Despite the results in Iowa and New Hampshire, I'm not giving up. I've been blogging for Bill Richardson since February 2006. I've been organizing and doing political work for Governor Richardson for most of the last 2 years, before there was a campaign, and I'm not giving up yet.

Some people I know think of me like Don Quixote, taking on windmills, believing in some sort of pipe dream. But it's not that simple. As John Lennon said, "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one..." There are many Bill Richardson supporters across the country, many whom I've come to know.

Bill Richardson started his political career being underestimated. And despite losing that first race for Congress, he gained a lot of respect because he worked harder than everyone else. And eventually, that hard work translated into a lengthy career in public service, doing the work of the People. Bill Richardson did not get where he is today because he listened to the people who told him no. Bill Richardson ignored the people who told him no, worked harder than his opponents, and proved himself.

So, today, despite the results in New Hampshire not being what we hoped for, I'm not giving up. I refuse to take no for an answer. And now that the campaign is headed into the West, where the people know Bill Richardson best, let us all display that Richardson spirit and not let people tell us that Bill Richardson can't be the next President of the United States. As long as we continue to work, put in the time, effort and money, anything is possible.

Bill Richardson never gave up, and neither am I. I'm flying to Reno. Nevada on Friday to do what I can for the campaign in advance of the January 19 caucus.