New Mexico Legislature Shifts Power After Turbulent Races
A reflective roundup notes shifts in New Mexico politics after 2012 elections. Key figures like Tim Jennings depart with influence, while Michael Sanchez and Ken Martinez rise in leadership. The piece highlights party gains, ethical questions, and the enduring Democratic control amid a tighter House margin.
After Election Losses Parties Seek External Causes
After a defeat, party offices empty and workers resign to update resumes. Analysts blame the candidate rather than reflect on party failures, arguing outsiders like charismatic leadership or gimmicks as the key to future wins.
Women win big as 2012 election reshapes Senate and House
The 2012 results add women to 20 percent of the Senate and boost female representation in the House. Democrats gain ground with 61 women, 43 African-Americans, 27 Hispanics, and 10 Asian-Americans among 200 members. Notable firsts include Tammy Baldwin, Mazie Hirono, and Deb Fischer, while New Hampshire highlights an all-female delegation.
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Olympia Snowe
Maine
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Texas
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Barbara Mikulski
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Nancy Pelosi
D-Calif
Democratic Caucus
America
Republican National Committee
Missouri
Todd Akin
GOP
Claire McCaskill
Akin
Barack Obama
Indiana
Richard E. Mourdock
Tammy Baldwin
Wisconsin
Mazie Hirono
Hawaii
Hirono
Donald Trump
Heidi Heitkamp
North Dakota
Elizabeth Warren
Massachusetts
Deb Fischer
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Maggie Hassan
Jennifer Lawless
Women & Politics Institute
American University
New York Times
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Dear Doctor K Grief guidance for supporting a friend
Doonesbury advises staying present and offering steady support after a spouse’s death. Name the deceased, call to express sympathy, share anecdotes, and keep in touch. Be specific in help, from meals to errands, and offer ongoing presence beyond the initial weeks.
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Doctor K
Halloween Safety Talk By FFA Chapters
Twenty five years ago FFA members from Goddard chapters carried out a safety awareness program across Roswell schools. Groups spoke to students at Berrendo Chisum East Grand Plains El Capitan Flora Vista Military Heights Missouri Avenue Monterrey Parkview Pecos Sunset and Washington elementary schools plus Child Garden and Mary Moppets preschools about safe Halloween. Students received pamphlets for parents and children outlining safety tips.
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Berrendo
Chisum
East Grand Plains
el Capitan
Flora Vista
Military Heights
Missouri Avenue
Monterrey
Parkview
Pecos
Sunset
Washington
Child Garden
Mary Moppets
Roswell
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Ben Lujan
Martinez
Gallup
Patty Lundstrom
Dems
Ray Begaye
Shiprock
Mary Jane Garcia
Las Cruces
Andy Nunez
Hatch
Lujan
Felipe Archuleta
Sharon Clahchischillinge
Emily Kane
Albuquerque
Kane
New Mexico News Services
Sherry Robinson
Bob
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John Kerry
Nantucket
al Gore
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Roosevelt
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Unitep Media Syndicate
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Future Farmers of America