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Bill Richardson 2008 presidential campaign

January 01, 1970

The 2008 presidential campaign of Bill Richardson, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson announced his candidacy on January 21, 2007, for President of the United States on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos, by virtue of forming a presidential exploratory committee.[1]

Bill Richardson for President
CampaignU.S. presidential election, 2008
CandidateBill Richardson
Governor of New Mexico
(2003–2011)
AffiliationDemocratic Party
EC formedJanuary 21, 2007
AnnouncedMay 21, 2007
SuspendedJanuary 10, 2008
HeadquartersSanta Fe, New Mexico
Key peopleDave Contarino (Manager)
Amanda Cooper (Deputy Manager)
Paul Shipley (Comm. Director)
Steve Murphy (Senior Advisor)
ReceiptsUS$23.6 (2007-12-31)
SloganReal Experience,
Real Accomplishments

Richardson became the first Democrat of Hispanic descent to mount a nationwide campaign for president. Although Richardson claimed to be the first Hispanic to run for president, Ben Fernandez had sought the Republican nomination in 1980, and also ran mostly symbolic campaigns in 1984 and 1988. When challenged on the claim to be the first, a Richardson spokesman stated that Richardson was the first "serious" Hispanic candidate, however Fernandez earned 3 delegates to the Republican National Convention in 1980, whereas Richardson earned no delegates in his run.[2]

He withdrew from the race on January 10, 2008, after only placing fourth in the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries, the first two of the season.

Leading up to announcement edit

In 2006, the Associated Press reported that Richardson informed party leaders that he intended to run in the 2008 U.S. presidential election.[3] In early December 2006 Fox News claimed that Richardson told DNC leaders he would run for president,[4] but Richardson said he would wait to decide in January 2007.[5]

 
Bill Richardson's fundraising efforts for the first three quarters of 2007.

Announcement edit

On January 21, 2007, Richardson told George Stephanopoulos on ABC's This Week that he was launching a Presidential Exploratory Committee, his first official step of seeking the 2008 Democratic party nomination.[1]

Although already campaigning for months before, Governor Richardson formally announced his candidacy on May 21, 2007, in Los Angeles,[6] saying, "The United States faces huge challenges, but also huge opportunities. I am running for president because these times call for a leader with a proven track record, and a demonstrated ability to bring people together to tackle our problems at home and abroad, I am that person, not because I say so, but because of what I have done, and what I can do for the American people."[7]

Campaign developments edit

First half 2007 edit

 
Richardson campaigning in Elko, Nevada, July 2007

On March 4, 2007, while attending a campaign breakfast event in Des Moines, Iowa, Richardson said he believed that the Democratic contest will be decided very early — by the end of January 2008 after the first four state contests (Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, and South Carolina). "I believe the first four states, with Iowa and New Hampshire being the top ones, will determine who the president is. I always felt that way. What the pundits say about who's in, who's out, who's got the most money doesn't matter. I have a sustained plan to introduce myself to the voters ... and so far I feel very satisfied. I feel I can do very well."[citation needed]

The Bill Richardson for President Exploratory Committee raised $6.3 million in the first quarter of 2007. As of April 1, 2007, the campaign had $5 million cash on hand.[8] This was the fifth highest amount raised among the eight candidates for the 2008 Democratic nomination.[9]

 
Bill Richardson at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Presidential Health Care Forum, March 2007.

As part of a diplomatic mission, Richardson traveled to North Korea in early April 2007 for meetings with government officials and successfully recovered the remains of six U.S. servicemen in that country.[10][11] Richardson had said after the tour that it was "a lot of propaganda, but we're guests here."[12]

With the early departure of Governor Tom Vilsack of Iowa, Richardson became the only candidate in the race for the Democratic nomination with executive experience, a characteristic that he believed would attract Iowa voters.[citation needed] After beginning the race with one percent in most national polls, he began rising to some degree, reaching five percent in three polls conducted in late February 2007, and in so doing, separating himself from other 'second tier' candidates. He was named the "candidate most likely to become a serious contender."[13] Similarly, he began to rise in polls of the early primary and caucus states; a Nevada poll had Richardson with 6%.[14] He also rose to ten percent in New Hampshire, only five points behind John Edwards.[15]

Second half 2007 edit

 
Richardson at the 2007 YearlyKos convention at McCormick Place in Chicago

By August 12, 2007, Richardson had $7 million of campaign funds on hand, placing him with the fourth highest amount.[9]

By November 2007, Richardson was still struggling to escape the second tier of Democratic candidates, although upticks in his poll numbers in first-voting Iowa and New Hampshire led to speculation that he might be able to overtake stalled third-place runner John Edwards, especially in the latter state.[16]

Withdrawal edit

On Wednesday, January 9, 2008, it was reported that Richardson would announce his withdrawal from the 2008 presidential race on Thursday.[17] He officially announced his withdrawal on January 10 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Endorsement edit

 
Richardson speaks during the final day of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.

