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Article: No, no, two hundred times no. (New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson's extensive use of his veto power)
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- State Legislatures
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- July 1, 1995
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NEW MEXICO'S NEW GOVERNOR SHOOK UP A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH A RECORD NUMBER OF VETOES - AND SOME OF THE SHAKEN ARE MEMBERS OF HIS OWN PARTY.
New Mexico's Republican Governor Gary Johnson, a self-made millionaire and owner of one of the largest construction companies in the state, rode into office in November 1994 on the wave of conservatism that swept the nation and transformed the political landscape.
His self-effacing manner and admitted lack of knowledge of government - he had never before held a public office - grated on political opponents, observers and party officials early in the campaign, but made him a refreshing change in the eyes of voters.
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