Richardson chucks Commerce nomination

Carleton Bryant The Washington Times - January 5, 2009, 06:25AM

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has withdrawn his nomination for Commerce secretary amid an investigation into how some of his political donors won a state contract, Stephen Dinan is reporting.

Does this mean Richardson is really from Illinois?

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Carleton Bryant

Carleton Bryant is a senior editor at The Washington Times, where he oversees the National and Metropolitan desks. He also serves as the newsroom’s internship coordinator. He has served as an assistant managing editor; a National, Metropolitan and Features desk editor; an assistant National desk editor; and a reporter on the National and Metro desks.