Obama Romney clash defines election with economy in focus
The election framed as a choice between two visions of government with the economy the top issue for about 60 percent of voters. Obama edges Romney as voters credit progress while unemployment nears 7.9 percent and concerns about theGreat Recession linger. Romney and Obama traded sharp ads and tax plans amid a sprawling, costly ad campaign and record early voting across nearly three dozen states.
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Grisham, Jones Clash Over Economy in New Mexico Race
Former Bernalillo County official Susan Grisham and Arnold Jones, ex state lawmaker, clashed over taxes health care and regulation amid a tense New Mexico contest. Grisham backed public private partnerships while Jones urged tax code streamline. Victory speech cites consumer protection and jobs bills as she aims to boost employment.
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Heinrich Wins New Mexico Senate Seat In Tight Race
Heinrich defeats Wilson to claim the open Senate seat, securing a Democratic hold as Obama campaigned guidance notes and exit polls show a gender split favoring Heinrich. Bar rie ran as Independent American on the ballot. Prior congressman since 2009, Heinrich edged a veteran rival in a contest centered on jobs health care and taxes.
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Election results reflect NM race outcomes and amendments
The article reports results from New Mexico races in Santa Fe with Heinrich winning the U S Senate seat, Pearce retaining the U S House seat, Burt and Zamora winning state offices, and several constitutional amendments and bond issues passing. It notes county variations in votes and lists unopposed officials reelected, with Chaves County canvassing scheduled Friday.
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Roswell
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