Bye Bye Richardson!
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When he ran for president, Bill Richardson touted more than an adventurous style and impressive resume. He was the guy who embraced flaws as a strength, the one who said the American people “don’t want blow-dried candidates with perfection.”
A federal grand jury investigation into what could be a serious flaw, however, has led New Mexico’s governor to a tough decision to leave the national political stage–at least for now.
Richardson on Sunday scrapped his nomination to be Barack Obama’s commerce secretary. A federal grand jury is looking into how a California firm that contributed to Richardson’s political activities won a lucrative state government contract.
The former U.S. diplomat sounded diplomatic in announcing his decision. He said he has done nothing wrong, but figured a dragged-out confirmation could slow down Obama’s work. And so Richardson withdrew, spoke with pride about sticking with his job as governor, and told Obama he’s still eager to serve down the line.
“The governor is confident that he will be cleared,” said Richardson’s spokesman, Gilbert Gallegos.
A federal grand jury investigation into what could be a serious flaw, however, has led New Mexico’s governor to a tough decision to leave the national political stage–at least for now.
Richardson on Sunday scrapped his nomination to be Barack Obama’s commerce secretary. A federal grand jury is looking into how a California firm that contributed to Richardson’s political activities won a lucrative state government contract.
The former U.S. diplomat sounded diplomatic in announcing his decision. He said he has done nothing wrong, but figured a dragged-out confirmation could slow down Obama’s work. And so Richardson withdrew, spoke with pride about sticking with his job as governor, and told Obama he’s still eager to serve down the line.
“The governor is confident that he will be cleared,” said Richardson’s spokesman, Gilbert Gallegos.
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