Bill Richardson
Party: Democratic
Occupation: Politician
Current Job / Position: Governor of New Mexico
Web site(s):
Bill Richardson for President
Gov. Bill Richardson
Latest News
- Obama to Name Richardson for Commerce Post (Dec. 2, 2008)
- If Clinton's the Pick, Where Does That Leave Richardson? (Nov. 21, 2008)
- Richardson To Commerce? (Nov. 21, 2008)
- Latino Leaders Looking Beyond Richardson (Nov. 20, 2008)
- Who's No. 2? Obama Keeps Everybody Guessing. (Aug. 19, 2008)
On the Issues
Richardson's Issue Statements
Health Care, Social Security, Iraq, National Security, Energy, Immigration, Affirmative Action, Economy, Budget, Education, Gay Marriage, Abortion, Poverty, Gun Control, Stem Cell Research, Top Priorities, Budget
Photos and Video
Charlie Rose Interview: Bill Richardson
The PBS host discusses the life and career of the Democratic presidential candidate. The pair also discuss Richardson's criticisms of the Bush Administration.
Biography
Personal
Birthdate: November 15, 1947 (Pasadena, Calif.)
Hometown: Pasadena, Calif.; Mexico City, Mexico
Spouse: Barbara Richardson
Religion: Catholic
Education
- Tufts Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, M.A.
- Tufts University, B.A.
- Middlesex School
Experience
Businesses Owned, Past Careers, Board Memberships, Etc.:
- Chair, Democratic Governors' Association
- Former Chair, Border Governors' Association
- Former Chair, Western Governors' Association
- Chair, Freedom House
- Big Brother/Big Sister of Santa Fe
- G.I. Forum
- Hispanic Council on Foreign Affairs
- Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce
- Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Santa Fe Jaycees
Public Service / Elected Offices:
- Governor of New Mexico, 2003-present
- U.S. Secretary of Energy, 1998-2001
- U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, 1997-1998
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1983-1997
Book(s)
- Between Worlds: The Making of an American Life by Bill Richardson
Campaign Finance
| Funds Raised | $41,743 |
| Funds Spent | $76,390 |
| Cash on Hand | $1,805 |
Data as of September 30, 2008
Full SEP 2008 Financial Report »
 | Judy Blume | $2,300 |
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| AUTHOR | KEY WEST, FL 33040 | ||
 | James L. Brooks | $1,000 |
| WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | LOS ANGELES, CA 90067 | ||
 | Bette Midler | $2,300 |
| ENTERTAINER | NASHVILLE, TN 37212 | ||
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