Bill Richardson

Holding Journalists Could Backfire on North Korea

By Joshua Kucera - Nation & World - June 16, 2009

The sentencing of two U.S. journalists thrust North Korea back into the headlines. more >>

Obama Goes With Republican Gregg for Commerce Post

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - February 3, 2009

The choice of Judd Gregg came on the condition that it won't change the balance of power in the Senate. more >>

Richardson, Blagojevich Complicate Obama's Attempts for a Smooth Transition

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - January 5, 2009

A few bumps in the road have appeared for President-elect Obama. more >>

Hiccup for Obama: Richardson Abandons Bid for Cabinet Post Amid Investigation

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - January 5, 2009

The New Mexico governor withdrew his name from consideration as Obama's commerce secretary. more >>

Will Richardson and Blagojevich Hurt Obama?

Opinion - January 5, 2009

A verdict on Richardson's still out, though it's unclear what effect he might have on Obama. more >>

Barack Obama Should Replace Bill Richardson in Cabinet With Kathleen Sebelius

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - January 5, 2009

Sebelius is qualified and more women are needed in the Cabinet. more >>

Who'd Get the Top Cabinet Jobs for President Obama?

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - July 30, 2008

He's being treated like the president already, so we ask insiders who would get top Obama cabinet jobs. more >>

Obama Looks to Balance Vulnerabilities With Veep Choice

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - June 27, 2008

Obama may pick a vice president with more national security experience. more >>

Morning Buzz: April 3, 2008

News Desk - April 3, 2008

In another telltale sign that the country's economy has been damaged by the housing, credit, and financial crises, the number of people who signed up for unemployment benefits last week was the highest it has been in more than two years. The Labor Department reported today that 407,000 signed up for government aid for the week ending March 29, a much higher number than economists had predicted. The last time this many people signed up for unemployment benefits was September 2005, when thousands had been devastated by Hurricane Katrina and other Gulf storms. more >>

Richardson Endorsement Sparks More Negative Campaigning in Clinton-Obama Race

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - March 24, 2008

Leading up to Pennsylvania, the Democratic presidential contest is getting nasty. more >>

Morning Buzz: March 21, 2008

News Desk - March 21, 2008

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a former Democratic presidential candidate himself, will endorse Barack Obama for president today. In a statement released on Thursday, Richardson wrote: "I believe [Obama] is the kind of once-in-a-lifetime leader that can bring our nation together and restore America's moral leadership in the world." more >>

Morning Buzz: Jan. 10, 2008

News Desk - January 10, 2008

After disappointing showings in both Iowa and New Hampshire, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has decided to end his presidential bid. Two anonymous sources told the Associated Press that Richardson will most likely announce his decision today. more >>

Democratic Fundraiser Indicted

News Desk - December 4, 2007

Former Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu was charged this afternoon in a 15-count indictment for engaging in what Manhattan U.S. Attorney Michael Garcia characterized as a "massive fraud scheme" that involved not only bilking investors but also making illegal campaign contributions in other peoples' names to candidates—most prominently, Hillary Clinton. more >>

Mr. Nice Turns Mean

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 15, 2007

He always preaches peace and unity among candidates, but we spotted Bill Richardson's troop being pretty partisan in Iowa. more >>

Richardson Loves His SUV, So There

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 2, 2007

His presidential platform includes slashing oil consumption in half and expanding America's hybrid fleet. But New Mexico Gov. more >>

Democratic Debate Spawns Weird Economics

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 8, 2007

Is the budget deficit rising? Is China really our banker? Clinton, Obama, and the rest sure seem to think so. more >>

Making Sense of Thursday's Democratic Debate

Capital Commerce - June 29, 2007

A few thoughts on Thursday's Democratic presidential forum at Howard University, here in steamy Washington, D.C. more >>

Giddyup, Sundance

Washington Whispers - March 19, 2007

We told you (below) that New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson had lost enough weight to make his horse, Sundance, very happy. more >>

His Staff Hates It, but Not His Horse

Washington Whispers - March 18, 2007

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee isn't the only fatty who hit the treadmill and dieted—he lost 110 pounds and several chins—to get ready for a 2008 presidential run. more >>

What's With Watts and Richardson?

Washington Whispers - March 4, 2007

It could have been the environment, the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, or the brash frankness of an ex-politician. But former Rep. more >>

Pajamas Media Straw Poll

Michael Barone - January 22, 2007

Pajamas Media is running a weekly straw poll on the Republican and Democratic presidential nominations. You can vote for both Democrats and Republicans. more >>

How to Meet a 2008 Long Shot

Washington Whispers - January 11, 2007

It's getting to be that time of the political season again, when long-shot presidential hopefuls try out those "meetups" to test their popularity and spread the word of their budding campaign. First up: New Mexico Gov. more >>