From
New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan -
Mary Kay Papen turns 80 in March and
John Pinto is now 86. Will both state senators seek re-election in 2012? Papen says
she is a go for a fourth term. "My health is good." She declared.The Dona Ana County lawmaker is concerned about her vote not to eliminate driver's licenses for illegal immigrants. She's sending out a questionnaire asking what her constituents think. Republicans are sure to fire both barrels at her for that vote. Maybe even a Dem primary opponent surfaces. But the Papen name has a lot of goodwill. Her late husband Frank was a major political player. Papen has a reputation as a crusty, straight-shooter. And she's no wall flower, either. She sits on the powerful Senate Finance Committee as well as the Legislative Finance Committee. Republicans or a Dem challenger will have their hands full in trying to take out this soon to be octogenarian.
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From New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan - Mary Kay Papen turns 80 in March and John Pinto is now 86. Will both state senators seek re-election in 2012? Papen says she is a go for a fourth term. "My health is good." She declared.The Dona Ana County lawmaker is concerned about her vote not to eliminate driver's licenses for illegal immigrants. She's sending out a questionnaire asking what her constituents think. Republicans are sure to fire both barrels at her for that vote. Maybe even a Dem primary opponent surfaces. But the Papen name has a lot of goodwill. Her late husband Frank was a major political player. Papen has a reputation as a crusty, straight-shooter. And she's no wall flower, either. She sits on the powerful Senate Finance Committee as well as the Legislative Finance Committee. Republicans or a Dem challenger will have their hands full in trying to take out this soon to be octogenarian. Read more
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