In a state with a majority Democratic registration and minority Anglo population, a conservative Hispanic woman has a better chance against a liberal Anglo woman than a gruff-speaking retired military colonel rich businessman. To me its about winning the state back for Republicans, especially with reapportionment coming up as a result of the 2010 census. And with her credentials (winning races in heavily Democratic Dona Ana county), Martinez should give Democrat Denish quite a good race, especially in heavily Hispanic northern NM.
EXACTLY RIGHT!!!
Thank you!
Yes it is always about winning. A pure & desirable candidate who loses the election does no body any good.