On March 21, 2008, the Associated Press reported that Richardson would endorse Barack Obama for president. Richardson endorsed Obama, calling him "a once in a lifetime leader".[18] Commentator and Clinton ally James Carville famously compared Richardson to Judas Iscariot for the move.[19] Richardson responded in a Washington Post article, feeling "compelled to defend [himself] against character assassination and baseless allegations."[20]

Debt and campaign refunds edit

It was reported on March 25, 2008, that Governor Bill Richardson's presidential campaign refunded nearly $789,000. However, his campaign's bank account showed a balance of only $40,939. With a debt of $420,848, Richardson was required to refund company executives, state lobbyists, and other various campaign donors with new, freshly raised funds. There is no report on what the donated money was spent on.[citation needed]

Primaries and caucuses edit

Throughout the primaries and caucuses, Richardson lagged behind fellow Democrats in polling data. Despite campaigning heavily in early states such as Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada, Richardson continued to barely register in polls. Richardson competed only in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary due to his withdrawal prior to caucuses in Nevada.

Iowa caucuses edit

When Richardson first began his campaign, his Iowa poll numbers shot up considerably. By early September, Richardson was polling between 10%-12%.[21] Despite polling lower than Clinton, Edwards, or Obama, Richardson's polling in September far exceeded the fellow insurgent candidacies of Chris Dodd, Dennis Kucinich, and Joe Biden. However, Richardson's support fell throughout November and December, and by late December, Richardson was fighting with Biden for 4th place in Iowa (both polled between 4 and 7% in December.)

Ultimately, however, Richardson's support, like the support of most other candidacies other than Clinton, Obama, and Edwards, collapsed in Iowa. On Caucus Night, Richardson beat Biden for fourth, but finished with 5,278 state delegates, or 2% of the vote, and received no delegates to the DNC.

New Hampshire primary edit

Much like Iowa, Richardson started off the New Hampshire campaign with promise. By late December Richardson was polling with 11%, fighting with John Edwards who was polling around 14%-15% in late Dec.[22] However, similar to his Iowa campaign, Richardson's New Hampshire campaign collapsed on primary night. When all of the votes were counted, Richardson placed fourth with 13,269 votes or 5% of the vote compared with Clinton's 39%, Obama's 37%, and Edwards's 17%.[23]

Endorsements edit

List of individuals endorsing Bill Richardson for president in 2008

Richardson's endorsers include:

References edit

  1. ^ a b Associated Press (Jan 21, 2007). "Bill Richardson Enters Presidential Race". The New York Times. Retrieved on 2007-03-01.
  2. ^ Linthicum, Leslie (February 7, 2007). "Richardson Not Quite the First". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
  3. ^ . The Santa Fe New Mexican. Associated Press. February 8, 2005. Archived from the original on February 18, 2007. Retrieved March 1, 2007.
  4. ^ . Fox News Channel. 8 December 2006. Archived from the original on 27 January 2007. Retrieved 1 March 2007.
  5. ^ Fears, Darryl (December 8, 2006). "Richardson Plans January Decision on Bid". The Washington Post. pp. A13. Retrieved March 1, 2007.
  6. ^ Martelle, Scott (May 22, 2007). "New Mexico Gov. Richardson officially enters presidential race". LA Times.
  7. ^ Bill Richardson for President | Newsroom | Press Releases 2007-12-13 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ . The Hotline. April 1, 2007. Archived from the original on December 21, 2007.
  9. ^ a b . OpenSecrets.org. May 11, 2007. Archived from the original on December 11, 2007.
  10. ^ "U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson to travel to North Korea". International Herald Tribune. Associated Press. March 30, 2007.
  11. ^ "Presidential candidate Bill Richardson arrives in North Korea". USA Today. The Associated Press. April 8, 2007.
  12. ^ "N.M. governor tours USS Pueblo in North Korea". Navy Times. Associated Press. April 10, 2007. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
  13. ^ Bowers, Chris (Feb 26, 2007). "Starting Line Reached For 2008" 2008-01-08 at the Wayback Machine. MyDD (blog). Retrieved on 2007-03-01.
  14. ^ ReviewJournal.com - News - STATEWIDE POLL: Clinton has huge lead in Nevada
  15. ^ Zogby International
  16. ^ John Nichols (November 23, 2007). "States of Play: 41 Days to Iowa, 46 to New Hampshire". The Nation. Archived from the original on November 27, 2007. Retrieved December 11, 2007.
  17. ^ AP NewsBreak: Richardson Ends Bid, SFGate.com News. Retrieved January 9, 2008.
  18. ^ Joe Monahan (March 21, 2008). "Richardson endorses Obama". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press.
  19. ^ Nagourney, Adam; Zeleny, Jeff (March 22, 2008). "First a Tense Talk With Clinton, Then Richardson Backs Obama". The New York Times. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
  20. ^ Richardson, Bill (April 1, 2008). "Loyalty to My Country". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
  21. ^ Real Clear Politics. "RCP - Election 2008 - Iowa".
  22. ^ Real Clear Politics. "RCP - Election2008 - New Hampshire".
  23. ^ "CNN Election Center 2008 Primary Results - New Hampshire". CNN. August 20, 2008. from the original on November 14, 2008. Retrieved November 16, 2008.
  24. ^ a b c d e f g Endorsements '08 at The Hill
  25. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Bill Richardson at The Washington Post 2007-12-20 at the Wayback Machine

