Susana Martinez OK with no Latinos in Trump cabinet, says he picked “best and brightest”
Susana Martinez OK with no Latinos in Trump cabinet, says he picked “best and brightest”
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (1 minute read) Some people feel that a Latino in Trump’s cabinet might give the president-elect a clearer perspective on his approach to U.S Latinos, the U.S.-Mexico […]
Despite political storm, Gov. Suana Martinez has 56% approval in New Mexico
*This is according to a Latino Decisions poll published last week. We’re paying attention to New Mexico politics because the state is once again considered a swing state in presidential […]
Feds seek records from Gov. Martinez’s time as DA
*Officially, Gov. Martinez isn’t being investigated. Yet, “Among the documents sought were various expense records for Martinez; Amy Orlando, then the chief deputy district attorney; and [Kip] Scarborough.” VL By Justin […]
New Mexico Governor calls 911 after hotel asks her to be escorted off property
*This is news is so hot in New Mexico that it crashed the New Mexico Political Report’s website. VL By Joey Peters and Matthew Reichbach, New Mexico Political Report Police were […]
Obama The ‘First Latino President’? No, But Here’s 6 Hispanics Who Might Be One Day
*Here’s a good response to Labor Secretary Tom Perez saying that his boss, President Obama, is the first Latino president. I don’t expect unanimous agreement on the politicians on the […]
“More Hispanic Than Thou”?
*This isn’t a new issue in the Latino community, but it’s an odd perspective. Politico brings it up riding the wake of a boat that passed several weeks ago. And […]
The Politics of Latino Representation in New Mexico
*This says more about U.S. Latino politics than any study, survey, poll or debate could ever say. A white non-Latino politician (to use the official term) speaks out of turn, […]
Here’s Where Republicans Are Winning With Hispanics
*Here’s an interesting tidbit from this opinion piece: “According to NALEO, Democrats had 115 fewer Hispanic officeholders in 2013 (after a strong Democratic election year) than they did in 2004 […]
NM Latina among challengers vying to oust Susana Martinez
* While NM Gov. Susana Martinez defends her administration against allegations of corruption, a slew of Democratic challengers is lining up to oppose her. Latina vs Latina would make an […]
Whistleblower Suit Alleges Corruption, Cronyism, and Affairs in Gov. Susana Martinez’s Administration
*Complaints against Susana Martinez’s administration go from corruption and intimidation to allegations of tawdry extra marital affairs among high level state staffers: whistleblowers, possible cover-ups and scandal – oh my! […]
