Posted on 01/21/2007 7:05:17 AM PST by edpc
WASHINGTON (AP) - Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., said Sunday he is taking the first step toward an expected White House run in 2008, offering extensive experience in Washington and the world stage as he seeks to become the first Hispanic president.
"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, a former congressman, U.N. ambassador and Energy Department secretary.
"Our reputation in the world is diminished, our economy has languished, and civility and common decency in government has perished," he said in a statement.
He said he had set up an exploratory committee that will allow him to begin raising money and assembling his campaign organization.
"The governor is in it to run for president," spokesman Pahl Shipley said. The formal announcement will come in March after the end of New Mexico's legislative session, he said.
OK....because when you think Hispanic, you think of names like Bill Richardson. Too many Dems are worried about being the first this or the first that, rather than doing what's best for the nation. Symbolism over substance.
I'm shocked I tell ya'.
Will the Blacks vote for a Hispanic?
A serious question
Reminds me of a weasel.
Did he announce in Spanish ?
That'll be interesting, the man who almost hired Monica Lewinsky, debating the Hildebeest!
Me TOO!
He's a slick one. That's for sure.
To view Governor Bill Richardson's video statement in both English and Spanish please go to: www.richardsonforpresident.com
Since he's so closely associated with Bill Clinton, I doubt the press will ignore his little "inappropriate touching" problem.
<"Our reputation in the world is diminished, our economy has languished(WHAT?), and civility and common decency in government has perished," he said in a statement.>
All efforts of the lefty socialists blamed on Bush!
Can someone post a list of Dem possible candidates? I can't keep up.
We have this woman at my work who threw a fit when she was not recognized as a minority when she was seeking a promotion. Her maiden name is Sanchez, but she married a Caucasian. Her legal name is Tracy. She is whiter than me, and I'm from Germany. How in the hell are we supposed to know she (and Bill Richardson) are Hispanics??!!
Really, They should post who's not running.
Bill Richardson will never let you forget it, don't worry.
What's horrifying is to know that this creep was the Secretary of Energy under the Beast's Husband. So he had access to all the nuclear secrets.
Thinking of him in a federal elective office is beyond terrifying.
Bill Richardson--running for Clintanoid VP. He wants to give the Chinese a few new national technology secretes that may have cropped up since Bubbadom came to an end.
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