(Patrick Semansky / Associated press)Advertisement“They don’t like government interference,” said New Mexico’s Democratic governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham. The Hollywood makeup artist decided to return home to New Mexico, where she grew up and her father still lived. As a result, there isn’t nearly the same degree of animosity toward Mexico and immigrants that fires much of the Republican Party and its political base. (Albuquerque Journal via Associated Press)AdvertisementIt’s another way the GOP has grown out of step with New Mexico and its political sensibilities. Biden is a strong favorite to carry New Mexico in 2024 after beating President Trump by 10 percentage points in 2020.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 24, 2023 08:05 UTC