Colorado For Richardson

With a Full Heart...

2007-09-15T00:17:00.000-06:00

Friends ~

My opportunities to post here on the blog have been sporadic over the past several months, as I have been serving as the Colorado Grassroots Director for our campaign, a position which kept me incredibly busy...and a position and opportunity which was an incredible honor, and for which I am profoundly grateful. I am now leaving this position to focus on other campaign-related projects. Below is my statement on my departure as Grassroots Director...

~ Michelle

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For many years I have known and believed that Bill Richardson was the one person - the one candidate - who could truly restore hope and the American dream to our great nation. Having the honor and joy of being a part of this great and glorious campaign is an extraordinary blessing, journey, and adventure. And I am committed 100% to electing Bill Richardson the next President of the United States.

Last October, I had the great honor and privilege of founding and launching the Richardson for President movement here in Colorado. From day one, I have been inspired by the commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication of our wonderful supporters and volunteers. Your spirit and support have helped to launch one of the great and inspiring grassroots campaign movements in this country.

Founding Colorado for Richardson, and launching, organizing, shaping, and building this wonderful and inspiring grassroots movement has been one of the supreme and incredible honors of my life. And so it is with a heavy yet ever-hopeful heart that I now step down as the Colorado Grassroots Director. The outstanding event with Governor Richardson in Denver this past Monday was my last event as the director of our grassroots movement here in Colorado.

There are a number of reasons that led to my decision, but none of which I bore you all with. I have complete faith and confidence, though, that this is the right the decision. This is the right thing. And this is the right time.

This was a very difficult and very emotional decision for me. There come times and moments in your life when you have to walk the plank of change - and you know that you must - and that the time is right. Reaching the end of the plank, you have to jump. It's uncertain, but it's your future, and you know that it's the right thing and that it's what you must do. And you have to summon your courage and your strength to take that plunge into the future...and hopefully, always, with hope, optimism, and grace. I hope, with a full heart, that this is what I am now doing.

I'm extraordinarily proud and honored to have been involved in this campaign from the very beginning - since last summer. And I am certainly, by no means, leaving the campaign - but rather my role with the campaign is shifting and changing. My gift in life is writing and I look forward to hopefully being able to further use that gift to help Governor Richardson and our national campaign. As the Founder of Colorado for Richardson, I will certainly remain a strong and active member of the Colorado for Richardson organization and as a Colorado liaison for our grassroots campaign. I will also continue to run the Colorado for Richardson blog. It looks like I may also be doing some surrogate speaking for the campaign, so perhaps I will see some of you on the trail! I'm also looking forward to launching two national grassroots campaign efforts that I have long wanted to get out there to the public: a Young Americans for Richardson organization...as well as a humanitarian outreach effort which I hope will have a very positive and impactful effect - The Difference Makers - you can check out the preliminary parking page on www.TheDifferenceMakers.com

I'd like to take a brief moment now to thank some of the extraordinary and wonderful people - and friends - who have entered my life through this campaign, and whose work on this campaign is effecting tremendous and positive change and success:

My best friend, Cara Valente Compton of New Mexico - an immensely talented woman with an extraordinary spirit. An amazing blogger and online warrior and one of our campaign's crown jewels. Thank you for your friendship.

The remarkable Amanda Cooper, Governor Richardson's tireless Deputy Campaign Manager, who first introduced me to the Governor last year in Albuquerque.

Our awesome National Grassroots Director Jeff Gulko, whom I first met online last fall. What a huge responsibility you have, but an awesome job you're doing. And to Mara, Jeff's terrific right-hand goddess. You guys are great!

Also at Campaign HQ - Ben Chao, Dan Sena, Pahl Shipley, Charles Compton, and Joaquin Guerra. Joaquin - I still can't believe that you, Amanda, and I spent an hour and half jammed on that crowded elevator on election night...definitely something I don't think we'll ever forget. If that's not campaign bonding, I don't know what is! :)
Also to the terrific Josh McNeil our campaign's Nevada communications director - a great guy doing a great job. We're going to win Nevada!

Fellow State Grassroots Leaders - Ken Camp, Ken Bulko, Kristin Neville, Bentley Davis, and Marsha Kelly - we've been in this together from the beginning. You guys are outstanding and working with you has been an honor.

My incredible grassroots regional coordinators and leaders here in Colorado - Tim Kubik, Bridget Cassidy, Jonathan Marks, Karen McKinnon, and Hannah Angst - Working with you as we built this grassroots team and effort here in Colorado has been a supreme honor and privilege and I know I'm leaving this organization in brilliant and capable hands.

To my good friends with whom I had the honor and joy of working with as we founded the awesome site Richardson Brings Hope (www.RichardsonBringsHope.com) - Cara Valente Compton, Charles Compton, Jeff Gulko, Ken Bulko, and Marsha Kelly. Bill Richardson does bring hope to this campaign and to our country. I believe that our special site made an impactful difference and I thank you for including me. -- And Jeff & Ken, I still think we sound like a law firm: Gulko, Bulko, and Lindsey. :)

And finally - and most of all - to Governor Richardson. Thank you for your support, approval, and encouragement of my efforts here in Colorado. It is with your spirit of hope, inclusion, and optimism that I tried to build and shape our grassroots movement here. I've heard it said that "a campaign is its supporters" - and while in many ways that's very true, a campaign is also and most importantly its candidate - and you are the only candidate who can truly restore hope, optimism, and the American dream to our country. I'm here. I will continue to work on your behalf and on behalf of our campaign. I support Bill Richardson for President. And I Believe.

Thank you all. Working as the Colorado Grassroots Director has been an extraordinary honor and experience. With a full heart, I turn over the reigns of our Colorado grassroots organization to our awesome Denver Co-Coordinator Tim Kubik, who I know will be an outstanding Grassroots State Coordinator. I will still be here and will be supporting your efforts every step of the way, Tim.

I look forward to stepping now into the next phase of my journey with our campaign. I look forward to keeping in touch with all of you and to continuing working with you until the day we see Bill Richardson inaugurated as the next President of the United States.

We're going to win this thing - and we're going to change this country!

Richardson for America ~ I Believe!

-- Michelle Lindsey

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Michelle Lindsey
Colorado Grassroots Director
Bill Richardson for President

Michelle@RichardsonBringsHope.com

Richardson Goes Green in New Ad

2007-08-02T01:08:00.000-06:00

FROM CNN.COM:

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson is airing a new ad in Iowa about his proposals to lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil.
“We’ve relied on foreign oil and paid too much for gas long enough,” Richardson says in the 30-second television spot, which resembles an ad from his 2006 gubernatorial re-election campaign.
The ad opens with Richardson standing outside speaking. His image then becomes part of his campaign’s Web site. A viewer gets the impression of navigating the site as Richardson’s image moves from one energy topic to another as he talks about that issue.
Richardson’s gubernatorial re-election campaign ran an ad on education policy last year that used a similar Web site structure.
In the ad that began airing Tuesday, Richardson says, “On clean energy, a 30-second TV ad isn’t enough time. But my Web site can show you why the Sierra Club called my plan ‘much more aggressive.”
The firm producing his presidential ads, Murphy Putnam Media of Alexandria, Va., also handled his gubernatorial ads.
Richardson unveiled his energy plan earlier this year. Among his proposals is an increase in fuel economy standards for vehicles to 50 miles a gallon by 2020, up from about 25 miles per gallon currently.

www.RichardsonForPresident.com

13% in Iowa!!!

2007-08-01T00:39:00.000-06:00

A new Iowa poll by American Research Group has Hillary Clinton in the lead at 30 %.
John Edwards is at 21 % - followed by Barack Obama with 15 %.

Gov. Bill Richardson is in a close fourth place with 13 %.

Of special note: The results when likely caucus goers are broken down between Democrats, and those claiming no party affiliation, Gov. Richardson is in first place among those with no party affiliation, with Obama in second.

Richardson Rising!!! New Iowa poll numbers!!!

2007-07-28T14:27:00.000-06:00

From MSNBC.com:

A new Research 2000 poll conducted for KCCI in Iowa shows Edwards still leading with 27%, followed by Clinton at 22% and Obama at 16%.
Also breaking double-digits, Bill Richardson at 11%.
In May, Research 2000 had Clinton in the lead with 28%, followed by Edwards at 26% and Obama at 22%, with Richardson at 7%. So only Edwards and Richardson saw their numbers go up (though Edwards' inch up was statistically insignificant). Of significance, both Clinton and Obama went down.

Barbara Richardson in South Carolina

2007-07-25T21:08:00.001-06:00

Our very own wonderful and special Barbara Richardson - the next First Lady of the United States - gives a charming and lovely speech in Charleston ---- check it out! Go Barbara! :) And come visit us in Colorado!! I'd love to have the honor of introducing you! ;)

Vote for our Gov !!!

2007-07-25T01:09:00.000-06:00

Friends -

Below are links to some important visibility polls that are currently underway. Please visit each of these sites and vote for Governor Richardson! This will only take a few moments of your time. We are currently leading by a very wide margin in the South Carolina poll!

Thanks so much for your continued support!

South Carolina post-debate poll:
http://www.thestate.com/presidential-politics/story/126860.html

AOL CNN/YouTube July 23rd debate poll (scroll down, center of page):
http://news.aol.com/dailypulse/_a/democrats-face-off-in-youtube-debate/20070723160909990001

Daily Kos CNN/YouTube July 23rd debate poll (scroll down, center of page):
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/7/23/213213/710

Nevada poll:
http://washoedemocratcaucus.blogspot.com/2007/07/poll-who-do-you-want-as-our-nominee.html

Daily Kos poll of Richardson favorability rating:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/7/23/17631/5334

Reminder: CNN/YouTube Democratic Debate

2007-07-23T01:14:00.000-06:00

Reminder: CNN/YouTube Democratic Presidential Debate

Charleston, South Carolina

5:00 pm Mountain Time -- Monday, July 23 -- Live on CNN

Team Richardson's in the house and going to rock South Carolina!!

...and Colorado. ;)

YouTube Debate -- Submit a question for Governor Richardson!

2007-07-22T01:05:00.000-06:00

Hi Friends -

I apologize for not posting much of late...as many of you know, I'm the Colorado Grassroots Director for our campaign and that keeps me incredibly busy....I'm also working on a screenplay for an Academy Award winning actress, which is also intensely time consuming. So - I apologize for not posting this sooner, as I know this is time sensitive, but this has been an incredibly hectic week for me.

The CNN/YouTube Democratic Presidential Debate will be held in Charleston, South Carolina on Monday. If you have the equipment and capacity to record a video of yourself for the web, you can record and submit a question for Governor Richardson for the debate! YouTube has said that they have not received as many questions as they'd hoped for -- so if you would like to submit a video question, now is the time!

You can go to www.youtube.com/debates to submit your question! Sunday is the deadline for submitting questions!

Thank you for your continued support of Governor Richardson and our campaign to bring hope and promise back to America!

Together, we're going to change this country!

Thanks -
Michelle

Submit your questions for the YouTube/CNN debate on www.youtube.com/debates

Awesome Celebs who think that Richardson Rocks

2007-07-17T00:53:00.000-06:00

Below is a list of some of the celebrities who have donated to Governor Richardson's campaign.
I extend to them my personal and immense gratitude. And as I'm certain that they all read this blog on a regular basis, I also ask them to please contact me regarding a few screenplays I'm writing -- yes, that means you, Michael, Val, Steven, Bette, Sherry, Jodie, and Mr. Newman. ;)

Seriously - I thank you all for your wisdom in donating to the candidate whose experience, leadership, and vision will get America back on track and lead us into a more prosperous, peaceful, and hopeful future!

FROM CNN.....

Donation to:

BILL RICHARDSON (D)
* Michael Douglas, actor: $3100
* Val Kilmer, actor: $2300
* Paul Newman, actor: $2300
* Edward James Olmos, actor: $2300
* Wendie Malick, “Just Shoot Me” actress: $500
* Steven Spielberg, director: $2300
* Kate Capshaw, actress, wife of Steven Spielberg: $2300
* Jodie Foster, actress: $1000
* Christie Brinkley, self-described as “Model/Mom/Environmental activist”: $500
* Bette Midler, actress/singer: $4600
* Sherry Lansing, former film executive: $2300
* William Friedkin, director: $2300
* James L. Brooks, producer/writer: $1000

Launch of Colorado Bloggers for Bill and Action/Outreach Team

2007-07-12T18:52:00.000-06:00

Help Restore Hope and Promise to America -- Join the Colorado Bloggers for Bill and Action/Outreach Team

Friends -

I have a new volunteer opportunity to offer:

I'm assembling a Bloggers for Bill program - an Action/Internet Outreach Team.

By joining this important team, you would be agreeing to frequently post pro-Richardson messages on Colorado political blogs as well as national political blogs. You would also frequently write letters to your local newspapers (and national publications such as USA Today, Newsweek, Time, US News & World Report, etc.). Additionally, you would be encouraged to call in to radio stations to help spread the good news about Governor Richardson's candidacy. Your goal, with each of these efforts, would be to positively talk-up the Governor, his ideas, policies, experience, etc -- as well as why you support him and feel that he is the right - and best - leadership choice for our country.

We will work on assembling a draft for you to use in these communications (such as when you send in LTE's) -- but it will also be important for you to add your own personal intonations to the letters, as we want these communications to come from your heart and not all sound exactly the same to the newspapers when they read them....I don't want them to think that we're just generating mass, non-personal mailings. ;) One of the most awesome things about our campaign is the great heart and soul commitment, belief, dedication, and support of our volunteers: YOU.

This is an important and impactful way for you to volunteer your time to help Governor Richardson's candidacy.
If you would like to be added to our Action Team and Colorado Bloggers for Bill, please e-mail me (Michelle@RichardsonBringsHope.com) and I'll put you on the list!

Thank you so much for your continued support!

Together, we're going to change America!

-- Michelle
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Michelle Lindsey
Colorado Grassroots Director
Bill Richardson for President

Michelle@RichardsonBringsHope.com

www.RichardsonBringsHope.com

Richardson Brings Hope ~ And Hope is the American Dream

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Join the Official Colorado for Richardson Group

http://action.richardsonforpresident.com/page/group/ColoradoForRichardson

A Special July 4th Message from Governor Bill Richardson

2007-07-07T13:38:00.000-06:00

On Independence Day, I'm Grateful

By Governor Bill Richardson

Today as we celebrate the anniversary of the birth of our great nation we remember the sacrifice of those who fought for freedom in 1776, and those who have fought to preserve that freedom ever since. There are approximately 150,000 brave American men and women serving in Iraq, more than 24,000 in Afghanistan, and tens of thousands more serving around the world. Each of us owes all of them a tremendous debt of gratitude.
More than 3,987 American troops have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. They died serving their country, and they are heroes. My wife Barbara and I send our thoughts and our prayers to the families and loved ones of those who have fallen, and we ask all of you to remember and honor them, and never forget what they have sacrificed on behalf of this nation.
This is a day not for partisan politics, but for grateful remembrance and joyous celebration. A day of optimism and hope. A day to remember that we live in the greatest nation on earth, where our best days are still ahead of us. A day to celebrate our freedom, but also to remember that freedom comes at a cost.
God bless you, and God Bless the United States of America.

http://action.richardsonforpresident.com/page/community/post_group/Headquarters/BjJ

Richardson Making Noise in New Hampshire

2007-07-04T14:53:00.000-06:00

From CNN:

GREENVILLE, New Hampshire (CNN) — How do you make noise as a second-tier candidate for president in a crowded field? Bang a pot!
That’s what Democratic hopeful Bill Richardson did in New Hampshire — a state he currently has to himself among his Democratic opponents — at midnight Tuesday to ring in the July 4th holiday.
Richardson marched and hammed it up with Greenville residents in their annual Pots and Pans Parade.
The parade dates back to World War I, involving pots and wooden spoons and a lot of noise to mark the holiday at midnight. There was plenty of music free of cooking utensils too — and the New Mexico governor was spotted dancing to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA”.
Richardson is spending the Fourth of July marching in parades and visiting with voters around the early-voting state.

