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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. senators unanimously confirmed the appointment of Ken Gonzales to be New Mexico’s new U.S. attorney on Thursday. Gonzales is expected to be sworn in and start the new job within days. Continue Reading
I agree with Senator Tom Udall that the ways of Washington are in desperate need of change. But changing the rules of the Senate to suit his political fortunes is an example of why Washington is so badly broken. 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
For too long, New Mexicans have been harmed by the irresponsible actions of Wall Street. It’s time to fix the problems that got us here and finally hold Wall Street accountable when it takes risks that jeopardize the entire economy. 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
UPDATED: Like past polls, a new survey released by U.S. Rep. Harry Teague’s campaign confirms what we already knew – the race between the Democratic incumbent and his Republican challenger, Steve Pearce, is close. Continue Reading
The filibuster has transformed from a rarely and judiciously used procedural tool of debate to a routine weapon of partisan obstruction. The unfortunate result is that the Senate has become a graveyard for good ideas. I’m pushing for senators to change that. Continue Reading
Sen. Jeff Bingaman is currently refereeing a congressional fight over a corporate land grab in the Tongass, the country’s largest national forest. The battle could affect his ability to push through a public lands bill for New Mexico and other western states. Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is proposing changing the way the Senate does business, and Congressional Quarterly is giving his ideas a lot of attention. Continue Reading
Washington political analyst Stuart Rothenberg has moved the 2nd Congressional District race between Democrat Harry Teague and Republican Steve Pearce from “toss-up” to “lean Republican,” and he thinks the 1st District race is going to be hot as well. Continue Reading
Republican 3rd Congressional candidate Tom Mullins still hasn’t filed his report with the Federal Election Commission, but he reported on his blog that he raised $26,102 from January to March. Continue Reading
Former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., will spend next week traveling around the state with his son to promote the younger Domenici’s gubernatorial campaign. Continue Reading
While I have enormous respect for the people and movement I, like many others, have not joined the tea party, but I am in complete agreement with those who think the government is reaching too far into our lives. Continue Reading