Mexican official: Richardson eying White House in 2008

KOBTV ^ | 02/19/2004 | Associated Press

[yonif]

(Mexico City-AP) – The chief cabinet aide to Mexican President Vicente Fox says New Mexico’s governor showed an interest in running for president of the United States in 2008.

Interior Secretary Santiago Creel told a Mexican newspaper he had a conversation with Governor Richardson in Mexico City last year.

He says the governor told him he was going to be on the Democratic ticket in 2008 seeking the presidency.

Richardson—through a spokesman—denies any such conversation took place.

Spokesman Billy Sparks says Richardson has pledged to run for re-election for governor and stands behind that pledge.

And Sparks says Richardson expects this year’s Democratic nominee to be running for re-election in 2008.

[Paleo Conservative]

At first I thought Richardson was the Mexican Official.

[Just mythoughts]

Good find.

Mr. Energy Secretary and former UN Ambassador helped bjclinton adopt North Korea.

[krb]

You can definitely tell that.

As the Clinton former Energy Secretary and current governor of New Mexico he was being interviewed on CNN regarding the NE power outage, and he was actually a decent honorable guy when pointing out problems, unlike Hillary who tried to blame it on Bush.

And he also delivered a Spanish language rebuttal to the SOTU address earlier this year.

[mabelkitty]

Hmmmm.
So this is why Hillary is jumping in this year.

[mabelkitty]

This is a English speaking country.
How effective is running counter if 99% of the country can't understand you?

[mabelkitty]

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[Dan from Michigan]

Richardson would be a tough opponent. He signed CCW (twice) in New Mexico, and he's a governor.

[newfreep]

The rat's ticket in 2008 will be hitlery/richardson...that will be tough to beat.

[eeriegeno]

At first I thought Richardson was the Mexican Official.

Ya know, me too.... At first I thought that he was that Chinese official who used to be in charge of the Loa Alamos National Nuclear Lab in New Mexico???? Or was he the guy who worked in NYC who tried to assist in Monica's relocation? But then I realized that he is just another one of those new Mexican politicians.......

[Reelect President Dubya]

If Bill knows what's good for him, he won't get in between Hillary and the White House.

There are a lot of lonely places to bury bodies in New Mexico.

[NotchJohnson]

He just does not look Presidential which you must have.

[jmcclain19]

Richardson has the potential to be a tough nut to crack.
He's cut taxes in New Mexico which was hugely successful. And he sounds credible. He's one I'd worry about in the future.

[ridesthemiles]

He's cut taxes in New Mexico which was hugely successful. And he sounds credible. He's one I'd worry about in the future.

Didn't we have a story posted here in the last few days that said New Mexico is looking at a state bill that would REQUIRE ALL VEHICLES (ALL- not just new vehicles or the vehicles owned by proven drunks and druggies- no matter how old the vehicles are)to have installed a device which would prevent the driver from starting the car unless they could breathe properly into this device?
Something along those lines.
Why would I consider a PRESIDENTIAL candidate who would punish 100% of the population for the infractions of less than 15% or so of the state's population? Am I having a CRS moment here? Did that story appear on Free Republic? Help me, here, FREEPERS!!

[GeronL]

Richardson could be the manchur.... I mean El bandito Presidente candidate

[henderson field]

Richardson IS the Mexican Official. He's a Mexican. He changed his name. Who would expect anyone from a totalitarian country to comprehend the U.S. Constitution?

[leprechaun9]

I can see it now - MONICA LEWINSKY'S EMPLOYMENT AGENT TO SEEK PRESIDENCY!

[CedarDave]

Am I having a CRS moment here? Did that story appear on Free Republic? Help me, here, FREEPERS!!

Several times. To get to the stories quickly, click on "Topics" at the top right of the browse page, and then click "New Mexico" on the list. There have been four or five posted in the past few days. New Mexico has one advantage many states don't; the state constitution limits the legislature to 30 days in even numbered years (60 days in odd numbered years). The session ended at noon today with the bill waiting to be heard in the Senate Judiciary committee. From the volume of calls senators were getting from angry constituents, I imagine it will have a hard time getting traction next year though the bill sponsor says he will try again.

[Hand em their arse]

Yeah.... ya need "Kucinich" type stature

[Hand em their arse]

sorry.. forgot major league sarcasm meant!!