URGENT: Make a Difference -- Donate Tonight!!

2007-06-30T17:11:00.000-06:00

Friends -

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR YOUR CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE COUNTED TOWARD THE SECOND QUARTER FUNDRAISING TOTALS. It's paramount that we contribute whatever amount we can spare before midnight tonight!!!

I realize that we can't all contribute large sums -- but it isn't about large sums -- this is about all of us contributing an amount, no matter how small. Just as every vote counts - every cent counts.

I have set up a special fundraising site exclusively for Colorado for Richardson. I'd like to request that any of you who plan to make donations, to PLEASE donate through this site on the Richardson for President site: http://action.richardsonforpresident.com/page/outreach/view/raise/Colorado4Richardson

This is our official Colorado for Richardson fundraising site -- and by all of us making our donations exclusively through this site, we can keep track of the total amount we've raised in Colorado and show the Governor the vast support he has in our state!

So please make your campaign donations through this site:
http://action.richardsonforpresident.com/page/outreach/view/raise/Colorado4Richardson

Thank you all so much for any amount that you can give at this time! Also - please forward this message to your friends and family and ask them to please consider a donation to Governor Richardson's campaign to change America!

We're making a difference!

Thanks -

Michelle

Help Bill Richardson End the Iraq War: NoTroopsLeftBehind.com

2007-06-20T00:35:00.000-06:00

From Governor Bill Richardson:

I've been saying it for months. And just this morning, at the Take Back America conference, I made it crystal clear: my position on Iraq is totally different than every other candidate.

I want to start bringing ALL of our troops home right now -- every last one.

While other candidates push plans to get troops out sometime in Spring 2008, I am calling for all troops out in 6 months.

And, perhaps more importantly, while every other major candidate voted for or supported recent legislation with loopholes that allow Bush to leave an indeterminate number of troops indefinitely in Iraq, I want ALL of our troops out -- every last one.

That means no airbases, no embedded soldiers training Iraqi forces, no troops in the Green Zone. Zero troops. I would leave the customary small marine contingent at the embassy, but if that became unsafe, then I'd bring them home too.

I've had my campaign set up a website with the sole purpose of generating the grassroots support needed to get our troops home: www.notroopsleftbehind.com

And I hope you will join me.

Sign the petition calling on Congress to end the war NOW and bring ALL the troops home. www.notroopsleftbehind.com

Here's the deal: over 70% of Iraqis want us out of their country. Over 60% think its okay to kill Americans. At the rate we're losing American lives, over one thousand American troops will be killed this year alone. In a war where our troops are the #1 target, who are the poor souls we'd choose to leave behind?

Every indication is that Iraq is not getting safer -- it's getting more and more dangerous. Waiting until September to act will only lead to more lost American soldiers. We must act now.

That is why I am calling on Congress to de-authorize and end this war BEFORE they leave for their summer break.

The American people are with me -- we want this war over NOW and ALL the troops out.

Now we just have to pressure those in power to do what they've been elected to do.

www.notroopsleftbehind.com

I have had it with cautious leadership -- we need bold action. Congress can end this war now -- but they seem dead-set on waiting until the fall to do anything. I see no reason to give George Bush any more time to come up with absurd excuses and stalling tactics to drag out this war any longer.

Thank you for joining me to end this war now, and bring all of our troops home.

Sincerely,

Bill Richardson
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Colorado Springs to host 2008 Colorado Democratic State Convention!

2007-06-15T00:39:00.000-06:00

The 2008 Colorado Democratic State Convention will be held in Colorado Springs!

The Road to the White House will go through Colorado Springs!

The following is from the blog of Colorado Democratic State Party First Vice Chair Dan Slater:

Remember Weld County? Remember how they were so red for years that the election of Jim Riesberg to represent Greeley in 2004 was seen as a fluke by many? Then, do you remember how we held our 2006 State Assembly in Greeley? Maybe you didn't notice, but people came from out of the woodwork to help put on a great event in Greeley for us. Those volunteers didn't just go back home and sit in their easy chairs after the Island Grove Events Center was cleaned up. Instead, they spread out across the communities of Weld County and worked for victory in 2006.

Then, something amazing happened. Bill Ritter -- a Democrat -- won Weld County. Now, I'm not saying it was all due to that little soiree we held at Island Grove in May that did it. But I think most folks would agree that it helped.
Last night, the members of the State Party's Site Selection Committee made another historic decision: they are recommending that the road to the Democratic National Convention in Denver go through Colorado Springs. They are recommending that the road to the second Democratic United States Senator from Colorado go through Colorado Springs. To be fair, the decision was not easy. Broomfield Democrats put together an amazing bid; I was foaming at the mouth to be able to produce a state convention and assembly at the new Broomfield Events Center. But there were just too many advantages to going to El Paso County to ignore, and that's why the decision by the Committee was unanimous.

Here's some of the Party's press release this morning:

DENVER, Colorado

The Colorado Democratic Partys Site Selection Committee last evening unanimously voted to recommend that the 2008 State Democratic Convention and Assembly be held at the World Arena in Colorado Springs. The decision followed intensive work, including site visits, by leaders of both Colorado Springs and Broomfield to woo the Democrats to their respective communities. Pursuant to Party rules, the Partys Executive Committee will vote in July on whether to accept the recommendation.CDP First Vice Chair and Site Selection Committee Chair Dan Slater talked about the process. "The members of the Site Selection Committee have worked extremely hard over the past two months to ensure that every possible angle of these bids have been examined. While we were very impressed with the bid from Broomfield, in the end, the bid from El Paso County Democrats excelled in every area: technical, political, and in terms of community support. El Paso Countys Democratic Party has proven to be one of the most energetic in the state, and we are confident that they will be the ideal hosts for us in May of 2008."

State Party Chair Pat Waak praised the work of the Committee. "I am very pleased that we had such a hard-working group of people willing to work on this task. Im confident the Executive Committee will support their recommendation, and Im excited to nominate our next United States Senator in Colorado Springs." Waak said that the choice of historically-Republican El Paso County meshed well with the Partys "64-County Strategy". "Were competing in all parts of this state. Democrats have better ideas, are better organized, and have better candidates. To consistently win statewide, we have to be willing to take on Republicans everywhere, and were doing that. Colorado Springs is changing, as weve seen with the elections of Representative Michael Merrifield and Senator John Morse. Were proud to honor those changing dynamics by bringing the state to Colorado Springs next May."

This was the second time the Colorado Democratic Party had used a competitive site selection process to choose the site for the state assembly/convention. In 2005, the Party chose Greeley as its site for the 2006 State Assembly, and the resulting energy from that event is partially credited by many for Governor Bill Ritters historic victory in Weld County in 2006. The Site Selection Committee is comprised of 10 members, plus a non-voting chair, appointed by the State Party Chair. Of the ten members, at least one must come from each of Colorados seven Congressional Districts, guaranteeing geographical diversity. A Request for Proposals was sent out to each county Democratic chair in April, 2007, with Broomfield and Colorado Springs submitting bids in May, 2007.As noted, the decision has yet to be ratified by the State Executive Committee, which will likely be meeting on July 21 in Pueblo. But I'm hopeful that the Executive Committee will see the same advantages we saw and endorse this decision.

Dan Slater: "I had to drive through Colorado Springs to get back home last night. Since there was already a fundraiser for Representative Michael Merrifield and Senator John Morse going on, I thought I'd stop by and somewhat-informally congratulate the El Paso Dems on their success.

There just happened to be a reporter from the Colorado Springs Gazette there, and here's some of what is up on the Gazette today:

A site-selection committee for the state party unanimously agreed Wednesday that Democrats hold the partys 2008 state convention in Colorado Springs. The partys executive committee still must ratify the recommendation next month, but several sources said thats merely a formality. The May convention will be a two-day affair at several hotels and the World Arena, culminating in the expected nomination of Congressman Mark Udall as the partys U.S. Senate nominee. It is a separate event from the weeklong Democratic National Convention that will be held next summer in Denver. Still, the state convention is expected to attract 6,500 peo- ple, most of whom will come from outside the area, staying at city hotels and eating in local restaurants. No figures were available late Wednesday on the exact economic impact, but Mayor Lionel Rivera, who wrote a letter to support the bid, said Republican state conventions that have been here have typically filled all the hotel rooms in the southwest part of town. "Were going to play everywhere, including the reddest parts of the state," Dan Slater, chairman of the selection committee, told Democratic leaders at The Warehouse restaurant. "This county is in play." His optimism as well as the idea of a state Democratic convention in El Paso County would have seemed laughable in mid-2002, when no Democrats held local office and Libertarians put more candidates onto the ballot here. State Rep. Mike Merrifield, a Colorado Springs Democrat elected in the fall of that year, said he would have been "shocked" by such an announcement at that time. But local Democrats put together an enticing package this year, showing that hotels and the convention could be within walking distance of each other. They also emphasized the importance of El Paso County Democratic votes to winning statewide races. "Pretty clearly, the state party recognizes the tectonic shift thats occurring in El Paso County," said state Sen. John Morse, D-Colorado Springs. A tectonic shift indeed. And we're just beginning...

As a resident of Colorado Springs, I am thrilled by this exciting news -- and I look forward to a strong show of support for Governor Richardson -- at BOTH of next year's Colorado conventions!!

Together, we're going to change America!

Richardson for President ~ I Believe!
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Mea Culpa

2007-06-14T19:01:00.000-06:00
Hi friends -

I apologize for not updating the blog as often as I used to.

I've been insanely busy of late....

As many of you know, I'm the Grassroots Director for the Richardson Campaign in Colorado....a position and effort which is quite time-consuming.

I also have my other life and job as a writer...which is also very time-consuming as I'm currently at work on a number of different projects.

I'm also preparing the launch of an exciting new website and program for Richardson supporters across the country. (More details to follow soon.)

Additionally, I've been helping out my Dad, as he recently started a new job and needed my assistance with a few things.

I'm trying to do it all...and do it all well...but sometimes that's easier said than done, as there are only so many hours in the day. I promise to try and update the blog as frequently as I can....please forgive me, though, when I get a little behind.

Thanks for your patience and understanding!

-- Michelle

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Michelle Lindsey
Colorado Grassroots Director
Bill Richardson for President
Michelle@RichardsonBringsHope.com

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Event with Governor Bill Richardson in Pueblo

2007-06-07T18:32:00.000-06:00
Hi friends:
Here are the details on the event with Governor Richardson, in Pueblo, on Friday, June 8.
I will be in attendance and look forward to hopefully seeing some of you there!
If you plan to attend, please e-mail me at Michelle@RichardsonBringsHope.com as I need to give the folks in Pueblo a tentative head-count.
Thanks!
-- Michelle
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Michelle Lindsey
Colorado Grassroots Director
Bill Richardson for President
Michelle@RichardsonBringsHope.com

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Please Join
Lawrence & Julie Anaya * Dr. Tom Autobee * Debbie Duran * Terry Hart
Deborah Kalb * Ray & Linda Kogovsek * Joe & Jim Koncilja
Del & Joyce Olivas * Bo, Gilbert, Diana & Rudy Ortiz * Jane Wilson
Wally & Sharon Stealey * Senator Abel Tapia * Ken & Gala White * Michelle Lindsey

For a cocktail reception with

Governor Bill Richardson
Candidate for President of the United States

Friday, June 8, 2007
Pueblo, Colorado

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pre-Reception at the Koncilja Law Offices
125 B Street, Pueblo, CO
$1,000 – Patron * $2,300 - Leadership Circle

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch at the Olde Carriage House on the River Walk
102 S. Victoria, Pueblo, CO
$100 – Guest * $250 - Friend

To RSVP -- please contact Katherine Dey at 202-543-3182
or kdey@RichardsonForPresident.com.

Please make checks payable to Bill Richardson for President, Inc. and mail to
JYP Consulting, 303 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E. Washington DC 20002 or bring with you to the event. Contributions to Bill Richardson for President , Inc. are not tax deductible for Federal income tax purposes, and are limited to $2,300 per individual ($4,600 per couple) per election. Federal multi-candidate PACs may contribute $5,000 per election.
Paid for by Bill Richardson for President, Inc.
http://action.richardsonforpresident.com/page/group/ColoradoForRichardson
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Events with Governor Bill Richardson - in Denver - June 7

2007-06-06T19:08:00.000-06:00

Hi friends:

Here are the details on the two events with Governor Richardson, in Denver, on Thursday, June 7.

-- Michelle
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Michelle Lindsey
Colorado Grassroots Director
Bill Richardson for President
Michelle@RichardsonBringsHope.com

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Please Join
Polly Baca * Hon. Alice Borodkin * Joan Coplan * Tom Downey * Tim Kubik
Lawrence Martinez * Joelle Martinez * Ramona Martinez * Debbie Marquez
Bill Mitchell * JW Postal * Mike & Sara Stratton

For a cocktail reception with

Governor Bill Richardson
Candidate for President of the United States

Thursday, June 7, 2007
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
American G.I. Forum –Mile High Chapter
1717 Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO
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Governor Bill Richardson
Candidate for President of the United States

Thursday, June 7, 20077:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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1991 East Alameda Avenue, House #1
Denver, CO 80209

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Richardson leading Hillary in New Hampshire poll -- Go vote for our Gov!!

2007-06-06T00:54:00.000-06:00
Friends and Team Richardson members -

New Hampshire's WMUR (one of the hosts of Sunday's debate) is running a poll on who won the debate.
Gov. Richardson is leading Hillary 32% to 30%!!! (and is far and away from the other candidates)

I know we've been madly passing the word on this all day - but let's stay with it!!

Let's win this one for Team Richardson!!!

Go to: http://www.wmur.com/politics/index.html and look for the survey, to the right of "Conversation with The Candidates" (half way down on the right). Go now and vote for our favorite Governor!!!
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Debate Videos

2007-06-04T23:53:00.000-06:00

YouTube videos of Governor Richardson at Sunday's New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Debate:

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=bobbygps1984
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Campaign Press Release: Governor Bill Richardson Has Strong Showing in Second Democratic Presidential Debate

2007-06-04T01:11:00.000-06:00

Official press release from the Richardson Campaign:

Governor Bill Richardson Has Strong Showing in Second Democratic Presidential Debate

Governor Richardson's strong and bold positions on key issues show the clear difference between real experience and political rhetoric

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE— At tonight's Democratic Presidential debate in New Hampshire, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson tonight firmly established himself as the candidate with the strongest positions on the key challenges facing this country and showed that he is the most qualified to be the next President of the United States.

