Trump Wins!

Our long national nightmare is over.

Last night, I stayed up until President-Elect Donald Trump finished his victory speech. That was around 1:00 am. I haven't stayed up this late in ages. I'm usually in bed by 9:00.

The last time I remember doing so was election night in 2016, also for a Trump win. Except that I was in my motorhome in an RV park near Springfield, Illinois, the "Land of Lincoln".

I just got up our of bed to find about three inches of fresh snow outside. 

I am pleased that Trump won and the GOP retains control of the House of Representatives and regains control of the Senate.

Locally, Nella Domenici did not win a Senate seat and neither did Yvette Harrell win back her House seat.

Kari Lake's loss was a disappointment in Arizona. But, at least Sen. Ted Cruz was re-elected. 

New Mexico U.S. Senate Debate Tonight

It looks like I'll have to make another batch of popcorn tonight.

The reason being is that the first televised debate between incumbent U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and Nella Domenici will take place this evening on KOAT.

According to the Albuquerque Journal:

Senate candidates Martin Heinrich and Nella Domenici will have their first televised debate Monday on KOAT TV. Airing from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Channel 7, the debate should touch on some of the most pressing issues facing New Mexicans.

Viewers can also tune in online, where the debate will be available on YouTube.

Republican Domenici and Democratic incumbent Heinrich have spoken about each other in televised attack ads already, but the debate could give voters a chance to see the two political candidates speak to each other and answer direct questions.

To read more, go here. 

Nella Domenici Releases New Campaign Ad

New Mexico U.S. Senate candidate Nella Domenici has released a new ad.

Description:

June 11, 2024: Nella Domenici releases new TV ad in her 2024 campaign to represent New Mexico in the United States Senate, titled "Trailblazer."

A Steve Garvey Story

Above, a vintage Steve Garvey baseball card.

Now that former Dodger and Padre Steve Garvey is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in California against Rep. Adam "Pencil Neck" Schiff, it reminds me of a story that took place at work back in the 1980s.

At the time, Garvey and his first wife Cyndy split up and she started dating composer Marvin Hamlisch. A group of us were at lunch in the lunchroom talking about her being with Hamlisch. Another co-worker, Norma, walked in on the discussion.

She hadn't heard about Cyndy Garvey being with Hamlisch and when she heard our discussion, she exclaimed out loud,  "Marvin Hamlisch?! That's like being with Wally Cox!"

Naturally, this was met with laughter from the group.