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Susana Martinez
Susana Martinez

Susana Martinez is an American politician who served as the Governor of New Mexico. Born on July 14, 1959, she became the first Latina to hold the position of governor in the state. During her tenure, she focused on crime reduction, education improvement, and economic development. more

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“Before I ran for District Attorney, two Republicans invited my husband and me to lunch. And I knew a party-switch was exactly what they wanted. So, I told Chuck, we'll be polite, enjoy a free lunch and then say goodbye. But we talked about issues - they never used the words Republican, or Democrat, conservative or liberal. We talked about many issues, like welfare - is it a way of life, or a hand-up? Talked about the size of government - how much should it tax families and small businesses? And when we left that lunch, we got in the car and I looked over at Chuck and said, "I'll be damned, we're Republicans."”