But Bob Anderson believes Greens are winning votes based on their populist, liberal message, and not simply on displeasure with the other parties. The Democrats are holding on, thinking their party will revive itself, but I don't think that's going to happen. It supports working people by supporting programs like social security, welfare and universal health care. But New Mexico's Greens are hardly a cohesive bunch. A disjointed collection of individuals, they generally run their campaigns from basements and living rooms on shoestring budgets.
Greens also vary widely on issues.
Carol Miller, however, supports the logging industry. It's different from state to state, county to county. A force to be reckoned with The Greens may be unpredictable, but Democrats and Republicans alike have begun taking them seriously. Ten Green candidates are running for office this November in New Mexico, from county commissioner to Congress. And Democrats are gearing up.