WASHINGTON, D.C. - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson intends to take the initial step toward the Democratic nomination, hoping his extensive resume will fuel a campaign to become the first Hispanic president.
Mr. Richardson plans to announce tomorrow that he will soon file the papers to create a presidential exploratory committee, several officials with knowledge of his plans said.
His entry would make the Democratic race the most diverse presidential contest in history. Besides Mr. Richardson's bid to be the first Hispanic chief executive, Sen. Barack Obama would be the first black...
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