Former GOP Manchester Mayor candidate endorses Richardson

Carlos Gonzalez, a Republican who ran for Manchester mayor in 2003, is now supporting Democrat New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's presidential campaign.

"Governor Bill Richardson is by far the most qualified candidate in the race for President," said Gonzalez, who will change his registration to Democrat so he can vote for Richardson in next year's primary.

While Manchester technically is non-partisan, Gonzalez was backed by the Republican establishment in his run for mayor but was soundly defeated by incumbent Democratic Mayor Bob Baines.

He also served as a state representative.