Experts
Bill Richardson
Governor, New Mexico (D)
There's enough to do at home, says Richardson. Read More
Simple arithmetic. Read More
Expanding the definition of value. Read More
Native Americans have been the most neglected of all minorities in this country, Richardson says. Read More
Bringing immigrants out of the shadows, on both sides of the pond. Read More
Does our immigration policy hamper us abroad? Read More
Belief in the American dream is a prerequisite, says Bill Richardson. Read More
An issue that can't be left for the next election. Read More
A worthy organization in need of reform, says Richardson. Read More
Bush waited seven years too many, Richardson says. Read More
Richardson, on being tough but open. Read More
"All options are on the table." Read More
The GOP, Richardson says, is a party of the past, with some notable leaders in its past Read More
Is the Web electorate adequately represented in the polls? Read More
They're enough, but it doesn't mean we can't have more. Read More
The former presidential candidate says Americans are ready to sacrifice. Read More
Richardson says young people need to be more involved. Read More
Start early in the life of a child and use standards to create accountability. Read More
A good idea that has fallen short of its promise, Richardson says. Read More
Leveling the playing field. Read More
About Bill Richardson
Bill Richardson is the Governor of New Mexico and former candidate for the 2008 Democratic nomination. Of Hispanic descent, Richardson was born in Pasadena, California, but spent most of his childhood in Mexico City. Richardson graduated from Tufts University, from which he also received a Masters in International Affairs. In 1982, Richardson was elected to the United States House of Representatives. During his time in the House, Richardson focused on foreign affairs as well as on issues of importance to the Native American community. In 1997, Bill Clinton appointed Richardson United States Ambassador to the United Nations; Richardson left that post in 1998 to become Secretary of Energy. Richardson is known for his "shuttle diplomacy" and has been nominated five times for the Nobel Peace Prize. Richardson was first elected the Governor of New Mexico in 2003; he was reelected in 2007 in a landslide, earning 69% of the vote. Richardson is the author of two recent books: the campaign autobiography Between Worlds: The Making of an American Life, and Leading by Example: How We Can Inspire an Energy and Security Revolution.