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Republican Dark Horse Candidate for Congress Winnning Over Some New Mexico Votersnew
Adam Kokesh, the Republican candidate for New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District seat -- currently held by Democratic Rep. Ben Ray Lujan -- is picking up support from Truthers, Birthers, Deathers and Tea Partiers, whose affiliations run the gamut from disenchanted Democrats to white supremacists.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
10-15-2009 |
Politics
The Early Birds: New Mexico Pols Build Momentum for 2010new
With nearly 1.2 million registered voters in the state of New Mexico, it would take a statewide candidate 833 days working around the clock to spend a personal minute with each one of them. And you wonder why candidates are announcing more than a year ahead of the 2010 election.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
07-31-2009 |
Politics
Astrologer Discusses Obama, McCain and Palinnew
It's a good thing John McCain picked an Aquarian running mate, according to Santa Fe astrologer Arielle Guttman.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
The DNC Maze: Navigating Denver and Democratsnew
So, you can't make it to Denver for the 2008 Democratic National Convention? No worries; it's a madhouse anyway. But let's see how you would have navigated the convention of the century.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
08-28-2008 |
Politics
Demo Nights: Join the 45,000 Civilians Expected to Demonstrate Outside the DNCnew
Forty years after the 1968 convention and the corresponding riots, candidates are again facing an unpopular war and civil equality at the forefront of debate. The question is, are Democrats looking at a repeat for the 2008 convention this week in Denver?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
08-22-2008 |
Politics
New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish Talks DNC and Clinton Insurrectionnew
Going into the convention as the face of Hillary's New Mexico campaign, superdelegate Diane Denish concedes that 2008 is Obama's year.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
08-22-2008 |
Politics
Denver or Bust! New Mexico Dems Head to the Convention of the Centurynew
This week, as the Democratic National Convention unfolds, the voting public will feel the last aftershock of the primary season.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
08-22-2008 |
Politics
Conservative Strategist Sues Republican Congressional Hopeful in New Mexiconew
As Dan East prepares to battle against the Democratic Party's nominee, Ben Ray Lujan, and Independent Carol Miller for the seat currently occupied by US Rep. Tom Udall, he also faces a courtroom battle. Strategist Caroline George is suing him for $25,000 she says he owes her.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
07-11-2008 |
Politics
Inside a Ron Paul Uprisingnew
As the mainstream media obsesses over the Democratic Party's brewing civil war, supporters of Ron Paul are already staging their own quiet uprising at GOP conventions across the nation. Will it spill over to the Republican National Convention?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
05-08-2008 |
Politics
Progressive Bloggers Like Richardson for Obama's Veepnew
Bill Richardson has won the "Obama Veepstakes," a 31-round-elimination poll on DailyKos.com. But how does that translate to reality?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
04-17-2008 |
Politics
Election '08: Can the GOP Steal New Mexico?new
Arizona senator John McCain hopes to win over New Mexico with his Southwest cred.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
04-11-2008 |
Politics
Breaking Down New Mexico's Caucus Fracas Breakdownnew
Nearly a week after the Democratic Party-run presidential caucus was supposed to be over, it isn't. Party officials blame 17,276 so-called provisional ballots for the delay, but that's not the whole story. Here's what went wrong and what may be to come.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass and David Alire Garcia |
02-14-2008 |
Politics
If Not Bill, Then Who?new
Bill Richardson is still polling in the single digits in Iowa, and as the days count down to hours, he may have to consider nudging his supporters to back the candidate with the closest platform.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
01-03-2008 |
Commentary
Bill Richardson's Campaign Ads Got Him Laughs in '07new
But they probably won't get him the presidency in '08.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
12-20-2007 |
Politics
Cindy Sheehan Likes Richardson on Iraqnew
In a field of Democratic presidential contenders putting forth vague timelines for troop withdrawal from Iraq, Bill Richardson's plan sticks out for Cindy Sheehan.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
12-13-2007 |
Politics
