AltWeeklies Wire
Contractor That Ended Bill Richardson's Cabinet Bid Has Burned New Mexico Beforenew
So far there's no proof Gov. Bill Richardson had a hand in a suspected "pay to play" scheme involving a state contractor, California-based CDR, and campaign contributions from its founder, David Rubin. Nevertheless, the DOJ's investigation into CDR aborted Richardson's appointment as President-elect Barack Obama's commerce secretary.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Corey Pein |
01-08-2009 |
Politics
New Mexico Companies Bid Farewell to Election Dollarsnew
For the last two years, voters have been bombarded with the sights and sounds of the 2008 election, and the companies responsible for all the election collateral have been enjoying the influx of cash. But what happens for local businesses now that the campaign cash cow has been milked dry?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Mark Sanders |
11-06-2008 |
Politics
Advocates Question New Mexico's Election-Night Processnew
The enormous interest generated by the 2008 presidential election, along with past discrepancies at the polls and New Mexico's status as a battleground state, has voter-rights advocates paying particular attention to how New Mexicans' votes will be counted on election night.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Mark Sanders |
10-23-2008 |
Politics
Attempts in New Mexico to Rock the Vote Rock the Boatnew
It remains to be seen if New Mexico's past problems with voter irregularities have become a joking matter. A massive surge of voter-registration drives leading up to the Nov. 4 election, combined with a recent court ruling regarding voter-registration groups and the discovery of fraudulent voter-registration cards, indicate otherwise.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Mark Sanders |
09-26-2008 |
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
Fired U.S. Attorney David Iglesias Speaks Outnew
In his new book, In Justice: Inside the Scandal That Rocked the Bush Administration, Iglesias opens up about the political motivations behind his December 2006 firing from the U.S. Department of Justice and the firestorm that followed.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Julia Goldberg |
06-05-2008 |
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
Bill Richardson's Political Postpartumnew
The former Democratic candidate for president talks about what he did after he dropped out of the race, his endorsement of Barack Obama, and the remainder of his second term as New Mexico's governor.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Julia Goldberg |
04-24-2008 |
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
