How might the ‘Citizens United’ decision be undone?
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Whether by Constitutional amendment or court reversal, changes may take years. Continue Reading
Thank you, Las Crucens, for your faith, trust and support
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Allegations made in the final days of the campaign have been vetted. Today they remain only as a topic for ugly attacks by those who are indifferent to the effect of their actions on me, my family, and on our city as a whole. Continue Reading
Kudos to super PAC for being transparent
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At a time when so many groups are engaged in politicking without disclosing information about their fundraising and spending, GOAL West is doing the opposite. Continue Reading
Super PAC continues barrage of negative attacks in Las Cruces
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A super PAC funded by out-of-town oil, gas, ranching and farming interests continued its barrage of negative attacks against Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima over the weekend. Here’s what you need to know about those behind the attacks and what it means. Continue Reading
GOP super PACs dominate early ad spending in presidential race
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In the heaviest advertising month yet during the 2016 presidential campaign, non-candidate groups such as super PACs and politically active nonprofits have dominated the airwaves. Continue Reading
Super PAC spending big in Cruces; here’s what you need to know
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A super PAC funded largely by New Mexico oil, gas, ranching and farming interests has been spending heavily to influence Tuesday’s Las Cruces municipal election. Here’s what you need to know about the group. Continue Reading
IRS may be cracking down on nonprofit political activity
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The IRS recently revoked the 501(c)(4) status of a group that trains Democratic women to run for office in New Mexico and other states. Emerge New Mexico says that won’t affect its work, but the move could have larger implications for nonprofits nationwide. Continue Reading
This lawmaker beat Martinez-supporting Super PAC
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Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon is touting the fact that he is the one candidate targeted by the Super PAC tied to Gov. Susana Martinez who won his Democratic primary on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Candidates complain about guv-supporting PAC
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UPDATED: Eleanor Chavez, David Coss, Larry Martinez and Jack Sullivan allege that Reform New Mexico Now violated disclosure law; they also seek to publicly tie the PAC to the Republican governor after it got involved in their Democratic primary races. Continue Reading
Martinez-supporting Super PAC comes to aid of Dems
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UPDATED: Reform New Mexico Now is funded primarily by backers of Republican Gov. Susana Martinez and is helping Democratic legislative incumbents who have sided with her on some issues. Continue Reading
Groups unite behind CD1’s Griego, legislative candidates
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A handful of self-identified progressive organizations have partnered with a federal Super PAC in an effort to elect Democrat Eric Griego to Congress and five new Democrats to the N.M. Legislature. Continue Reading
Super PAC, union aid Sen. Smith’s challenger
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The American Federation of Teachers and Progressive Kick, a federal Super PAC based in California, are trying to help Larry P. Martinez unseat N.M. Senate Finance Committee Chairman John Arthur Smith in next week’s Democratic primary. Continue Reading
Attack on Grisham solidifies my support for her
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It is unbelievable to me that Eric Griego and his buddies would attack the health-care record of someone whose record is one of commitment to improving the health of every New Mexican. Continue Reading