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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish says if a ‘racist’ e-mail was sent among employees of her office like the one forwarded by an employee of Republican opponent Susana Martinez’s office, those employees would lose their jobs. Continue Reading
UPDATED: In response to this posting, the state Democratic Party chairman says “any state employee” who sent or forwarded an e-mail joke about killing a Mexican and an Arab should “no longer work for the state.” The chairman originally only called for the firing of a prosecutor who works for GOP gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez. Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they approve of Arizona’s new immigration law. Continue Reading
Susana Martinez has an 11-point lead over Allen Weh in the Republican gubernatorial primary race, a new poll shows. Martinez’s hard-line stance on immigration is apparently resonating, while Weh’s attempt to defend himself from her accusation that he supported amnesty hasn’t worked. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidates Susana Martinez and Allen Weh continued their sparring on Tuesday, but there are some gray areas and inconsistencies in their arguments that need to be pointed out. Continue Reading
With the surge of Sarah Palin’s endorsement and a new poll propelling her, Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez went for the kill Monday by unveiling the first negative TV ad of the primary race. Continue Reading
We all agree that illegal immigration in our country is a problem and, contrary to democratic opinion, we all agree, including Republicans, that racial profiling is not part of the solution. Here are my ideas for comprehensive immigration reform. Continue Reading
Unjust laws that target people based on race or national origin have never survived in America or most of the civilized world. So it will be with Arizona’s SB1070 and similar attempts around the country. Continue Reading
Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima says he’s withdrawing a proposed resolution denouncing Arizona’s new immigration law after learning of amendments to the law, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading
Rather than be troubled by those without legal status, maybe we should step back from the debate and learn from their use of our informal American economy. Why not live in an informal economy as they do since our government does not seem to care? Continue Reading
Are the current border defenses adequate to protect Americans? No. Can the federal government close the border? Yes if there is the will in Washington. Can New Mexico close its portion of the border? Perhaps, if there is the will in Santa Fe. Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., has asked Attorney General Eric Holder to examine how Arizona’s new immigration law will affect New Mexicans traveling through that state. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net asked New Mexico’s candidates for governor what they think of Arizona’s new, controversial immigration law. Here’s what they had to say. Continue Reading
There is absolutely no reason for Arizona’s new and bad law to be on the books, since the most efficient way of stopping illegal migration is to go after the small gang of criminals who have caused the phenomenon to get out of hand: the employers. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez began airing her second television ad today, a 30-second spot highlighting her commitment to “fight for border security.” Watch it here. Continue Reading