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Denise, Missouri City, Tx — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:40:52 GMT

Ha!! This shows it does not pay to be an opportunistic Weasel! What goes around.......

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Andrea, New York City — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:47:31 GMT

Thank you Governor Richardson for your consideration of our dear country.

I wish you well and hope things work out for you.!!!!

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Corruption is the norm — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:25:06 GMT

The corruption in the Democrat party is over whelming

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Bill Hester — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:37:26 GMT

If he won't/can't serve as Sec. of Commerce, why doesn't he resign the Governorship of NM??

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4 MORE YEARS ... 4 MORE YEARS ...UGH ! — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:38:41 GMT

BILL RICHARDSON WITHDRAWS HIS NOMINATION UNDER A GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION.
IS OBAMA'S DREAM TEAM CABINET STARTING TO CRUMBLE EVEN BEFORE HIS INAUGURATION?
IT DIDN'T TAKE THE DEMOCRATS LONG TO DISPLAY THERE CRUDE --- AND THE REPUBS HAVE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT!

TOMORROW IN THE SENATE WE WILL SEE THE SPECTACLE OF BURRIS TRYING TO ENTER THE U.S. SENATE THROUGH THE SEWER SYSTEM CALLED "BLAGO."

ARE WE IN FOR 4 YEARS OF A POLITICAL CIRCUS?

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J. Gray, San Angelo, TX — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:44:14 GMT

we now need Hilary Clinton to pull out, due to her support of the "green bonds" while her husband got $100,000 for his foundation !

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Jim, Dallas Texas — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:47:20 GMT

MMMMMM Sweet sweet revenge.

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Frank, Denver, Co. — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:47:21 GMT

At least we have an elected official that is honest

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Truthteller — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:53:16 GMT

UMMMMMMM Whers the change? Looks like same old bullcrap.

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JOhn DOe Seattle, WA — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:56:46 GMT

Crooked S O B - always bad mouthing others. Hope they indict him.

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Joseph, Bakersfield, California — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:57:38 GMT

Of course he says he acted properly! Have you ever heard a politician admit guilt when first accused of corrupt political practices?

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Philip, Albuquerque, NM — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:58:35 GMT

You doo you mean censorship, not approval, of people's opinions right?

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John Deere Seattle WA — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:58:48 GMT

ANd he had the gall to criticize Dick Cheney. There is not an honest polititian.

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jpatches texico nm88131 — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:00:39 GMT

see you can't trust a democrat for anything

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Ronbo — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:01:10 GMT

I love all this CHANGE.

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Ed, San Antonio — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:01:28 GMT

Et Tu Bill?

It's certainly the the right thing to do, withdrawing from the nomination. PE Obama can move on to select someone else.

We all know that the Repukes will jump on this and try to make political hay. No way are the Democrats as currupt as the Repukes who have been in power for so many years! Can't wait until the scabs are pulled off of all the Repukes.

Good Luck Gov!

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Joslyn — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:02:17 GMT

Thank you Governor Richardson for your show of character. I am praying that all things will work together for the good of our country. I wish you well and pray for your strength as you go through this season of controversy. This too shall pass.

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Wm. George Hess, Atlanta, GA — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:03:00 GMT

Why the rush to judgement? Let's wait until the facts are made public and then make a decision/ Governor Richardson is among the top govenors so we must allow the investigation to be concluded and the fact to be born out.

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willie wilson portsmouth va — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:03:11 GMT

You need to find out about Mrs Clinton under the table dealing

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Brian, Las Vegas, NV — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:03:27 GMT

I think this is a treand that is going to happen to Obama a lot. Get Used to it!!

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willie wilson portsmouth va — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:03:50 GMT

You need to find out about Mrs Clinton under the table dealing

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Michael Lambertville Mi — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:03:55 GMT

Just another dishonest creep

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Maurice Wildin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:03:58 GMT

This comes not long after the former Majority Leader of the New Mexico State Senate plead guilty to bribery. It is further indication that our state government badly needs strong ethics reform legislation, - which our state legislature has been reluctant even to consider in previous sessions.

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Richard, Tucson Arizona — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:05:22 GMT

It would seem that Governor Richardson is a man of honor and principals, I hope it works out well for him.

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RONBO — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:06:54 GMT

Love all this CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jim Irving, Idaho Falls, Idaho — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:07:05 GMT

Perhaps President-Elect Obama will have the foresight and the courage to re-examine "Quid Pro Quo" laws and discover what we (taxpayers) all know. That is that financial authorizations are made and contributions are made day in and day out based on the rules of "Pay-to-Play". Just the opposite of "QPQ" laws in order to get around the law. The simple fact remains that these transactions are nothing more than payoffs to politicians. Afterall, money, power and influence is far more desirable than values, eithics, integrity and protecting the public's pocketbook. Just look at the current economic mess that we, our children and grand children will be paying for well into the future. All becuase of semantics over "QPQ".

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Narumanchi — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:12:02 GMT

What goes up must come down. This is the nature's law of gravity. Richardson tried to become Secretary of State by back stabbing Hillary Clinton. Time has now come to send him to jail for his "pay to play" games.

