15 Days to Election Day: New Mexico

By: davenj1 (Diary)  |  October 22nd at 07:06 AM  | 

There is some interest in New Mexico this year if not at the presidential level, then certainly in the Senate race. Of all the southwestern states, New Mexico is perhaps the most blue. However, recent events, mainly the election of highly popular and visible Republican Governor Susanna Martinez, should give Republicans hope. This state will likely award its 5 electoral votes to Obama although nowhere | Read More »

Tuesday’s Primary Post Mortem

By: davenj1 (Diary)  |  June 7th at 05:19 PM  | 

On Tuesday, besides the Wisconsin recall effort, six other states held primary elections not only for President, but to determine Congressional and Senate match ups come November. Considering that Obama will face off against Romney because he has the nomination for the GOP, turn out was not particularly high in any state except Wisconsin, but other offices than Governor were not being decided. Wisconsin’s primary | Read More »

Around the U.S. in 50 Days: New Mexico

By: davenj1 (Diary)  |  January 9th at 07:13 AM  | 

Just as Democrats see an opportunity in Arizona, especially in a vacant Senate seat, Republicans should see a greater chance in neighboring New Mexico. Most of the news revolves around the retirement of and replacement for Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman. For President, the state has been becoming increasingly blue with each successive election and 2012 should not be any different. This state will go for | Read More »