 million Florida panhandle beach House. Continue Reading
The battle over who is going to be speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives could have a significant impact on the redrawing of the state’s congressional districts later this year. Continue Reading
Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis, a Republican, has formed an exploratory committee as he considers challenging U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., next year. Continue Reading
Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson says she’s considering running for U.S. Senate in 2012 and “other opportunities.” Continue Reading
Former congressional candidate Greg Sowards of Las Cruces announced today that he’s running in 2012 for the Senate seat currently held by Democrat Jeff Bingaman. Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman announced Monday that he opposes President Barack Obama’s tax compromise with Republicans, while Sen. Tom Udall says he hasn’t decided whether to support the legislation. Continue Reading
Gov.-elect Susana Martinez and other top elected GOP officials sent a letter today to members of their party’s state central committee urging them to make former Hobbs Mayor Monty Newman the party chairman. Continue Reading
There is something awesome about the ability to be frank. And I do mean to call it an ability – it’s the art of being brutally honest without coming across as looking like a scathing twit. Case in point – Barbara Bush. Continue Reading
It’s that time again. It’s that lonely time in the political cycle when 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is questioning everything and everyone around them. And, you know what that means. It’s resignation time! Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez has won a contest hosted by potential 2012 presidential hopeful and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty – meaning Pawlenty plans to provide additional help to Martinez beyond the $5,000 his political action committee has already donated to her campaign. Continue Reading
Another potential 2012 presidential candidate is contributing money to Republican Susana Martinez’s gubernatorial campaign. Continue Reading
Potential 2012 GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney jumped into New Mexico politics today by announcing that his political committee is giving campaign contributions to his party’s gubernatorial nominee, Susana Martinez, and two congressional candidates. Continue Reading
Former Gov. Gary Johnson, who’s sounding more and more like a potential presidential candidate, plans to announce his “Three Point-Plan for Economic Prosperity” Tuesday at a press event in Washington. Continue Reading
Former Gov. Gary Johnson, who has been fueling speculation about a possible run for president with the launch of his Our America Initiative, was in New Hampshire on Saturday to give the keynote address at the Republican Liberty Caucus of New Hampshire forum. Continue Reading