This week, NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS recaps some of the most surprising races and overarching themes that developed in New Mexico\u2019s elections. The Line opinion panel takes an in-depth look at what factors may have played big roles in some of the upsets.<\/p>\n
The Line also looks ahead to the new faces that might possibly emerge as the Democratic leadership in the next legislature, and how election results will affect the legislative session and the Governor\u2019s agenda.<\/p>\n
Producer Matt Grubs sits down with Jay McCleskey, political strategist and key adviser to Governor Martinez, to talk about campaign tactics, the changing face of the legislature, the impact of independent political committees on the election, and what\u2019s in store come January.<\/p>\n
NMIF also talks to former New Mexico Governor and Libertarian Presidential Nominee Gary Johnson about his wish for a strong third party candidate to upset the two-party system, and why he still thinks he would have been the best choice for president.<\/p>\n
GUESTS:
\nGary Johnson, Former New Mexico Governor and Libertarian Presidential Nominee
\nJay McCleskey, Political Strategist<\/p>\n
THE LINE GUESTS:
\nJim Monteleone, Political Reporter, Albuquerque Journal
\nGabriel Sanchez, UNM Political Science Professor<\/p>\n
THE LINE Panelists:
\nJamie Estrada, Former U.S. Commerce Department Official
\nLaura E. Sanchez, Attorney<\/p>\n
Correspondent: Matt Grubs<\/p>\n
Host\/Commentator: Gene Grant<\/p>\n
The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Matt Grubs.\u00a0Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this\u00a0program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation.\u00a0Subscribe to the\u00a0New Mexico in Focus Podcast on iTunes<\/a>.<\/p>\n