A Walk On The “Wild Side”

Today was the annual fundraiser fashion show and luncheon for the Democratic Women of Bernalillo County. As a new member of this organization this was my first time attending this event. The morning started at 11:30 am with mingling and browsing of the exhibit tables. In attends were State Treasurer James B. Lewis and Attorney General Gary King. I asked the attorney general what his plans were for the next few years but he was playing coy until he knows for sure if Governor Richardson will be staying as our Governor or if Barack Obama will tap him on the shoulder for a position in Washington. He did say that he thinks of Diane Denish as a very good friend. I stopped to talk with James B. Lewis for a few minutes. He is doing a great job keeping us on track during a very serious economic time. We are very lucky to have him as our state treasurer. Victor Raigoza was at my table. He said as a financial adviser that he has been very busy as of late due to the current economic developments. We will clearly need as many state senators as we can get who understand economics in our state legislature for the foreseeable future.

The Candidate Models

District Attorney Kari Brandenburg was one of the models during the fashion show with a nice outfit. She has been under attack by the more conservative side over the last few days but appears to be handling it well. Clearly being an exceptional district attorney runs in the family.

Our County Clerk Maggie Toulouse Oliver looked very nice in her outfit and clearly is handling the job of county clerk well as the election develops. A bright and intelligent woman who knows her job and has the skills to fix a system that has not always worked well in this county.

Julie Heinrich the wife of our future congressman Martin Heinrich was born to be a model but some people just never look closely in the mirror. She is very modest and has never modeled before now. She will make a perfect congressman’s wife. She is very supportive of her husband and a very caring mother to two beautiful little boys.

The Gentlemen Candidate Escorts

Jason Marks who is Chairman of the PRC. Jason is clearly a good fit for his job and knows how to deliver on protecting the voting public and playing it fair with the companies that he deals with on the PRC.

Eric Griego one of our newest state senators has become a welcome addition to the state legislature.

The fashionable Judge Ross Sanchez-district court is running for retention.

Judge Reed Sheppard made a debonair escort for DA Kari Brandenburg. Judge Sheppard is the only judge with an opponent this year but we should all vote for him because he is the best pick for the position.

The Fashion Show committee:

Lorraine Aranda, Carrie Copsin, Margaret L. Garcia, Michelle Garcia, Rose Mary Garica, Irene Kersting, Maxine Roush Marks, Delores Molina, Barbara Najera, Mary Najera, Linda Sanchez , Romaine Serna and Dorthy Temer

All of these democratic women deserve a thank you for their hard work in putting the fashion show and Luncheon together this year. The proceeds from the event will be donated, in the organization’s name, to our talented democratic candidates. Women in Bernalillo County should take the time to join this group and support our local candidates.