tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80493016067226938632024-02-20T16:54:47.194-05:00New Jersey For Bill RichardsonBill Richardson (D, NM) is a governor, a diplomat, a former Department of Energy secretary committed to energy independence, a former congressman, a fiscal conservative, a social progressive, and was my first choice for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. Unfortunately, that hasn't worked out, but I'll leave this blog--which advocated his candidacy from the time it was announced in early 2007 through the New Hampshire primary--as a tribute to a highly-qualified, inspiring candidate.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-33304209506144991592008-02-01T07:57:00.000-05:002008-12-08T19:04:27.229-05:00"Bill Richardson Takes Election Defeat in Stride"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Hz9yRkUcGNg7MZzvqwyAzv9yXIAi1W_KQoSCe6C5jB5E7Az8z7k8vfsaG3R4PPEKof4BzLycsoQub8i23INM4_Nds_tE8r6H_bWpptGZM1DhkRwNkCzlyCQXg9T7H2e6gZMDvtQT4IXK/s1600-h/richardson+beard.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Hz9yRkUcGNg7MZzvqwyAzv9yXIAi1W_KQoSCe6C5jB5E7Az8z7k8vfsaG3R4PPEKof4BzLycsoQub8i23INM4_Nds_tE8r6H_bWpptGZM1DhkRwNkCzlyCQXg9T7H2e6gZMDvtQT4IXK/s320/richardson+beard.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161996274857514418" border="0" /></a><br />Right now there's a lot of speculation about the Gov. Will he endorse a candidate? Obama? Clinton? Or will he sit it out and just grow a beard?<br /><br /><a href="http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/horsey/349031_horsey28.html">This is a great article</a> from the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Seattle Post-Intelligencer</span> that discusses all of the above and gives just a little more insight into why I like Bill Richardson so much.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-10060784389419988072008-01-11T08:01:00.000-05:002008-01-11T08:03:48.034-05:00Bill Richardson for Vice President!!<a href="http://richardson4vp.blogspot.com/">Here's a great idea</a>. Thanks to Ken Camp. And sign the petition!!Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-34233406073937904732008-01-11T07:58:00.000-05:002008-01-11T08:00:41.792-05:00A Class ActHere's the text of the email Governor Richardson sent out to his supporters upon his withdrawal from the presidential race yesterday. I particularly love the last bit:<br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Dear Stephen,</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">It is with great pride, understanding and acceptance that I am ending my campaign for President of the United States. It was my hope that all of you would first hear this news from me and not a news organization. But unfortunately, as with too many things in our world today, it's the ending of something that garners the most intense interest and speculation. </span></p> <span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;"> </span> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">I knew from the beginning that this would be an uphill climb. When I entered the campaign, it was clear that we, as Democrats, had the most talented field of candidates in my lifetime running to change the direction of our country. And in the end, one of them will. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Despite overwhelming financial and political odds, I am proud of the campaign we waged and the influence we had on the issues that matter most to the future of this country. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">A year ago, we were the only major campaign calling for the removal of all of our troops within a year's time from Iraq. We were the only campaign calling for a complete reform of education in this country, including the scrapping of No Child Left Behind. And we were the campaign with the most aggressive clean energy plan and the most ambitious standards for reducing global warming. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Now, all of the remaining candidates are coming to our point of view. I am confident that the next President of the United States will implement much of what we've been urging for the last twelve months, and our nation and world will be the better for it. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">There are so many of you who gave so much to this campaign. For that, I will be forever grateful. Running for president has been, at times, humbling and at other times, exhilarating. I have grown and learned a great deal from the experience, and I am a better person for it. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Also, because of your close friendship and support throughout the ups and downs of what is a very grueling and demanding process, I have never felt alone. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Running for president brings out the best in everyone who graces the stage, and I have learned much from the other candidates running. They have all brought great talents and abilities to the campaign. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Senator Biden's passion and intellect are remarkable. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Senator Dodd is the epitome of selfless dedication to public service and the Democratic Party. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Senator Edwards is a singular voice for the most downtrodden and forgotten among us. