Saturday, December 1, 2007
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."
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Richardson's stance on immigration is unique among nearly all the candidates. Is he more credible as half-Mexican, or is he easier to dismiss from the perspective of the other candidates because a) "of course he'd feel that way," and/or b) "I'd rather not engage with him on this one because all it will do is give him more press attention and support among liberal voters--and me less."
It is interesting that this week, both Obama and Richardson unveiled ads in Iowa regarding their sweeping reforms for public education policies. Additionally, both candidates publicized the endorsements they received this week—although Oprah is probably more influential than the Brotherhood of Electrical Works. What are the implications of Richardson’s latest advocates and will the name draw voters to Richardson or is it a tactic by his strategist to get press hoping to reinvigorate the New Mexico Governor’s campaign. A while ago there was rumor that Richardson would drop out and run as the Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination, has anything new surfaced; would both Hillary and Obama run on a ticket with Richardson or just Hillary?
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