with nothing to show for it and his hands still in his pockets.
Not exactly nothing...
Bill Richardson is an American politician who has a net worth of $7 million. Bill Richardson was born November 15, 1947, in Pasadena, California, he is best known for his term as the 30th Governor of New Mexico, from 2003 to 2011.
which is a big deal, cause when was the last time you saw a politician with his hands in his own pockets ?
Walking with your hands in your pockets is dangerous for those guys. One could trip, and get their tie, scarf or belt hung up on a doorknob...