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Another Potential ‘First’ Joins the Race

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Posted on Jan 21, 2007
Bill Richardson
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Add another potential milestone to the growing list: Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.) is running for president. Richardson, who would be the first Hispanic president if elected, also served as energy secretary and a diplomat.


AP via Guardian:

WASHINGTON (AP) - Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., took the first step Sunday toward an expected White House run in 2008, a high-profile state chief who promoted his extensive experience in Washington and the world stage as he seeks to become the first Hispanic president.

“What this country needs is bipartisanship and to bring back civility” in government, Richardson told The Associated Press. “I’ve had Cabinet experience. I’ve been U.N. ambassador. I’ve actually done what a lot of candidates give speeches on.”

In a video posted on his Web site, he spoke of “a clear intention of declaring my candidacy for president in the very near future.”

“I am taking this step because we have to repair the damage that’s been done to our country over the last six years,” said Richardson, who also was Energy Department secretary.

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By Jon B, January 23, 2007 at 3:10 pm Link to this comment
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http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/r/bill_richardson/index.html?offset=90&inline=nyt-per
As the sec of energy, Richardson failed miserably in managing the skyrocketing gas prices. Most important of all, his incompetency led to the gross mismangement of Los Alamos. When a man failed to manage one small department, how would he be able to manage a nation? Here’s one quotable quote for Richardson.

“a man gotta know his limitations”  - clint eastwood as dirty harry

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By Boggs, January 23, 2007 at 7:42 am Link to this comment
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His experience in the use of diplomacy in dealing with foreign countries puts him mountains above the Bush qualifications (which have since been determined to be minus 10).
At least we would have in Richardson, someone with good sence and the ability to use reason in making decisions.
Richardson is not afraid to talk, which is something that scares our current decider to death.
Run Bill Run, save us from a Hillary/corporate presidency.

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By Dave, January 22, 2007 at 4:51 pm Link to this comment
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Bill Richardson is a real statesman, an internationally recognized diplomat who has dealt with hard issues and tough leaders from all over the world. A quality we desperately need in our next president. His experience is deep, as is his view of our country and the world. 

He’s also a Democrat who could actually win in ‘08 as he would likely carry New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado and Arizona. States that would have turned the tide in ‘04. He’s not hype, he’s got substance and experience to back it up. He’s worth listening to!

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By Dr. Knowitall, PhD, PhD, January 22, 2007 at 4:30 pm Link to this comment
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TD reports that we have, potentially, the first women pres., the first Hispanic pres. and the first Afr. Am. pres. in the race.  I’d like to see a person run who can honor the constitution of the U.S., maintain civility with other nations of the world, keep us out of war, and work to make America the beacon of democracy it is supposed to be.  I don’t even care if it’s a dog running.  As a matter of fact, I have a great yellow lab that could give the current administration a run for their money in those departments.  Max for president!!!

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By Jon B, January 22, 2007 at 2:28 pm Link to this comment
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Good grief, the former owner of a gambling joint is now a prez candidate? My understanding is that getting a gaming licence is not an easy task.
http://gamingmagazine.com/managearticle.asp?c=330&a=19571
“......Gaming Commission Approves License For Pahrump Nugget
Oct 27, 2006

The Nevada Gaming Commission approved the acquisition of the Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Gambling Hall by Golden Gaming Inc. last Thursday. The company is acquiring the Nugget from Generation 2000 LLC, whose owners include the family of U.S. Sen. John Ensign and William Richardson..”

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By Quy Tran, January 22, 2007 at 12:08 pm Link to this comment
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Besides Richardson there’s one more you forget to name. He is Jebb Bush, the third “WORST” of monarch family. That guy, Jeff, followed his daddy “the BAD”, then his brother “the WICKED”, and if Jeff “was elected” he would become “the WORST”.

The monarch family then becomes a septic tank.

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By Christopher Robin, January 22, 2007 at 6:22 am Link to this comment
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I’ve been impressed with Gov. Bill Richardson for some time. Even when I disagee with him, I find him a thoughtful and a great listener.
It’s little wonder he’s a skilled diplomat.

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