Richardson To Endorse Obama
PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson endorsed Barack Obama’s bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. president, his aides said on Friday, in a big boost for the senator.
“I can confirm that he (Bill Richardson) is endorsing (Obama) and that he will be at the rally in Portland tomorrow,” said an official with the Obama campaign.
Richardson’s endorsement has been fiercely sought by both Obama and his rival Sen. Hillary Clinton in part because as a Hispanic he is seen as influential within the Latino community, which could be a key voting bloc in the November presidential election.
Richardson was energy secretary under President Bill Clinton and was also the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
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