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.
Nov 21st, 2008 · Sen. Hillary Clinton has agreed to be President-elect Obama's nominee for secretary of state; New York Fed chief Timothy Geithner is in line to be treasury secretary; and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is up for the top job at Commerce.
Nov 21st, 2008 · Word of Cabinet offers by President-elect Obama flew fast and furious Friday afternoon: Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) for secretary of state, Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM) for commerce secretary and New York Federal Reserve President Tim Geithner for secretary of the Treasury.
Aug 18th, 2008 · A possible vice presidential announcement could come this week. Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving takes us through the list, including New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, Delaware Sen. Joe Biden, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and others
Jul 23rd, 2008 · Three years ago New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson formed a rodeo council to help his state's economy. The effort is beginning to pay off. This week, the state hosts the National High school rodeo finals, billed the "world's largest rodeo."
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."