Richardson And Udall Not Running For New Mexico Senate Seat

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Dave wrote on October 5, 2007 9:45 AM:

First the good news, and now, well, the bad news. These were absolutely the 2 best chances we had.

Dems loathe Mayor Marty, wonder if they'll be calculating enough to overlook their contempt for him, because he's probably next in line to best challenge Heather.

I could be wrong but I cannot imagine Denish not running for Governor. Maybe her and Marty will strike a deal since he was eyeing the Governor spot as well. Perhaps with Denish behind Chavez, he could win the Dem. nod, he should do well in the statewide.

I loathe him too, not fit to be called a Democrat, but I suppose I'm unscrupulous enough to want to win this seat to overlook that. Heather Wilson is simply the worst. I want her out, period, whatever it takes, I cannot think of anyone less fit to serve, she is a disgrace to the state and the entire House of Representatives.

I also as a homosexual have great animosity for closeted homosexuals who advocate other wise. Don't forget that when she worked for CYFDher husband's records of inappropriate acts with a teen boy suddently disappeared. What a convenient marriage.

Madorsky wrote on October 5, 2007 10:23 AM:

I have to say I'm pretty pessimistic with the way this race is shaping up. Although Dems will push hard on Wilson on the US Attorneys scandal, she will be funded and able to push back; voters could end up dismissing the whole mess as inside baseball.

From what I've heard, Chavez is a flawed candidate, and he's already lost statewide once, albeit against popular GOP Governor Gary Johnson when he was seeking reelection. As for Madrid, she was truly awful during the debates with Wilson last year. Doesn't mean she can't win, but frankly I was surprised the race was as close as it was.

Maybe State Auditor Hector Balderas or some other outsider candidate will jump in...

Anonymous wrote on October 5, 2007 10:24 AM:

I agree with Dave than Denish will look to the governor's mansion. I'd call Kelly the best remaining available Democrat; don't forget that Chavez has flopped in the past when he's cast his eyes beyond the mayor's office.

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http://joemonahansnewmexico.blogspot.com/

Charles wrote on October 5, 2007 10:38 AM:

If Hillary tells Richardson that he isn't going to be Sec of State and she needs him in the Senate, what's he gonna do?

Artie wrote on October 5, 2007 10:43 AM:

I don't understand Udall's logic. You're not going to run for the Senate because you're a 4 term Congressman who just got a seat on Approps? Sure after another 10 years you'll be funneling plenty of money to your district, but how often do Senate seats open up under these desirable conditions? This is a golden opportunity for him and his party.

connski wrote on October 5, 2007 11:03 AM:

why doesn't Iglesias run? as Republican or Democrat.

Dave wrote on October 5, 2007 11:05 AM:

Sure, more money for his district but just how much can be funnelled into a space with so few people? Less than 2 million people live in the entire state of New Mexico. Half of that is the Albuquerque area alone and that's not in his district, it's District 1. (He does have a portion of Rio Rancho though). The second most populice city in the state is not in his district either, Las Cruces, it's 2nd District. He's got Santa Fe and some farms. It's just such a shame because his seat is the safest Dem. seat in the state.

Pari Noskin Taichert wrote on October 5, 2007 11:24 AM:

If Denish decides to run, she'd be the best bet. Marty Chavez is far to arrogant to win the state -- he's tried and failed and his current head-butting with the City Council doesn't help his image at all.

I wish Udall would take a stab at it, but he's going to be strong no matter where he is.

And Patsy Madrid? She's just not smart enough or articulate enough to take the state from Heather.

Finally, to the person who suggested David Iglesias . . . everything I know about the man tells me that he's no saint. While he's smart and photogenic -- and has been wronged -- he's not someone I'd want representing me.

St. Pete used to be a fine rep for ALL of NM. He's become terribly partisan. Heather Wilson is terribly partisan.

Republican or Democrat, I want a senator who'll represent all of the state, not just the most convenient constituents.

Davis wrote on October 5, 2007 12:03 PM:

Udall should reconsider. I can't believe he'd pass on such a golden opportunity.

Metzengerstein wrote on October 5, 2007 12:29 PM:

Dave said it perfectly -- Udall's seat is the safest Dem one in the state, or probably anywhere. I think Tom Udall is a nice man with his heart in the right place, but he is basically coasting on a famous name and does not want to take the slightest risk about anything.

Patricia Madrid is either incredibly corrupt or incredibly stupid, given that all kinds of stuff was going on right under her nose. From what I hear, she may be both. She was a dreadful candidate for the House seat. I'm glad I don't live in that district, because it would have been a true moral quandary to decide which one to vote for. Wilson and Madrid are both that bad. Of course, nothing is worse than electing ANY Republican. If the state Democratic hack-promoting machine wants her, she would get the nomination. With the help of some kind of intensive Rovian coaching, she might do OK in a Senate race. But sheesh, what a deal with the Devil that would be.

Cindrella Ferret wrote on October 5, 2007 1:56 PM:

connski wrote on October 5, 2007 11:03 AM:

why doesn't Iglesias run? as Republican or Democrat.

