Richardson chucks Commerce nomination

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 Bill Richardson has withdrawn his nomination for Commerce secretary amid an investigation into how some of his political donors won a state contract, Stephen Dinan is reporting.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