Jan 5th, 2009 · The new Congress is coming to Washington this week. We examine the uncertainty over who'll be representing Minnesota and Illinois in the Senate as well as New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's withdrawal from nomination for Commerce Secretary.
Jan 5th, 2009 · New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn his nomination to be commerce secretary in the Obama Administration. Richardson took his name out of the running amid a federal grand jury investigation into government contracts.
Jan 4th, 2009 · The governor of New Mexico and former presidential candidate has withdrawn his nomination to be President-elect Barack Obama's commerce secretary.
Dec 3rd, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama formally tapped New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be his commerce secretary. Richardson is the highest-ranking Hispanic so far in Obama's administration, something Hispanic leaders are watching closely.
Dec 3rd, 2008 · President-elect Obama is ready to name New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a former rival for the Democratic nomination, as his choice for commerce secretary. Richardson was an energy secretary and U.N. ambassador in the Clinton administration.
Jun 18th, 2008 · The end of the long battle for the Democratic presidential nomination hasn't cooled political passions. Readers of "Political Junkie" feel strongly about whom they want to see as Barack Obama's running mate. Bill Richardson, Jim Webb and Hillary Clinton are just a few of their choices.
Mar 21st, 2008 · N.M. Gov. Bill Richardson, the nation's only Hispanic governor, endorsed Sen. Barack Obama's (D-IL) presidential candidacy, disappointing Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY). The former energy secretary for the Clinton administration, who is thought to have vice-presidential aspirations, called Obama a "once-in-a-lifetime leader."
Mar 21st, 2008 · Sen. Barack Obama capped a challenging week Friday with a key endorsement from his former rival. What sparked this change of heart for Richardson?