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 News from Around the Americas | May 2007 
New Mexico Governor Declares US Presidential Bid
 Agence France Presse
| | Democratic presidential hopeful and current Governor of New Mexico Bill Richardson formally entered the running to be the Democratic candidate in the 2008 White House race on Monday, seeking to become the first Latino US president. (AFP/Justin Sullivan) |
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson formally entered the running to be the Democratic candidate in the 2008 White House race on Monday, seeking to become the first Latino US president.
Richardson had already said four months ago he would enter the White House contest and participated in a televised debate for Democratic contenders earlier this month.
The 59-year-old former US ambassador to the United Nations and energy secretary during Bill Clinton's presidency confirmed he would be the eighth Democratic hopeful at a press conference in Los Angeles.
In a statement released prior to the announcement, Richardson said he would seek to unite a divided country.
"I am running for president because I can bring together a country that is divided and partisan," said Richardson.
"My background, experience and record enable me to bridge gaps, achieve political solutions, heal partisan divisions and solve problems."
Richardson, whose mother is Mexican and who grew up in Mexico before moving to the United States as a teenager, said restoring America's reputation overseas would be his priority.
He said the US has "lost our moral compass at home and abroad."
"I believe in America - the greatest nation in the world - but we must restore our leadership," Richardson added.
"America should not be afraid. We have to be bold, patriotic and confident that we can resolve problems and bring peace by working together." |
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