GOP Seeks New Mexico Comeback

Living so close to New Mexico, I have heard a lot about the control of the Democratic Party in the state. When Bill Richardson's scandals hit the airwaves it was like nonstop news reporting down in Phoenix because of how popular he was in his state. For him to have taken such a drastic reduction in public approval ratings indicates the point that politicians always are under the public eye and anytime they make mistakes they will have to face the brunt of the media and sometimes their constituents as well. I think President Obama had it right when he selected Richardson originally for his cabinet because Richardson championed his cause during the campaign season and helped draw Democrats to the polls. However, this is a state that I feel Republicans can win in and have shown their ability to do so in the past. The argument of too much power for Democrats in the state starts ringing bells when scandal after scandal is uncovered because that just makes the public tired of what is going on. With Richardson's approval at an all-time low and more Democrats becoming Independents in the state, Republicans have the opportunity to pounce if they campaign effectively.