"The other candidates have policy positions and Bill Richardson has real-world experience dealing with those challenges," said David Contarino, Governor Richardson's campaign manager. "Tonight he separated himself from the other candidates and showed voters in New Hampshire and across the country that he will be a strong and effective President that can bring this country together and restore America's standing in the world."

On Iraq:
Bill Richardson has the strongest plan to get US forces out of Iraq without leaving residual troops. Congress should vote, before the summer recess, to de-authorize the Iraq War under Article I and the War Powers Act and to withdraw all US forces- with no residual troops – within six months after that vote.

On Energy and Global Warming
Governor Richardson is calling for a "man-on-the-moon" effort, a ten-year intensive plan to reduce our dependence on oil by 50% and our global warming pollution by at least 20%. He is proposing tough fuels mileage standards for vehicles and incentives to stimulate production of more efficient and alternative fuel vehicles. The Governor also believes that a mandatory carbon emission cap-and-trade program will dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The League of Conservation Voters calls Governor Richardson's plan the "most aggressive of all the candidates", and the Sierra Club says Governor Richardson has "raised the bar."
Health Care
Governor Richardson believes in universal health care to provide quality, affordable coverage for all Americans. His plan would give people the choice to keep their current coverage or obtain coverage through an existing, well-established program. The Richardson plan can be paid for without raising taxes and will not create a new bureaucracy. The plan will also ensure our Veterans have the quality health care they deserve by providing them with a Hero's Health Card, meaning they can get care at a provider of their choice instead of traveling long distances to the closest VA facility.
Education
Governor Richardson was the only candidate to say he will make education a priority, including increasing teacher salaries (including a national minimum wage for teachers), access to pre-k for all four year olds, eliminating junk food from schools, mandating physical education in schools, and giving every American the chance to attend college or vocational school.
Darfur
The Governor is very familiar with Sudan and the conflict in Darfur and believes the United States must lead the world in helping to stop the genocide that has already claimed more than 200,000 lives. The US must use every available diplomatic tool, including the possibility of the US boycotting the upcoming summer Olympics, to persuade China to pressure Sudan to allow UN peacekeeping forces into Darfur.
Immigration
Governor Richardson believes in comprehensive immigration reform that includes dramatically improving border security, enforcing sanctions against employers that knowingly hire illegal workers, using diplomacy to engage Mexico, and creating an earned path to legalization for the 12 million undocumented immigrants already in the country, providing they meet strict requirements- passing a background check, learning English, paying fines and back taxes, and following a detailed application procedure. The Governor believes keeping families together must be a priority with any immigration plan, and he will not support any guest worker program that does not provide basic worker protections and could create a permanent underclass of immigrant worker.

www.RichardsonForPresident.com

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CNN: Richardson appears to be winning sign wars

2007-06-03T16:24:00.000-06:00
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (CNN) — He may be fourth in most polls, but New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson appears to be winning the sign wars here in Manchester.
We did an informal count of the number of campaign posters and signs as we drove from downtown Manchester, New Hampshire’s largest city, to Saint Anselm College, where tonight’s debate is being held — and the winner appears to be the New Mexico Democrat.
There were Richardson signs on the front lawns of just about every house as we drove through a residential area right next to campus.
We’re giving second place in our informal poll to former Sen. John Edwards. There were a number of Edwards supporters posted at all four corners of a busy intersection about two miles from the debate site. And just outside of the school, there’s a large Edwards banner on an elevated platform machine.
Supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton apparently will not be out done. Just four driveways up the street from the Edwards banner, there was an even larger Clinton banner on another such cherry-picker machine.
There were a few Dodd and Biden signs, but we didn’t witness any signs or supporters for Sen. Barack Obama.
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Awesome Daily Kos Diary

2007-06-02T18:51:00.000-06:00
My friend Cara of New Mexicans for Richardson has a terrific diary up over on Daily Kos:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/5/31/142048/256

Please read and pass it on!!
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Democratic Presidential Debate

2007-06-02T18:23:00.000-06:00
Hi friends -

Just a reminder that the next Democratic Presidential Debate is tomorrow - Sunday, June 3.
The debate will air live (7:00 Eastern, 5:00 Mountain), from New Hampshire, on CNN.

Please watch and tell all your friends and family to tune in as well!

To join the virtual Richardson for President Debate Party please go here:
http://action.richardsonforpresident.com/page/content/june3
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TV ALERT: Gov. Richardson on "Meet the Press" - Tomorrow (Sunday)

2007-05-26T19:19:00.000-06:00
Hi friends -

I hope that everyone is having a nice holiday weekend!

Just an FYI for everyone:

Governor Richardson will be the guest on NBC's "Meet the Press" - Tomorrow (Sunday, May 27).

Check your local listings for channel number and program air time.

Please watch and encourage your friends and family to tune in as well!

Thanks!

From NBC:
In the fourth installment of our "Meet the Candidate" Series, Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM) joins us for the full hour to discuss his 2008 presidential bid. The exclusive interview will originate live, from our NBC studios in Washington, D.C. Find out where Richardson stands on the major issues facing the country as our in-depth "Meet the Candidate" interviews continue.
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Gov. Richardson's official announcement to be carried live on CNN

2007-05-20T19:01:00.000-06:00

Governor Richardson's official announcement of candidacy for President of the United States will be carried live tomorrow (Monday) on CNN - at 1:00 pm Eastern time (11:00 am Mountain time) - from Los Angeles, California.

For those of you who will not have access to a television at that time, I will have the video of the announcement up here, on the blog, later in the day.
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Hot New Poll Numbers!!!

2007-05-20T18:47:00.000-06:00
A new Zogby poll has Governor Richardson polling at 10% in New Hampshire --- and a fresh Des Moines Register poll has the Governor at 10% in Iowa!!!

The times they are a changin' !!!

~ Richardson for President - I Believe! ~
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Blog Updates

2007-05-20T16:28:00.000-06:00
Hi friends -

I want to apologize for not updating the blog in a couple of days. I've been ill and have gotten behind on a few things.

I have a number of updates that I'm going to post this afternoon and evening, so please check back later...

I have some exciting news about new poll numbers in Iowa & New Hampshire. (Guess who's polling in the double digits now??!!!!) I also have some information on the Governor's big announcement tomorrow, as well as awesome new additions to the campaign website, and ways that everyone can get involved to help the Governor's campaign - in Colorado and across the country!

Thanks so much for your support and enthusiasm!

Together, we're going to change America!!!

-- Michelle

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Governor Richardson's Energy Plan : Act Boldy, Act Now

2007-05-17T19:48:00.000-06:00

Act Boldly, Act Now

In order to make America a Clean Energy Nation, as I made New Mexico a Clean Energy State, we need a man-on-the-moon program to end our addiction to oil and abate our global warming crisis. And we need to do it must faster and much more boldly that most people are suggesting. Some politicians and some industry people will say we can’t do what I propose – I say we need to change fast or sink slowly. Now is the time for bold actions, clear vision, and complete commitment.

Consider this a call to action, for Congress, the energy industry, and the public. I am calling for a new American revolution – an energy and climate revolution. And I am calling on you to join it.

My Plan:

** Cut oil demand: 50% by 2020 **
We must reduce oil imports from around 65% to 10%. We can reach these goals in part by getting the 100 mile per gallon (mpg) car into the marketplace, push fuel economy standards to 50 mpg by 2020, and set a life-cycle low-carbon fuel standard that reduces the carbon impact of our liquid fuels by 30% by 2020, including increasing use of alternative fuels.

** Change to renewable sources for electricity: 50% by 2040 **
I am calling for a national renewable electricity source portfolio standard of 30% by 2020 – which will rise to 50% by 2040. This is aggressive, but necessary as we start using more electricity for automobiles. I will push for an energy productivity law requiring a 20% improvement in energy productivity by 2020. We could easily save customers $21 billion a year by 2020. Also, my market-based cap and trade program for greenhouse gas emissions will create incentives for the electric and industrial sectors to make significant reductions in their carbon emissions.

** Dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions: 90% by 2050 **
20% by 2020, and 80% by 2040 -- ten years faster than scientists say is necessary, because we must lead the world, and we can’t afford the possibility of backsliding and inaction. We will start with a market-based cap and trade system. Economists say the world can protect itself from drastic climate change at a cost of 1-3% of our economic activity. We can afford to protect the climate. Given the risks of catastrophic climate change, we can’t afford not to.

** Lead by example and restore America as the world’s leader **
We must return to the international negotiating table and support mandatory world-wide limits on global warming pollution. We will work closely with fast-growing nations and, as President, I will cooperate with the European Union, the World Bank, and other allies to help finance the small cost of “doing it right.” I will create a North American Energy Council with Mexico and Canada, which supply about 20% of our oil, and make sure our relations with these neighbors are firm and friendly. As we reduce our demand for foreign oil, we should work with the Persia Gulf nations, and our partners in consuming nations and the United Nations Security Council, to try to create a multilateral system for protecting the Gulf so that within ten years the U.S. presence there could be sharply and safely reduced.

** Get it all done without breaking the bank **
We will raise some revenue from the sales of carbon permits, for example. Further, I will get out the “green scissors” to cut back on wrongly-placed tax subsidies. Over time, this program will yield huge productivity increases in our economy, as well as significant budget savings and revenues. We will create more than ten times as much value in the American economy by reducing our oil imports as we spend to make this program happen.

On energy policy, we need to change fast or sink slowly. We need to act boldly and act now. Defy conventional wisdom and join the revolution -- endorse Governor Richardson bold new agenda for an American energy and climate revolution.

Join the Richardson for President campaign: www.RichardsonForPresident.com

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Governor Bill Richardson Will Be America's Energy President

2007-05-17T19:43:00.000-06:00

Governor Bill Richardson Will Be America's Energy President

Calls for Fast, Comprehensive Energy Revolution
Proposals Dramatically Reduce Oil Consumption, Incentivize Alternative Vehicle Market, and Save Consumers Thousands in Fueling Costs

WASHINGTON, DC - Governor Bill Richardson today unveiled a bold new Energy and Climate Policy Plan at a speech to the New America Foundation.

"Gasoline is back up over $3 a gallon and people are hurting," stated Governor Richardson. "Retail sales are down, as many American households do not have income to spread across high gasoline costs and other life expenses. Consumers are hurting because US energy markets are not diverse and competitive, and because we have fed our addiction to oil instead of ending it."

"We need an aggressive national energy and climate policy that helps Americans who are struggling to heat their homes, fill their gas tanks and that moves us to safe, available alternatives as quickly as possible. We also need a policy that will help the US meet the two great challenges of our era: energy security and global warming."

Today, I'm going to stake my claim to being the next President, the Energy President, on the concept of a fast, comprehensive energy revolution in the United States," stated Governor Bill Richardson. "We need a man on the moon program to end our oil addiction, but we need it faster and bolder than others have suggested."

Governor Richardson's five point framework breaks our oil addiction, creates competition and value for consumers, strengthens our national security, creates American jobs and will the lead the world toward effective climate protection.

Goal 1--
By 2020, dramatically reduce oil consumption by as much as 10 million through a series of bold measures:
Get low and zero petroleum plug-in cars into the marketplace, while sharply reducing the carbon emissions from our electric sector. The pure-electric vehicle offers simplicity and performance for an average daily commute in our larger metro areas, while the plug-in electric car or truck provides more range and flexibility for people who drive longer distances, as it can extend gas mileage above 100 miles per gallon.
Create a well-to-wheels low carbon fuel requirement that reduces carbon impact of our liquid fuels by 30% by 2020, including ethanol and biodiesel. Requiring conventionally powered cars and trucks, to be flex fuel capable and provide tax credits to the first 10% of gasoline retailers who install renewable fuel pumps.
Push fuel economy standards to 50 miles per gallon by 2020.
Reduce oil consumption for other modes of transportation-ships, trains, trucks and planes through new technologies, such as fuel-switching to electricity and renewable fuels.

Goal 2 --
Create new efficiencies and energy sources in the electrical sector
Call for a national renewable portfolio standard of 30% by 2020, rising to 50% by 2040 -- thus mandating utilities to provide a certain amount of renewable energy in the electricity sold to every consumer.
Push for a law requiring a 20% improvement in energy productivity by 2020. This 20 by 20 proposal has been studied by the Western Governors Association and will save western customers $21 billion a year by 2020.

Goal 3 --
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions at least 20% by 2020 and 80% by 2040.
Start with a market-based cap and trade system. By 2020 utilities and industry will be allowed to emit 80% as much global warming pollution as they do today. Combined with transportation sector savings, these changes will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020.
Move to carbon-clean coal using safe, long-term carbon disposal or sequestration, and deploy these carbon-clean coal technologies here and around the world.

Goal 4 --
Capitalize and invest in America's strengths in science and technology
Establish a national energy innovation trust fund with a one-time funding commitment to provide needed research and technology support, invest in our world-leading institutions and science and technology programs.

Goal 5 --
America must lead by example and become a beacon of the New Energy Future.
Immediately return to the international negotiating table and support mandatory limits on global warming pollution and keep atmospheric carbon below 450 parts per million.
Cooperate with the European Union, the World Bank, the Asian partnership, the UN and our allies around the world to finance the small incremental cost of "doing it right."
Work closely with fast-growing nations like China, Brazil, South Africa, and India so that they use new, low-carbon technologies to help meet their energy demands.
Renew our relations with our largest oil supplies, Mexico and Canada, which supply about 20% of our oil and create a North American Energy Council to stabilize the oil and gas trade, build a continental electrical grid, help bring energy resources and productivity to market throughout the continent and develop a regional system for carbon trading.

Governor Richardson has a record of accomplishment on each of these challenges. As Energy Secretary, he pushed for aggressive energy efficiency standards, conservation in the midst of the California electricity crisis, a national renewable portfolio standard, and development of new vehicle technology.

As Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson has initiated mandates requiring utilities to meet standards of renewable energy production, supported generous solar, biodiesel and biofuel tax incentives, eliminated sales taxes on hybrid vehicles, and set aggressive targets to reduce global warming pollution. New Mexico is on track to exceed the Kyoto Protocols and has become the Clean Energy State.

"As a diplomat and negotiator, I have a record of dealing successfully with hostage-takers and tyrants," stated Governor Richardson. "Now I want to bring that experience to the task of freeing the United States from its status as international hostage to costly energy...and from the tyranny of oil dependence."

"I have a record, I have the will, and I am making this a central priority in my campaign for president," stated Governor Richardson.

After the Governor's speech today the League of Conservation Voters released a statement applauding Governor Richardson's plan.
To read the statement please go to http://www.lcv.org/newsroom/press-releases/page.jsp?itemID=33471896
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Richardson Outlines Energy Action Agenda

2007-05-17T19:24:00.000-06:00
Richardson outlines energy action agenda

By Jennifer Tallhelm, Associated Press Writer

Thursday, May 17

WASHINGTON - Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson on Thursday laid out his plan for a dramatic shift in the way the U.S. uses energy, proposing to all but end the country's reliance on oil and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2040.

