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Yesterday was an exciting day for the Richardson for President campaign in Nevada. First Lady Barbara Richardson accompanied her husband, Governor Richardson, on his 19th trip to Nevada to help celebrate his 60th birthday. Our staff had a very busy day!
First Lady Richardson attended a Nevada "Women for Richardson" luncheon at Neiman Marcus' Mariposa restaurant yesterday. First Lady Richardson recognized and specially thanked Eva Garcia Mendoza, Chair of the Women For Richardson chapter of Nevada; Sharon Maloof, Deputy Secretary of the New Mexico Tourism Department; Mary Gallagher, founder of the "Tom and Mary Gallagher Foundation" and Yolanda Muro, who organized the event. Other local supporters included Kristin Haycocks, Cecilia Martinez-Avila, Peggy Gibson, Sarah Denton, Lovee Arum, Hui Lim Ang and LeeAnn Inadomi.
Holly Welborn and I watched the debate from the Clark County Debate watch party at the Paris Hotel, held before the Jefferson-Jackson dinner. In celebration of Governor Richardson's birthday, we decorated tables with birthday balloons, cupcakes, confetti and presents. Everyone loved the decorations! Our tables and cheerful supporters definitely stood out from the other campaigns' groups at the debate watch party.
We were all very proud of Governor Richardson's performance during the debate. He distinguished himself from other candidates by pointing out his differences on the Iraq war and that he is the only candidate with hands-on experience dealing with Western issues. By not engaging in mudslinging, he showed real leadership and led the other candidates to a real discussion of the issues. Our group was the loudest of all the campaigns at the debate watch party, and Governor Richardson's responses even drew loud cheers from supporters of other campaigns in the room.
After the debate, First Lady and Governor Richardson went to the Nevada Jefferson-Jackson dinner where John Hunt, Chairman of the Clark County Central Committee, interrupted the scheduled agenda to introduce Governor Richardson first, and wish him a happy birthday. The entire audience sang "Happy Birthday" to Governor Richardson, and he only looked a little embarassed.
At the JJ Dinner, Governor Richardson walked on stage with his wife and Nevada State Senator Maggie Carlton. First Lady Barbara Richardson stayed on stage during Governor Richardson's entire speech. She was very enthusiastic in support of her husband, and it was obvious that her presence gave Governor Richardson extra energy, because he had the audience cheering during his entire speech.
Thanks to John Hunt allowing Governor Richardson to speak first, First Lady and Governor Richardson were able to make an early exit in order to share a private dinner to celebrate Governor Richardson's birthday.
After the Jefferson-Jackson dinner, the Richardson for President national staff joined the Nevada staff for dinner for our own celebration: another successful visit to Nevada by Governor Richardson!
First Lady Richardson attended a Nevada "Women for Richardson" luncheon at Neiman Marcus' Mariposa restaurant yesterday. First Lady Richardson recognized and specially thanked Eva Garcia Mendoza, Chair of the Women For Richardson chapter of Nevada; Sharon Maloof, Deputy Secretary of the New Mexico Tourism Department; Mary Gallagher, founder of the "Tom and Mary Gallagher Foundation" and Yolanda Muro, who organized the event. Other local supporters included Kristin Haycocks, Cecilia Martinez-Avila, Peggy Gibson, Sarah Denton, Lovee Arum, Hui Lim Ang and LeeAnn Inadomi.
Holly Welborn and I watched the debate from the Clark County Debate watch party at the Paris Hotel, held before the Jefferson-Jackson dinner. In celebration of Governor Richardson's birthday, we decorated tables with birthday balloons, cupcakes, confetti and presents. Everyone loved the decorations! Our tables and cheerful supporters definitely stood out from the other campaigns' groups at the debate watch party.
We were all very proud of Governor Richardson's performance during the debate. He distinguished himself from other candidates by pointing out his differences on the Iraq war and that he is the only candidate with hands-on experience dealing with Western issues. By not engaging in mudslinging, he showed real leadership and led the other candidates to a real discussion of the issues. Our group was the loudest of all the campaigns at the debate watch party, and Governor Richardson's responses even drew loud cheers from supporters of other campaigns in the room.
After the debate, First Lady and Governor Richardson went to the Nevada Jefferson-Jackson dinner where John Hunt, Chairman of the Clark County Central Committee, interrupted the scheduled agenda to introduce Governor Richardson first, and wish him a happy birthday. The entire audience sang "Happy Birthday" to Governor Richardson, and he only looked a little embarassed.
At the JJ Dinner, Governor Richardson walked on stage with his wife and Nevada State Senator Maggie Carlton. First Lady Barbara Richardson stayed on stage during Governor Richardson's entire speech. She was very enthusiastic in support of her husband, and it was obvious that her presence gave Governor Richardson extra energy, because he had the audience cheering during his entire speech.
Thanks to John Hunt allowing Governor Richardson to speak first, First Lady and Governor Richardson were able to make an early exit in order to share a private dinner to celebrate Governor Richardson's birthday.
After the Jefferson-Jackson dinner, the Richardson for President national staff joined the Nevada staff for dinner for our own celebration: another successful visit to Nevada by Governor Richardson!
