[ New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson began a run for the Democratic presidential nomination yesterday, betting that his long résumé and Hispanic heritage will boost his chances in a field already stocked with better-known candidates.
"I am taking this step because we have to repair the damage that's been done to our country over the last six years," Richardson wrote in an e-mail to supporters. "Our reputation in the world is diminished, our economy has languished, and civility and common decency in government has perished." Richardson also announced his intentions -- in Spanish and English -- on his campaign Web site. ]
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Washington Post WiseOne's Comments -- As far as Democrats go, Bill Richardson is a definite contender to Hillary Clinton in 2008. He DOES have International competence and just may be able to beat Hillary for the Democrat nomination, Just MHO. 