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POLL: Are You Excited About Susana Martinez's Election Win?

By Mariela Rosario | 11/03/2010 - 15:00 | 11 Comments

Susana Martinez made history yesterday, becoming the first ever Latina governor elect of a state in the U.S. But not everyone is excited. Martinez was a Tea Party darling and her ultra-conservative stance has some people refraining from celebrating her historical accomplishment.

We want to know what you think:

New Mexico's Susana Martinez: Our First Latina Governor

New Mexico's Susana Martinez Elected the First Latina Governor in the U.S.

By Mariela Rosario | 11/03/2010 - 12:00 | 15 Comments

Susana Martinez of New Mexico is the first Latina governor in the United States, beating incumbent Gov. Bill Richardson's handpicked successor, Diane Denish with 54% of the vote.

We wanted to find out more about this woman who just made history. Here's what we found out about Martinez:

Who is she?...