I don't yet know much about Bill Richardson, the Governor of New Mexico, who has been climbing in popularity as a presidential candidate. However I was very happy to hear on NPR that he has proposed plans for a real energy policy that focuses on renewable resources and less on politically unstable, environmentally degrading, polluting fossil fuels. I was ecstatic to visit his web page--the first image you see is this one of the Gov. in front of solar panels.
Richardson seems to have other advantages as well. I like the idea of him coming from the Southwest--I'm not big on candidates from the South--and Texas goes without saying. He also seems to be more of an independent thinker than your typical politico. Past job creds: a United States Congressman, Ambassador to the United Nations, Secretary of Energy, and Governor of New Mexico--now that's experience (especially after the doomed (or missing) energy and diplomatic policies of the past 7 years)! Finally, his Hispanic heritage could have vast implications towards securing the Hispanic vote for Democrats in 2008 and for many, many years to come.
Let's keep our eye on him!
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I've seen him on the Daily Show and on some other news programs. He's actually pretty impressive. He's even met wish Saddam Hussein face to face.
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