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William R. Richardson: “Look, I'm an insurgent candidate. You've got to do things differently. I'm also positive. You know, politicians take…”

On the recordDecember 31, 2006
Look, I'm an insurgent candidate. You've got to do things differently. I'm also positive. You know, politicians take themselves too seriously. I am trying to get over the fact that this should be an election not necessarily based on celebrity, not necessarily based on who has the most money, which I don't. But I am competitive. I'll have enough to get my message over. But that the American people need somebody that can bring this country together.
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William R. Richardson
New Mexico
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nbcnews.com

Editor's note · Context

Bill Richardson discusses his approach as a presidential candidate in 2007, emphasizing the need for a different kind of politics focused on unity rather than celebrity and money.

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