Bill Richardson was one of only a handful of lawmakers to vote against "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

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Governor Richardson was Congressman Richardson back in 1993, when lawmakers were debating "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and wading through a swamp of anti-gay sentiment on Capitol Hill. But Richardson stood out even then as a champion of lesbian and gay service members. He was one of only a handful of lawmakers to vote against the law, advocating instead for the right of gay personnel to serve openly.
http://citizenchris.typepad.com/citizenchris/2007/01/another_bill_be.html

From Day 1, Richardson made clear that anything less than full citizenship for gay service members was simply unacceptable.

Today, Governor Richards continues to support open service, and a repeal of the ban. This entry from The Bill Richardson Blog also points out that the Governor is an outspoken advocate on other issues important to the LGBT community, too.
http://billrichardsonblog.com/?p=214

http://freedomtoserve.blogspot.com/2007/01/bill-richardson-long-time-champion-of.html

[SharonRB]

1. I knew I liked him

If Gore doesn't run, he's my next choice. I think he could be the dark horse in the race -- again, if Gore doesn't run.

Gore/Richardson '08!

[LonelyLRLiberal]

3. I like him, too.

Very well qualified IMO to be President.

[skipos]

2. Good for him.

nt

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4. nice to see him in sync with our priorities

House Dems Seek to Repeal Military's 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Policy

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

WASHINGTON — Foes of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays hope for better results in their efforts to repeal it in the new Democratic-run Congress.

Rep. Martin Meehan, D-Mass., on Wednesday revived legislation aimed at forcing the military to eliminate the policy preventing homosexual service members from being open about their orientation. Meehan said he expects the House Armed Services panel to hold hearings on the issue.

"I have worked in Congress to fight this policy because I believe that for more than a decade now it has undermined our national security interests," Meehan said.

He filed a similar measure that failed in the previous Congress, which was controlled by Republicans. That bill had more than 120 co-sponsors, including six Republicans. The new measure has 109 co-sponsors.

Rep. Christopher Shays, R-Conn., who appeared with Meehan at a Capitol Hill news conference, branded the military's policy on gays and lesbians "foolish and cruel."

report: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,255526,00.html

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5. kick

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