Washington Whispers

Gov. Bill Richardson Trades Politics for Ranching

By Paul Bedard, Caitlin Huey-Burns

November 30, 2010 RSS Feed Print

Democratic New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson says he's done with politics. Once his second term expires in a few weeks, he'll be "fading away into the sunset." That means no second try for the presidency by the former Clinton-era energy secretary and United Nations ambassador—not even a cabinet post like the one Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is expected to leave. In fact, he sees an Obama second term. "I think he will be able to be bipartisan, and if Republicans don't respond to his efforts of bipartisanship then they'll be the ones that will suffer," says Richardson. The governor's future: "I'm becoming a gentleman rancher."

Tags:
Bill Richardson,
UN,
democratic party,
Hillary Clinton,
republican party

Reader Comments Read all comments (11)

Add Your Thoughts
Your comment will be posted immediately, unless it is spam or contains profanity. For more information, please see our Comments FAQ.

What a buffoon. Single handedly destroyed the oil and gas industry in the state. Then had to recant because tax revenues went to $0.

One more prisoner who got away.

Jack of NM 8:49AM December 03, 2010

A "gentleman rancher"? How hilarious and don't you believe it! We New Mexicans know that Bill Richardson has been taking care of Bill Richardson during the last 8 years. Trust us, Bill Richardson has already lined up some sweetheart deal for himself when he exits as our Governor on Dec. 31st. Watch for him to take a high paying job in the "movie industry" that we have paid through the nose to "court" here in New Mexico, an Ambassador position, or the latest gossip, the "oil industry." Meanwhile back here in New Mexico, we are hoping Bill Richardson's next stop is a federal prison cell. Whisper, whisper!

Maritxu of NM 11:37PM December 02, 2010

Good riddance Judas... Once and for all

HARRIET of GA 9:51PM December 02, 2010

About this blog

About this blog

Washington Whispers has been featured in U.S. News & World Report since 1933, offering a fun, insider's view of Washington.

advertisement

Cartoons

Latest Video

advertisement