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Senator Obama is a bright light of hope and optimism at a time of great national unease, yet he is also grounded in thoughtful wisdom beyond his years. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Senator Clinton's poise in the face of adversity is matched only by her lifetime of achievement and deep understanding of the challenges we face. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Representative Kucinich is a man of great decency and dedication who will faithfully soldier on no matter how great the odds. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">And all of us in the Democratic Party owe Senator Mike Gravel our appreciation for his leadership during the national turmoil of Vietnam. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">I am honored to have shared the stage with each of these Democrats. And I am enormously grateful to all of my supporters who chose to stand with me despite so many other candidates of accomplishment and potential. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Now that my time in this national campaign has come to an end, I would urge those who supported my candidacy to take a long and thoughtful look at the remaining Democrats. They are all strong contenders who each, in their own way, would bring desperately needed change to our country. All I ask is that you make your own independent choice with the same care and dedication to this country that you honored me with during this campaign. At this time, I will not endorse any candidate. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Now I am returning to a job that I love, serving a state that I cherish and doing the work of the people I was elected to serve. As I have always said, I am the luckiest man I know. I am married to my high school sweetheart. I live in a place called the Land of Enchantment. I have the best job in the world. And I just got to run for president of the United States. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">It doesn't get any better than that. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">With my deepest appreciation for all that you have done,<br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,tahoma,Helvetica;font-size:85%;color:#4d2626;">Bill<br /> </span></p>Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-50185032460134390252008-01-09T06:37:00.000-05:002008-02-01T07:56:57.633-05:00The Time Has Come....There's a sad part of every political campaign that doesn't finish first--the part where you have to decide when to throw down your cards and quit the game. For me, that time is now. I'm sorry to say that Governor Richardson's 5% showing in yesterday's New Hampshire primary was far short of what he needs to be a viable contender for the nomination, in my estimation. For all the reasons I've stated here so many times, I still believe that no one can match Bill Richardson's qualifications to be president. I still love the guy. I wish this had turned out differently. But it hasn't.<br /><br />So it's time for me to decide which of the remaining two *viable* contenders for the nomination I support, and I've chosen Obama. Of course, my ideal pairing for the Dem ticket is Obama/Richardson, which I hope to see happen. No one could bring foreign-policy experience to Obama's White House bid like Bill Richardson.<br /><br />Good luck, governor.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-15976553336086481272008-01-07T06:07:00.000-05:002008-01-07T06:10:37.309-05:00Washington Post Crowns Bill Richardson One of the Winners of Saturday's DebateChris Cillizza is the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Washington Post's</span> political blogger, and <a href="http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/01/winners_and_losers_dual_debate.html">he believes that one of the two winners of Saturday night's NH debate was Bill Richardson</a>. Will that be enough to carry the Gov to a much-stronger-than-expected showing in tomorrow's NH primary? I'll be eagerly awaiting those results....Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-4513702113429666182008-01-05T11:14:00.000-05:002008-01-05T11:55:52.745-05:00Four Tickets Out of Iowa, But the Time Is Now For a Powerful Debate Performance From Governor RichardsonIowa finished something like Obama 38, Edwards 30, Clinton 29, Richardson 2, in terms of percentage of delegates. The "real" vote in the first round had Bill Richardson at more like 7 or 8 percent, but caucus rules which demand that a candidate have at least 15 percent in a given precinct in order to have his/her votes counted made the final Richardson delegate total a lot lower.<br /><br />So now, with tonight's New Hampshire debate rules in place--limiting the debate (9pm EST tonight on ABC) to the top four finishers in Iowa--this is now a four-person race for the Dem nomination.<br /><br />But I'm not going to over-spin this for you. I think it's pretty clear that in order to be viewed as a truly viable contender for the nomination, Bill Richardson needs to do a couple things, and do them now: (1) give the debate performance of a lifetime tonight (he can't afford to be just another voice; he has to make himself the clear alternative to the other candidates), and (2) get a sizeable vote total in NH. No, I'm not going to define "sizeable," but right now the latest polls at Real Clear Politics have him at between 4 and 8 percent. Those kinds of numbers won't cut it on Tuesday if "electoral viability" is what we want, and, really, what else is there in a presidential primary?