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Bill Richardson's Presidential Chops

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MAKING A POINT? The other Gov. Bill
In his quest for president, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson scored some important victories this week, thanks in part to murderous dictator and "Foxy Boxing" enthusiast Kim Jong Il.

The dictator who sipped single-malt scotch and assembled scantily clad female "pleasure teams" while millions of his people starved to death has agreed to turn over to Richardson the remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean War. What's more, the North Koreans have indicated to Richardson a willingness to make concessions in the tense, ongoing negotiations with the U.S. and other nations regarding their rogue nuclear program.

In the past, Richardson has helped broker deals with Cuba and Iraq and has recently been involved with efforts to achieve piece in Sudan. This North Korean boon will surely spark a surge of support, but can his campaign handle the heat?

Accusations that Richardson violates women's personal space are certain to garner attention, too, especially since his own female lieutenant governor avoids sitting or standing near him at public events so as not to be poked, pinched, or touched. Also, something about his rumored signature move of pointing at women in crowded rooms and then pointing at his crotch seems less than presidential. This is the guy, after all, who once offered Monica Lewinsky a job. On second thought, he might be the perfect Democratic choice.

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You're not giving enough credit to his career in Congress. After conning people into thinking he was from the Barrio (a white guy named William Richardson who loves fat chicks, brandy and cigars-come on!)he was so unpopular that he was replaced by a bible thumping Republican minister in a state and district that voted for Bill Clinton twice!

Posted by: ButtersforPresident on April 10, 2007 3:48 PM

Butters,

Actually, Richardson is half-Mexican, and grew up in Mexico City. He was actually a very popular Representative, and served for 14 years... when he was replaced by Tom Udall. A Democrat. A very liberal Democrat.

And why was he replaced? Because he took the job as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations in 1997. Then he became Secretary of Energy.

And as for the "womanizing meme", those are based on rumors, and Diane Denish (his Lt. Gov) has backed away from those statements since she made them years ago. Many consider the continued life of the rumors to be the result of persistent whispering campaigns from Republicans.

Posted by: fbihop on April 10, 2007 7:05 PM

If you are from New Mexico you have forgotten who your Jesus-loving Congressman was during monica-gate. To quote from wikipedia "Redmond was a minister for the Santa Fe Christian Church and a teacher at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos. He was elected to Congress in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Bill Richardson and served from May 13, 1997 until January 3, 1999."

Posted by: ButtersforPresident on April 10, 2007 9:59 PM

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