Someone is circulating petitions around Santa Fe seeking signatures for Gov. Bill Richardson to run for U.S. Senate, but Richardson’s presidential campaign says the petitions are bogus and the governor isn’t running for Senate.
Still, the petitions have rekindled speculation that if or when Richardson loses the presidential race he will jump into the Senate race. It’s a scenario Richardson insists won’t happen, but some refuse to believe him.
The petitions began floating around Santa Fe on Monday, and have been circulated in public places including at least one restaurant.
“There is apparently some kind of petition floating around. Totally bogus. Not from the campaign,” Richardson spokesman Pahl Shipley said. “Governor Richardson is running for president and will not run for the Senate.”
I’ve been unable to find out who is circulating the petitions.
Someone is circulating petitions around