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I had the opportunity to attend a majority Republican fundraiser, with some Democrats too, for New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson in Arlington Friday night. The minimum to get into this event was $500, so I have a good friend with the Mid-Cities Democrats to thank for getting me in, and I'm really glad that she did because I walk away highly impressed.
As mentioned above, this was a majority Republican fundraiser; I never really figured that out even though I was getting odd stares with my Mid-Cities Democrats badge and my donkey pin on my coat. What gave it away was first, the host actually said so, and second former congressman Barry Goldwater Jr. was in attendance. Shows you the bi-partisan appeal that Richardson has.
I was the first to step in front and get face time with Governor Richardson as he entered the marbled entrance of this gorgeous, gated, secured, and secluded home in North Arlington. A very tall man, generally handsome, very charismatic, fluent in Spanish, knows how to work a room like a real pro, very self-deprecating, and a genuinely nice fellow. He took a picture with me and signed two books without a grimace like most politicians do. He looked groggy having come back from North Korea and arriving in Santa Fe at 4am Friday morning, but outside of that he was very willing to do whatever was asked. Might have something to do with the minimum donations of $500 though.
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