John Grubesic

Infobox State Senator


name=John Grubesic


state_senate=New Mexico
state=New Mexico
district=25th
term=2004 -
preceded=
succeeded=Incumbent
party=Democratic
date of birth= birth date and age|1965|6|30
place of birth=New Mexico
date of death=
place of death=
alma_mater=Fort Lewis College,
University of Denver
occupation=attorney
spouse=Dana
residence=Santa Fe, New Mexico
religion=|

John Grubesic is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate, representing the 25th District since 2004. Senator Grubesic has been outspoken and controversial in his brief tenure. He has been extremely critical of Governor Bill Richardson and government in general. He published a scathing critique of New Mexico politics and early in his career he had well documented run ins with law enforcement. He also co-sponsored a Senate Memorial with Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino asking Congress to initiate impeachment proceedings against President George W. Bush. He is a recovering alcoholic and has been called the Johnny Cash of the New Mexico Legislature. He has never shied away from taking on difficult issues or voicing his opinion. He is a practicing attorney, specializing in criminal defense. He is not seeking re-election, but is weighing several political options.

External links

* [http://legis.state.nm.us/lcs/legdetails.asp?Name=304 New Mexico Legislature - Senator John Grubesic] official NM Senate website
* [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=43749 Project Vote Smart - Senator John L. Grubesic (NM)] profile
*"Follow the Money" - John T L Grubesic
** [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=82258 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=64177 2004] campaign contributions
* [http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/38844.html
* [http://www.democracyfornewmexico.com/democracy_for_new_mexico/2007/03/statement_by_se.html