Since he has not endorsed one of the Democratic candidates, the questions that really remains is if he intends to decide at all. It seems that since he hasn't done it already, he most likely will not be endorsing anyone. Especially since the governor has close ties with the Clintons and Obama seems to be the one pulling ahead, that seems like the smarter move anyway.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Governor Richardson Update Feb. 25-Mar. 1
Governor Richardson, although not significantly involved in the elections right now, has been busily serving his state. On the 27th, Richardson took initiative and ordered a police blockade on a casino in New Mexico after the National Indian Gaming Commission found it illegal. Furthermore, Richardson prevented an expansion of bureaucracy by vetoing a piece of legislation which would have a created a new Public Defender Commission. He found the commission to be an "unnecessary and unaccountable layer of bureaucracy, which encroaches on the rightful authority of the executive.” Among the long list of legislation he has signed this month, Richardson signed a piece of legislation which makes it easier for candidates to get their name on primary elections ballots through additional nominating petitions.
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It will be interesting after this week's primary to see if Obama endorses one of the candidates. If Clinton losses in Ohio and Texas (or does not receive a significant number of delegates there), it is highly likely that Richardson, desiring the Democratic VP nomination, will endorse Obama.
While Richardson is trying to wait out the battle, I am curious as to whether his lack of support for either side will negatively affect his chances to gain the nomination for the Democratic Vice President or if the Presidential nominee will be forgiving due to the proximity in the race? Also, were he to receive an offer for the Democratic ticket, how would the vacancy of his post as Governor of New Mexico be handled in a state that is very closely split between Democrats and Republicans?
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