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Candidate for Governor & Lieutenant Governor
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General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies)
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I have a bold vision for America, and the experience to change how we do things in this country. I will end the war with a rapid and complete withdrawal of our troops, and then I will use diplomacy to help the Iraqis begin the healing process. I have delivered for America as a diplomat and I can restore America�s global leadership. My education plan is more extensive than any candidate�s. Organizations like the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters have called my energy initiative the most daring. I have also outlined how I would pay for each of my plans at www.RichardsonForPresident.com. America needs experience. I am a progressive Governor in a red state with a record of getting things done. Since I took office in 2003, over 80,000 more New Mexicans are working � and we have the lowest unemployment rate in our state�s history. I�ve made New Mexico the clean energy state by adopting stricter environmental standards and requiring utilities to produce energy from renewable sources. We�ve extended access to health coverage to all children under the age of 12. We raised teacher salaries and standards, and invested in schools. We�ve done all this while cutting taxes for every New Mexican and balancing the budget. Every American deserves a fair shot � not just the privileged few. It will take bold leadership to change America, and I have the experience to bring people together to get things done.
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Personal: (gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and
ages, home town, current residence)
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Bill Richardson was born on November 15, 1947 in Pasadena, California to William Richardson and Maria Luisa Lopez-Collada. William Richardson was a banker who had been working in Mexico City for decades and he settled his family there shortly after Bill's birth. In 1961 a young Bill Richardson left his family in Mexico City to attend high school in Massachusetts. He is married to Barbara and has no children.
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Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports)
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Richardson played baseball in high school at Middlesex School in Concord, Massachusetts and was a pitcher.. Entered Tufts University in Boston in 1966. His interest in politics was sparked while on a school trip to Washington, D.C. during which Senator Hubert Humphrey stopped to talk to Bill and his classmates about American values and the power of public service. Richardson went on to play for Tufts University.
BA in Political Science from Tufts University in 1970; MA in International Relations from Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in 1971
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Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics)
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no response
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Military: (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals,
honors, discharge date and type)
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no response
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Civic: (past and present organizations, charities involvement)
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no response
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Political: (dates and titles of previously held political offices)
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Governor Richardson served for 15 years as New Mexico�s Representative in the 3rd Congressional District. Governor Richardson served in 1997 as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and in 1998, he was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy
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Religion: (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs)
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He is Roman Catholic.
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Accomplishments: (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements)
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Western Governors� Association
Border Governors� Conference
2004 Democratic National Convention
Governor Richardson has been nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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