External links edit

  • . Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved December 11, 2007. campaign finance disclosure
  • Terrell, Steve (February 12, 2008). "Richardson campaign ended in debt". Santa Fe New Mexican. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2008.
  • OnTheIssues — Bill Richardson issue positions and quotes
  • . Archived from the original on December 11, 2007. Retrieved December 11, 2007. campaign contributions (President)
  • . Archived from the original on January 5, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2017. includes bio, campaign finances, voting record, issue positions
  • USAElectionPolls — Bill Richardson Poll Results summarized presidential election polls
  • Bill Richardson 2008 presidential campaign at Curlie

January 01, 1970
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The 2008 presidential campaign of Bill Richardson New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson announced his candidacy on January 21 2007 for President of the United States on ABC s This Week with George Stephanopoulos by virtue of forming a presidential exploratory committee 1 Bill Richardson for PresidentCampaignU S presidential election 2008CandidateBill RichardsonGovernor of New Mexico 2003 2011 AffiliationDemocratic PartyEC formedJanuary 21 2007AnnouncedMay 21 2007SuspendedJanuary 10 2008HeadquartersSanta Fe New MexicoKey peopleDave Contarino Manager Amanda Cooper Deputy Manager Paul Shipley Comm Director Steve Murphy Senior Advisor ReceiptsUS 23 6 2007 12 31 SloganReal Experience Real Accomplishments Richardson became the first Democrat of Hispanic descent to mount a nationwide campaign for president Although Richardson claimed to be the first Hispanic to run for president Ben Fernandez had sought the Republican nomination in 1980 and also ran mostly symbolic campaigns in 1984 and 1988 When challenged on the claim to be the first a Richardson spokesman stated that Richardson was the first serious Hispanic candidate however Fernandez earned 3 delegates to the Republican National Convention in 1980 whereas Richardson earned no delegates in his run 2 He withdrew from the race on January 10 2008 after only placing fourth in the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries the first two of the season Contents 1 Leading up to announcement 2 Announcement 3 Campaign developments 3 1 First half 2007 3 2 Second half 2007 3 3 Withdrawal 3 4 Endorsement 3 5 Debt and campaign refunds 4 Primaries and caucuses 4 1 Iowa caucuses 4 2 New Hampshire primary 5 Endorsements 6 References 7 External linksLeading up to announcement editIn 2006 the Associated Press reported that Richardson informed party leaders that he intended to run in the 2008 U S presidential election 3 In early December 2006 Fox News claimed that Richardson told DNC leaders he would run for president 4 but Richardson said he would wait to decide in January 2007 5 nbsp Bill Richardson s fundraising efforts for the first three quarters of 2007 Announcement editOn January 21 2007 Richardson told George Stephanopoulos on ABC s This Week that he was launching a Presidential Exploratory Committee his first official step of seeking the 2008 Democratic party nomination 1 Although already campaigning for months before Governor Richardson formally announced his candidacy on May 21 2007 in Los Angeles 6 saying The United States faces huge challenges but also huge opportunities I am running for president because these times call for a leader with a proven track record and a demonstrated ability to bring people together to tackle our problems at home and abroad I am that person not because I say so but because of what I have done and what I can do for the American people 7 Campaign developments editFirst half 2007 edit nbsp Richardson campaigning in Elko Nevada July 2007 On March 4 2007 while attending a campaign breakfast event in Des Moines Iowa Richardson said he believed that the Democratic contest will be decided very early by the end of January 2008 after the first four state contests Iowa Nevada New Hampshire and South Carolina I believe the first four states with Iowa and New Hampshire being the top ones will determine who the president is I always felt that way What the pundits say about who s in who s out who s got the most money doesn t matter I have a sustained plan to introduce myself to the voters and so far I feel very satisfied I feel I can do very well citation needed The Bill Richardson for President Exploratory Committee raised 6 3 million in the first quarter of 2007 As of April 1 2007 the campaign had 5 million cash on hand 8 This was the fifth highest amount