GOP Spinning Health Care -- Again
With every legislative hurdle that Health Care reform clears, its chances of passing becomes more likely.Even hardened opponents to health care reform admit that Democrats achieving 60 votes to bring the bill to the Senate floor for debate increases the bill's eventual success: "Any senator (who) votes for this bill has to know that there's a 97 percent chance that this bill ends up passing" -- Sen. Kyl (R-AZ)We aren't sure where that number comes from,

Dobbs for President?
Earlier this month, Lou Dobbs made international headlines when he left the airwaves of CNN after more than 25 years with the cable network.He had been under increasing pressure to do so based on his perceived anti-immigration views and statements. Now, Dobbs is taking to the airwaves to share his feelings post-CNN.Describing himself as "

This Weekend's Showdown: Health Care Reform
After a dramatic lead-up to passing Health Care Reform in the US House of Representatives, it is now the US Senate's turn to do the same.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has no easy feat on his hands. Whipping support among his fellow party members -- some of whom are in tough re-election scenarios -- is about as easy as herding cats. (Luckily for New Mexicans, our two Senators are behind the reform efforts.)With the Democratic Party providing little in the way of a litmus

Today is "Feed America Day"
As we noted yesterday through a release from the Democratic Party of New Mexico's Chairman, Javier Gonzales, the state party is fully supporting and encouraging all New Mexicans to donate what they can to their friends and neighbors across the state.Links to charitable organizations can be found below:Road Runner Fo

Do Your Part for "Feed America Day"
November 18, 2009The United States' Senate has unamimously designated Thursday, November 19 -- one week before Thanksgiving -- as national "Feed America Day." Our own Senator Tom Udall was among the co-sponsors of this bill. The bill encourages Americans to give up two meals tomorrow, opting instead to donate goods to area food banks. Democrats are encouraged to donate food between November 19 through Tuesday, November 24. We will be accepting donations at the Democratic Party of New Mexico.