This week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, the spotlight is on the results of the state\u2019s Republican and Democratic primaries. The Line opinion panel looks at upsets and surprises in the all of the major races, as well as the influence of PACs and Super PACs in the overall outcome at the polls. The group also turns its critical eye on whether campaign workers in Espa\u00f1ola bought votes with miniature bottles of whiskey, and if Rep. Steve Pearce\u2019s fire management suggestions douse the flames of New Mexico wildfires? NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS producer Matt Grubs continues his conversation with veteran ABC newsman Sam Donaldson as they talk about the political climate surrounding the 2012 elections.<\/p>\n
—GUEST:
\nSam Donaldson, ABC News Correspondent<\/p>\n
—THE LINE Guest Panelists:
\nGwyneth Doland, Executive Director, New Mexico Foundation for Open Government
\nJamie Estrada, Former U.S. Commerce Department Official
\nTom Garrity, President & CEO, The Garrity Group
\nLaura Sanchez, Environmental Attorney<\/p>\n
—Correspondent:
\nMatt Grubs, NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS Producer<\/p>\n
—Host\/Commentator:
\nGene Grant<\/p>\n
The Producers of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS are Matt Grubs and Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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