With only a few more days left in the legislative session, the New Mexico legislature has severely failed New Mexicans by passing only a "Feed Bill" thus far. In a session where serious laws are to be created, the time was simply squandered to make good on promises made to New Mexicans in the last election. Licenses to illegals? Still happening. Voter registration reform. Don't hold your breath.
Very disappointed in the least productive legislature in a long time.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Roundhouse Action; Senate Waters down Bill
It's Wednesday, and things are progressing in New Mexico politics as the 50th New Mexico Legislature slowly comes to a close.
Legislation to prevent illegal immigrants has been watered down to nothing, Janice Arnold-Jones is pondering a Congressional run, and March Madness is about to begin. Hold on, it's going to be an interesting month.
Legislation to prevent illegal immigrants has been watered down to nothing, Janice Arnold-Jones is pondering a Congressional run, and March Madness is about to begin. Hold on, it's going to be an interesting month.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Heather Wilson Enters Senate Race & Other Tidbits
Today, Heather Wilson, former Congresswoman from New Mexico's First Congressional District made it official. She is a candidate for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Jeff Bingaman. There is no doubt Heather is up to the task of representing New Mexico from the world's most exclusive club, but the question is can she win?
I was in the crowd today to see what's what during her historical announcement. I couldn't help but notice the staffers from Congressman Martin Heinrich's office. Perhaps they aren't saying what everyone is thinking - Heinrich is thinking about a run. I'm going to bet that he will take the bait and go all in over the coming months.
Other Democrats are licking their wounds from the previous election and are debating whether they should take a crack at one of our great nation's political prizes: a US Senate seat. It will be interesting to see who will jump into the game.
Enough with the Senate race for now - there will be plenty to cover in the next 609 days until the action comes to a close. I noticed a new blog - another liberal one. "The Chorizo Report" is chock full of left-wing anecdotes poking fun at Governor Susana Martinez, as well as issues that face the state. Today, the blog came with a clever "Fandango" commercial spoof, teasing people on the Gov's Economic development council. There was even a "lifelike" Jon Barela (former Republican Congressional candidate) paper sack doll featured.
I wish there were more blogs like nmdefamationsuit.com. They are sort of like Southpark, they have no particular victim or political agenda, they go after anyone. That's true satire, not just what is convenient for political purposes.
I would like to thank the several hundred folks that have been reading so far - we are ready to start going big time in coming days, where we will increase posts and provide coverage of the 2012 races. Look for my comments on Heath Haussamen's nmpolitics.net. Heath is a great journalist who understands NM Politics.
Please post comments, or email me with suggestions. I hope you enjoy reading as much as I enjoy posting.
I was in the crowd today to see what's what during her historical announcement. I couldn't help but notice the staffers from Congressman Martin Heinrich's office. Perhaps they aren't saying what everyone is thinking - Heinrich is thinking about a run. I'm going to bet that he will take the bait and go all in over the coming months.
Other Democrats are licking their wounds from the previous election and are debating whether they should take a crack at one of our great nation's political prizes: a US Senate seat. It will be interesting to see who will jump into the game.
Enough with the Senate race for now - there will be plenty to cover in the next 609 days until the action comes to a close. I noticed a new blog - another liberal one. "The Chorizo Report" is chock full of left-wing anecdotes poking fun at Governor Susana Martinez, as well as issues that face the state. Today, the blog came with a clever "Fandango" commercial spoof, teasing people on the Gov's Economic development council. There was even a "lifelike" Jon Barela (former Republican Congressional candidate) paper sack doll featured.
I wish there were more blogs like nmdefamationsuit.com. They are sort of like Southpark, they have no particular victim or political agenda, they go after anyone. That's true satire, not just what is convenient for political purposes.
I would like to thank the several hundred folks that have been reading so far - we are ready to start going big time in coming days, where we will increase posts and provide coverage of the 2012 races. Look for my comments on Heath Haussamen's nmpolitics.net. Heath is a great journalist who understands NM Politics.
Please post comments, or email me with suggestions. I hope you enjoy reading as much as I enjoy posting.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
I'm Back!
Ok! It's been about three years, but I am back. I have been pretty busy starting a family, new job, moving back home and doing everything possible to get started on the rat race called life. As you can notice, I have moved to the northern parts of the state. I'm glad and proud to call Northern New Mexico as my home, it is a truly enchanting place. In the next coming months and years, I hope you readers look to this blog as an are to find a different take on political ideas in New Mexico. Ideas that I hope will take our state forward, and promote ideas that will advance our status on all levels.
With that - this is what you have been (or have missed in the last four years) following...
1. Barack Obama is our new President.
2. Susana Martinez is our new Governor.
3. Pete Domenici has been replaced by Tom Udall.
4. Steve Pearce has returned as the Congressman from New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District.
Over the past years, I have been pretty involved in several election cycles, on both state and federal levels. I have had some victories, and a couple disappointments, but I am very proud on how we have advanced on a state level. I agree with Governor Martinez's initiatives, and I hope she will move them quickly through the legislature.
In the past days, our senior Senator has expressed his desire to retire I am very happy with his decision, and it will be very fun to see how everything will progress in the coming months.
Keep reading this blog to get updates. I promise I will keep it updated, and you informed. Please email me if you have any questions at jamram007@gmail.com, or find me on Facebook.
With that - this is what you have been (or have missed in the last four years) following...
1. Barack Obama is our new President.
2. Susana Martinez is our new Governor.
3. Pete Domenici has been replaced by Tom Udall.
4. Steve Pearce has returned as the Congressman from New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District.
Over the past years, I have been pretty involved in several election cycles, on both state and federal levels. I have had some victories, and a couple disappointments, but I am very proud on how we have advanced on a state level. I agree with Governor Martinez's initiatives, and I hope she will move them quickly through the legislature.
In the past days, our senior Senator has expressed his desire to retire I am very happy with his decision, and it will be very fun to see how everything will progress in the coming months.
Keep reading this blog to get updates. I promise I will keep it updated, and you informed. Please email me if you have any questions at jamram007@gmail.com, or find me on Facebook.
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