Should Richardson make it onto the Dem ticket his involvement with New Jersey loan sharks, and his backing of gaming casinos on Navaho land would come under intense scrutiny. Richardson is tied into (and has used the plane) of Jersey types responsible for the exponential growth of execrable loan-sharking in sites adjacent to Reservation land. He has also backed the Navajo tribal council leader who is determined to introduce casino gambling on the reservation despite widespread objection that has roadblocked the practice for more than two decades. In the end, Richardson could be accused of racism in his treatment of the Indian nation — and if nominated, no doubt will.