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Richardson aides say he will take first step to run for president
An aide to New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson told The Associated Press late Friday afternoon he will file papers to form a presidential exploratory committee.
Calls to Richardson's office were not returned.
Richardson, a Democrat, attended Tufts University. Prior to becoming governor he was a congressman, United Nations Ambassador, and the US Secretary of Energy.
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