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Bob Hamann, M.H., MIch. — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:13:02 GMT

YEP! Nixon, Clinton, the Governor of Illinois, the Mayor of Detroit and a host of other Government officals all claim "I didn't do it, I am not guilty".
Greed,Greed,Greed...vote them all out of office!

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Henri, Los Angeles — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:13:03 GMT

It's best to let the investigation handle the situation; whether or not the end results is positive or negative. However, I commend Governor Bill Richardson for placing the Country first before his nomination. The Country comes first, regardless!

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Scott, Riverside, CA — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:13:32 GMT

Already this administration has, as did the presidential race (cf. Ayers, Dorn, Blagoyavic et al), criminality imbedded within it. How promising! How sad for America!

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Larry Crouse, Kissimmee, Florida — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:17:00 GMT

Just another bad seed ripped up before the harvest that has become "Obama's America" How long is the list of questionable servants to our great nation. Left, right and center. As a past military (honored) servant myself I am sick, and find it hard to trust the leaders of these United States

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Richard Neffson, Rohnert Park, CA — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:17:04 GMT

Now that Richardson was forced to withdraw for alleged misdeeds, could Hillary be next? If the answer is yes, then maybe we might get some true progressives and not Clinton retreads in positions of power.

For those who thought that Obama might lose support in the Hispanic community for bypassing Richardson for Secretary of State, I guess that concern is now out the window.

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Dean Smith, Palm Desert, California — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:17:35 GMT

Our Government seems to be embroiled in a "Culture of Corruption" which transcends political party affiliation.

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Sam Platts — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:18:07 GMT

Of coure the hate mongers will like this, but I am willing to wait and see what happens. Nothing must deter Obama from his course.

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Larry ,Kissimmee, Florida — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:18:12 GMT

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jesuino leduino rosa — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:18:25 GMT

It is the Clinton machine working again. It is just the firt there is more .......

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C L Jones. Chesnee, SC — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:18:39 GMT

If, as Obama says "Richardson is an outstanding public servant" then why is he being investigated by a federal jury? Sounds like the song, Another One Bites The Dust.

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Melissa Day — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:20:48 GMT

I think if they dig deeper into Richardson there is more! Pay to play is hudge in the southwest and it knows no one party.

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Jim White, Albuquerque, NM — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:21:31 GMT

Tough luck for us New Mexicans just when we thought he was leaving the state. This type of politics moved to a new level under his governorship and I thought he was going to get away with it. Thanks to federal officials for looking into his activities, someone up there takes integrity seriously.

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D Ray — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:21:34 GMT

Well that sucks but I understand his reasons. I think it's rather patriotic that he would bow out of the position rather than impede the administration.

For all you freeptards that are about to post how delighted that the Obama administration's corruption has been exposed and how Bill Richardson is a crook, Go crawl back into your cave, cling to your bibles and guns, crack open a six-pack and tune into Rush Limbaugh. Maybe you'll feel better about yourselves.

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Stan Garcia , Albuquerque New Mexico — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:23:32 GMT

New Mexico is like Illinois when it comes to politics. It's ashame Richardson got caught up in it to but it was expected. And whomever thinks that political contributions aren't pay to play needs to lay off the tequila. Wake up America...we are corrupt period!

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Stan Garcia , Albuquerque New Mexico — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:23:59 GMT

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muriel thomas,richmond,va — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:24:40 GMT

If our president elect nominated you,then stand strong and defend yourself

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James,Lansing, Michigan — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:26:39 GMT

I hope for everyones sake, this is the only trouble this cabinet has. Our country cannot afford any ill wishes for this administration! Let us work to put this country together. Let us not tear it apart.

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Jeff Martin, Albuquerque, New Mexico — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:28:51 GMT

Was only a matter of time... Richardson couldn't get out of New Mexico fast enough before getting his hand caught in the cookie jar. Just like the state treasurer and state senate leader and a lot of other corrupt New Mexico state officials.

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ONTIME — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:29:40 GMT

Well, as a Dem he tried to act like a RINO and make loot for New Mex...must of got a good look at how much he made.

How'd that last stint working for Ol'Bubba work out for you Billy?

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Ingrid Dudely — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:29:47 GMT

I think Denise, in Missouri City, Texas should check herself. Name calling is not needed and instead of putting someone else down for being forthright, look at our country and the state it is in and try to help find a way out of this mess.
Ingrid, Roanoke, Va.

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S. Young, Sandy, UT — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:30:12 GMT

Governor Richardson may or may not be guilty of the crimes he is charged with. Modern day politicians usually forget that they are roll models. When they do something that appears to be wrong even if it can be justified as legal under the law, they should not do it. The American people already have very low opinions of those we place in government to represent us. The problem is that they behave differently after they are elected than as candidates asking for your vote!

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Bill - Conroe TX — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:31:11 GMT

It's ironic that even before this president is sworn into office he is suffering collatoral damage from the Democrat's own and longstanding "Culture of Corruption" (Thanks Ms Pollosi for failing to look in the mirror). I personally think the governor is a good man, but the party has been corrupt for decades. Sadly, the Republicans did a far too successful imitation in their short era of control. No one's honest anymore.

