Richardson to withdraw bid for Obama cabinet

Richardson to withdraw bid for Obama cabinet

rawstory.com
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I just wanted to tell ATS about this because I'm surprised that Bill Richardson may have had shady business dealings or needs an investigation about his record. Why didn't this come up before? I'm a little surprised that he wasn't investigated earlier... but who will replace Richardson?

I think it's kind of sad that he has to go. Is anyone else? It just seems rather odd.

rawstory.com
(visit the link for the full news article)

I don't have any details on this investigation, but anyone who knows anything about Richardson or New Mexico politics will not be surprised by this investigation.

From what I read, this investigation has been ongoing and to date has not been considered important enough to keep Richardson from consideration for a cabinet position. However, now that Illinois, Obama's stomping grounds, is embroiled in the current controversy regarding their governor and financial impropriety, more caution needs to be rendered regarding Richardson and his activities.

New Mexico doesn't need anymore bad press, so I hope it all works out well, but seriously, this should surprise no one.

Oh, bummer!

I knew about the investigation, but I also think Richardson is innocent of any wrongdoing. Don't you, Grady?

This is sad. Richardson rocks. Good news is he'll still be our Governor.

[edit on 4-1-2009 by Benevolent Heretic]

Bill Richardson Under Investigation in Pay-For-Play Probe

www.outsidethebeltway.com...



Amazing, i already knew about this, but blago seemed to over shadow this story.

I just learned of this and am shocked and saddened as well. I like Richardson. I'm becoming jaded with the disappointment from politicians. Example: Edwards, Clinton, McCain... and now possibly Richardson. Anyway hope he comes out clean, but you would think if he was he would stick it out. Maybe he just doesn't want to sour the beginning of Obama's first term. ??

GEEEE the more things "CHANGE" the more they stay the same!!!!!!!

www.rlcil.org...

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I don't know anything about this case, but it is my opinion that Richardson is a dirty politician.

I hope it's nothing for the sake of the state.

I think it is already to late to get rid of the taste in my mouth.

So long to one the only pro-gun voices we would have had in Obamas house.

reply to post by thisguyrighthere

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Please, stay on topic.

Anyhow, I feel this is bad because we should have done the investigation earlier, when, it wouldn't be as much of a surprise to us.

thisguyrighthere is on topic.

Richardson's record is vitally germane to his position in the administration.

Richardson has always been a Second Amendment advocate and it is the only thing about him that I can say that I like.

I suspect his motives, but the bottom line is that he has supported the Second Amendment.

I recall his waffling a bit on the issue during the campaign, but his voting record is clear.

[edit on 2009/1/4 by GradyPhilpott]

My God.. Each Democrat Administration gets more brazen than the last.

How many scandals now and they haven't even started.

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Two?

I guess that's a lot of you can only count to three.

Obama will be the only original member left in his cabinet by inaugeration day if this amazing information keeps it up. Seems every single politician is corrupt no matter which side, which is why it makes me laugh that people defend the guy and say that hes innocent *like in the posts above* but they forget the fact that hes a politician and is paid to lie to you.

haha, I fail at using the search function anywho, here's the info I managed to find on this event.
NPR

Timeline preceding withdrawal


I'm still looking up information on this I'll post here if I find anything new

and then there were three???

A donor’s gift soon followed Clinton’s help
$100,000 donation highlights ethics issues with links to foundations

www.msnbc.msn.com...



Not the Hillary,Blago, Richardson,Wright, fill in the blanks, I knew.



'Thousands of phone calls' on feds' wiretaps
www.suntimes.com...










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So that's three scandals related to Democrats. None of it will stick to Obama. Should we use this thread to name every scandal that involves a Republican?

There will always be people ready to dig the dirt on any president. It would be very surprising if there were not. Save your malicious glee for something of real substance.

How about all the foreign donations to Obama's campaign, and how Obama's website had the credit card anti-fraud measures deactivated so tht anyone could donate just using the numbers without having to verify name or address

Richardson et. al. are guilty as hell. The only surprise is that they are finally being investigated. Anyone remember Jim Trafficant, the Rep. from the Youngstown, Oh. area? He was up to no good and knee deep in the mob for ages and finally got caught a couple of years ago.

The circle of corrupt politics continues with Richardson. He is withdrawing to save face. If he is truly innocent he should fear nothing and continue to serve his President.

The only solution to this BS beyond complete campaign finance and earmark reform is the enactment of strict term limits (Bill was in the House for 14 years prior to his Clinton era appointments) in the House and Senate. The longer these whizbangs sit in office the more susceptible they become to corruption and undo influence.


[edit on 5-1-2009 by jibeho]