New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson wasn’t forthcoming with Obama’s transition team about the seriousness of a grand jury investigation into a contract awarded a supporter, Politico’s Jonathan Martin writes, but critics say the team should have vetted him more carefully. NBC Nightly News says once they figured it out, they put on the pressure for him to withdraw from the Commerce Secretary appointment. One pay-to-play scandal is enough.

 

Advertisement

Be a Part of the Fight

Step up and make a difference by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times, the progressive, alternative newspaper in Little Rock that's been fighting for truth for 50 years. Our tough, determined, and feisty journalism has earned us over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 daily email blasts, all of whom value our commitment to holding the powerful accountable. But we need your help to do even more. By subscribing or donating, you'll not only have access to all of our articles, but you'll also be supporting our efforts to hire more writers and expand our coverage. Join us in the fight for truth by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times today.

Previous article Can’t wait Next article Lower caps for higher ed