When he ran for president, Bill Richardson touted more than an adventurous style and impressive resume. He was the guy who embraced flaws as a strength, the one who said the American people “don’t want blow-dried candidates with perfection.”
A federal grand jury investigation into what could be a serious flaw, however, has led New Mexico’s governor to a tough decision to leave the national political stage – at least for now.
Richardson on Sunday withdrew as Barack Obama’s nominee to be Commerce Secretary – an unexpected hitch in what has been a generally smooth transition for the president-elect so far.
The announcement was promoted by A federal grand jury is looking into how a California firm that contributed to Richardson’s political activities won a lucrative state government contract.
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