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Will Gov. Richardson Bring His "Art Of Pandering" To California?

"As Governor Bill Richardson (D-NM) addresses a gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender group today, will Gov. Richardson continue to oppose gay marriage or will he continue to recast himself for political expediency by modifying his stance on the issue?  Only one thing is certain:  with a controversial record to disguise and a nearly 20 years experience as a Washington insider, Gov. Richardson has perfected the art of pandering to voters."

Hector M. Barajas, Communications Director, California Republican Party

Gov. Bill Richardson Opposes Gay Marriage:
"Gov. Bill Richardson Has Said He Opposes Gay Marriage...."(Kate Nash, "Senate Defines Marriage," Albuquerque Journal, 3/10/05)

In 2007, Gov. Richardson Now Supports Same Sex Civil Unions:
Gov. Richardson Proposed A Domestic Partnership Bill To The New Mexico Senate. "[Richardson] said he will call the Legislature back into a special session...to act on a highway package, ethics measures, crime bills, a domestic partnership proposal, and more." (Deborah Baker, "Richardson To Call Lawmakers Back For Special Session," The Associated Press, 3/17/07)

• "The Domestic Partnership Bill Which Died In The Senate Would Have Allowed Heterosexual Or Homosexual Couples To Register Their Domestic Partnerships With County Clerks, Securing All The Rights Of Married Couples."(Deborah Baker, "Richardson To Call Lawmakers Back For Special Session," The Associated Press, 3/17/07)
  

• Gov. Richardson: "New Mexico families deserve our respect, no matter their race, creed or sexual orientation." (Deborah Baker, "Richardson To Call Lawmakers Back For Special Session," The Associated Press, 3/17/07)