Gov. Bill Richardson Takes First Step To Join 2008 Race For Presidency
The Democratic New Mexico governor is seasoned political figure. He announced in a statement that he had set up an exploratory committee, a usual first step for presidential candidates. He joins what may be the most diverse field of candidates ever to seek the White House. Richardson, who served as a congressman, U.N. ambassador and as Secretary of Energy has emerged as an outspoken opponent of the war in Iraq. In his statement, he suggested that if elected he would act quickly to end U.S. involvement........