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nitpicked

(1,067 posts) Tue Feb 11, 2025, 10:50 AM Feb 11

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Haaland jumps into New Mexico governor's race

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5136881-haaland-governor-race-new-mexico/

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is formally jumping into the race to become the Land of Enchantment’s governor.

She announced her campaign on Tuesday morning with a video posted online.
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Haaland, a former Democratic congresswoman, often describes herself as a 35th generation New Mexican, citing her membership in the Pueblo of Laguna tribe.

She appears to be well-positioned to win the state, as one of its highest-profile politicians. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) recently told Semafor that he decided not to run.
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Haaland jumps into New Mexico governor's race (Original Post) nitpicked Feb 11 OP

She will be a great Governor duhneece Feb 11 #1

Absolutely, duhneece! I have so much admiration for Deb! Clouds Passing Feb 11 #2

I'm name-dropping but Deb and I are Emergistas duhneece Feb 11 #3

That is amazing! Clouds Passing Feb 11 #4

No, but she'd be the first woman Native Governor duhneece Feb 11 #5

I'm going to do what I can to get Deb elected! Clouds Passing Feb 12 #6

I'm going to see her this Sunday in Las Cruces duhneece Feb 12 #7

Hopefully she'll be making the rounds at the county level. Clouds Passing Feb 12 #8

I know she has a Santa Fe event scheduled nt duhneece Feb 12 #9

I'll look into it. Clouds Passing Feb 12 #10

duhneece

(4,340 posts)

1. She will be a great Governor

Reply to nitpicked (Original post)

Tue Feb 11, 2025, 11:52 AM

Feb 11

She’s experienced in good governing, smart and honest.

Clouds Passing

(4,238 posts)

2. Absolutely, duhneece! I have so much admiration for Deb!

Reply to duhneece (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 11, 2025, 06:53 PM

Feb 11

duhneece

(4,340 posts)

3. I'm name-dropping but Deb and I are Emergistas

Reply to Clouds Passing (Reply #2)

Tue Feb 11, 2025, 07:13 PM

Feb 11

We both went through Emerge NM, which trains Democratic women and non-binary folks to run for office.
I’m in awe of Deb.

Clouds Passing

(4,238 posts)

4. That is amazing!

Reply to duhneece (Reply #3)

Tue Feb 11, 2025, 08:54 PM

Feb 11

Would Deb be the first Native American governor?

duhneece

(4,340 posts)

5. No, but she'd be the first woman Native Governor

Reply to Clouds Passing (Reply #4)

Tue Feb 11, 2025, 11:12 PM

Feb 11

Two men who were Native were Governor of Oklahoma.

Clouds Passing

(4,238 posts)

6. I'm going to do what I can to get Deb elected!

Reply to duhneece (Reply #5)

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 06:11 PM

Feb 12

duhneece

(4,340 posts)

7. I'm going to see her this Sunday in Las Cruces

Reply to Clouds Passing (Reply #6)

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 07:35 PM

Feb 12

I’m taking a few people. I’m about 75 miles away.

Clouds Passing

(4,238 posts)

8. Hopefully she'll be making the rounds at the county level.

Reply to duhneece (Reply #7)

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 07:37 PM

Feb 12

Have fun 😀 Stay safe 😇

duhneece

(4,340 posts)

9. I know she has a Santa Fe event scheduled nt

Reply to Clouds Passing (Reply #8)

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 09:25 PM

Feb 12

Clouds Passing

(4,238 posts)

10. I'll look into it.

Reply to duhneece (Reply #9)

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 09:28 PM

Feb 12

Go with some friends up on the Railrunner, it would be fun!

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