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To: combjelly who wrote (329978)	3/22/2007 7:48:10 PM
From: Road Walker	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1575354

Dear John, Governor Richardson talks a lot about getting things done. But we've all heard campaigns and candidates talk, or plan and propose, rather than demonstrate leadership through real-world accomplishments. Bill Richardson isn't that kind of Presidential candidate, and we're not going to be that kind of Presidential campaign. Today, as the most productive Legislative Session in New Mexico history winds down, I want to talk specifics - specifically what Bill has done so far this year to help families and businesses. In this Legislative Session, Bill forged compromises and pushed through initiatives that helped the economy, education, and working families. They included: Raising the minimum wage to $7.50 per hour over the next two years. Cutting taxes for working families, returning $52 million to low and middle income families and eliminating taxes on the salaries of active duty military. Raising teacher salaries 5%, expanding the state's pre-kindergarten program by 73%, and passing $191 million for modernizing schools. Bill's ongoing commitment to environmental protection and ending global warming was front and center in his most recent slate of accomplishments: As part of his "Year of Water" agenda, Governor Richardson fought for new legislation that provides almost $17 million for river restoration and protection, payment for Indian water rights, expanding clean water supply systems into underserved parts of the state, and additional support for New Mexico's Strategic Water Reserve. New bio-diesel targets and clean energy tax credits that will directly reduce New Mexico's greenhouse emissions. All this is in addition to the energy reform and environmental protection laws Governor Richardson signed last week that would require New Mexico utilities to produce 20% of their energy from renewable sources by 2020. Voters, donors, and volunteers across the country are quickly learning that proposals and plans only get you so far. What's a better measure of what a candidate will do as President than what they have already done? As people look for a Democrat who has a record of accomplishment and the experience getting things done, they are turning to Bill Richardson. Lately the media has been more fixated on the rock-star potential of candidates than their resumes. I know they will come around, but the first real contest of this race is closing in - the end-of-the-quarter fundraising deadline is next week. The number we report will determine what the pundits will say about the campaign in the coming weeks, and whether we'll be considered competitive. It is a critical deadline - if you have considered a contribution, now is the time. Contribute now. Thank you for your support, David Contarino Campaign Manager Richardson for President