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Deb HaalandNew Mexican politics are not about to make a dramatic shift to the left if Democrat Deb Haaland wins the governorship November 3. The progressive wing of her party may be ignoring what she says—as they often have with Gov. Lujan Grisham—but facts speak for themselves. Haaland is planting herself in the calm center, not with her energized left twin. Here is a look:Take...

Haaland and HullHow can the Republican candidate for governor run an effective campaign if the industry most critical to their fundraising is not going all-in? That’s the dilemma confronting GOP standard-bearer Gregg Hull.In his latest financial report covering June 28 through Sept. 7, we count about $300,000 in direct and indirect contributions from the state oil and gas indust...

​​What’s with Greg Cunningham’s obsession with border security and crime? Doesn’t he know those issues have fallen down the list of voter concerns as an economic tidal wave heads towards the state in the form of inflation? Won’t the economy (and Trump) be the deciding factors in his Second Congressional District race with Dem US Rep. Gabe Vasquez? In Dona Ana and Bernalillo coun...

Make it three in a row. That appears to be the case with the five statewide executive offices on the November ballot which went to Democrats in 2018 and 2022 and are set for a three-peat.That expectation is grounded in ABQ Journal polling showing races for Attorney General, Secretary of State, Land Commissioner, State Auditor and State Treasurer as easy lay ups for the Democrats...

Rep. Andrea Romero Alright. Let's dive in to all the political news from New America. . . er. . . New Mexico. Talk about crashing and burning. State Rep. Andrea Romero has done both in grand style, leaving a promising political career in ruins.  It is a story no one relishes—concerning a Santa Fe rising star who showed great promise. After a speed bump winning her first