raised among the eight candidates for the 2008 Democratic nomination 9 nbsp Bill Richardson at the University of Nevada Las Vegas Presidential Health Care Forum March 2007 As part of a diplomatic mission Richardson traveled to North Korea in early April 2007 for meetings with government officials and successfully recovered the remains of six U S servicemen in that country 10 11 Richardson had said after the tour that it was a lot of propaganda but we re guests here 12 With the early departure of Governor Tom Vilsack of Iowa Richardson became the only candidate in the race for the Democratic nomination with executive experience a characteristic that he believed would attract Iowa voters citation needed After beginning the race with one percent in most national polls he began rising to some degree reaching five percent in three polls conducted in late February 2007 and in so doing separating himself from other second tier candidates He was named the candidate most likely to become a serious contender 13 Similarly he began to rise in polls of the early primary and caucus states a Nevada poll had Richardson with 6 14 He also rose to ten percent in New Hampshire only five points behind John Edwards 15 Second half 2007 edit nbsp Richardson at the 2007 YearlyKos convention at McCormick Place in Chicago By August 12 2007 Richardson had 7 million of campaign funds on hand placing him with the fourth highest amount 9 By November 2007 Richardson was still struggling to escape the second tier of Democratic candidates although upticks in his poll numbers in first voting Iowa and New Hampshire led to speculation that he might be able to overtake stalled third place runner John Edwards especially in the latter state 16 Withdrawal edit On Wednesday January 9 2008 it was reported that Richardson would announce his withdrawal from the 2008 presidential race on Thursday 17 He officially announced his withdrawal on January 10 at 3 00 PM Eastern Time Endorsement edit nbsp Richardson speaks during the final day of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver Colorado On March 21 2008 the Associated Press reported that Richardson would endorse Barack Obama for president Richardson endorsed Obama calling him a once in a lifetime leader 18 Commentator and Clinton ally James Carville famously compared Richardson to Judas Iscariot for the move 19 Richardson responded in a Washington Post article feeling compelled to defend himself against character assassination and baseless allegations 20 Debt and campaign refunds edit It was reported on March 25 2008 that Governor Bill Richardson s presidential campaign refunded nearly 789 000 However his campaign s bank account showed a balance of only 40 939 With a debt of 420 848 Richardson was required to refund company executives state lobbyists and other various campaign donors with new freshly raised funds There is no report on what the donated money was spent on citation needed Primaries and caucuses editThroughout the primaries and caucuses Richardson lagged behind fellow Democrats in polling data Despite campaigning heavily in early states such as Iowa New Hampshire and Nevada Richardson continued to barely register in polls Richardson competed only in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary due to his withdrawal prior to caucuses in Nevada Iowa caucuses edit When Richardson first began his campaign his Iowa poll numbers shot up considerably By early September Richardson was polling between 10 12 21 Despite polling lower than Clinton Edwards or Obama Richardson s polling in September far exceeded the fellow insurgent candidacies of Chris Dodd Dennis Kucinich and Joe Biden However Richardson s support fell throughout November and December and by late December Richardson was fighting with Biden for 4th place in Iowa both polled between 4 and 7 in December Ultimately however Richardson s support like the support of most other candidacies other than Clinton Obama and Edwards collapsed in Iowa On Caucus Night Richardson beat Biden for fourth but finished with 5 278 state delegates or 2 of the vote and received no delegates to the DNC New Hampshire primary edit Much like Iowa Richardson started off the New Hampshire campaign with promise By late December Richardson was polling with 11 fighting with John Edwards who was polling around 14 15 in late Dec 22 However similar to his Iowa campaign Richardson s New Hampshire campaign collapsed on primary night When all of the votes were counted Richardson placed fourth with 13 269 votes or 5 of the vote compared with Clinton s 39 Obama s 37 and Edwards s 17 23 Endorsements editList of individuals endorsing