Politics Notebook: Martinez strategist to lead Jeb Bush’s campaign; Land Office official quits

A Republican strategist with ties to Gov. Susana Martinez has been selected as Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign manager. --Danny Diaz, who has worked on and off for Martinez’s political operation for the past five-plus years, was tapped for the new job this week in a surprise move, according to The Washington Post. --The Washington, D.C.-based Diaz has worked as a press consultant and adviser for Martinez. He played an active role in the governor’s 2014 re-election campaign and spent time in New Mexico helping with her inaugural events. --Despite Martinez’s insistence she is not interested in national office, might the hiring of Diaz suggest a deepening link between Bush and Martinez ...?

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(Hat tip: KimR)