Gov Richardson Announces Presidential Exploratory Committee

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New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today announced the formation of a Presidential campaign exploratory committee, with the clear intention of seeking the Democratic nomination for President in 2008.

"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. "Our reputation in the world is diminished, our economy has languished, and civility and common decency in government has perished."

"The next president of the United States must get our troops out of Iraq without delay. Before I became Governor of New Mexico, I served as Ambassador to the United Nations and as Secretary of Energy. I know the Middle East well and it's clear that our presence in Iraq isn't helping any longer," said Richardson.

"Our next President must be able to bring a country together that is divided and partisan," said Richardson. "It is clear that Washington is broken and it's going to take a return to bipartisanship and simple respect for each other's views to get it fixed. Most public policy solutions these days are coming from Governors and state government. On issues like the environment, jobs, and health care, state governments are leading the way. And that's because we can't be partisan or we won't get our jobs done. That's a lesson I've learned as Governor and that's what I'll do as President."

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lovelyangie24 (May 5, 2008 at 7:06 pm)
anybody notice that he messed up and said cinismo instead of civismo?
andymotherway (January 10, 2008 at 1:46 am)
Hopefully, since Richardson has now bowed out, you will not be discouraged from voting!
UWrosesdawg (January 8, 2008 at 1:08 am)
Wow, I'm impressesed. It's either him or Ron Paul for me right now. He is stronger on energy than Paul.
willowic08 (December 13, 2007 at 4:22 pm)
Bill Richardson, is by far the most qualified Candidate, If you would like to see Bill Richardson as President of the United States, Please educate your friends, family and co-workers about his vast experience as a diplomat and governor, as well as his success in both of these areas. If you want to see Bill Richardson on the ballot, you must be his advocate.
FreedomOfThePress (October 6, 2007 at 4:56 am)
Vote for Bill Richardson in 2008! It is time to bring the troops home from Iraq.
4theUSA (September 23, 2007 at 5:43 pm)
watch my video "Ron Paul America's last chance"
globosoft (September 17, 2007 at 12:41 pm)
many government jobs listed here, usainfolinks dot com!
voteforronpaul08 (September 5, 2007 at 3:08 am)
Ron Paul is the only presidential candidate that follows nothing but the United States Constitution. He votes for, and ONLY for, things that are directly supported by the States Constitution. His voting record will show it! He is for small government, and wants to keep the government out of our daily lives. A vote for Ron Paul is a vote for the beliefs of our founding fathers,

RON PAUL 2008!!!
AZNman1111 (July 23, 2007 at 11:03 pm)
maybe you need to exercise your right to act like a civil human being when talkin to someone who says "lets keep the conversation civil and intellectual". cuz u acted like a dick im free to call u an ignorant ass idiot
acuariomx (July 15, 2007 at 12:42 am)
Mr. Richardson you have my vote! The U.S. needs a leader like you.