Although on the positive side...he has never been charged with any crimes. So that might be a small plus on that. Hillery will love him as her VP...thats the whole angle. He will bring in the west vote in AZ and NM....and maybe even Neveda.
Richardson FAILED to deliver New Mexico and its 5 electoral votes for Kerry in 2004 which hurt him politically. Yes he would carry NM on a ticket but not Arizona or Neveda where the GOP is strong. Many Hispanics in the Southwest are very religous and are pro-life and pro gun. This hurts Bill richardson with his Clinton years baggage.