Bill Richardson

Guide Note: Former congressman, UN Ambassador, and Energy Secretary Bill Richardson became the governor of New Mexico in 2003, and is currently serving his second four-year term. Richardson was chairman of the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and sought the Democratic nomination in the 2008 Presidential race, but dropped out after finishing in fourth place in the New Hampshire Primary. Richardson is the only Hispanic governor in the US (not including territories such as Puerto Rico). On March 21, he endorsed Barack Obama for the 2008 Democratic nomination.

Fast Facts:

Born: November 15, 1947
Three of four grandparents were Mexican citizens
Appointee of the Clinton White House
Governor, New Mexico: 2003-current
Political Party: Democrat
Religion: Roman Catholic

Also try: Richardson Endorses Obama | Richardson Drops Out | James Carville Judas Comment

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Official Site: New Mexico Office of the Governor
Wikipedia: Bill Richardson
Official Site: Richardson For President
Unofficial Blog: The Bill Richardson Blog
Washington Post: New Mexico Governor Joins Presidential Race
On The Issues: Bill Richardson
Official MySpace: Bill Richardson Profile

Bill Richardson News and Articles

CBS News Campaign Blog: Obama Scores Richardson Endorsement (March 21, 2008)
The New York Times: Articles and Commentary
Reuters: Richardson drops out of U.S. presidential race (January 10, 2008)
- Richardson: "It is with great pride, understanding and acceptance that I am ending my campaign for president of the United States."
CNN.com: New Mexico Gov. Richardson will drop out of '08 race, sources say (January 9, 2008)
FOXNews.com: AP: Bill Richardson Drops Out of Democratic Presidential Race (January 9, 2008)
Associated Press: Richardson Stays in Democratic Contest (January 4, 2008)
Reuters: Richardson calls for immediate pullout from Iraq (October 4, 2007)
BaltimoreSun.com: The Swamp: Richardson: Leading Democrats 'wrong' on war (October 4, 2007)
WashingtonPost.com: "Richardson Targets Hispanic Vote" (August 23, 2007)
ABC News: New Mexico Cockfighting on Last Legs?
TIME: Bill Richardson Profile (2005)
Fox News: 'I Am Running' in 2008 (2006)
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Bill Richardson Photos

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Flickr: Bill Richardson Photos

Bill Richardson Videos

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YouTube: Richardson Announces Exploratory Committee
YouTube: Bill Richardson Western Ad (2006)

Bill Richardson Biography and Personal Info

Official Site: Office of Governor Bill Richardson
Wikipedia: Bill Richardson

Bill Richardson Support Sites

Bill Richardson Blogs and Commentary

Huffington Post: Obama Endorsed By Bill Richardson (March 21, 2008)
ABC News: Political Punch: The Richardson Shuffle (January 3, 2008)
National Review Online: He Moves in Mysterious Ways (August 22, 2007)
FoxNews.com: Hillary's Running Mate Race
Power Line: Bill Richardson -- Friend of Bill
National Review: Bill Richardson, Big Spender
Western Democrat: The Case for Bill Richardson
The Huffington Post: A Question for Bill Richardson
Wonkette: Bill Richardson To Be First Half-Latino President

Bill Richardson Timeline

November 15, 1947: Born
1982: Elected to Congress, New Mexico's Third District
1997: Appointed by Bill Clinton as United States Ambassador to the United Nations
1998: Becomes Bill Clinton's Secretary of Energy
2002: Elected Governor of New Mexico

Bill Richardson Merchandise

CafePress: Bill Richardson Merchandise
DemocraticStuff.com: Bill Richardson Merchandise
Barnes & Noble: Between Worlds

Bill Richardson Satire and Humor

News Groper: Fake Bill Richardson blog
The Onion: Six Dead in Gubernatorial Suicide Pact