Bill Richardson for president in 2008Richardson s endorsers include United States Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico 24 United States Congressman Mike Doyle of Pennsylvania 24 United States Congressman Gene Green of Texas 24 United States Congressman Solomon Ortiz of Texas 24 United States Congressman Ed Pastor of Arizona 24 United States Congressman Silvestre Reyes of Texas 24 United States Congressman Tom Udall of New Mexico 24 New Hampshire State Representative Jane E Beaulieu D 25 New Hampshire State Representative Susan R Kepner D 25 New Hampshire State Representative Joel F Winters D 25 New Hampshire State Representative Daniel W McKenna D 25 New Hampshire State Representative Lily Mesa D 25 New Hampshire State Representative Mary Ann Knowles D 25 New Hampshire State Representative Eileen S Ehlers D 25 New Hampshire State Representative Armand D Forest D 25 New Hampshire State Representative Dana S Hilliard D 25 New Hampshire State Representative Candace C W Bouchard D 25 New Hampshire State Representative Stephen P Spratt D 25 New Hampshire State Representative Scott Merrick D 25 New Hampshire State Representative Tara G Reardon D 25 New Hampshire State Representative John K Knowles D 25 References edit a b Associated Press Jan 21 2007 Bill Richardson Enters Presidential Race The New York Times Retrieved on 2007 03 01 Linthicum Leslie February 7 2007 Richardson Not Quite the First Albuquerque Journal Albuquerque Journal Retrieved December 6 2012 Report Richardson will seek presidential bid The Santa Fe New Mexican Associated Press February 8 2005 Archived from the original on February 18 2007 Retrieved March 1 2007 New Mexico Gov Bill Richardson I Am Running in 2008 Fox News Channel 8 December 2006 Archived from the original on 27 January 2007 Retrieved 1 March 2007 Fears Darryl December 8 2006 Richardson Plans January Decision on Bid The Washington Post pp A13 Retrieved March 1 2007 Martelle Scott May 22 2007 New Mexico Gov Richardson officially enters presidential race LA Times Bill Richardson for President Newsroom Press Releases Archived 2007 12 13 at the Wayback Machine Hotline On Call Richardson Raises Six Efficiently Keeps 5 The Hotline April 1 2007 Archived from the original on December 21 2007 a b Race For the Whitehouse OpenSecrets org May 11 2007 Archived from the original on December 11 2007 U S Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson to travel to North Korea International Herald Tribune Associated Press March 30 2007 Presidential candidate Bill Richardson arrives in North Korea USA Today The Associated Press April 8 2007 N M governor tours USS Pueblo in North Korea Navy Times Associated Press April 10 2007 Retrieved December 2 2007 Bowers Chris Feb 26 2007 Starting Line Reached For 2008 Archived 2008 01 08 at the Wayback Machine MyDD blog Retrieved on 2007 03 01 ReviewJournal com News STATEWIDE POLL Clinton has huge lead in Nevada Zogby International John Nichols November 23 2007 States of Play 41 Days to Iowa 46 to New Hampshire The Nation Archived from the original on November 27 2007 Retrieved December 11 2007 AP NewsBreak Richardson Ends Bid SFGate com News Retrieved January 9 2008 Joe Monahan March 21 2008 Richardson endorses Obama Los Angeles Times Associated Press Nagourney Adam Zeleny Jeff March 22 2008 First a Tense Talk With Clinton Then Richardson Backs Obama The New York Times Retrieved April 26 2010 Richardson Bill April 1 2008 Loyalty to My Country The Washington Post Retrieved April 26 2010 Real Clear Politics RCP Election 2008 Iowa Real Clear Politics RCP Election2008 New Hampshire CNN Election Center 2008 Primary Results New Hampshire CNN August 20 2008 Archived from the original on November 14 2008 Retrieved November 16 2008 a b c d e f g Endorsements 08 at The Hill a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Bill Richardson at The Washington Post Archived 2007 12 20 at the Wayback MachineExternal links edit FEC Bill Richardson Archived from the original on September 19 2008 Retrieved December 11 2007 campaign finance disclosure Terrell Steve February 12 2008 Richardson campaign ended in debt Santa Fe New Mexican Archived from the original on February 2 2013 Retrieved March 25 2008 OnTheIssues Bill Richardson issue positions and quotes OpenSecrets org Bill Richardson Archived from the original on December 11 2007 Retrieved December 11 2007 campaign contributions President Project Vote Smart Governor Bill Richardson NM Archived from the original on January 5 2008 Retrieved July 20 2017 includes bio campaign finances voting record issue positions 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