Invoking President Kennedy's call for the Apollo space program, he said the nation needs a "man-on-the-moon" effort to develop technologies that will cut energy costs and halt global warming.

"I am issuing a call to action, for Congress, the energy industry and the public," he said in a speech to the New America Foundation. "I am calling for a new American revolution — an energy and climate revolution."

Richardson's plan encourages people to drive electric and plug-in cars, promotes public transportation and calls for increasing fuel economy standards to 50 miles a gallon by 2020 from about 25 miles per gallon now.
He also wants to fund programs to develop wind, solar and biomass energy, and create a market-based system requiring utilities to emit less pollution.

Richardson has promoted his energy plan this week in campaign stops in California and elsewhere.

He says his experience as energy secretary under President Clinton, and as the current governor of New Mexico give him a leg up on other candidates, who also have rolled out energy plans.

The Democratic front-runner, New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton also has called for an "Apollo program" on energy. Illinois Sen. Barack Obama recently lectured automakers for investing in bigger, faster cars while dependency on oil is jeopardizing U.S. security and the global environment. And Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd wants to double the average fuel economy for each automaker to 50 mpg by 2017.
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DNC announces debate schedule

2007-05-17T16:30:00.000-06:00
The Democratic National Committee has announced the dates, sponsors, and cities for six sanctioned presidential candidate debates.

DNC SANCTIONED DEBATES:

July 23, 2007 -- YouTube/Google and CNN -- Charleston, South Carolina

August 19, 2007 -- ABC -- Des Moines, Iowa

September 26, 2007 -- NBC News/MSNBC -- Hanover, New Hampshire

October 30, 2007 -- NBC News/MSNBC -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

November 15, 2007 -- CNN -- Las Vegas, Nevada

December 10, 2007 -- CBS -- Los Angeles, California
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Governor Bill Richardson: The YouTube Interview

2007-05-17T16:26:00.001-06:00

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Richardson to announce candidacy

2007-05-16T15:39:00.000-06:00

Richardson to announce candidacy

By Bruce Smith, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who has been campaigning for weeks for the nation's highest office, plans to announce Monday in Los Angeles that he is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination.

Richardson, who was born in California and lived there briefly, will make his announcement at the Los Angeles Press Club. Aides to the governor said the backdrop will be several Hispanic leaders, underscoring Richardson's Hispanic heritage and the importance of California's Feb. 5 primary.
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Governor Bill Richardson touts energy plan

2007-05-15T15:21:00.000-06:00
Governor Bill Richardson touts energy plan

By SCOTT LINDLAW, Associated Press Writer

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Democratic presidential contender Bill Richardson on Monday proposed dramatic increases in automotive fuel economy in the next 10 years and the near-elimination of industrial greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Previewing the national energy strategy he will unveil later this week, the New Mexico governor and former energy secretary called for "an Apollo program" that would vault the nation into a massive undertaking to wean itself from fossil fuels. He also said he would encourage shared sacrifice, but he was quick to add that under his vision Americans could keep their SUVs. Those big vehicles would get better gas mileage, he said.

"We need to become energy-independent," Richardson told about 200 employees of search-engine giant Google Inc. at its Mountain View headquarters. "Having our dependence on foreign oil is not worth it."

Richardson said he would reduce U.S. imports of foreign energy from 65 percent to 10 percent; require that 20 percent of all electricity generated in the United States come from such power sources as wind or solar by 2020; and mandate a 90 percent greenhouse gas-emission reduction by 2050.

And he called for "a massive public and private investment — yes, tax dollars — in promoting renewable technologies."

Richardson, who was energy secretary in the Clinton administration, was disdainful of
President Bush's announcement Monday that his administration will decide how to regulate pollution from new motor vehicles by the time he leaves office. Bush signed an executive order directing federal agencies to craft regulations that will cut gasoline consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.

The new rules could help Bush implement his plan to reduce gas consumption by 20 percent over 10 years.
"It's insufficient," Richardson said of Bush's plan. "It's weak. It has no mandates. It's all voluntary."

Richardson said the notion of sacrifice has been missing during the Bush administration. He added, however, that he would not urge Americans to "stop heating your home."

"I'd say be more careful, everybody pitch in — kids, companies, citizens," Richardson said. He would encourage purchases of energy-efficient appliances, lighting and cars, he said.

"I don't mean sacrifice in a negative way," he said. "I think sacrifice (would be) for the common good to become less energy (dependent) to countries that jeopardize our national security — OPEC countries."

Richardson is to outline the complete energy proposal on Thursday in Washington.

Several Democratic presidential candidates have sought to make energy a centerpiece of their campaigns. One,
Hillary Rodham Clinton also has called for an "Apollo program" on energy.

Richardson is the third presidential candidate to submit to a grilling by employees of Google. Clinton visited in February, Republican John McCain earlier this month.
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New Poll -- Vote for Governor Richardson!

2007-05-15T15:19:00.000-06:00
The Daily Kos straw poll for May is up and running --- please go and vote for Governor Richardson:

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/5/15/12295/5467
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Bill Richardson's Poll Numbers are Rising -- Is He the Next Top Tier Candidate?

2007-05-15T00:06:00.000-06:00
From PRWEB and Yahoo News:

Bill Richardson's Poll Numbers are Rising -- Is He the Next Top Tier Candidate?

Bill Richardson's improvement in the polls and his successful release of two television advertisements on YouTube to be aired on Iowa indicate that Richardson is up and rising.

Bill Richardson released two new television ads on the popular internet video sharing website YouTube.com on Tuesday May 8, 2007. In just a few days, these ads have had over 100,000 views and over 250 comments from others.
About three weeks ago, the Washington Post reported that Bill Richardson would be the first Democratic candidate running television advertisements in Iowa.
Since then, things have improved for governor Richardson. For the first time ever, American Research Group has Richardson polling above the margin of error according to its latest poll taken from April 27-30, 2007 approximately a week after the Washington Post article.
David Terr, who holds a PhD in Math from UC Berkeley and is the lead content developer at PresidentPolls2008.com, says, "Polling better than the margin of error is significant because it affirms that Bill Richardson has true suport." The idea behind all of that is the fact that you could add anybody's name, even a dead person, and still get 2% but getting more than the margin of error would theoretically requires true support.
"The fact that Bill Richardson is still a relatively unknown candidate according to the latest familiarity ratings, Richardson stands the most to gain as each of these candidates get their names and positions out there," says PresidentPolls2008.com.
With the successful launch of his new television ads on YouTube since May 8, things bode well for Richardson in Iowa and the rest of the presidential campaign.
To view all of the latest polls regarding the 2008 election, PresidentPolls2008.com is the nation's leading centralized location for free access to all of the latest national and state polls.
To view Bill Richardson's television ads on YouTube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjOuL5qwNIc
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TV ALERT -- Governor Richardson to appear on C-SPAN's "Road to the White House" -- TODAY

2007-05-13T10:52:00.000-06:00

Governor Richardson is scheduled to appear on C-SPAN's "Road to the White House" today, Sunday, May 13.

They will be appearing footage of the Governor's recent campaign visits to New Hampshire and Nevada.

"Road to the White House" airs on C-SPAN every Sunday at 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm, and 10:30 pm. (all times Mountain, check your local listings)
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Video: Governor Richardson on The Tonight Show

2007-05-12T14:21:00.002-06:00
Click to view:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJuTFwHK-DQ
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More "Tonight Show" coverage: Albuquerque Tribune

2007-05-12T14:06:00.000-06:00
Guv doesn't yuk it up on the `Tonight Show'

By Kate Nash, Albuquerque Tribune

SANTA FE — Maybe Gov. Bill Richardson thought he was on CNN instead of the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" because he sure didn't yuk it up like other guests on late-night comedy shows.

The governor spent eight minutes with Leno on Friday night, talking mostly about his background and foreign forays.

The second-term Democrat was second on the show, following a woman who showed off exotic animals including a pink bird with a spoon-shaped bill.

In his introduction, Leno said the governor had been nominated four times for the Nobel Peace Prize - "That's why he's following two toads, three birds and a cat," Leno quipped.

The tired-looking governor talked about growing up bilingual in Mexico, his love of baseball and his negotiations with Saddam Hussein.

The line that drew the most applause came when Leno asked Richardson about his standing in the polls. He had earlier said Richardson was "the most qualified presidential candidate you have never heard of."

"Is that a little discouraging when you go out there with your résumé‚ and everybody is kind of going crazy for sort of the rock stars?" he asked.

Richardson said people won't vote based on the hype. "They're not going to make a decision on who the biggest rock star is and who raised the most money."

"You don't think so?" Leno asked, prompting laughter from the audience.

Richardson got some laughs when talking about how he got to the recent Democratic candidate debate in South Carolina. Leno had said the Democrats all flew to the event in private jets.

Richardson interrupted, saying he flew commercial. "I took - I think it was Southwest, because I couldn't fit in the seat."

The dieting governor also drew heavy applause, but not laughs, with a line about his approach to foreign policy.

"I believe, Jay, that we don't practice diplomacy enough. We ought to talk to our enemies. We ought to practice diplomacy and mediation and negotiation before we send our troops."

Richardson today speaks to the Service Employees International Union in Los Angeles.
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AP: Richardson on The Tonight Show

2007-05-12T14:00:00.000-06:00
Richardson on The Tonight Show

By Barry Massey, Associated Press Writer

SANTA FE - Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson bantered with comedian Jay Leno about hitchhiking, baseball and diplomacy as the New Mexico governor appeared Friday on "The Tonight Show."

He's "the most qualified presidential candidate you have never heard of," Leno proclaimed in his introduction.
Richardson, elected governor twice, also served in Congress, was U.N. ambassador and energy secretary in the Clinton administration and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace prize.

During his appearance, taped Friday afternoon in Los Angeles, Richardson recounted his experiences as an unofficial diplomatic troubleshooter which over the years took him to such places as Sudan, North Korea, and
Saddam Hussein's Iraq, where he negotiated the release of American hostages in 1995.

"We don't practice diplomacy enough," said Richardson. "We ought to talk to our enemies. We ought to practice diplomacy and mediation and negotiation before we send our troops."

Born in California, Richardson was raised in Mexico before attending prep school and college in Massachusetts.
"My mother only spoke Spanish to me. She was Mexican. My father. He wouldn't speak to me," said Richardson, drawing chuckles from Leno. "But when he did, he would speak to me in English. It was totally a bilingual background."

Richardson recounted how he met his wife, Barbara, while hitchhiking when he was attending Middlesex School in Concord, Mass.

"So you would encourage women, if you see Mexican guys hitchhiking, pick them up," said Leno.

Richardson was a baseball standout during his prep school days, Leno pointed out, and the show featured a picture of the young Richardson.

"By the way that was a few pounds ago," said Richardson, who has been dieting to slim down for presidential campaign appearances.
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Governor Richardson on The Tonight Show --- TONIGHT, FRIDAY, MAY 11

2007-05-11T17:13:00.000-06:00

Governor Richardson will be a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
-- TONIGHT, FRIDAY, MAY 11 --

The program airs at 11:00 pm Eastern time on NBC. Check your local listings.

Please watch and tell your friends and family to tune in as well!

Thanks and enjoy the show!!!
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NEW RICHARDSON ADS -- AWESOME AND ON THE AIRWAVES!!!

2007-05-11T13:26:00.000-06:00
Governor Richardson has two new ads --- and they are awesome!!

The first of the two is already on the air in Iowa, with the second to follow shortly. Both ads are in hot circulation on the internet! They are already hugely successful and are gaining in popularity!

The ads, showcasing Governor Richardson's vast - and unmatched - experience, as well as his terrific sense of humor, are serving to introduce the populus to this great man, diplomat, and leader who will make an outstanding president!

Please view the ads and forward them to everyone you know!!

Let's make sure that everyone knows about the most qualified candidate in this race -- and let's get them on board as true believers in this movement to bring hope and promise back to America -- through the presidency of Bill Richardson!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjOuL5qwNIc
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Bill Richardson to Firefighters Unions: "I'll Always Be With You"

2007-05-10T23:49:00.000-06:00
Presidential hopeful Bill Richardson asked members of the nation's largest firefighters' union Thursday to compare his labor record to his Democratic rivals' rhetoric.
"I've done it. I don't just say I'm for it: I've done it," the New Mexico governor said at an International Association of Fire Fighters convention.
"There are a lot of candidates who will come up and take a picture with you and make you promises, but when it's time to deliver, maybe they'll be with you. . . . I'll always be with you," he said.
In 2003, Richardson signed a law requiring the state, cities, counties and school boards to negotiate with unionized workers. The law replaced one that had lapsed several years earlier.
"Those were dark, dark ages for us," said Emily Kane, president of the New Mexico Firefighters Association. After Richardson signed the law, wages for firefighters increased "to the point people are fighting to get into the departments," she said.
"When he takes office in 2009, my loss is going to be your gain," she told her peers from around the country.
Richardson said he also supported unions during his 15 years in Congress and as Energy Secretary, when he proposed a health care compensation package for union workers who built nuclear weapons. He said that as president, he would help firefighters by ensuring they have the equipment, training and protected pensions they deserve, and he also would appoint someone with a labor background as labor secretary.
"I want you to look in my eye: I will fight for you," he said.
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Gov. Richardson: De-Authorize the War Now

2007-05-08T19:09:00.000-06:00

Congress has the power to end this war. They authorized the invasion of Iraq under the War Powers Act and they can now de-authorize it and bring the troops home.
De-authorization can't be vetoed. The President won't listen to the American people, and he won't listen to Congress -- together we can show him that being stubborn isn't a foreign policy.
For several months, I have been calling for de-authorizing this war and leaving no residual troops because I believe that this is is the best approach to ending the violence.
But many Americans don't even know that de-authorization is an option. They know the proposals coming out of Washington don't go far enough, but they don't know a better way forward.
That's where you come in. I need your help to send the message to Congress that they need to execute their authority to end this war immediately. It is increasingly obvious to me that only an overwhelming public outcry will force our leaders to act. So let's create that outcry.
Click here to sign the petition calling on Congress to use its power to de-authorize the war and bring the troops home now. We need their help to end the violence in Iraq.
Our presence in Iraq worsens the violence and enables our enemies to portray us as imperialist occupiers. If we announce that we are getting out completely, we undercut this propaganda. We need to get all our troops out of the crossfire of this civil war.
Anything less than immediate de-authorization and the withdrawal of all American troops is not a real plan to end this war. We can't leave behind airbases. We can't leave behind embedded troops to train the Iraqi army. We can't leave behind any residual force whatsoever in a country where American troops aren't wanted and have targets on their backs.
Click here to sign the petition calling on Congress to use its power to de-authorize the war and bring the troops home now. We need their help to end the violence in Iraq.
I know this region well and understand how people there see the world. I served as Ambassador to the UN, President Clinton's Special Envoy, and as Secretary of Energy. I have been there. I even met with Saddam Hussein and secured the release of hostages. Diplomacy can work in this region -- I've done it before -- there is no military solution in Iraq.
Last Thursday, Senators Clinton and Byrd introduced a proposal to de-authorize the war. I'm pleased to have their support, but I encourage them to go further.
We must de-authorize the war and set a timetable to get our troops out by the end of this year.
Sincerely,
Bill Richardson
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Richardson wants Dems to be party of science

2007-05-07T18:08:00.000-06:00
From the AP:

Richardson wants Dems to be party of science

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. Presidential hopeful Bill Richardson told New Hampshire Democrats during the weekend that their party should be the party of science and technology.
Speaking at the Rockingham County Democrats' Clambake, the former federal energy secretary said he would make America the leader on global climate change and find ways to be more energy independent through renewable energy.
Richardson also pledged to support New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation status. He said he'll compete whenever New Hampshire holds its primary.
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Gov. Richardson: De-Authorize the War Now, No Residual Troops

2007-05-06T14:52:00.000-06:00

Governor Richardson has written an op/ed for The Huffington Post:

De-Authorize the War Now, No Residual Troops
By Governor Bill Richardson

I first called for de-authorization of the war in Iraq in January, and I have repeated that call all around the country -- because I believe immediate de-authorization and removing all of our troops from Iraq this year is the only way to end Bush's war.
Congress should de-authorize the war today and demand that the President begin redeploying our troops.
There would be no need to negotiate the withdrawal with the President, and he could not veto the resolution.
The time has has come for Congress to stand up to this President who refuses to recognize that his war is bleeding our military and weakening our country. He believes mere stubbornness is a foreign policy and that he can just ignore the will of the American people. In the interest of our national security, he must be stopped.
Congress has the ability to end this war under the War Powers Act -- let's not wait or waver while more people die. And de-authorizing the war should mean removing all our troops. Every last one.