Please take a look at the following post, originally posted at:
http://nyenevada.blogspot.com/2007/09/chairman-loyal-watkins-lauds-bill.html
Chairman Loyal Watkins Lauds Bill Richardson Visit
Mr. Loyal R. Watkins, Chairman of the Nye County Democratic Central Committee, issued the following statement yesterday. [Nye County Democratic Party]
On Saturday, September 8, I had the personal pleasure and honor of introducing Democratic Presidential candidate, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, to over 200 voters in Pahrump's Honeysuckle Park.
Though I have long admired Governor Richardson for his many accomplishments, I was especially impressed by his ability to personally connect with residents of Pahrump on Saturday while, at the same time, appearing very Presidential. The Governor spoke about issues that affect Nye County and other rural areas of Nevada in a manner that shows he has a genuine understanding of both our concerns and our culture.
The Governor was very well received by the crowd, which turned in to a rally for Governor Richardson by the end of his speech. After his remarks, Governor Richardson took the time to personally engage with the crowd and answer specific questions about his proposed plans. As Chair of the Nye County Democratic Central Committee I am prohibited from endorsing any candidate at this stage but I greatly appreciate the motivation Governor Richardson's visit provided to get more Democrats involved in Pahrump!
During my remarks, I mentioned that Nye County has already benefited from Governor Richardson's leadership, which the Governor explained further in his address. As Secretary of Energy, Governor Richardson proposed broader benefits and better coverage for nuclear workers, and was the first to award compensation to workers at the Nevada Test Site. Richardson's proposals provide that workers who develop cancer after radiation exposure or lung diseases receive government-paid medical care plus a lump sum payment. I am pleased to have met the person who made this happen.
Governor Richardson also discussed his plans to promote and protect rural areas. He would introduce the national Rural Jobs Tax Credit, which will offer companies a tax credit for moving into rural areas, creating jobs, and paying good wages. Richardson said that he will establish a Cabinet level Department of Water and establish a national water plan. He stressed that as Governor of New Mexico, he has consistently stood up to the federal government to protect our land and water.
He also has a plan for veterans, called the Heroes Health Card, that would be provided to every American veteran and all military personnel, which would allow them to be treated in any doctor's office or hospital as if it were a VA facility. A Heroes Health Card would be especially beneficial for places like Pahrump, Beatty, Amargosa, Tonopah, Duckwater, Round Mountain, Manhattan and Gabbs where the closest VA facility is far away.
I am proud that this great Westerner campaigned in Pahrump and we hope to see him again soon.
Loyal R. Watkins, Chairman, Nye County Democratic Central Committee
http://nyenevada.blogspot.com/2007/09/chairman-loyal-watkins-lauds-bill.html
Chairman Loyal Watkins Lauds Bill Richardson Visit
Mr. Loyal R. Watkins, Chairman of the Nye County Democratic Central Committee, issued the following statement yesterday. [Nye County Democratic Party]
On Saturday, September 8, I had the personal pleasure and honor of introducing Democratic Presidential candidate, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, to over 200 voters in Pahrump's Honeysuckle Park.
Though I have long admired Governor Richardson for his many accomplishments, I was especially impressed by his ability to personally connect with residents of Pahrump on Saturday while, at the same time, appearing very Presidential. The Governor spoke about issues that affect Nye County and other rural areas of Nevada in a manner that shows he has a genuine understanding of both our concerns and our culture.
The Governor was very well received by the crowd, which turned in to a rally for Governor Richardson by the end of his speech. After his remarks, Governor Richardson took the time to personally engage with the crowd and answer specific questions about his proposed plans. As Chair of the Nye County Democratic Central Committee I am prohibited from endorsing any candidate at this stage but I greatly appreciate the motivation Governor Richardson's visit provided to get more Democrats involved in Pahrump!
During my remarks, I mentioned that Nye County has already benefited from Governor Richardson's leadership, which the Governor explained further in his address. As Secretary of Energy, Governor Richardson proposed broader benefits and better coverage for nuclear workers, and was the first to award compensation to workers at the Nevada Test Site. Richardson's proposals provide that workers who develop cancer after radiation exposure or lung diseases receive government-paid medical care plus a lump sum payment. I am pleased to have met the person who made this happen.
Governor Richardson also discussed his plans to promote and protect rural areas. He would introduce the national Rural Jobs Tax Credit, which will offer companies a tax credit for moving into rural areas, creating jobs, and paying good wages. Richardson said that he will establish a Cabinet level Department of Water and establish a national water plan. He stressed that as Governor of New Mexico, he has consistently stood up to the federal government to protect our land and water.
He also has a plan for veterans, called the Heroes Health Card, that would be provided to every American veteran and all military personnel, which would allow them to be treated in any doctor's office or hospital as if it were a VA facility. A Heroes Health Card would be especially beneficial for places like Pahrump, Beatty, Amargosa, Tonopah, Duckwater, Round Mountain, Manhattan and Gabbs where the closest VA facility is far away.
I am proud that this great Westerner campaigned in Pahrump and we hope to see him again soon.
Loyal R. Watkins, Chairman, Nye County Democratic Central Committee
Hello everyone! I'm Kristin Johnson, one of Governor Richardson's Regional Field Directors here in Nevada.
While Governor Richardson was campaigning in Las Vegas, supporters in counties across Nevada reinforced his efforts by opening up their own homes to undecided voters and other Richardson supporters to discuss why they believe Governor Richardson is the best candidate for President.
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