New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson abandoned his nomination to become commerce secretary under pressure of a grand jury investigation into a state contract awarded to his political donors
I like that he says he wants to change the date of the election. I don't like that he's a liar and will do NOTHING about the election process if elected.
I like that he responded and wants to do something about our fixed voting system. I don't like how he was reading what he said, and that it sounded as if it was his first time reading it. Richardson is a good man, but I think Edwards and Kucinich are the only ones that aren't beholden to special interests. So I am deciding between those two.
I am a young voter and I am very happy to see Richardson addressing issues that affect my generation! Now...if only my colleagues could get the message too....
Why the Founding Fathers declared the first Tuesday after Nov 1st "Election Day":
Since there was no TV or radio news in 1776, the primary source for news was the local weekday paper, friends in town or people at work, reminding them of election day. Today, we don't depend on word of mouth to be reminded of Election Day.
As for making Election Day a holiday, never did the Founders imagine that it might take all day for people to cast their vote due to restrictions or lack of voting machines.
Richardson is proving to be a straight-shooter with a lot of insight in a lot of issues, including Iraq, No Child Left Behind, Health Insurance, and now Voting Rights. People should sit up and take notice! I hate to upset you Richardson fans, but I think he would make a great vice presidential candidate for whoever gets the nomination to head the ticket. I would rather have Richardson "reinvent government" than Al Gore.
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New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson abandoned his nomination to become commerce secretary under pressure of a grand jury investigation into a state contract awarded to his political donors
typical democrat
wiferachel 3 years ago
I like that he says he wants to change the date of the election. I don't like that he's a liar and will do NOTHING about the election process if elected.
iamjackscolin 4 years ago
I like that he responded and wants to do something about our fixed voting system. I don't like how he was reading what he said, and that it sounded as if it was his first time reading it. Richardson is a good man, but I think Edwards and Kucinich are the only ones that aren't beholden to special interests. So I am deciding between those two.
Underwater7 4 years ago
On behalf of everyone at Why Tuesday? I wanted to say thanks for the response, Governor Richardson. -Jacob
WhyTuesday 4 years ago 3
I am a young voter and I am very happy to see Richardson addressing issues that affect my generation! Now...if only my colleagues could get the message too....
fanofbond06 4 years ago
Why the Founding Fathers declared the first Tuesday after Nov 1st "Election Day":
Since there was no TV or radio news in 1776, the primary source for news was the local weekday paper, friends in town or people at work, reminding them of election day. Today, we don't depend on word of mouth to be reminded of Election Day.
As for making Election Day a holiday, never did the Founders imagine that it might take all day for people to cast their vote due to restrictions or lack of voting machines.
BI30 4 years ago
If Kucinich wasn't in the race I would be strongly behind Richardson.
cooolandy 4 years ago
Richardson is proving to be a straight-shooter with a lot of insight in a lot of issues, including Iraq, No Child Left Behind, Health Insurance, and now Voting Rights. People should sit up and take notice! I hate to upset you Richardson fans, but I think he would make a great vice presidential candidate for whoever gets the nomination to head the ticket. I would rather have Richardson "reinvent government" than Al Gore.
classic14rider 4 years ago
Way to go...
We are losing our democracy and we must reform it and improve it before it is too late.
Ralphdraw3 4 years ago 2
Right on, Governor. Richardson for President!
contactmaclock 4 years ago 3