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States of the Union: New Mexico

Thursday, September 25, 2008
New Mexico

In 2000, Al Gore won New Mexico by just 365 votes. We find out whether the margin of victory will be that narrow in 2008. Plus, a look at the race for Pete Domenici’s Senate seat. Joining us to explain what matters to voters in the Land of Enchantment is Dan Boyd, reporter for the Albuquerque Journal.

States of the Union fact of the week: Since gaining statehood, New Mexico has voted for the winning presidential candidate in all but two elections.


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  • [1] Jane from Brooklyn September 25, 2008 - 01:15PM

    Pete Domenici was one of the only Senators to vote AGAINST the war.
  • [2] virginia from florida September 25, 2008 - 01:29PM

    This is a good source for New Mexico's political news...

    he writes for the Santa Fe New Mexican and has a weekly show (music, his other love) on the local NPR station. This is his blog, which includes links to the New Mexican newspaper.

    http://steveterrell.blogspot.com/

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