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Richardson, FDR, and Newsweek

2007-05-06T14:32:00.000-06:00

Newsweek is running a feature -- including mini-interviews with each candidate -- on the topic of which former president the current crop of contenders most admirers.

Governor Richardson's response....

Bill Richardson: "When you look at FDR's presidency, there are so many heroic actions to choose from, but his leadership during World War II remains his most courageous act. America had to become a global leader in the fight against fascism. This meant more than leading the military charge; it meant working with other countries to bring about lasting change."
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New Daily Kos Diary by Michelle

2007-05-02T14:58:00.000-06:00
Hi friends...

I recently posted a new diary on Daily Kos:
"Bill Richardson: You've got to be part of causes you believe in"

I will post the piece here as well, but I would also like to ask everyone to please forward it to their friends and family (or at least forward the address of this blog [www.Colorado4Richardson.blogspot.com] and the link for the below mentioned San Francisco Chronicle article [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/01/BAGGQPIDK41.DTL&feed=rss.bayarea] )

If there is one Richardson article that everyone should read, that S.F. Chronicle article is the one.

Also, if you are registered at Daily Kos, please visit the the post with my diary and recommend it, so that it will pop up on the front page and everyone can find that great Chronicle article on the Governor.

Thanks so much!

-- Michelle

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Bill Richardson: You've got to be part of causes you believe in

The world won't become a better place unless we help make it so.

I'm a true believer in the Bill Richardson for President movement.

Call me a kool-aid drinker...because, well, I am. Every now and then there's some kool-aid that's actually worth drinking... Because every now and then, there's a special person with the character and vision that can change this country...and for the resolute better. Every now and then there's that special candidate worth believing in...and worth going to the front lines for. I've only found that candidate twice - John Kerry - and now Bill Richardson.

I don't need to sound off with superfluous platitudes about my candidate. He makes his best case himself - right here: "Richardson: 'You've got to be part of causes you believe in'."
(http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/01/BAGGQPIDK41.DTL&feed=rss.bayarea)

And it's not just his words that make the case, but rather his actions. When everyone else was glad handing and politicking, Richardson was speaking up for the cause he believes in....a cause not about himself, or about campaigns, or money, or votes, or flash bulbs...but a campaign about giving a voice to those without, and of making an effort to save their lives.

I was - and forever will be - a proud drinker of the Kerry Kool-Aid Club... And I'm now proud to drink and serve the Richardson Kool-Aid.

Bill Richardson believes in speaking - and acting - on behalf of the causes he believes in. An example worth noting, worth following...and worth believing in.

The world won't become a better place unless we help make it so.

Richardson for America ~ I Believe
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Richardson: 'You've got to be part of causes you believe in'

2007-05-01T19:24:00.000-06:00

San Francisco Chronicle

CAMPAIGN 2008

Richardson: 'You've got to be part of causes you believe in'

Tyche Hendricks, Chronicle Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

While well-funded presidential contenders Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama were jockeying for center stage at the California Democratic Convention in San Diego over the weekend, another Democratic presidential candidate ducked out to appear at a San Francisco rally calling for an end to the genocide in Darfur.

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson mounted the stage at Civic Center Plaza Sunday afternoon, cowboy boots livening up his standard-issue khakis and navy blazer, and exhorted an earnest crowd of about 600 to join the Save Darfur Coalition.

"It's not going to get votes," Richardson acknowledged in an interview with The Chronicle before his speech. "But you've got to be part of causes you believe in."

The former U.N. ambassador has made three trips to Sudan, visiting stricken refugees in makeshift camps, negotiating the release of kidnapped aid workers and pressing President Omar Hassan al-Bashir to accept U.N. peacekeepers.

Richardson, who has also represented New Mexico in Congress and served as President Bill Clinton's energy secretary, said he is not worried about getting blowback for controversial positions he has taken recently, including supporting New Mexico laws legalizing medical marijuana and creating concealed-weapon permits, and or for his endorsement last year by the National Rifle Association.

"I'm not your usual candidate," he said. "But I do believe I have the most experience. I'm the most electable."
One hot-button issue he has had to confront as governor of a border state is illegal immigration. He said he is unequivocally opposed to building a border fence, calling it "a terrible symbol" that sends the wrong message to a friendly neighbor.

"If I'm president, I'll tear it down myself," he said.

But he does favor tightening border security, calling for a doubling of the 12,000-strong U.S. Border Patrol and increasing surveillance technology such as motion sensors and night-vision cameras.

He also supports an "earned legalization plan" for illegal immigrants in the United States, stiffer enforcement of sanctions on employers who hire undocumented workers, expanded legal immigration and a relationship with Mexico that encourages its economic development.

"Mexico needs to not view this as a cash cow of remittances. It's got to step up," said Richardson, the first major Latino candidate for president. "President Calderon, I like his words. He agrees Mexico bears responsibility. "
On Iraq, Richardson said the war is "a disaster" and he wants to see all U.S. troops withdrawn by the end of 2007.

"But accompany that with diplomacy," he said. "I want an international donor conference, including Japan and the European Union, to deal with Iraq's reconstruction; a security conference, with Iran, Syria and other Middle East countries to create an all-Muslim peacekeeping force; and a reconciliation conference led by the United States forcing the three groups, Sunni, Shia and Kurd, to come together in a coalition government."

On energy, Richardson said he would work aggressively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make America independent of foreign oil.

Richardson has raised just over $6 million so far for his presidential bid compared with the $36 million amassed by Clinton, $26 million by Obama and $14 million by former Sen. John Edwards.

But in the online world, Richardson seems to have eclipsed Clinton and holds third place after Edwards and Obama in unscientific straw polls conducted by Democratic-leaning Web sites such as MoveOn and Daily Kos.

Richardson said his experience at the United Nations during the Clinton administration, where he worked extensively on Iraq, and leading a variety of international missions, including a trip earlier this month to North Korea, make him the candidate with the greatest foreign policy expertise.

"My skill is to bring people together," he said as Sudanese musicians warmed up nearby. "I'm a great believer in diplomacy."
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Richardson talks to CHS students about Darfur and the need for diplomacy

2007-05-01T17:59:00.000-06:00

From the Nevada Appeal

Richardson talks to CHS students about Darfur and the need for diplomacy

By Jarid Shipley/Appeal Staff Writer,

Monday morning, Carson High School history and government students got a chance to voice their concerns to a man seeking the highest office in the country.

New Mexico governor and presidential hopeful Bill Richardson stopped at the high school to talk to the students about the genocide taking place in the Darfur region of the Sudan.

"I have long felt that we have neglected the third world, including Africa and Latin America," Richardson said.

Richardson spoke about how students and citizens can effect change in Darfur as well as his solution to the ongoing struggles in the region.

"American not only has a responsibility to protect its interests, to protect us from a terrorist attack, but also look at countries and regions like Darfur and help them out," Richardson told the students.

Richardson was in the area two months ago and has helped negotiate the release of three American Red Cross workers and an American journalist taken captive in the region.

Richardson also praised the students for their recent fundraising drive, which garnered $825 to help provide relief to refugee camps through Catholic Relief Services.

"I feel like the world kind of stood by with Rwanda, we didn't do anything and it's happening again," said Will Houk, the CHS history teacher who organized the fundraiser. "I want the students to believe in being a part of the world community and how important that is to history."

Students are holding a silent auction fundraiser from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Starbucks in the Wal-Mart shopping center on College Parkway. The auction includes rounds of golf, a Starbucks coffee maker and a night at the Bliss Mansion.

"With this fundraiser you are doing what I believe all Americans should do, care about all areas, not just areas of strategic importance," Richardson said.

Sophomore Jessie Sinclair had the honor of introducing Richardson and said she hoped he would share ways to help. "I want him to talk about how we can stop what's going on in the Sudan. I don't know if anyone can answer that question but I'd like to ask him how he would do it," Sinclair said.

Richardson also put forth a four-part proposal to help end the situation in Darfur, which included providing humanitarian aid to the region, pushing for economic sanctions both from the U.S. and members of the United Nations, deploying U.N. peacekeepers to the region and making the genocide a national issue in the United States.Richardson cautioned however, that he would not advocate sending U.S. troops into the area, instead opting for U.N. peacekeepers.

"I believe America doesn't need another conflict, we need more diplomacy," he said.
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Richardson focuses on Western issues in Nevada campaign stop

2007-05-01T17:57:00.000-06:00
Richardson focuses on Western issues in Nevada campaign stop

By BRENDAN RILEYAssociated Press Writer

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson sought Monday to play down his underdog status and stress his broad political experience and Western roots in an interview and campaign stops at a coffee shop, high school, union office and Nevada Legislature.
"I know I'm an underdog. I read the polls," Richardson told supporters at Comma Coffee, across this capital city's main street from the Legislature. "But we're moving up."
"I'm not the one who's the biggest rock star or who has the most money - but who has the most experience," added Richardson, pointing to his status as current governor of New Mexico, former congressman, U.S. ambassador, and globe-traveling negotiator and diplomat.
Richardson brought up key Western issues, including water, public lands, alternative energy sources, the environment and immigration - in addition to discussing the Iraq war, education, health care, the economy, transportation and the need for action to help end violence in the Darfur region of Sudan.
While in this wide-open gambling state, Richardson also said he might occasionally play slot machines but otherwise doesn't gamble. He also said during an interview with The Associated Press that he understands the economic significance of the gambling industry and favors new legislation to overturn last year's congressional ban on Internet gambling.
"I'm against shutting it down," Richardson said. "This is important to the economy of the state, as long as it's properly regulated and it is."
On water, Richardson said he's considering a plan to have a Cabinet-level water official, adding, "I just believe it's an issue that deserves more attention than being buried in the Department of the Interior."
Richardson also said he favors policies that promote water conservation and desalinization, and negotiations to help deal with issues such as the impact of a massive pumping plan that would bring water from rural Nevada to booming Las Vegas.
On public lands, Richardson noted that 86 percent of Nevada's land is under federal control and "there has to be a way that at the very least the federal domination is diminished." That could involve giving more multiple-use options to state and local government entities, he added.
Richardson also said transportation is as much an issue in the West as it is anywhere in the country, and he supports state-federal partnerships on mass transit projects that would result in broader use of transportation funds.
"The infrastructure of this country is crumbling. What we do with our annual highway budgets is to repave roads. We don't plan ahead," he said.
On gun control, Richardson brought up the recent Virginia Tech rampage that left 33 people dead and said he supports efforts to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill and to make schools safer.
But he also said he pushed concealed gun-permit legislation in New Mexico that has resulted in the National Rifle Association favoring him, adding he's a Second Amendment supporter and "I have a permit myself."
Discussing immigration, Richardson, who lived for years in Mexico and whose mother is Mexican, said an extensive border fence is "a bad idea" and "a terrible symbol." He also said arguments against immigrants "sometimes become irrational" and what's needed is a practical solution that protects U.S. jobs and the border but also provides a path to citizenship for qualified immigrants.
Richardson also repeated his opposition to the Iraq war, saying that without a diplomatic withdrawal this country will remain divided and the money needed to advance a strong domestic agenda will be lacking.
Richardson arrived Sunday in Nevada, on a weekend that also saw presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, John Edwards and John McCain in the state. Later Monday, Richardson stopped for a brief rally at a Las Vegas senior center, where he addressed about 100 supporters after being introduced by a mariachi band.
"This election is nine months away, and I need the Latino vote," he told the crowd. "I'm one of you."
Richardson urged supporters to learn about the caucus system and register people to vote. He was scheduled to leave Las Vegas on Tuesday.
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"Richardson is the only thing between Clinton and coronation."

2007-04-30T20:14:00.000-06:00
Op/Ed columnist Kevin Hassett has written a piece which grades the performances of each candidate in last Thursday's debate.

His take on Governor Richardson:

Bill Richardson: It seems that every primary season some governor comes out of nowhere to steal the nomination. Richardson showed in this debate that it might well happen again. He was genuine and tough, the kind of guy who could pull the troops out of Iraq without looking wimpy. If he has a couple of more debates this good, money will start flowing his way. (Grade: A+)

If the Democratic primaries continue along the path they began last week, then Richardson is the only thing between Clinton and coronation.

To read the column in its entirety:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&refer=columnist_hassett&sid=aVfHmPSs.KAU
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Global Days for Darfur

2007-04-28T20:34:00.000-06:00

From Save Darfur:
Global Days for Darfur events are taking place through April 30th. Darfur activists across the country are conducting hundreds of events and there is one near you!
Please take a moment to find an event near you and sign up to participate.
Click here to find an event near you and RSVP. When you RSVP you will be joining thousands of Darfur activists from around the world. Concerned citizens are uniting in more than 30 countries around the globe and at more than 400 events across the U.S. to demand peace and protection now for the people of Darfur. Click here to find an event near you and RSVP. Thank you again for helping to make sure world leaders get the message that the time for talk is over.

The Save Darfur Coalition is an alliance of over 175 faith-based, advocacy and humanitarian organizations whose mission is to raise public awareness about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and to mobilize a unified response to the atrocities that threaten the lives of more than two million people in the Darfur region.
To learn more, please visit: http://www.SaveDarfur.org.
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Quinnipiac Gives Thumbs-Up to Richardson

2007-04-28T14:55:00.000-06:00

Quinnipiac University Polling Institute assistant director Peter Brown says viewers of the MSNBC debate event likely learned more about New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.