<br /><br />So it seems to me that a lot of what we've all been fighting for comes down to tonight's debate. If tomorrow's headlines in the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Union Leader</span>, the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Concord Monitor</span>, and elsewhere are "Richardson Steps Up in Debate As a Clear, Experienced Advocate For Change," then we have ourselves a genuine horse race. If not....well, I'm sure the campaign wants to make Nevada--the first big western vote-- a huge defining win for the Gov, but if he's a single-digit fourth place out of NH, then it's going to be hard to suddenly make Nevada the shining star of a winning campaign for the nomination. On the other hand, with a strong NH performance and BR labeled the new Comeback Kid, suddenly Nevada and elsewhere look a lot more winnable.<br /><br />So this is no time for moping, just realism. I believe as strongly as ever that Bill Richardson has what it takes to be one hell of a president--experience at so many levels of government; the will to get us out of the Iraq war expeditiously and safely; the steady hand and the gravitas to be a true world leader who restores the United States to a prominent, respected role worldwide; the fiscal conservatism and executive experience with balanced budgets to get our country out of the debt quagmire that it's currently in; and the electability as a Western governor that no other candidate can match in terms of delivering previously red states to the Democrats in November 2008.<br /><br />But a lot of that potential for success hinges on a strong showing in New Hampshire, and a lot of that strong showing in New Hampshire hinges on a phenomenal (not just good, not just workmanlike) performance at tonight's debate. Come on, Governor. Show New Hampshire all those great qualities--*presidential* qualities--that drew all of us Richardson volunteers to your campaign so many months ago.<br /><br />Go Bill!Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-47896239968106395492008-01-03T19:30:00.000-05:002008-01-03T19:31:38.990-05:00I'm Sitting on the Edge of My Seat, Waiting For Caucus Returns.......and wondering what the future holds for BR....Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-63511089138840223632007-12-30T17:37:00.000-05:002007-12-30T17:42:49.804-05:00Gearing Up For An Iowa Surprise?An <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/politics_nation/2007/12/richmentum.html">article at RealClearPolitics.com</a> says that what they call "Richmentum"--momentum for Gov. Bill Richardson--may be the big story Thursday when Iowans caucus.<br /><br />Then, <a href="http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071230/OPINION01/712300303/1036/Opinion">in this article</a> in the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Des Moines Register</span>, David Yepsen, Iowa's premier political reporter, discusses the electability of each of the major candidates and has much to say--that you've already heard here--about Bill Richardson's unique strength among the Democratic candidates to win in Western states.<br /><br />Four days until the Iowa caucuses....Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-91383156240072365312007-12-20T16:16:00.000-05:002007-12-20T16:32:09.374-05:00A Break For Christmas and a Re-Run of "Why Bill Richardson? Why Now?"I'm out of the blogging world for a week or so for the holidays, but, with the Iowa caucuses only two weeks away from today, Bill Richardson is still campaigning strong. He has a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge_GTggvUoc">new ad</a> which stresses his position as the only one of the top four Dems who has a plan to withdraw all our troops from Iraq within a year of taking office. And, with over half of Iowa and NH voters still saying they could change their minds between now and caucus/primary day, Governor Richardson is still in this race to win. So, in the interest of making the best case I can for the Gov, I'm going to <a href="http://njforrichardson.blogspot.com/2007/03/why-bill-richardson-why-now.html">link you back to a post</a> I did way back on March 30 of this year. It's called, <a href="http://njforrichardson.blogspot.com/2007/03/why-bill-richardson-why-now.html">"Why Bill Richardson? Why Now?"</a> While that was a long time ago, the arguments for Bill Richardson are still as strong as they were then, albeit with an even better pitch now that he is the best person to get us out of Iraq and restore our foreign-policy credibility. Have a great Christmas season and I'll talk to you again in a week or so as caucus and primary time looms large.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-3750144116840572902007-12-16T15:12:00.000-05:002007-12-16T15:15:25.756-05:00"The Right Stuff"With the campaign going full-tilt in both IA and NH, there are lots of "from the campaign trail" stories running in both states these days. . <a href="http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071216/GJNEWS02/149888974/-1/CITIZEN">Here's just one example, an article</a> from the Laconia, NH <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Citizen</span>.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-52689398627770940992007-12-08T17:04:00.000-05:002007-12-08T17:06:35.474-05:00Iraq: Don't Ignore the Elephant in the Room<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gov-bill-richardson/iraq-the-elephant-in-the_b_75881.html">Here's a link</a> to a <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Huffington Post</span> article by Bill Richardson addressing the Iraq war and the need to make sure that its swift resolution is a prominent issue in the campaign. Of late, it seems like the war has been taking a back seat to other topics at the debates. That needs to change.