Richardson Update Dec. 17-30

Although governor Richardson has not been getting much attention from the other states for the presidential election his own state, New Mexico, decided to give him a boost and say that "without him they would not have as many jobs and there would be less attention focused on them." It is nice to see him have the support of his state. The assassination of Benazir Bhutto made Richardson chastice the Bush administration Pakistan policy. He urged them to stop military aid to the country and further critized Bush's policies. He has been one of the few candidates that refuses to support Musharrah if he wins the election. Richardson still feels the surge in Iowa even though he is not predicted to be in the race between Edwards, Clinton and Obama. He said there is 40% undecided voters in Iowa and they usually make up their mind five days before the election. He has the confidence that his message has been getting through to the people and that he will appear the winner. Richardson is so confident about his supporter base that he filed for the Texas primary along with Mitt Romney. At this time all of the candidates are focusing their time and energy in Iowa and Bill Richardson has the confidence and the support that he will be a winner in the Iowa primary election.

Richardson Update (Dec. 9-16)

Richardson recently defined himself  as a "moderate, because I am not predictable,” and  said, “I’m fiscally very conservative — I balanced budgets, I cut taxes — but I’m socially very progressive. I would say moderate is sensible.” Richardson also announced that he has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association, a typically more conservative interest group. Furthermore, Richardson recently denounced the use of attacks between the Democratic candidates, saying that they only distract from the serious issues at hand.  He said, "Almost a year ago, I came out and said all the Democratic hopefuls need to sign a pledge that we won't attack each other. Only Joe Biden signed it with me."  Although he may be against "attacking" other candidates, he sure has no problem attacking the current president.  He has continued to attack Bush: announcing that as President of the United States, he will immediately instigate serious investigations regarding the CIA tapes and torture and also through his response to the National Intelligence Estimate on Iran.  Richardson's strategy of denigrating Bush works to emphasize the necessity of a "diplomat" in office...namely himself.  In Concord on the 15th, he also committed himself to governing in a "bipartisan way," saying that through all his experience he has grown to be able "over the years to reconcile differences."  Governor Richardson also revealed his National Disability Policy on the 16th, through an online chat with his spokeswoman, Cody Unser, a Transverse Myelitis patient.

Richardson Update Dec. 2-8

The schedule of New Mexico Governor and Presidential Nominee Bill Richardson has consisted of traveling throughout Iowa and Washington DC this week to campaign. He has visited his 99th of Iowa’s 99 counties. Throughout his campaign he has shown his support and dedication to the rural and urban areas in Iowa. He continues to be the only candidate who brings both change and experience into the race, and it seems to be producing some good results. On December 3rd while campaigning in Iowa, Richardson proposed his mortgage and credit card markets policy.
Instead of attending the NPR debate on December 4th, Richardson went to the memorial service for Corporal Clem R. Boody, a US MIA whose remains he helped secure and return from North Korea in April 2007.
Richardson expressed his disappointment in other senators, Clinton, Obama, Biden and Dodd because they failed to show up for an important vote on Alternative Minimum Tax. He felt that this legislation could prove some needed relief for Americans straining during Bush’s failed economic policies. He pledged to always show up and fight for the middle class unlike the other senators. Hooray!! Richardson received an A on his report card; wouldn’t his parents be so proud? He received the highest grade and the only “A” on Independent Report Card that graded presidential candidates plans to address energy policy and climate change.
He also received new support from Pedro Mora, a former Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib interrogator. He campaigned in Iowa on behalf of Richardson and in the process accused Bush on recent revelations that the CIA destroyed.
Richardson has proved to be consistent in the polls, being in fourth place in many states, and plans on campaigning and fundraising in Nevada, California, Iowa, New York and New Hampshire this week.

Richardson Update Nov. 26-Dec. 1

This week, Richardson aggressively campaigned in Iowa, in hopes of winning the votes of the rural population. During his rigorous agenda of all 99 counties, Richardson announced his agricultural plan,which incorporates his call for an Energy Revolution as well as "put[ting] fairness back into our farm policy." Furthermore, he released his new ad on education, suggesting he is the only candidate with a "bold plan" on education.  He took a break from Iowa on the 28th, heading to New York for his celebration of the 75th chapter in New York City of his outreach program, Mi Familia con Richardson (there are now over 200 in the country).  Also, the Brotherhood of Electrical Works or IBEW of Nevada decided to endorse Richardson in his presidential campaign on the 28th.  On December 1st, Richardson returned to Iowa to continue his campaign there.  In response to the Republican Debate on Tuesday, Bill Richardson revealed in an interview that he was appalled and "disgusted" at the Republican candidates' attacks on immigrants, asserting that it "is not only wrong, it's bad for the economy."

Richardson Update Nov. 20-25

Bill Richardson is an experienced man and one who can bring results and change to Washington DC, or at least that is what he has been saying. A new poll released on November 23, 2007 shows Bill Richardson surging in New Hampshire up by six points tied with Edwards and shrinking the gap between Clinton and Obama. On November 20 he spoke at Rivier College about his health care program. He is starting to like the idea of a single-payer health care system but for now prefers getting tougher on insurance companies and getting rid of them. Also, on November 20th Richardson released that New Mexico is ranked 11th among states in a Mothers against Drunk Driving State Progress Report in the battle against Drunk Driving. In his Thanksgiving address he wanted to remember and give thanks to the troops in Iraq and the many veterans that are homeless on the street with no home to go to. In the next couple weeks Bill Richardson will be traveling to Iowa, New York and Washington DC to do some serious campaigning and fundraising while participating in the Iowa Brown and Black Forum in Des Moines, Iowa.

Richardson Weekly Update 1 (Nov. 5-18)

During the first week of november, Governor Richardson focused on the release of his new book entitled Leading By Example.  He appeared on CNBC's "Kudlow & Company" and MSNBC's "Hardball" to discuss the book. This week, Governor Richardson traveled from Iowa to California, then Colorado to Nevada to fundraise for his campaign. On November 15^th, Governor Richardson not only celebrated his 60^th birthday, but he was also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize (for the fifth time) for his work involving the circumstances in Darfur and North Korea.  On the same day, Richardson also participated in the CNN/UNLV Debate where he emphasized his first-hand experience with the immigration issue and his solid plans to pull all troops out of Iraq and promote an energy revolution.  Prior to his nomination, Richardson attended the Iowa Democratic Party’s Jefferson-Jackson benefit dinner on November 10^th.