Brown says Richardson "had ideas, talked definitively."
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Bring the troops home -- Support Bill Richardson's plan to end the war in Iraq

2007-04-28T14:39:00.000-06:00

Bill Richardson is the only major candidate who would withdraw ALL American troops troop from Iraq before the end of 2007. At the debate in South Carolina, he repeated his commitment to leaving behind no residual force.
Every other major candidate supports leaving at least some troops behind. While others refine and rephrase their positions, Bill Richardson is the only major candidate who is committed to getting all our troops out and ending this war.
It's time to bring the troops home. All of them. Click here to support Bill Richardson's plan to end the war in Iraq.
Pundits analyzing the debate seemed more interested in haircuts and horse races than the crucial distinction on which candidate will really end this war.
With your help, our campaign can overcome all that and bring experienced, competent leadership back to the White House. But to do that we must build a chorus of right-minded voice committed to doing what's necessary to protect American lives and end the violence in Iraq.
If you believe America should withdraw all our troops from Iraq as soon as possible, then I urge you to take immediate action in support of Governor Richardson and his plan to bring the troops home.
It's time to bring the troops home. All of them. Click here to support Bill Richardson's plan to end the war in Iraq.
Governor Richardson is the most qualified and experienced candidate in this race. He's been to Iraq, he knows and understands the region. He knows that our presence there is no longer helping, and indeed is playing into the hands of our enemies, including Al Qaeda.
He knows that we have to bring our troops home because there is no military solution to Iraq's political crisis. The Iraqis must take responsibility for their security, their government, and their future. As the Governor has said, "They need to stop killing each other and start compromising."
We need to get out of their way. Our troops have done their job under terrible circumstances, but now they are stuck in the middle of a civil war. Jihadist propaganda exploits the American presence to foment more hate and violence. Sixty percent of Iraqis say it is justifiable to kill Americans. Eighty percent want us to leave.
Only Governor Richardson has shown the wisdom to call for the withdrawal of every American troop before the end of 2007. Every single one.
Sincerely,
Dave Contarino
Campaign Manager
Richardson for President

P.S. Please share this message with your friends and family. Once they see the crucial differences in this field of candidates, I am certain they will side with us.

It's time to bring the troops home. All of them. Click here to support Bill Richardson's plan to end the war in Iraq.
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"A candidate with a message of hope, candor and accomplishment."

2007-04-28T01:15:00.000-06:00
From The New York Times:

Of all the resumes in the Democratic field of presidential hopefuls, Mr. Richardson’s stands out: a governor; a former secretary of energy; a former ambassador to the United Nations; a former member of Congress. A decade ago, he negotiated hostage releases with Saddam Hussein. This month, he returned from a mission – blessed by the Bush administration – to North Korea.
Ideologically, he presents a mixture different from any other Democrat in the field. He is a supporter of gun rights. He has been critical of his party for reflexively looking to tax increases to pay for social programs. Yet on Iraq, he is as outspoken as any of his rivals in his opposition to the war, and he advocates a complete withdrawal of all troops by the end of the year.
“My objective right now is to introduce myself to the American people – and for them to see that I’m a serious candidate with substance.”
His biggest challenge, he says, is to stand out in the field of eight candidates. And to make his biography known. He is the first Democrat to run television ads in Iowa and New Hampshire, a strategy even he describes as “a gamble.”
“You run the risk that voters, by the time they start voting, they forget the ads. That’s a risk, but my name recognition needs to improve,” Mr. Richardson says. “The ads are funny, they’re not traditional ads.
That’s the kind of candidate that I need to be – a candidate with a message of hope, candor and accomplishment.”
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Post debate coverage from CNN.com

2007-04-28T00:41:00.000-06:00

Post debate coverage from across the nation...

From CNN.com:

"This war is a disaster. We must end this war," said New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a former U.N. ambassador who called for getting all U.S. troops out by the end of 2007.

(Watch Gov. Richardson talk about what he wanted to accomplish in debate)

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Great Richardson Diaries on Daily Kos

2007-04-27T23:53:00.000-06:00
My friend, Cara, of New Mexicans for Richardson and Richardson Brings Hope, has a couple of terrific diaries up on Daily Kos! Please read and recommend!

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/4/24/124747/828

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/4/27/113257/730
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Vote for Gov. Richardson in MSNBC's post-debate poll !!!

2007-04-27T00:19:00.000-06:00

Vote for Governor Richardson in MSNBC's post-debate poll:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18335732/

For additional coverage visit: www.politics.msnbc.com

The debate is supposed to be available, in its entirety on the MSNBC politics site beginning Friday.
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FIRST DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE --- TODAY ON MSNBC!!!

2007-04-26T14:02:00.000-06:00
I've been trying to add some updates here for the past two days and, once again, faithful Blogger.com was not cooperating. *sigh* Somedays I think I'm going to lose what's left of my mind.... So, apologies for not getting this on here sooner:

FIRST DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

The debate will be broadcast live, from South Carolina, on MSNBC at 5:00 pm MST. MSNBC has day long political coverage - with spotlight on the debate - featuring a debate preview at 4:00.

For those who are unable to watch it live, check your schedules, as it may re-air at another time.

Press articles, and other coverage of the debate, will follow here (providing blogger.com gods look upon me with favor) on Colorado for Richardson over the next several days.

I'll also try to upload some YouTube clips of the debate for those who may not get to watch it.

Be sure to also visit: www.RichardsonBringsHope.com, which will feature debate coverage as well --- and the official Richardson for President site: www.RichardsonforPresident.com

Thanks so much for your support!!

RICHARDSON FOR AMERICA ~ I BELIEVE!
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Cokie Roberts & Steven V. Roberts: Sell John McCain stock, buy Bill Richardson's

2007-04-23T23:37:00.000-06:00

From Cokie & Steve Roberts:

Bill Richardson will turn 60 next fall and seems full of energy. In recent months he has traveled to Darfur and North Korea on diplomatic missions, which underscores the fact that he has actually held more government posts than any candidate in either party.Congressman, cabinet secretary, U.N. ambassador and now, two-term governor. And remember, we elect governors, not senators. In the past 30 years four governors have won the presidency; in our entire history, only two senators have accomplished that feat.
Then there was this blog entry by James Boyce on The Huffington Post: "On the left, the netroots-early-warning-detection-system is starting to buzz a little bit and the recipient of the buzz is Bill Richardson."
The reasons: He favors a complete pullout from Iraq, has real credentials on energy issues, and his mother is Mexican. Yes, his father was a wealthy American banker, and he attended a fancy New England prep school, but he speaks fluent Spanish and would appeal strongly to America's largest and fastest-growing ethnic minority.
"Richardson," writes Boyce, "will get a look over the next 60 to 90 days and if he transfers his growing online buzz into mainstream media buzz, watch out."
McCain and Richardson have the same bank balances, but their similarities end there. In the political marketplace today, one is a junk bond, the other a growth stock.

Read the entire column:
http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/04/23/opinion/guest/50-roberts.txt
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Gov. Richardson meets a Darfurian during a stop in Iowa

2007-04-22T00:14:00.000-06:00

Gov. Bill Richardson signs a book for Makki Makki following a discussion about foreign policy and the genocide in Darfur. Makki is from Darfur.
SCOTT MUSSELL / Courier Staff Photographer
http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/04/21/news/metro/c1f4ada08a62ac45862572c40014c0ec.txt
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Presidential candidate Richardson talks of need for diplomacy

2007-04-22T00:09:00.000-06:00

From Iowa:

Presidential candidate Richardson talks of need for diplomacy

By EMILY CHRISTENSEN, Courier Staff Writer

CEDAR FALLS --- Bad guys like Gov. Bill Richardson.The New Mexico governor has worked with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to broker a fragile 60-day cease fire agreement in Darfur. He has helped a scared wife rescue her journalist husband from a Sudanese prison thanks to his relationship with the African leader.More recently Richardson was in North Korea, collecting the remains of six soldiers lost during the Korean War, from a country that has been less-than-friendly with the United States in recent history.Richardson, a Democratic presidential hopeful, said it is his commitment to diplomacy that has afforded him the opportunity to arrange such meetings.
It is that same diplomacy Richardson said is needed in Washington to begin moving this country in the right direction. "We should have a foreign policy that we do things not just for our own interest, but because it is right," Richardson told a group of about 150 on the University of Northern Iowa campus Friday. "... We have forgotten that element in our foreign policy. ... I think that buys us goodwill and eventually that translates into something that advances our issues." He was in Cedar Falls as part of a larger program sponsored by the Center for International Peace and Security Studies that focused on conflict and conflict resolution in Africa. "What you do here, mediation and conflict resolution, that's the reason I am running for president," Richardson said. If elected, Richardson said he will make Africa and the Darfur region and other third-world countries that he said have been neglected under the current administration a top priority of his international agenda.
But, Richardson said he isn't interested in starting another war on the behalf of these countries. Instead he wants to use United Nations peace-keeping envoys, economic sanctions and diplomacy to end the wars now raging in many third-world countries. He also would divert funds currently being used in Iraq --- his first order of business would be to remove troops from that area --- to fund additional foreign aid and refocus our military efforts at U.S. ports and in Afghanistan." America also has to protect its own interests. ... The war in Iraq is taking away from the real threats to America," he said.
Richardson, who is in his second term as the New Mexico governor, served as the Secretary of Energy under President Bill Clinton, was a Congressman and an Ambassador to the United Nations. His work has earned him four nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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First Lady Barbara Richardson Hosts Ceremony to Honor Victims of Virginia Tech Tragedy

2007-04-21T16:52:00.000-06:00
First Lady Barbara Richardson Hosts Ceremony to Honor Victims of Virginia Tech Tragedy

Office of New Mexico Governor Press Release

(SANTA FE) Today outside the State Capitol Building First Lady Barbara Richardson hosted a ceremony to honor the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy. New Mexico joined Virginia and more than a dozen other states as bells were rung simultaneously nationwide to remember the victims. First Lady Barbara Richardson offered the following remarks:
“Virginia Governor Tim Kaine has declared today a day of mourning and has asked states across America to stand with Virginia Tech to honor the victims of this tragedy. The Governor and I are honored to stand with Governor Kaine and his wife Anne. New Mexico is proud to stand with Virginia.”
“We stand with those who have lost loved ones and those who are on the road to recovery. We stand with those brave police officers, doctors, and educators who worked to bring students and teachers to safety. And we remain inspired by stories of teachers and students, who put themselves in harms way so that others might live.”
“At 10am today bells in Virginia, New Mexico, and across America will ring in remembrance of each life tragically cut short. The bells will ring and we will remember.”

Additional coverage from Albuquerque's KRQE News 13:

First lady Barbara Richardson said holding a service like this and ringing bells across the state is one way people can feel a connection to Virginia and the rest of the country.
“I think it's very important we do have this expression of support for those families and also to let the nation know we care,” Richardson said.
She also said connecting like this as a country helps in the healing of people who have had tragedies in their own lives.

For video coverage, please click here: http://www.krqe.com/expanded.asp?RECORD_KEY%5BNews%5D=ID&ID%5BNews%5D=21019
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Richardson Vows More Emphasis on Africa

2007-04-21T00:46:00.000-06:00
From the Associated Press

NEW YORK - Democrat Bill Richardson told black leaders Thursday that he would make Africa a major foreign policy priority if he's elected president in 2008.
Speaking to a meeting of the National Action Network, a civil rights organization founded by Rev. Al Sharpton, the New Mexico governor said the continent had been neglected by the Bush administration in favor of the Middle East and other regions thought to have greater strategic significance.
"Somehow it's not considered by American policymakers to have the importance it deserves," Richardson said. "Issues related to AIDS, refugees, issues related to governance, international poverty - somehow this continent is forgotten."
Richardson, a former ambassador to the United Nations, said that as president he would press to add an African nation to the U.N. Security Council. He also touted his recent efforts to help bring about a fragile cease-fire in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan.
"Why is it that America forgets about the Rwandas and the Sudans but is quick to move into other areas that are considered more strategically important?" he asked.
With black voters a key part of the Democratic electoral base, all the major Democratic candidates were scheduled to speak to the NAN conference during its three-day annual convention.
Attendees were getting a double dose of the Clintons: President Bill Clinton was set to address the group later Thursday, and Hillary Rodham Clinton was scheduled to speak Friday afternoon.
Richardson acknowledged he was not well known to most voters, but said he felt "very good" about his campaign so far. A Hispanic American, he said he was proud to be part of a diverse field of candidates that includes a woman - Mrs. Clinton - as well as a black man, Barack Obama.
"I'm going to be, hopefully, the first Hispanic elected president," he said to applause. "If it's not me, we may have the first African-American president, or the first woman president.
"We may also have the first Mormon president," he said, referring to Republican Mitt Romney. "Although I'd prefer the other three."
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Richardson Leads Race To TV Ads

2007-04-21T00:43:00.000-06:00
The Washington Post

Friday, April 20, 2007; Page A06

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson will take to the airwaves in Iowa and New Hampshire next week, making him the first Democratic candidate to run television ads in the states that will lead off the presidential caucus and primary calendar.
"This is an effective way to reinforce the governor's extraordinary record," Richardson spokesman Pahl Shipley said of the commercials. "But the ads are just part of the strategy -- the biggest piece is campaigning town to town, meeting people and earning votes in person."
The 30- and 60-second spots were produced by Murphy Putnam Media and are meant to introduce Richardson to voters in two of the most critical states in the nomination fight. The shorter ad details Richardson's rationale for running and outlines his plans for moving forward in Iraq; the 60-second spot highlights his record as governor.
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Governor Bill Richardson Issues Statement on VA Tech Shootings

2007-04-19T19:08:00.000-06:00

Governor Bill Richardson Issues Statement on VA Tech Shootings
SANTA FE –
Governor Bill Richardson today issued the following statement in response to the tragedy at Virginia Tech:
“On behalf of all New Mexicans, Barbara and I extend our condolences to the families of the victims whose lives were cut short by this horrific tragedy,” Governor Bill Richardson said. “This is a sad day and our hearts go out to the Virginia Tech community as it grieves this loss.” As a result of the tragedy, Governor Richardson instructed New Mexico Higher Education Secretary Beverlee McClure to immediately begin working with institutions in state to ensure adequate safety measures are in place. These measures may include having a safety plan in place and a disaster response plan. The state will also be looking into the security personnel on each campus and the level of training those personnel have in an effort to determine how to better prepare campus police and security officials to respond to such incidents. A Safety Task Force will be formed to make recommendations to the Governor for improving the safety of our students, faculty, and staff on our campuses in the state. The Governor is committed to creating a safe learning and working environment for all New Mexicans.
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Governor Richardson Enacts Four Clean Energy Bills for New Mexico

2007-04-19T19:02:00.000-06:00

Governor Richardson Enacts Four Clean Energy Bills for New Mexico
Measures promote advanced energy technologies, green buildings and biodiesel.

