I Hung out with Bill Richardson this week

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The perks of living in NH. Got to hang out with Bill Richardson this past week in a small group.

He is a real good guy and has a great resume. I do not agree with some of his votes on trade issues, but he is not horrible on those issues. He does want to make some changes. He has done a great job as governor of New Mexico. They have a surplus, he has helped to expand the economy, and invested in much-needed infrastructure. He is pretty much a guy that gets things done without much fuss or hassle.

He has great experience on energy issues and foreign policy. Energy is going to be one of the top issues in the 2008 campaign. Right now, he's my top choice for the VP slot in 2008. He would have wide appeal to many Americans and is a good leader.

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But he's best buddies with Kim Jong-Il.

He's never even met Kim Jong-Il.

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So, which potential presidential candidate made more of an impression on you?

Richardson is the only one I've gotten to sit down with in a casual setting.

I've also met Evan Bayh up close and got to ask him a question in front of a crowd about 60+.

I've also seen Mark Warner and Russ Feingold speak in person.

I like them all really. I'm pretty open-minded about 2008. Feingold is my favorite politician, but he might be better as a legislator than as an executive.