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-30402084230946925162007-11-27T17:40:00.000-05:002007-11-28T06:47:38.427-05:00Bill Richardson On the Rise in Iowa and New HampshireJohn Edwards is dropping fast and Bill Richardson is rising, soon to be in third place in Iowa and NH and the obvious alternative to the media-annointed Big Two. Today the <strong><em>Washington Post</em></strong> <a href="http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/11/27/bill_richardsons_lay_of_the_io.html">did a feature</a> on the Gov's appeal to rural Iowans, and his soon-to-be-completed goal of campaigning in all 99 Iowa counties. Then the <strong><em>Atlantic Monthly</em></strong> <a href="http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2007/11/thought_you_might_like_too.php">discussed BR's blueprint for victory in Iowa</a>. And last, but certainly not least--particularly in Iowa--Bill Richardson unveiled his agriculture plan. Read about it <a href="http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071127/NEWS/71127036/-1/LIFE04">here</a> from the <strong><em>Des Moines Register,</em></strong> complete with a lot of specifics.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-86977726965321991742007-11-25T19:31:00.000-05:002007-11-25T19:35:50.414-05:00We Still Need NJ VolunteersLike the headline says....we still need NJ volunteers for Bill Richardson's campaign here. We need them two different ways:<br /><br />(1) Right now! We need folks to collect signatures to get BR on the NJ primary ballot. The deadline (Dec 10th) is approaching fast.<br /><br />(2) We need to sign up Jan '08 volunteers now so if the Gov finishes top three in Iowa, which is looking more likely every day (Edwards is dropping like a rock in IA and NH), we have an enthusiastic contingent to hit the Garden State with Richardson material in January, i.e., leading up to the 2/5/08 NJ primary.<br /><br />Either way, email me now at njforrichardson@gmail.com and I'll get you signed up to help.<br /><br />Thanks!Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-88144799955962862252007-11-21T05:59:00.000-05:002007-11-21T06:11:59.967-05:00Bill Richardson's Time to Move UpWe're getting to crunch time--only a little over a month until the Iowa caucuses and the NH primary--and a couple of new polls show a unique opportunity for Bill Richardson to move up RIGHT NOW!<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/11/20/poll.dems.nh/index.html">CNN/WMUR poll in NH</a> has the Gov doubling his support since the last poll and moving to within a point of John Edwards, who is dropping like a rock. That poll has Clinton 36, Obama 23, Edwards 13, and Richardson 12.<br /><br />In Iowa, <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/images/PollingUnit/1051a1IowaDems.pdf">the latest Wash Post/ABC poll</a> has Obama 30, Clinton 26, Edwards 22, and Richardson 11. While those numbers aren't as close for third place as in NH, they are extremely significant in that they show the lowest numbers for John Edwards since the campaign started. His support is dwindling fast. Meanwhile, the Gov is on the move again.<br /><br />Finishing in the top three in both of these states is critical. The media has made it pretty clear that they can only handle major coverage of three candidates. So far, Clinton, Obama and Edwards get the lion's share of the press. That will all change if Bill Richardson can continue to rise in the polls as Edwards falls.<br /><br />This race is not over. The voters in Iowa and NH seem hungry for another choice outside of the top three candidates so far. That choice is clear: Bill Richardson, change, experience and electability.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-16892090148353298332007-11-19T21:11:00.000-05:002007-11-19T21:16:07.313-05:00"Bill Richardson did not leave me and my crew behind and he will not leave you veterans or this country behind."<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-early/richardson-displays-presi_b_73344.html">Here's an amazing piece</a> from the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Huffington Post</span>. It's written by John Early, a special-forces-trained bush pilot whose plane went down in the Sudan. Who rescued him from 38 days of confinement by Sudanese rebels? Bill Richardson. Early has a lot to say that'll make you proud to support the Gov for president.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-44059802828905051582007-11-19T08:04:00.000-05:002007-11-19T08:07:45.004-05:00"Leading By Example"--A Review<a href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/11/16/471214.aspx">Here's a link</a> to a review of Bill Richardson's new book on energy policy, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Leading By Example</span>. The book plots a course for energy independence that works, and does so in a readable form, easily digested by the average person who isn't an energy wonk.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-48867888799912100342007-11-19T08:00:00.000-05:002007-11-19T08:02:04.313-05:00Bill Richardson Nominated For Nobel Prize For 5th TimeThis time, it's for his work in the Sudan and North Korea. Read about it<a href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/politics/5309646.html"> here</a>.