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.
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