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Bill Richardson Withdraws as Commerce Secretary-Designate
FOXNews.com ^
| January 4, 2009
| FOXNews
Posted on 01/04/2009 12:26:22 PM PST by NCDragon
Bill Richardson is withdrawing his nomination to be commerce secretary, FOX News confirmed Sunday.
Richardson, who will remain governor of New Mexico, is facing a federal grand jury investigation into whether he exchanged government contracts for contributions to three Richardson political committees.
Richardson denies any wrongdoing but the investigation won't be finished before he has to go to a Senate confirmation hearing.
"Let me say unequivocally that I and my administration have acted properly in all matters and that this investigation will bear out that fact," Richardson said in a statement. "But I have concluded that the ongoing investigation also would have forced an untenable delay in the confirmation process."
Obama said he was accepting Richardson's request to withdraw with "deep regret."
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Politics/Elections; US: New Mexico
KEYWORDS: bho2008; bhocommerce; billrichardson; nm2008; richardson
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Methinks the "Lizard" Carville was dead on with his prediction(s) of the other day!
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:26:22 PM PST
by
NCDragon
To: NCDragon
So when is Obambi stepping down for his deceit?
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:29:19 PM PST
by
freekitty
(Give me back my conservative vote.)
To: NCDragon
The Clintons must be loving it especially since Richardson stabbed Hillary in the back.
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:29:32 PM PST
by
Riptides
To: NCDragon
Which Clintonistas are still left who can now fill this vacancy? Heh heh heh.
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:30:49 PM PST
by
FlingWingFlyer
(For more information on America's "new direction" read The Road to Serfdom. by Friedrich A. Hayek.)
To: NCDragon
Who was Obama’s second choice for Commerce?
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:31:32 PM PST
by
trumandogz
(The Democrats are driving us to Socialism at I00 MPH -The GOP is driving us to Socialism at 97.5 MPH)
To: NCDragon
The 0bama administration is the first to self-destruct before it even starts - now that’s CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN.
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:34:15 PM PST
by
reg45
To: NCDragon
Just another turd floating in the. 0bama bowl.
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:34:34 PM PST
by
Cyber Ninja
(His legacy is a stain OnTheDress)
To: NCDragon
Maybe he was thinking of Ron Brown and said to himself: “I need this job like I need a hole in the head!”.
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:34:39 PM PST
by
SERKIT
("Blazing Saddles" explains it all.....)
To: trumandogz
Some other token. Now,we know why he wanted to get out of N.M.!
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:34:45 PM PST
by
Dr. Ursus
To: NCDragon
IMO, Richardson is not an aberration. I would bet a good reporter or prosecutor could find all kinds of these quid pro quo’s or pay-to-play schemes from both parties in many states. Kudos to the prosecutor who is going after Richardson. Let’s hope there are more men like him. We know the state-run MSM will in no way investigate anything that may affect “the one”.
To: NCDragon
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:38:16 PM PST
by
CedarDave
(Under Obama, yesterday's pork-laden earmarks have become tomorrow's economic stimulus projects)
To: reg45
The 0bama administration is the first to self-destruct before it even starts -
I was thinking the same thing!
To: SERKIT
Maybe he was thinking of Ron Brown and said to himself: “I need this job like I need a hole in the head!”.Ouch...
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:42:26 PM PST
by
Las Vegas Ron
(The tree of liberty is getting mighty dry)
To: NCDragon
I wonder if the Clintons had something to do with “Judas” quick fall from grace.
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:43:05 PM PST
by
skimask
(Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience)
To: trumandogz
Who was Obama’s second choice for Commerce? Richardson.
Now Obama's first choice can step in (heh, heh.)
To: NCDragon
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:44:03 PM PST
by
xcamel
(The urge to save humanity is always a false front for the urge to rule it. - H. L. Mencken)
To: trumandogz
Who was Obama’s second choice for Commerce? Ron Brown. Oops.
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:44:41 PM PST
by
CT
(Joe Biden: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTwnwbG9YLE)
To: CedarDave
I did a search under the title as shown. As with all topics I post, if it doesn’t show up under the initial search I assume its fresh news and post it. I don’t have the time nor the inclination to search for numerous variations on the subject. I’ll leave it to the moderators to lock the thread if its’ old news or posted elsewhere.
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:47:57 PM PST
by
NCDragon
(If you can't stand behind the troops, try standing in front of them!)
To: SERKIT
Maybe he was thinking of Ron Brown and said to himself: “I need this job like I need a hole in the head!”.
You would probably be shocked to know how many people, even here at FR, have no idea what you are referring to.
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:48:25 PM PST
by
lewislynn
(What does the global warming movement and the Fairtax movement have in common? Disinformation)
To: NCDragon
Richardson denies any wrongdoing but the investigation won't be finished before he has to go to a Senate confirmation hearing. What does that have to do with anything? The 'RATS own the U.S. Government and being a DemocRAT AND a crook is a resume' enhancer with that crowd.
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posted on
01/04/2009 12:57:24 PM PST
by
FlingWingFlyer
(For more information on America's "new direction" read The Road to Serfdom. by Friedrich A. Hayek.)
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