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-62387678086853715962007-11-12T15:40:00.000-05:002007-11-12T15:45:26.564-05:002013--What the #%$@<a href="http://www.2013istoolate.com/">Check it out--the new website</a> that asks why Bill Richardson is the only major candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination to insist on withdrawing all American troops from Iraq within one year. Clinton, Obama and Edwards have all refused to promise that the US will leave Iraq completely by the <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">end</span> of the next president's first term--that's January 2013. Only Bill Richardson stands firm on this issue among the top four Dems.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-82193116658795631432007-11-10T14:41:00.000-05:002007-11-10T14:45:04.783-05:00Bill Richardson Interviewed By Charlie RoseIf you have the time, watch this interview. It is an in-depth look at the man behind the candidate, and makes me even more convinced than I already was that Bill Richardson has the experience and the character to be a hell of a great president:<br /><br /><embed style="width: 400px; height: 326px;" id="VideoPlayback" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=2557001377645164069:120000:3209000&hl=en" flashvars=""></embed>Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-6301367963556840552007-11-08T17:34:00.000-05:002007-11-08T17:35:35.183-05:00The Nation on Bill Richardson<a href="http://www.thenation.com/doc/20071126/anderson">Here's a great piece</a> by Rocky Anderson today in <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The Nation</span> on why you ought to be voting for Bill Richardson.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-38571371455355277872007-11-06T12:58:00.000-05:002007-11-06T13:03:14.674-05:00Lee Iacocca Backs Bill RchardsonBig news hit while I was traveling last week: former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca endorsed Bill Richardson for president! Read about it <a href="http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jcmHJ3cMU6t6u-DAgD322bIJc0nwD8SL2S600">here</a>. It's good to hear a figure who commands as much respect as does Iacocca say things like: "I think experience counts and so does character. And after the last seven years, [Bill Richardson's] the kind of president we need right now."<br /><br />And here's video of the announcement:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VR19AYsfh1E"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VR19AYsfh1E" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-10693546992290791602007-11-06T12:54:00.000-05:002007-11-06T12:58:07.502-05:00Bill Richardson In An Unlikely Interview<a href="http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/politics/blog/2007/11/bill_richardson_the_playboy_re.html">Here's a link</a> to a <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Baltimore Sun</span> article featuring a load of quotes from the Gov's interview in an unlikely magazine: <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Playboy</span>. It's a good read and gets not only into good political detail, but helps you meet the person behind all the campaigning.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-77275635926584756502007-10-29T20:35:00.001-04:002007-10-29T20:35:57.271-04:00Bill Richardson on a National Energy Policy<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="426" height="260" id="embedded_player16x9"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://fora.tv/embedded_player16x9.swf"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="scale" value="noscale"><param name="salign" value="lt"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"><param name="flashvars" value="sViewClip=1730&sWebHost=fora.tv"><embed src="http://fora.tv/embedded_player16x9.swf" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="lt" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="426" height="260" name="embedded_player16x9" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" flashvars="sViewClip=1730&sWebHost=fora.tv"></embed></object>Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-57427702109833661002007-10-28T10:06:00.001-04:002007-10-28T10:07:47.708-04:00Traveling....The blog will be a little quiet for the next week or so. Governor Richardson's working hard, but I'll be away from my computer for a bit. Talk to you soon.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049301606722693863.post-82755728085728002042007-10-28T10:02:00.000-04:002007-10-28T10:06:08.237-04:00BipartisanshipIf you look at polls from all over the country, one of the things that annoys most Americans more than any other issue is the absurd partisan divide over *everything* in Washington. If one party says it's a nice sunny day, the other is sure to point out the incoming rain clouds. It's ridiculous. So, if that sort of issue troubles you as well, <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/news/politics/blog/1027insiderspoll.pdf">check out these poll results</a>. When congressional Republicans were asked which Dem presidential candidate they could most see compromising with to solve the nation's problems, Bill Richardson was the winner. We don't need a bigger partisan divide than ever in DC. Bill Richardson can help to solve that problem.Steve Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387913762970961504noreply@blogger.com0