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Guest Blog: 2012 Presents A Real Opportunity for Democrats To Propose Plausible, Progressive Economic Alternatives

October 3, 2011 by Democracy for N...

This is a guest blog by Alexander J. Cotoia, a paralegal with Holt Mynatt Martinez, P.C. in Las Cruces and a member of the Democratic Party State Central Committee from Dona Ana County. He previously sought the Democratic nomination for the District 7 seat on the Public Education Commission.

As a member of the Democratic Party State Central Committee, I’m often asked to defend the actions, or increasingly, inactions of my Democratic compatriots. My answer to critics is that I’m a progressive first and a Democrat second.  

Congressman Ben Ray Lujan, State Rep. Moe Maestas, DPNM Chair Javier Gonzales Criticize Republican Hispanic Conference in ABQ

September 23, 2011 by Democracy for N...

On a conference call yesterday, U.S. Rep Ben Ray Luján, New Mexico State Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas, and Democratic Party of New Mexico Chair Javier Gonzales responded to a Republican Hispanic gathering in New Mexico.  After the call, they released the following statements:

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján: “When Jeb Bush and Norm Coleman launched the Hispanic Leadership Network last year, Jeb Bush said Republicans would be ‘incredibly stupid’ to ignore the fastest growing voting bloc in America and that Republicans should ‘tone down’ their rhetoric or else risk alienating it.  What Republicans don't get is that it's not about rhetoric, but about reality, and the reality is that Republicans are not fighting for Hispanics, or their priorities."

Scotty Fitz calls the aluminum kettle black

September 13, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

Scott FitzgeraldWith all the problems and challenges facing our allegedly bankrupt state, where joblessness is rampant and major infrastructure projects on hold, why is the Wisconsin Senate planning to "earn" its pay by meeting only one day in the entire month of September?

According to Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, it's the fault of, who else, the Democratic Party.

Fitzgerald, a Juneau Republican, explained it to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this way:

[He] said the Senate is slow to get started because of the recalls. Senators didn't have time to work on legislation as they focused on campaigns, and leaders had to reshuffle committees after the elections reshaped the makeup of the Senate and narrowed the Republican majority to one vote.

Volunteer Now to Help Staff OFA/Dem Booth at State Fair

September 9, 2011 by Democracy for N...

OFA is seeking volunteers to staff the OFA/Democratic Party booth at the New Mexico State Fair. You can get more info and/or sign up for one of the shifts listed below by contacting Tomas Talamante by email at tomtalamante [at] gmail [dot] com or phone at . If you are a Voter Registrar, please tell Tomas. Usually the booth needs at least two staffers -- including at least one Voter Registrar -- for each shift. All volunteers receive free entry into the State Fair for the day they volunteer.

Saturday, September 10th
10-12PM
12-3PM
3-6PM
6-9PM

Sunday, September 18th
10-12PM
12-3PM
3-6PM
6-9PM

Saturday, September 24th
10-12PM
12-3PM
3-6PM
6-9PM

Volunteers are also needed for the other days of the Fair. If you are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays during the State Fair (which starts on September 10, and ends on September 25), contact Tomas at or tomtalamante [at] gmail [dot] com. (This year, the State Fair is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.)