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Bill Richardson

Governor, New Mexico (D)

Bill Richardson is the Governor of New Mexico and former candidate for the 2008 Democratic nomination. Of Hispanic descent, Richardson was born in Pasadena, California, but spent most of his childhood in Mexico City. Richardson graduated from Tufts University, from which he also received a Masters in International Affairs. In 1982, Richardson was elected to the United States House of Representatives. During his time in the House, Richardson focused on foreign affairs as well as on issues of importance to the Native American community. In 1997, Bill Clinton appointed Richardson United States Ambassador to the United Nations; Richardson left that post in 1998 to become Secretary of Energy. Richardson is known for his "shuttle diplomacy" and has been nominated five times for the Nobel Peace Prize. Richardson was first elected the Governor of New Mexico in 2003; he was reelected in 2007 in a landslide, earning 69% of the vote. Richardson is the author of two recent books: the campaign autobiography Between Worlds: The Making of an American Life, and Leading by Example: How We Can Inspire an Energy and Security Revolution.

Bill Richardson: Are you running for Vice President?

There’s enough to do at home, says Richardson.

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Bill Richardson: If you don’t win, why will that be?

Simple arithmetic.

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Bill Richardson: Is it the President’s job to solve moral issues?

Expanding the definition of value.

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Bill Richardson: Are you satisfied with the state of Native American affairs?

Native Americans have been the most neglected of all minorities in this country, Richardson says.

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Bill Richardson: How is the European immigration debate different?

Bringing immigrants out of the shadows, on both sides of the pond.

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Bill Richardson: Immigration and the Competitive Edge

Does our immigration policy hamper us abroad?

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Bill Richardson: How do we decide who gets to be an American?

Belief in the American dream is a prerequisite, says Bill Richardson.

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Bill Richardson: Is the U.N. still relevant?

A worthy organization in need of reform, says Richardson.

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Bill Richardson: If you were President, would you have called the Annapolis Conference?

Bush waited seven years too many, Richardson says.

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Bill Richardson: How would you solve the immigration dilemma?

An issue that can’t be left for the next election.

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Bill Richardson: Would you talk to Syria and Iran?

Richardson, on being tough but open.

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Bill Richardson: What is this election’s most dangerous idea?

“All options are on the table.”

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Bill Richardson: Reaching Across The Aisle

The GOP, Richardson says, is a party of the past, with some notable leaders in its past

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Bill Richardson: How is technology changing politics?

Is the Web electorate adequately represented in the polls?

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Bill Richardson: Are two parties enough?

They’re enough, but it doesn’t mean we can’t have more.

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Bill Richardson Supports Ethanol

The former presidential candidate says Americans are ready to sacrifice.

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Bill Richardson: Should we have a national service?

Richardson says young people need to be more involved.

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Bill Richardson: How would you make our students more globally competitive?

Start early in the life of a child and use standards to create accountability.

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Bill Richardson: Was NAFTA a good idea?

A good idea that has fallen short of its promise, Richardson says.

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Bill Richardson: Should Iowa and New Hampshire stay at the head of the primary schedule?

Leveling the playing field.

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Bill Richardson: Is the American govenment too secretive?

Open up Roswell’s records, Richardson says.

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Bill Richardson: Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton?

Is the United States becoming a dynastic monarchy?

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Bill Richardson: Who are you?

The qualifications of a bicultural background.

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