Santa Fe, New Mexico
[RenewableEnergyAccess.com]

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson Bills recently signed four significant renewable energy bills: SB 994 (Advanced Energy Tax Credit); SB 489 (Biodiesel Blend Required by 2012); HB 318 (Power plant mercury emissions control); SB 463 (Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Amendments).
"New Mexico is showing that we can create jobs through spurring significant investment in electricity generation from our world-class solar and wind resources," Richardson said, "promoting advanced coal technologies, building more efficient homes and offices, and increasing the production and use of biodiesel."
SB 994 (Cisneros) is the first tax credit in the nation to cover carbon capture technology and include specific capture goals at coal-fired power plants. SB 489 (Ortiz y Pino) will require that 5% of every gallon of diesel fuel sold in New Mexico comes from an agricultural source by 2012. This will help boost New Mexico's growing biodiesel industry, reduce our use of foreign oil and combat climate change. HB 318 (Wirth) allows New Mexico to continue to protect its citizens from the damaging effects of mercury pollution. This bill allows New Mexico to pass more protective mercury standards than the federal government. SB 463 (Cisneros) contains several tax incentives that were originally proposed as separate bills: Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Amendments, Sustainable Building Tax Credit, Advanced Energy Product Tax Credit, Biodiesel Fuel Production Tax Incentives, Solar Energy System Gross Receipts, and Agricultural Water Conservation Tax Credits.
"These vital pieces of legislation will work hand in glove with the other major clean energy bills I enacted earlier this session -- the Renewable Energy Transmission Authority and the quadrupling of the Renewable Portfolio Standard -- to continue to make New Mexico the nation's Clean Energy State," said Governor Richardson.
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Happy Birthday Cara!!

2007-04-18T16:36:00.000-06:00

My dear friend, the beautiful Cara Valente Compton -- of New Mexicans for Richardson and Richardson Brings Hope -- is celebrating her birthday!!!

I'd like to send a happy shout-out to Edgewood, New Mexico!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CARA!!!!

www.NewMexicansforRichardson.blogspot.com

www.RichardsonBringsHope.com
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Bill Richardson: Man on Fire and Getting Recognition

2007-04-12T17:38:00.000-06:00
My dear friend, Cara, over at New Mexicans for Richardson (www.NewMexicansforRichardson.blogspot.com) has written a terrific diary over on Daily Kos:

I found this nifty little quote from Donna Brazile, political commentator and campaign guru to Al Gore....
Political commentator Donna Brazile, who knows a thing or two about presidential elections, has some encouraging words for Richardson:
"After six years of unilateral, aggressive, bullheaded foreign policy that has succeeded only in making the United States reviled internationally, voters are eager to elect a true statesman - someone who can mend the fences so thoroughly destroyed by President Bush's pre-emptive wars and cowboy diplomacy. In this arena, Richardson has credentials unparalleled by any other presidential candidate of either party. . . .
"Richardson is far from a shoo-in, but there's a decent chance he could end up surprising a few donors who are so heavily invested in the so-called front-runners. Just as you wouldn't walk out after the first inning of a baseball game figuring you knew the final score, it would be wise to keep an eye on Richardson. He is behind, but it's only the beginning."

Please read the rest of Cara's diary: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/4/11/165347/092
And please recommend the dairy on Kos!!!
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RICHARDSON BROKERS NUCLEAR DEAL WITH NORTH KOREA

2007-04-10T18:59:00.000-06:00
Sometimes words fail to capture the magnanimity of a situation...and this is just such a situation.
Governor Bill Richardson has brokered a deal with North Korea over their nuclear reactor.

This Breaking News Announcement:
While in North Korea this week to negotiate the return of US remains from the Korean War (at which he was successful), 2008 Presidential Candidate Governor Bill Richardson was also able to broker a deal with North Korea -- resulting with them agreeing to dismantle their nuclear reactor and allow inspectors back into their country.
Please spread this to everyone you know, as this is a great success for both the United States and Governor Richardson.

Link for the video: http://video.msn.com/v/us/fv/msnbc/fv.htm??g=e42bcb7d-a47c-45f3-831b-aa3b6e4f01f3&f=00&fg=copy

One of the finest diplomats and peacemakers in our nation's history is running for President...he's my candidate...and I'm so very proud to support him.
I'm so very proud to support Bill Richardson.
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Richardson's North Korea Visit Yields Nuke Breakthrough

2007-04-10T16:44:00.000-06:00
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's visit to North Korea appears to be yielding unexpected fruit.
Richardson, part of a bipartisan delegation dispatched to North Korea to return remains of U.S. MIAs, appears to have secured a concession from the communist state on its developing nuclear weapons program.
Monday, a North Korean nuclear arms negotiator relayed to Richardson that the country would be willing to allow international U.N. arms inspectors into the country if some $25 million in North Korean money that has been frozen is released.
On Tuesday, U.S. envoy Christopher Hill signaled from Tokyo the U.S. willingness to deal.
What was positive coming out of Pyongyang (the North Korean capitol) yesterday is the report that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is prepared to take these actions to get the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) in there, and take these first steps, said Hill.
The North Koreans also told Richardson that it will be difficult to stop production at the country's main nuclear reactor by Saturday, a pre-negotiated deadline. A State Department spokesman responded that the U.S. might not object to extending the deadline.
Richardson, a Democratic candidate for president, is expected to return to New Mexico on Friday.
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Richardson Wins Democratic Nomination in Presidential March Madness

2007-04-03T16:54:00.000-06:00
We did it!!!

Thanks to your enthusiasm and support, Governor Richardson has won the final round of voting (for the Democratic nomination) in the Presidential March Madness poll!!!
Governor Richardson previously defeated Al Gore and Hillary Clinton and - in the final round - defeated Barack Obama by 20%!!!

** I'd especially like to thank my fellow Coloradans -- your votes truly made the difference! I was told that Governor Richardson received more votes from Colorado than any other state! Way to go, team! Many thanks! **

Thank you for voting and for supporting Governor Bill Richardson!!!
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36 Hours and Counting!!! Let's Turn Up the Heat!!!

2007-03-30T15:54:00.000-06:00

Let's give what we can -- and turn up the heat!!

From the Campaign:

The Presidential election is 19 months away. The first primary is 9 months away. But our first big test is 36 hours away.

We need your support now -- help us send a strong end-of-quarter fundraising report and make a contribution to my campaign before Saturday at midnight.

I'm in this race for the long haul. We are planning a year-long campaign -- we are already putting staff in the field, opening offices, and holding events all over the country. Your early support makes this possible, and now I need your help again to enter the next phase of the campaign strong.
We are less than $40,000 away from our goal for the week. I want to hit that $500,000 mark and I want you to be a part of that victory. Every media outlet and each candidate, in both parties, are going to look at our quarterly report for hints about the strength of our supporter base. I know you are here with me, strong and by my side -- now let's show the media pundits that I have what it takes to fight strong through to November, 2008.
Click here to make a secure donation: http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/march31

I'm going to spend the rest of the year traveling across the country meeting voters, listening to their concerns and sharing my ideas. I'm going to tell them about my plan to provide universal health care coverage; I'm going to share my vision for a foreign policy based on reality not ideology; and I'm going to show them how I can make the United States a leader in the fight against global warming. I'm going to convince voters that I am the person with the experience and record to reverse six years of disastrous decisions by the Bush administration.
And I'm going to do all of this with your help. Thank you again for all that you have done these first months, and all I know you will do to help over the next year.

Sincerely,
Bill Richardson

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Richardson to travel to North Korea

2007-03-30T15:48:00.000-06:00

Richardson to travel to North Korea

By NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer
Fri Mar 30, 11:43 AM ET

WASHINGTON - Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson plans to travel to North Korea for meetings with government officials from the hardline communist nation.
Richardson plans to make the trip in early April, officials familiar with the trip told The Associated Press on Friday. They spoke on condition of anonymity because plans were still being completed.
The New Mexico governor is a frequent diplomatic traveler. He was in Sudan in January to meet with government leaders and made a trip to the Darfur region where he visited refugee camps.
Richardson — a former congressman, U.N. ambassador and energy secretary in the Clinton administration — trails his top Democratic rivals in public opinion polls.
The United States and other nations have been trying to get the secretive regime of Kim Jong Il to curb its nuclear weapons program. At international disarmament talks in Beijing last month, North Korea pledged to shut down its sole operating nuclear reactor in exchange for energy aid and political concessions.
However, the country refused last week to return to six-nation nuclear disarmament talks until millions of its funds frozen at a bank were released.
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TV ALERT: Governor Richardson on "The Daily Show" and "Hardball"

2007-03-28T14:15:00.000-06:00

TV ALERT:

Governor Richardson will be a guest, this afternoon, on "Hardball with Chris Matthews" (MSNBC) and, this evening, on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (Comedy Central). Check your local listings!

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Richardson article in the New York Observer: "He is clearly the most qualified to be President."

2007-03-28T14:10:00.000-06:00
Not posting it here in its entirety, as it's rather lengthy, but it's a must-read:

http://www.observer.com/20070402/20070402_Jason_Horowitz_politics_newsstory3.asp
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Vote for Governor Richardson in the Presidential March Madness Poll

2007-03-27T19:29:00.000-06:00
Governor Richardson defeated Al Gore in the previous round of the Presidential March Madness Poll. In the round now underway, he is pitted against Hillary Clinton. Voting ends at midnight tonight - so vote immediately and please tell your friends!!! Vote now: http://www.presidentialmarchmadness.com/
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth Edwards...

2007-03-23T00:14:00.000-06:00
I was deeply saddened today to hear the news that Elizabeth Edwards' breast cancer had returned. She is a brave and extraordinary woman and an inspiration to so many people around the world - myself included. I have great affection and respect for Mrs. Edwards and my thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

Governor Richardson has issued the following statement:

“Barbara and I send our thoughts and prayers to Elizabeth and John as they deal with this latest challenge. Elizabeth has been an inspiration and role model to all of us with her courageous and very public fight against breast cancer. I am hopeful and optimistic that Elizabeth will continue to win her fight. In the meantime, we should all redouble our commitment to supporting efforts to find a cure for breast cancer.”

I'd like to invite and encourage everyone to please visit the following sites to help the support the fight against breast cancer:

www.Komen.org

www.LiveStrong.org

www.TheBreastCancerSite.com
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USNews: Giddyup, Sundance!

2007-03-20T14:42:00.000-06:00

From USNews' Washington Whispers:

Giddyup, Saundance

We told you (below) that New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson had lost enough weight to make his horse, Sundance, very happy. And here's the proof from his campaign.

Also from Washington Whispers:

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee isn't the only fatty who hit the treadmill and dieted—he lost 110 pounds and several chins—to get ready for a 2008 presidential run. Now we can add New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to the list. "When I made the decision to run for president, I realized it was time to get serious about losing weight and exercising more," he says. "The campaign lifestyle can wreak havoc on your diet and your waistline." Once a lean kid athlete, Richardson chubbed up during his days as a lawmaker and cabinet official in Washington and as United Nations ambassador in New York, where he was known for his big appetite, long cigars, and sips of wine. But that was 30 pounds ago.
After trying virtually every fad diet, he's now on a doctor-prescribed, nutritionist-supervised diet familiar to thousands: He replaces two meals with special shakes, actually eating only one real meal a day. He snacks on veggies or an energy bar. And he works out with a trainer. "He loves to eat," says spokesman Pahl Shipley, "so it has been difficult." Richardson says he still wants to shed 10 pounds, but his staff isn't so happy with that news. "I've got even more energy and stamina," he says, but he also admits, "I get cranky." Still, says Richardson, the only Hispanic in the 2008 race, "I'll tell you what. My horse is happy about my diet."
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Bill Richardson: "I have done here in New Mexico what I can do as president - make a difference in the lives of the American people"

2007-03-19T00:09:00.000-06:00

Richardson says he'll call special session

Associated Press
Saturday, March 17, 2007

SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson says lawmakers did great work in the legislative session that ended Saturday - just not enough of it.
The governor said while it was the most productive session in state history, "we still have business to finish."
He said he will call the Legislature back into a special session beginning Tuesday to act on a highway package, ethics measures, crime bills, a domestic partnership proposal, and more.
"We're on a roll, so let's continue that roll," Richardson told a room full of bleary-eyed legislative leaders and cabinet secretaries just after the 60-day session ended, by law, at noon.
"I have done here in New Mexico ... what I can do as president ... make a difference in the lives of the American people," Richardson said.

Read more: http://abqtrib.com/news/2007/mar/17/richardson-says-hell-call-special-session/
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Richardson pitch: Regular guy with extraordinary résumé

2007-03-17T14:57:00.000-06:00
From CNN:

Bill Richardson is on a diet, and he hates it.
He's lost about 30 pounds so far, but laments, "I am kind of miserable succeeding." It is classic Richardson, disarming and oh-so-very-normal, a confession delivered from the grandeur of the New Mexico Governor's Mansion overlooking Santa Fe.
The Democrat is widely expected to announce his full-fledged candidacy for president by the end of the month. A sit-down chat with him opens a window on his campaign strategy: He will run as an ordinary guy with an extraordinary résumé.
The son of a Mexican mother and an American businessman, the bilingual Richardson grew up in Mexico City but was educated in the Boston, Massachusetts, area. If successful, he would be this country's first Hispanic president.
He believes his résumé is a good fit for the times: former energy secretary when the country is looking for a way out of dependence on Middle East oil; former ambassador to the United Nations at a time when the country's international diplomacy is under fire; a governor in a party that has its most presidential success with governors (Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton); a westerner as his party looks to the usually Republican region as fertile territory.
Richardson has also been a congressman and a diplomatic troubleshooter.
"I am not just somebody who looks pretty and votes ... and gives a speech", says Richardson. "I have actually done it."
There is a bit of Energizer Bunny to Richardson. His sometimes beleaguered staff says he works constantly, usually juggling several things at once. He has brought industry, jobs, a budget surplus and recognition to New Mexico. He was re-elected in 2006 with 69 percent of the vote.
Albuquerque Journal reporter Leslie Linthicum, who has covered the governor for years, calls him "pragmatic, a fixer of problems," not so much passionate about issues, more about getting things done.
Signature issues
He says his signature issues on the presidential campaign trail will be foreign policy and energy independence.
He is opposed to the war in Iraq, saying that if elected, he would have U.S. forces out within a year, combining that withdrawal with diplomacy. On social issues, he is opposed to gun control. He supports abortion rights and gay rights but opposes gay marriage.
Critics say he is vindictive, short-tempered and a publicity hound. Some lawmakers accuse him of using the state agenda to buff up his presidential credentials. (Others, however, say New Mexico residents are excited about the prospects of a first-ever presidential candidate from the state).
Republican state Sen. Stuart Ingle told CNN that Richardson is probably "the best governor I have ever seen in getting publicity."
Richardson cops to being demanding of staff and forceful in pushing his agenda, saying, "I am aggressive. I do push hard. I try to get my legislation passed. ... I go to the public a lot."
The governor would begin as a long shot, and he knows it. He notes "rock stars" (read: Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama) in the race, but says that shouldn't deter anybody. He says he is exactly where he wants to be -- "moving up."
A CNN-Opinion Research Corp. poll conducted March 9-11 shows just 3 percent of registered Democratic voters pick Richardson as their favorite.
His presidential exploratory committee was set up in January. The Associated Press reported in mid-February that Richardson raised $2 million during an Albuquerque fundraiser. In Iowa, when asked about his fundraising, he assured reporters, "We'll be respectable."
Richardson is convinced he can connect with voters, who he believes want to see somebody like themselves. He says he is "not the most consultant-driven candidate of perfection." Recently described as "inelegant," Richardson says that may be accurate, but that is me. ... I am also real."
He would like to drop 10 more pounds.
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Governor Bill Richardson Signs New Mexico Cockfighting Ban

2007-03-14T00:05:00.000-06:00
March 12, 2007
(Santa Fe, NM) – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today enacted a ban on cockfighting in New Mexico.
With his signature, Senate Bill 10, a long sought statewide ban on cockfighting, became the law in New Mexico.
“Senate Bill 10 is fair and it is humane, said Governor Richardson. “I am proud that New Mexico will now move beyond cockfighting and join the 48 states that have already banned this outdated practice.”

