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UPDATED: Republican Steve Pearce has challenged Democrat Harry Teague to 10 “town-hall style” debates across the 2nd Congressional District. Teague’s campaign manager said there will be debates, but “the real news is that Congressman Pearce’s debate dodging days are possibly over.” Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republicans Steve Pearce and Susana Martinez are among an emboldened chorus of GOP candidates across the nation expressing doubts about the link between manmade greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, according to an article published today by Politico. Continue Reading
With Republicans trying to make a planned mosque near Ground Zero a wedge issue in contested races across the nation, Steve Pearce challenged U.S. Rep. Harry Teague on Monday to take a stand on the controversial topic. While the rhetoric is different, it turns out the two essentially agree on the issue. Continue Reading
Republican 1st Congressional District candidate Jon Barela’s apparently got skills… though you have to wonder how many tries it took before he made this shot for this shameless plug for his campaign Web site. Click on the headline to watch it. Continue Reading
The president is smart. That is good news. but for me, the real question remains whether the president is wise enough to make the tough leadership decisions that America needs right now. Continue Reading
Former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici and Rep. Heather Wilson are among those hosting a fundraiser for Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez next month in Washington, D.C. Continue Reading
Despite low confidence in the government, most Americans realize that only through partnership with an effective and efficient government will we be able to find solutions to our biggest challenges. Continue Reading
The Doña Ana County wilderness bill that New Mexico’s U.S. senators and local activists are trying to push through Congress before the end of the year puts U.S. Rep. Harry Teague in a very tough political spot. The legislation has to be pushed through this year or its chances of passing could go way down. But pushing the bill through this year could seal Teague’s fate. 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
Why is former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton’s wedding so important? Here are five reasons why… Continue Reading
I was as shocked as anyone when KOB-TV released its new SurveyUSA poll Monday evening that shows Jon Barela leading Martin Heinrich by six points. The poll raises lots of questions, but what should be clear is this: The 1st Congressional District race is now officially a very hot contest. Continue Reading
On today’s Meet the Press, David Gregory and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner had a candid and even somewhat revealing discussion about the overall state of the economy, as well as specific ways to abet the healing process. Continue Reading
The 2nd Congressional District race between Democratic incumbent Harry Teague and Republican challenger Steve Pearce pits the current, Democrat-controlled Congress against the previous, GOP-controlled Congress. At least, that’s how NPR breaks things down in a new profile of the race. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici and others won’t face criminal charges related to the 2006 firing of then-U.S. Attorney David Iglesias, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee gave unanimous approval today to a bill that would designate hundreds of thousands of acres in Doña Ana County as wilderness. Continue Reading