"Richardson exits Cabinet due to probe" from Politico reports that Governor Bill Richardson, slated to be Barack Obama's Secretary of Commerce, has withdrawn his name for consideration due to a federal probe back in New Mexico.
Obama team feels Richardson wasn't forthcoming before accepting Commerce job from Political Punch - sounds like cover up for poor vetting...
Where Were the Media In Finding Richardson's Budding Ethics Issue?
The grand jury has been investigating “pay-to-play” allegations concerning a New Mexico state contract awarded to a California firm that has contributed to three political committees formed by Richardson, The Associated Press reported last month.
A source close to Richardson told Politico, "There are too many unanswered questions and while he thinks the results of the grand jury will turn out in his favor, he doesn't want to distract attention from the administration."
In a statement first reported by NBC’s Andrea Mitchell, Richardson said: "Let me say unequivocally that I and my Administration have acted properly in all matters and that this investigation will bear out that fact. But I have concluded that the ongoing investigation also would have forced an untenable delay in the confirmation process."
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Posted by: G | January 04, 2009 at 01:36 PM