Category: Bill Richardson

Richardson withdraws as Commerce Sec

According to numerous sources, New Mexico Governor and former presidential candidate Bill Richardson has withdrawn his name for the nomination for Secretary of Commerce. The Democratic officials said Richardson cited the distraction of a federal investigation into his ties to a California company that won municipal bond business in New Mexico after contributing money to … Continue reading Richardson withdraws as Commerce Sec →

Giving up on Richardson, I’m supporting…

Last August, I wrote the post below, after the Logo Democratic Debate. But because of all of the local races we had, I felt it was more important that I focus on those and not what was happening nationally. With the Iowa caucuses tomorrow, now is the time. The "question" did it for me. But … Continue reading Giving up on Richardson, I’m supporting… →

Got a question for Bill Richardson? Just ask him!

Following up on Monday night's debate in which questions were submitted via YouTube videos, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson has launched a new feature on his site: Ask Bill. From America for Richardson: I wish I could get to every living room in this country, shake every voter's hand, and talk about the issues that … Continue reading Got a question for Bill Richardson? Just ask him! →

New Richardson ad

Here's the latest ad from Democratic hopeful Bill Richardson. (h/t Just a Bump in the Beltway) Technorati Tags: Bill Richardson

Richardson can win in 2008

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Richardson on MTP

Painful. That's the word that came to mind as I watch Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson on Meet the Press yesterday. I'm rarely up early enough on Sunday morning to catch the show so I'm not familiar with how host Tim Russert handles interviews. Others are - and apparently his skewering of Democratic candidates is … Continue reading Richardson on MTP →

And he’s in!

Bill Richardson is officially in the race for the Democratic nomination for president. He announced his candidacy today in Los Angeles. The former congressman and Cabinet secretary said his track record makes him the right person to lead the country through a pivotal time. He played up his experience to set him apart in the … Continue reading And he’s in! →

YouTube interview: Bill Richardson

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DNC announces debate schedule

The Democratic National Committee today announced the dates, sponsors and locations for six sanctioned debates: DNC SANCTIONED DEBATES: July 23, 2007: YouTube/Google and CNN* in Charleston, SC August 19, 2007: ABC in Des Moines, IA September 26, 2007: NBC News/MSNBC** in Hanover, NH October 30, 2007: NBC News/MSNBC** in Philadelphia, PA November 15, 2007: CNN* … Continue reading DNC announces debate schedule →