The ONLY people more hated by the NM GOP than David Iglesias are Bill and Hillary. They literally hate him for giving up Pete. Iglesias is a Conservative and makes Joe Lieberman look like a flaming liberal. Democrat? Not gonna happen. Besides he's writing a book about his exploits as US Attorney and the scandal.

Marty is a half-bright quisling not worthy of being called a Democrat. He fits in much better with the lying, dissembling and out-right thuggery found in the Republican Party.

Udall would be a great candidate. He's got until February 12th (filing deadline) to change his mind. I hope the national Democrats put some pressure on him to run. A little love from above could make a lot of difference.

Patsy? If the Democrats give her the nod they deserve to lose. Worse Candidate EVER! She lost to Heather in 2006, with Heather STILL supporting Bush's War. NM-01 is a District that is closely divided along party lines and slightly Blue. She is slow on her feet. Real slow. Definitely not ready for prime time.

I have a previous business relationship with Kelly so I won't comment on his potential candidacy.

SeeDee wrote on October 5, 2007 2:04 PM:

Given the complexities of a solution to the 'illegal immigrants' problem, it is possible over the next decade that a solution might be found by ceding parts of Texas, all of N. Mexico and Arizona, and the southern two-thirds of California back to Mexico...with the stipulation that the illegals not now residing in those geographical areas of the U.S. agree to re-settle there peacefully.

Maybe Udall could transfer his 'seniority' to Mexico City.

If the ever-increasing rate of 'slide' into dictatorship (banana republic) status to which Bush and Co. have brought the once-great Republic of the U.S. of A. continues, life in a 'Greater Mexico' might not be so bad.

Zandru wrote on October 5, 2007 2:35 PM:

Dave writes "Sure, more money for his district but just how much can be funnelled into a space with so few people? "

Tom Udall's district includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Nuclear weapons research. Energy research. Big money physics.

You don't need that many Ph.D. physicists to spend a lot of money.

And, if Rio Rancho aka Intel is also in his district, a little corporate welfare to slow down their move to China could be on his agenda, too.

woceljecel wrote on October 5, 2007 3:08 PM:

"Artie wrote on October 5, 2007 10:43 AM:

I don't understand Udall's logic. You're not going to run for the Senate because you're a 4 term Congressman who just got a seat on Approps? Sure after another 10 years you'll be funneling plenty of money to your district, but how often do Senate seats open up under these desirable conditions? This is a golden opportunity for him and his party."

I just want point out that the Appropriations Committee is one of the most POWERFUL committees, if not the MOST, powerful committees, in the House.

The Aprriopriations Committee handles who and what gets money. The Appropriations Committees almost overlaps with every other committees jurisdiction. It deals with almost the Executive, Administrative, Regulatory, and Judicial services of the government, who look to protect the amount of money they have and desire more money for the future. It deals with State Government interests as well. It also deals with the interest with non-profits nd for-profit groups.

In other words, on the Appropriations Committee, you have a mic, you have power, you control the money, almost everyone is beholden to you, and everyone else must talk to you, lest they want you to remove their funding.

That's a lot of power. An Appropriations seat is probably even better than most subcommittee chairmanships in most other committees. A Sub-committee Chairmanship on the Appropriations Committeee practically means you are almost equivalent to bieng a Committee Chairman, oter than Appropriations Chairman.

woceljecel wrote on October 5, 2007 3:09 PM:

"Artie wrote on October 5, 2007 10:43 AM:

I don't understand Udall's logic. You're not going to run for the Senate because you're a 4 term Congressman who just got a seat on Approps? Sure after another 10 years you'll be funneling plenty of money to your district, but how often do Senate seats open up under these desirable conditions? This is a golden opportunity for him and his party."

I just want point out that the Appropriations Committee is one of the most POWERFUL committees, if not the MOST, powerful committees, in the House.

The Aprriopriations Committee handles who and what gets money. The Appropriations Committees almost overlaps with every other committees jurisdiction. It deals with almost the Executive, Administrative, Regulatory, and Judicial services of the government, who look to protect the amount of money they have and desire more money for the future. It deals with State Government interests as well. It also deals with the interest with non-profits nd for-profit groups.

In other words, on the Appropriations Committee, you have a mic, you have power, you control the money, almost everyone is beholden to you, and everyone else must talk to you, lest they want you to remove their funding.

That's a lot of power. An Appropriations seat is probably even better than most subcommittee chairmanships in most other committees. A Sub-committee Chairmanship on the Appropriations Committeee practically means you are almost equivalent to bieng a Committee Chairman, oter than Appropriations Chairman.

Dave wrote on October 5, 2007 3:15 PM:

Intel is not in Udall's district, Intel is Heather. He has a tiny NW corner of the city which isn't much of a city yet, mostly open land, Mariposa and Northern Meadows is it. You're right about the average income in Los Alamos, those few people do hold a lot of cash but still not many folks live in Northern New Mexico.

Cinderella Ferret- Just kudos to your post and blog, always enjoy!

ROGNM wrote on October 5, 2007 4:07 PM:

Look for New Mexico Attorney General Gary King to be Next Senator from the State of New Mexico.

Dave wrote on October 5, 2007 5:04 PM:

Really? Gary King? He will leave the Attorney General's office well before the end of his first term?

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