November 25, 200520 yr NEW YORK The draft was controversial in the 1960s, but four decades later it is now proving troublesome for New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson. The Albuquerque Journal has determined that the governor has lied about his draft status--baseball draft that is. Richardson has long maintained he was drafted as a pitcher in 1966 by the Kansas City (now Oakland) Athletics. The media, including The New York Times and Associated Press, have gone along with this. Richardson alluded to it in a brief biography released when he ran for Congress in 1982, and the Clinton White House mentioned it in a 1997 release when Richardson was about to be named U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. But an Albuquerque Journal probe has found no record of Richardson being drafted by the A's, or any other team. In today's paper the governor acknowledged the error. "After being notified of the situation and after researching the matter...I came to the conclusion that I was not drafted by the A's," Richardson said. He explained that he was, indeed, a star pitcher in high school and played at Tufts University, and was "scouted by several major league teams." Richardson later developed arm trouble, ending any possible pro career. Before that, he said scouts had told him he "would or could" be drafted. "In my mind, that meant I had been drafted," Richardson said. :lol
November 25, 200520 yr "After being notified of the situation and after researching the matter...I came to the conclusion that I was not drafted by the A's," Richardson said. Gotta love politicians
November 25, 200520 yr "After being notified of the situation and after researching the matter...I came to the conclusion that I was not drafted by the A's," Richardson said. Gotta love politicians I was thinking the samething. This guy was once the US Ambassador to that stupid organization called the UN. I dont want a liar being my ambassador!
November 25, 200520 yr He's still one of the most awesome Democrats out there. And this just ruined his cedibility. Which means he wont be able to run as VP/Pres next election.
November 25, 200520 yr Bill Richardson is one of the best politicians in this country. So he inflated his ego with a 40 year old lie, big deal.
November 25, 200520 yr For him, it's a good idea to get this out of the way now so it doesnt blow up in his face. In two years: "Yeah, I really thought I was drafted because I read some program that said I was. Turns out I was mistake. This was dealt with two years ago. Why bring it up again?" If anything could hurt him, its the Wen Ho Lee incident. I doubt that does either though. Richardson really could be a dark horse in 08. Here is a piece that discusses the case for Richardson in 08: http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/arc...il_top_bil.html
November 26, 200520 yr Do you hear that sound? It's Richardson's presidential aspirations going down the toilet. Ouch.
November 27, 200520 yr I hate Richardson.. If I am ever caught speeding I am gonna say to the cops that I needed to get on a secure phone line for a meeting.
November 27, 200520 yr Do you hear that sound? It's Richardson's presidential aspirations going down the toilet. Ouch. yep, no politician who has lied has ever been elected president :plain
November 27, 200520 yr Do you hear that sound? It's Richardson's presidential aspirations going down the toilet. Ouch. yep, no politician who has lied has ever been elected president :plain Considering that we have Bush, an alcoholic and drug adict, anything is possible
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