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The Line: Being A “Local” In Politics; McCleskey Will Not Face Charges

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March 11, 2016 –  An article in the Santa Fe New Mexican caught our attention this week: Candidates’ emphasis on origins reflects an obsession with native pedigree in Santa Fe. Reporter Daniel J. Chacón looked at how candidates in local races in Santa Fe are highlighting how long they, or their family, have lived in the area.…

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The Line: Primary Voting

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February 5, 2016 – Bob Perls from New Mexico Open Primaries sat down with us this week to talk about why he believes open primaries would increase voter engagement. After that conversation, Gene Grant leads a debate on open primaries and the current presidential primary season with former state senators Mark Boitano and Dan Foley, author and political…

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