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tom sneath missoula mont — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:31:16 GMT

you can say that again obama your next to go away. you were the worst pick of the litter so far

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tom sneath missoula mont — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:32:40 GMT

take them as they come you dork

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J. Adams ABQ,NM — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:33:43 GMT

I have lived in New Mexico for the past 11 years and Gov. Richardson has BEEN the Poorest excuse of government in the 4 staes in which I own property. In the city of Albuquerque it is illeagal for an employer to hire illegal workers, yet in the capital city of SantaFe where Richardson roams its ok for illegals who speak NO ENGLISHto work everywhere without fear. Richardson has also built a train system that runs north to south of this state which is DESTINE to finally bankrupt this state. Hope he enjoys prison where he and Manny Aragon deserve to be!!!

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Paul P, OKC, OK — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:33:54 GMT

"Denise, Missouri, Tx"

Don't you think he at least deserves the benefit of the doubt until this all pans out. He would have made an excellent Commerce Secretary with a lot of experience that our country needs right now. There are far more opportunistic and corrupt people than Bill Richardson. Look what we supported the last 8 years that will no doubt walk away without anything being done because we as a people were dumb enough to be so cynical about people based on the wrong information or untruths. We should all withhold our personal judgments until the truth comes out. I think we will find out that on some occasions we are totally wrong. Not trying to put you down but thought it important that we consider that there are two sides to every story.

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FAY - Texas — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:34:47 GMT

There are lots political skeletons on the LEFT and the RIGHT...I am disappointed, but not surprised..
I am glad he chose to remove himself until the investigation is over, so that our Pres. Elect can get on to the business of handling this failing economy, wars, health care, education..you name it! All this other scandal is only distractions. There are much Bigger fish to fry...and I hope that Pres. Elect Obama will stay above it all and focus on getting this country back on track!

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M. Williams — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:35:52 GMT

This smacks of Clinton retribution.
Obama bette watch himself around the Clintons.
A problematic couple. Another reminder of the disappointment many of us felt when Barack chose Hilary to be Sec. of State. Bill Richarson hasn't done anything they haven't done. After what he has done for New Mexico, the nation needed him for the position of Secretary of Commerce. Sad day. The Clintons get their revenge. Politics continue as usual.

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OhioVoter — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:35:58 GMT

No doubt this is far from the end of investigations into nominee Obama's screening committee has made and people who are going to have trouble getting approved because the FBI is finding information that was overlooked or ignored.

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Brad Treseder, Albuquerque, NM — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:36:00 GMT

The country should breathe a sigh of relief! Governor Richardson has managed to take the New mexico's finances from a surplus of millions to a deficit of a half billion in six years.

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s dav wis — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:36:06 GMT

Hey wouldn’t be a swell idea if we replaced all of the judges we could in the justice department with only the ones loyal to the neo-con agenda. That way we could have as many investigations as we want, guilty or not it makes good press coverage

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Gene, Woodstock Illinois — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:37:10 GMT

Oh, so as I am now understanding it, it's not only the Republicans who are greedy, sneaky, crooked, self-seeking, criminals. Can it be? Can it also includes those perfect Democrats?

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Gene, Woodstock Illinois — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:37:46 GMT

Oh, so as I am now understanding it, it's not only the Republicans who are greedy, sneaky, crooked, self-seeking, criminals. Can it be? Can it also includes those perfect Democrats?

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Pat — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:39:41 GMT

With all of the hard ball politics floating around, it is surprising that this is the only fatality in the making, for appointment.

If the public is to believe partisan rhetoric, escaping scrutiny these days has become somewhat rare. Whether that might be tied to political vengeance, or based upon fact is a question no one stops to question.

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Kingsport, TN — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:40:27 GMT

Change? HA! Same old games, just different names!

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Mary Ann Michaels — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:42:01 GMT

Boo Hoo..I thought Ricardson would really add to the Obama team...he really is a good public servant and smart,,,,I keeping the faith that he is innocent

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Deloris Washington, ut — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:43:05 GMT

all we need is more crooks in office there are enough already. the government is no longer for the people,only big business, it was agenst the people the bail outs and there are more, while people can't aford to live.

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sunoverla, west hollywood, ca — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:43:27 GMT

change, change, change for the sake of change!

HA!

Judas goes down!!

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Bob M. Lemont, IL — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:45:33 GMT

It sounds like he belongs in Illinois, or is it that he had some Illinois training?

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Tom Velqrde Velarde New MExico — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:45:37 GMT

Great just when we thought we got rid of him in New Mexico he should resign as Governor also, don't think he would have turned Obama down if he was innocent, another in the long line of honest politicians

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Doug, Madison, WI — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:46:40 GMT

I only wish there were more people available to look into more of the government operations. We are only scratching the surface

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Bernice A Bailey — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:47:26 GMT

I am a great admirer of Govenor Richardson and feel the his resignation is a great loss to our Country.

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El Grande Pistolero — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:48:01 GMT

Denise, we should find him guilty first, after you can call him an opprtunistic weasel..