Governor Bill Richardson is a 2008 Democratic primary candidate for President. His biography is not unlike any other highly qualified political executive within the United States of America were it not for the fact he may be more qualified than several of his competitors in the 2008 Presidential race. Here's why:

-Richardson achieved his most recent term as Governor of New Mexico with a 69% majority in the reelection. His approval rating has been above 60% is political surveys demonstrating his mandate within the State and he has been serving this post since 2002. (www.richardsonforpresident.co m, www.surveyusa.com)

-During his 1st and 2nd term as Governor, he has earned his high approval rating by addressing several issues head on and pragmatically. Those issues include immigration, driver's insurance, energy efficiency, fiscal responsibility, taxes, education and health care. (www.richardsonforpresident.co m)

-According to www.usaelectionpolls.com Richardson is a popular regional candidate and a favorable underdog because he enjoys a huge percentage popularity in his home state (28%) and favorable polling results in nearby sates. (www.usaelectionpolls.com)

-The Governor has served as Secretary of Energy under President Bill Clinton, a U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, a Harvard Professor, United States Representative and Democratic Chairman for the Democratic National Convention and Governor's Association (www.vote-smart.org)

-In the Governor's earlier years he was a Business man, and Congressional staffer. (www.vote-smart.org)

There are several issues a Democratic Presidential candidate must tackle including the Iraq war, energy, health care, domestic economy etc. This remainder of this overview will focus on Richardson's stand on Immigration Policy as determined through a review of a speech he made at Georgetown University on December 7, 2006. This speech provides a thorough discussion of his political position. (www.richardsonforpresident.co m)

The reasons the Immigration platform is a strong point for Governor Richardson is because he himself is a Hispanic-American literally i.e. half American, and half Mexican in background. Also, the Governor's background is very suitably placed for the State in which he Governs, New Mexico. Most importantly, Governor Richardson is an American and understands what it means to be an American, but also knows what it's like to have thousands of illegal immigrants working without valid status in New

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