Tying Dems to corruption is key for N.M. GOP in 2010

Source: New Mexico Independent

By Heath Haussamen

5/15/09

Ever since two state treasurers were arrested on corruption charges in September 2005, Republicans in New Mexico have been trying to capitalize — with election gains — on the Democratic scandals that just keep spreading.

But instead, Republicans have actually lost ground in the New Mexico Legislature and have gone from having a majority of seats in the state’s congressional delegation to having none.

With the next round of redistricting taking place early in the next decade, under the watch of a governor who will be elected next year, Republicans are focused intently on the race to replace the term-limited Bill Richardson. Once again, capitalizing on the scandals plaguing the party that controls virtually all of state government appears to be a key to the race.

“While Democrats do not have a patent on political corruption, it is clear that under Democrat control New Mexico now suffers excessively from political corruption,” said Harvey Yates, chairman of the Republican Party of New Mexico. “So the next governor needs to possess the attributes of absolute integrity, a willingness to do what is necessary to cleanse the state of political corruption and the fortitude to persevere until the job is done.”


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GOP spot on next year’s ballot:

Army National Guard Brigadier General Greg Zanetti
Former state GOP chairman Allen Weh has formed an exploratory committee.
Former U.S. Reps. Steve Pearce and Heather Wilson are among the Republicans actively considering the race,
as is state Rep. Janice Arnold-Jones.


The only announced Democratic candidate is Lt. Gov. Diane Denish. With a run by actor Val Kilmer appearing unlikely, there’s an increasing chance Denish won’t have a primary battle.

to the fullest extent of the law. If the Democrats can't keep their appointees and elected officials honest, they deserve to be replaced

After reading the stories about the Democratic administration of Richardson and the pitiful effort to ensure clean elections, I am reminded that ANY political machine is anathema to democracy.

corruption. They have seen what the Republicans have to offer besides accusations and they are rejecting it.