More press coverage to follow....
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Democratic front-runners may find Richardson is running close at their heels

2007-03-11T15:38:00.000-06:00
Chicago Sun-Times:

March 11, 2007
BY ROBERT NOVAK
Sun-Times Columnist

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is viewed by Democratic insiders as rising to the top of the party's second-tier presidential candidates, becoming a leading vice presidential prospect and an increasingly possible nominee for president.
Richardson's past service as a member of Congress, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and secretary of energy makes him a more experienced public servant than any of the first-tier Democratic candidates: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards. A Mexican American and a Westerner, Richardson is seen as strong in the critically important bloc of states that include Arizona, Nevada and Colorado, in addition to New Mexico.
While Richardson now trails his front-running Democratic rivals by a wide margin, his strategists consider him a strong competitor in New Hampshire. A victory in that state's first-in-the-nation primary could propel him to the head of the pack.
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Governor Richardson Enacts Landmark Clean Energy Bills

2007-03-06T15:37:00.000-07:00

Governor Bill Richardson Enacts Landmark Clean Energy Bills to Create Jobs, Keep Air Clean

March 5, 2007
SANTA FE --

Governor Bill Richardson today signed two major cornerstones of his clean energy agenda. Senate Bill 418 will dramatically increase New Mexico’s Renewable Portfolio Standard and our use of clean electricity. House Bill 188 creates a Renewable Energy Transmission Authority to promote clean energy jobs and help New Mexico both develop our clean energy resources and market them to other states.
“I am proud today to sign a bill that will quadruple New Mexico’s use of clean electricity by 2020,” said Governor Bill Richardson. “Promoting renewable electricity keeps our air clean and it will help New Mexico meet my aggressive greenhouse gas reduction goals. It will also help continue to create new jobs, like those at Advent Solar in Albuquerque, and aid ranchers who want to diversify into the lucrative wind energy market.”
In 2004 Governor Richardson signed New Mexico’s first Renewable Portfolio Standard into law. This mandated that 5% of New Mexico’s electricity come from renewable sources by 2006, increasing to 10% by 2011. Senator Michael Sanchez’s Senate Bill 418 requires that at least 15 percent of an electric utility's power supply come from renewable sources by 2015 and 20 percent by 2020.House Bill 188 – sponsored by Representative Jose Campos -- establishes a Renewable Energy Transmission Authority that will help New Mexico export solar, wind and other renewable energy and further build our high-wage, and high-tech economy.“
The Transmission Authority and the Renewable Portfolio Standard work in combination to dramatically position New Mexico to develop our vast renewable energy resources,” said Joanna Prukop Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources. “We've just positioned our state to become extremely competitive in all aspects of clean energy development and the benefits that come with it.”
Under Governor Richardson’s leadership, New Mexico has become the nation’s the Clean Energy State. In the past few weeks alone Governor Richardson has signed a major, five state climate change agreement, announced a new Tesla electric car plant for Albuquerque and a biodiesel plant in Clovis, NM.
“I am proud that both these bills passed with bipartisan support,” said Governor Richardson. “That is because New Mexico is hungry for clean energy and the good jobs that come with this new industry.”
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Radio Iowa: Richardson says Iowans like an underdog

2007-03-03T16:16:00.000-07:00
Richardson says Iowans like an underdog

Friday, March 2, 2007, 2:14 PM
By O.Kay Henderson

New Mexico Governor and Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson says Iowans like an underdog and he plans to aggressively campaign here for support in the Iowa Caucuses.
"I'm going to be coming here not with big rallies in gyms," Richardson says, referring to competitors who've drawn huge crowds in their appearances here this year. "...The last message I want to give Iowans is keep your powder dry. Wait 'til you get a chance to talk to me and see what I'm about...I care deeply about doing well here in Iowa."
Richardson is here today and tomorrow, with several meet-and-greet events scheduled in central Iowa. He contends Iowa politics are "grassroots" oriented and give him an opportunity to do well against bigger name candidates like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama who are drawing the big crowds. "I like the fact that Iowa likes underdogs," Richardson says. "I like the fact that Iowans like to see candidates face-to-face in house parties."
Richardson served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and he says that gives him experience in the foreign policy that is unmatched by the other candidates. "I know how we could get out of Iraq. I know how to restore America's international standing," Richardson says. "...I believe that I'm the candidate with the best experience."
Richardson openly concedes he is "not a rock star" -- a line often uttered by former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack when he was running for president. Richardson, who won re-election as governor of New Mexico in November, says he will not "have the resources" -- meaning the money -- that Clinton and Obama will amass, but Richardson says there is an opening for a "grassroots" candidate like him in the 2008 race.
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Message from Michelle

2007-03-01T00:29:00.000-07:00
Hi friends -

Just a little FYI....

I apologize if it seems that the blog is not updated as often as it should be. I try to get on here daily and update things, but lately I've had trouble getting the Blogger login site to load. It seems that 80% of the time the site won't load for me...either I'm having computer problems, or it's a site snafu, or something. Just didn't want you guys to think I was wigging out.

New articles and updates will appear whenever I'm able to login to the site!

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Richardson Rocks Nevada

2007-02-24T00:33:00.000-07:00
The season-opening Nevada Forum came and went... And one candidate stood out from the pack. Governor Bill Richardson was able to encapsulate over a quarter-century of public service, leadership, peacemaking, and visionary wisdom into brief opening and closing statements, and answers to 3 three questions -- and, what's more, he did it with integrity, humor, and dialogue brimming with intelligence, wisdom, and pragmatism.

If the American people can't watch - and truly listen - to this man and not come away thinking that Bill Richardson is one of the most qualified, best suited candidates for the office of President of the United States that this country has ever seen, then the folks must be wearing earplugs and be looking through the wrong lenses. Governor Richardson's performance in the Nevada Forum was the first of many such events that will continually serve to illuminate this truth to the voters.

For while the other candidates can merely talk about their ideas, Bill Richardson has actually accompanied his ideas with action - and that action has achieved extraordinary results.

The other candidates are talkers - Richardson is a proven leader of achievement, wisdom, and vision.

...and, oh yeah, he's Batman.*

Watch Governor Richardson's performance at the Nevada Forum:

Part One: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmAJsKPNt30

Part Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92DVIfuA7dM

C-SPAN: http://www.cspan.org/watch/cspan_wm.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS2

*Courtesy of Jon Stewart's assessment of Governor Richardson.
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Richardson Kicks Off Colorado Campaign

2007-02-24T00:04:00.000-07:00
Governor Richardson was in Denver on Wednesday to officially kick off his campaign in the Centennial State. He announced his Colorado campaign team during a news conference and then attended a fundraiser.

The exciting events were covered in the following articles:

Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_5276654

Rocky Mountain News:
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/elections/article/0,2808,DRMN_24736_5369729,00.html
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From the New Hampshire Union Leader...

2007-02-19T12:54:00.000-07:00

Richardson's party: Is anyone left to back him?

NEW MEXICO Gov. Bill Richardson stopped by last week during his two-day swing through New Hampshire. Among the Democrats vying for their party's Presidential nomination, he stood out as someone not very interested in playing to the far left, or to anyone else's expectations.
With Sen. Barack Obama and former Sen. John Edwards tacking hard left, and Sen. Hillary Clinton trying to sound moderate while still holding on to the liberal base, Richardson was quick to note that he is a different kind of Democrat.
For one, he's all for tax cuts. "I'd have middle-class tax cuts. I'd cut capital gains," he said, adding that he might have to repeal tax cuts that went to wealthier Americans to pay for more middle-class cuts, but it would be a last resort. He believes that low taxes stimulate business investment and job creation.
"The Democratic Party, our first solution is to tax, but I'm not of that school," he said.
He's also pro-Second Amendment (he was endorsed by the National Rifle Association in last year's race for governor), for a stronger, larger military, against gay marriage, and in favor of letting states experiment on policy rather than forcing them to accept Washington's dictates.
On Iraq, he supports withdrawal, provided the United States can bring together the warring ethnic and religious groups and create some sort of political agreement first.
Richardson is not a candidate polished and shined by some D.C.-area spin machine. He's a Western governor who talks convincingly like a Washington outsider despite his years in the capital. Plus, he has some interesting ideas. The question is whether in the current political climate any Democrats will be willing to hear them.
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TV ALERT: Gov. Richardson to be on CNN's Late Edition on Sunday

2007-02-17T18:46:00.000-07:00
Governor Richardson will be one of Wolf Blitzer's guests on Sunday's Late Edition on CNN.

(11am-1pm EST --- Sunday, February 18)
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Governor Richardson to visit Denver!!!

2007-02-15T23:33:00.000-07:00
From CBS in Denver and the AP:

Presidential Hopeful Richardson To Visit Denver

(AP) DENVER

New Mexico governor and presidential hopeful Bill Richardson will visit Denver next week to launch his campaign in Colorado.
Richardson has formed a presidential exploratory committee, the first step in an official run for the Democratic nomination.
Richardson is in his second term as New Mexico's governor. He represented New Mexico in the U.S. House of Representatives for 15 years and served as the United States ambassador to the United Nations. He's also served as the U.S. Secretary of Energy.
Richardson is scheduled to arrive in Denver on Wednesday to announce the formation of his Colorado campaign team. He hopes to raise more than $100,000 at the fundraiser.
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Richardson to visit New Hampshire and Iowa

2007-02-13T00:45:00.000-07:00
The Tufts Daily (the newspaper of Governor Richardson's alma mater) has an article and interview with our favorite Gov - as well as the 411 on some of his future campaign stops - including New Hampshire and Iowa.

To read:
http://media.www.tuftsdaily.com/media/storage/paper856/news/2007/02/12/News/Richardson.To.Visit.New.Hampshire.And.Iowa.For.Presidential.Campaign-2712389.shtml?sourcedomain=www.tuftsdaily.com&MIIHost=media.collegepublisher.com

-- And for the latest on Governor Richardson's campaign schedule visit: www.RichardsonBringsHope.com
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Rolling Stone: Respecting Richardson

2007-02-10T18:24:00.000-07:00
From Tim Dickinson of Rolling Stone:

Respecting Richardson

I don’t understand why Gov. Bill Richardson is the Rodney Dangerfield of the 2008 Democratic crop. The man gets no respect.
For all the ink (virtual and otherwise) spilled over the first viable female and African American candidates, Richardson — to my knowledge the first mainstream Latino candidate to run for the White House — gets no boost from the novelty factor. (For the geneologically curious: The anglo surname Richardson comes from his grandfather, the one non-Hispanic of the four.)
The lack of attention is just sad, not only because of Richardson’s unique appeal to the nation’s fastest growing ethnic bloc, but because the man actually has the kind of experience you need to be president. Indeed, apart from Joe Biden, he’s the only candidate in the current Democratic field with the requisite foreign policy experience. There. I said it.
I used to have my doubts about the man’s charisma, but after his speech from the DNC meetings — in which he comes off as authentic and funny — I don’t remember why:

When we were first invited to speak here today, we were all told that each of us would have only seven minutes…
Seven minutes … to tell you how we’d create better jobs, expand health care, save the environment, improve our schools, balance the budget, fight terrorism, get out of Iraq, and bring peace to the Middle East.
I don’t need seven minutes. I can do that in four words: “Elect a Democratic president.”
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Richardson: "Power without diplomacy is blind"

2007-02-08T22:48:00.000-07:00

Richardson: 'Power without diplomacy is blind'

WASHINGTON (CNN)

Touting his own extensive diplomatic experience, Democratic presidential candidate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson sharply criticized the Bush administration's approach to international policy Thursday and called for a new strategy.
"President Bush doesn't seem to understand that success in foreign policy requires both a strong military and smart diplomacy," Richardson said during an address at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. "Because while diplomacy without power is weak, power without diplomacy is blind."
Describing a world confronted with the threat of nuclear and other forms of terrorism, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations stressed that America must work to rebuild good relationships with other countries and not shy away from talking to unfriendly regimes.
"I have stood toe-to-toe with some of the world's toughest customers, including Saddam, Castro, the North Koreans and, most recently, the Sudanese leader Bashir," Richardson said. "I have gotten all these tough guys to do what I wanted them to do because I put my disdain for them aside, and talked to them."
"You need to know your enemy if you want him to cooperate," he added.

--- From CNN's Political Ticker
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Governor Richardson's Electrifying Speech at the DNC Winter Meeting

2007-02-06T00:45:00.000-07:00
He's a rock star!!!!

--- And how much do you love the intro of "Lean on Me"???!!!

Richardson for America ~ A Change is Gonna' Come!!!

To watch the speech:
http://www.richardsonbringshope.com/placeholder.aspx?tabId=4&sub=21

To read the speech transcript:
http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/newsroom/address_to_the_dnc_winter_meeting
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Gov. Richardson in NY Times Magazine

2007-02-05T13:49:00.000-07:00

There's a terrific Q & A with our Gov in the current issue of the New York Time's Magazine:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/04/magazine/04WWLN_Q4.t.html?_r=1&ref=magazine&oref=slogin

A MUST-READ!!!!

An excerpt:

"A lot of other candidates can give speeches about renewable energy and Iraq and creating jobs. I’ve got the experience. I’ve got the background. I’ve got the training. I believe as a negotiator I can bring people and the country together."

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Nevada Caucus poll

2007-02-05T13:41:00.000-07:00
Please visit here to vote for Governor Richardson in a Nevada Caucus poll:

http://www.nvtoday.com/ (poll is on the right-hand side)

He has a staggering lead!!! Let's keep it going!!!
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Richardson Brings Hope...

2007-02-02T17:27:00.000-07:00

...and hope is the American dream.

INTRODUCING THE LAUNCH OF RICHARDSON BRINGS HOPE -- AN INSPIRING NEW GRASSROOTS WEBSITE SUPPORTING THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDACY OF BILL RICHARDSON

Bill Richardson brings hope...

We are concerned Americans who believe that this great nation must move beyond the clouds of fear and shadows of division and into a new tomorrow of hope and promise – and the destiny of the American dream.
These extraordinary times call for extraordinary leadership. We yearn for a peacemaker. We need to believe in honesty and promise and honor in our government. We need to believe once more in our dreams – as individuals, and as Americans. We need to believe in hope again.We need Bill Richardson.
Richardson brings hope - and hope is the American dream.

* A proud member of the Richardson Brings Hope team *
We believe in the hope and promise of a better America under the wise, visionary leadership of Bill Richardson.

Dream big dreams and believe in hope again:
www.RichardsonBringsHope.com

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