New Mexico governor Martinez' popularity increases

Marathon Pundit at Four Corners

While the national gaze is centered to the Southwest, Arizona because of the illegal immigration issue and to Texas, because of Governor Rick Perry's presidential run, New Mexico, the state that lies between them, deserves a close look too.

Governor Susana Martinez earned a 65 percent job approval rating from the people of New Mexico, according to a recent Public Opinion Strategies poll, which is an increase from the 59 percent that was recorded early this spring.

"Our Jobs Governor is keeping her promises to New Mexico families, said Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Monty Newman about the poll. "Her integrity, work ethic and dedication to improving the lives of everyday New Mexicans are at the heart of her soaring job approval."

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