Why Richardson?

In a word, leadership.

Look at our candidates and look at our country. What we need is not a Kennedy. What we need is an FDR. Our nation has as much at stake now as it did 75-80 years ago. A charismatic senator can make America look good, but we need a bold governor who can get things done to make America work right again.

What makes Richardson leadership different? Seven things.

1 Proven executive leadership
2 Man of action, not a man of words
3 Bold visionary
4 Pro-growth champion
5 International respect
6 Bipartisan support
7 Gets more done than anyone

Proven executive leadership. (Governor for 6 years, Clinton Cabinet secretary, only Democratic candidate with executive experience)

Man of action, not a man of words. (Pushed record number of bills through NM legislature while others were debating on the Senate floor. Known not for one great speech but for 25 years of government service to the US)

Bold visionary. (Former Secretary of Energy who has the most aggressive energy independence and global warming policy of any candidate. Education policy for minimum wage for teachers, fully accessible preschool, no junk food in schools, and high standards for graduation have all been enacted in New Mexico. Healthcare plan supports veterans far better than other candidates, even though
Obama is on the Senate Veteran's Affairs Committee.)

Pro-growth champion. (Cut taxes across the board in New Mexico while creating a budget surplus, brought new industries to New Mexico such as space travel, renewable energy, film, and electric car manufacturing, created 85,000 jobs)

International respect. (Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 4 times, UN Ambassador, negotiated for hostages with Castro, Saddam, Kim Jong Il, Al-Bashir, and others)

Bipartisan support. (Has passions that are on both sides of the spectrum. However, no candidate should subscribe to every party whim, remember Gore is pro-life and Romney allowed gay marriage. Won reelection as Governor by 69% including 40% of Republicans in a swing state)

Gets more done than anyone. (He sleeps 5 hours a day. While other candidates have waited to put forth plans, so far this year Richardson brokered ceasefire in Darfur, negotiated with North Korea, had the most bills passed through the State legislature in New Mexico history, released a book, and campaigned, all while writing some of the most comprehensive plans of any candidate.)