Larry Barker Report: Gov creates over 60 new jobs for friends, allies (NM Richardson, must see!!)

KRQE-TV, Channel 13, Albuquerque ^ | March 2, 2006 | Larry Barker, KRQE-TV

[CedarDave]

In state government they’re called “Gifts from the North” and these supposedly temporary jobs have long life-spans and big salaries.

[CedarDave]

This is a must-see seven-minute long video. Governor Richardson has rewarded over 60 cronies with unapproved political jobs created especially for them at a cost of over $3.5 million per year. Now that amount of money may not seem like much compared to salaries for big eastern or left coast states, but they are big for New Mexico. These jobs are in addition to the 647 positions authorized by the legislature. The level of corruption is amazing, even for those of us used to it here in NM.

[right right]

He learned from the best.

[CedarDave]

Direct link to video only for downloading:

mms://wme2000.chi.us.securedata.net/krqe.com/3-2-06barker.wmv

[Osage Orange]

When you've been successful at the top...why would anyone think he wouldn't do the same thing in New Mexico.....

[Howlin]

Wow. Monica's gonna be mad that he didn't get her that UN job since he gets everybody else one.

[CedarDave]

Another Richardson story:

New CYFD secretary was once accused of domestic violence (NM, Richardson appointee) ^

[YaYa123]

Uh oh! This can't be good for those who want Richardson as Hillary's VP pick.

What am I thinking? A little New Mexico scandal wouldn't bother Democrats at all, and I'm sure Richardson will know just how to spin this little embarrrassment into a campaign positive. He's a very popular Governor, he's Hispanic, he's rescued hostages, run the Energy Dept, represented US in the UN. What a guy! And about those questionable jobs for cronies???? Well, "jobs" is what America is all about....right?

[CedarDave]

You may never, ever, hold a lib/dem accountable. Even if they were directly involved. Democrats are not to be held responsible for anything.

< /sarcasm >

[Galveston Grl]

This sounds more like old Mexico rather than New Mexico. Man, I hope American voters hold US leaders to real legal and ethical standards because if they do not, we are going to look like a third world dump in no time. So far, it appears, the Democrats have humanist "ethics" and that the law does not apply to them.

[DesertDreamer]

The patron system is alive and well. I'll never forget the time in early 2003 when I attended a NM First Town Hall and heard a couple Richardson appointees extolling the benefits of patronage.

[kcvl]

He learned from the best.

That's the truth!

[CedarDave]

Their belief is you win, you're entitled. Nothing about being elected by the people means you're supposed to serve them not the other way around. That's why winning in any way possible, legal or illegal, ethical or not, is everything to the Rats.

[CedarDave]

An amazing investigation. I may have to start watching Channel 13 more often. Reporters for the other stations are now serving in the Richardson administration (Conroy Chino, for example).

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

All this is still Bush's fault because had he not been "selected", Gore would be President and Richardson would have remained Energy Secretary < /Sarcasm >

[DesertDreamer]

Did you also see the piece on voter registration fraud? It was on last night. If you missed it, WednesdayMorningQuarterback has a nice recap.

http://www.wednesdaymorningqb.com/

[CedarDave]

Here is the Channel 13 video:

News 13 finds 58 voters registered to 8 homes

They didn't specify party registration, but that area of the state approaches 100% Democrat.