Governor Richardson's Op-Ed from the Washington Post calling on the Bush administration to begin immediate direct diplomacy with Iran.

This is New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's public schedule for his upcoming trip to Iowa, March 2-3, 2007.  The Governor will be making his first trip to Iowa since announcing the formation of his Presidential campaign Exploratory Committee.

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson Statement on Former Governor Tom Vilsack’s Decision to Withdraw From Democratic Presidential Race

Today, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson named Lachlan McIntosh, a seasoned political campaign operative, South Carolina Statewide Director and Crawford Cook, an over 40 year veteran of South Carolina politics, Senior Advisor for the Richardson for President team. 

"I am thrilled to have Lachlan and Crawford joining my team," said Governor Richardson. "Crawford Cook is one of my oldest friends and my closest political advisors. I am honored and proud to have two of the most reputable names in South Carolina politics on board, building support throughout South Carolina for my campaign."

"He's actually been wonderful. He's kept every promise he's ever made to the community." Anyone remember the last time you heard an LGBT political activist say that about a candidate for the White House? 

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson got a good reaction from a union audience Wednesday at the first presidential candidate forum of the early starting 2008 election cycle.

He's the dynamic son of parents from different ethnic backgrounds. If successful, his long-shot campaign for president would be historic by placing the first minority in the nation's highest office.

So why aren't more people buzzing about the candidacy of New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson?

Here's a 2008 New Hampshire primary pop quiz question: Which Democratic presidential hopeful has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and is leading the charge to ban cockfighting in his home state?

Answer: Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico.

In any other presidential primary cycle, Richardson would be considered a political crowd favorite because he has a wide and deep public-service resume that demands attention.

Wednesday, the Governor will be in Carson City, Nevada for two campaign-related appearances, including a debate sponsored by the Association of Federal, State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).  Also on Wednesday Governor Richardson will hold a news conference in Denver to announce his Colorado campaign team. Saturday the Governor will deliver the keynote address at the Broward County Democratic Party's annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sunday, February 25, Governor Richardson will travel to Washington, DC to participate in the National Governors Association Winter Meeting.

Just days before the first Democratic Presidential forum in Carson City, Governor Richardson dominated an online poll on the local blog, Nevada Today (www.nvtoday.com).  Polling at 40%, Richardson shows more than twice the support of any other candidate.