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A political blog by Michael Coleman
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More From Gov. Susana Martinez on Drivers Licenses, Immigration and Politics
My column in Tuesday’s paper about Hispanics and the Republican Party hit a nerve with some readers who asked why I didn’t delve into Gov. Susana Martinez’s push to repeal New Mexico’s... Read more »
Rubio: ABQ Saved My Life
Sen. Marco Rubio, campaigning for U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson in Northwest Albuquerque today, joked that New Mexico recently saved his life. The Florida Republican was referring to a flight... Read more »
Heinrich, Wilson Both Oppose an Assault Weapons Ban
During Tuesday’s presidential debate, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney showed they are on opposite sides of the debate over an assault weapons ban, but New Mexico’s U.S. Senate candidates... Read more »
Obama Fields Softball Questions From KOB Radio DJs
No one expected KOB-FM’s “Morning Mayhem” radio hosts to subject President Obama to a Mike Wallace-style grilling about his economic policy this morning, but the DJs may have set a... Read more »
Ryan VP Pick Increases Scrutiny of Heather Wilson’s Position on Ryan Budget
Mitt Romney’s choice of Rep. Paul Ryan as a vice presidential running mate adds a new element of intrigue to New Mexico’s U.S. Senate race. Former Rep. Heather Wilson –... Read more »
Critics Decry Value of Bloated ‘Labs’
In the six months since the Department of Energy announced that a major plutonium project at Los Alamos National Laboratory would be postponed, New Mexico politicians and community leaders have... Read more »
Gov. Martinez Given Key Speaking Slot at Republican National Convention
Gov. Susana Martinez, a key player in Mitt Romney’s strategy to win Hispanic voters, has been given a top speaking slot at the Republican National Convention in Tampa Bay, Fla.... Read more »
Obama Taps UNM Law School Dean for Indian Affairs Secretary Post
President Barack Obama on Thursday named UNM law school Dean Kevin Washburn to become U.S. Secretary of Indian Affairs, the highest ranking federal position in charge of Native American affairs.... Read more »
Udall Participates in Senate Hearing on Prescription Drug Abuse
Sen. Tom Udall is participating today in a hearing on the sometimes devastating effects of prescription drug abuse – a major problem in New Mexico. New Mexico has the highest... Read more »
Wilson Holds Slight Lead Over Heinrich in 2nd Quarter Fundraising
If fundraising is a measure of competitiveness in political races, the U.S. Senate race in New Mexico is shaping up to be a barnburner. Former Rep. Heather Wilson, a Republican,... Read more »
New Mexico Congressional Delegation Reacts to Health Care Ruling
New Mexico’s elected officials in Washington – and some of those candidates seeking to replace them – have responded to today’s landmark Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act.... Read more »
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nominee Talks New Mexico and Nuke Waste
President Obama’s nominee to chair the Nuclear Regulatory Commission told Congress Wednesday that the U.S. can learn all it needs to know about disposing of nuclear waste by looking at... Read more »
