CNN's daily grind today has an interesting piece on which state is the most representative in the nation. All you need to know: New Mexico isn't in the top five nor bottom five.
The grind also picked up on the following:
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's top political aide is in Washington, D.C. this week talking to strategists and fundraisers about the New Mexico Democrat's re-election in November as well as his role as head of the Democratic Governors Association. But in many cases, the conversations with Dave Contarino, chairman of Richardson's gubernatorial re-election campaign, are turning to 2008.
A source close to Richardson tells the Grind that laying the groundwork for 2008 is "not the primary reason" why Contarino is in town, but added "certainly when it comes up, he is not discouraging it."He is willing to talk about the governor's resume and how he would be a strong candidate if he decides to run," the source said.
The source said that Richardson, himself, "can't go anywhere these days without the presidential questions coming up.
"Obviously, it is no secret the governor is considering it and we believe he has got the best resume of the group, particularly at this time in history where foreign policy, international relations and diplomacy is such a key part of what the next president is going to need," said the source.
Before he was elected governor in 2002, Richardson served in the House, as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and as Energy secretary.
CNN.com - The most 'representative' state: Wisconsin - Jul 27, 2006
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