Hispanic Dems slow to back Richardson - Loyalty to Clintons trumps ethnic ties among party leaders

“Though he says hes not seeking the presidency as the “Hispanic candidate,” New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is proving a rock star among the Spanish-language press, and Democrats hope his presence among presidential contenders will fire up Hispanic voters.

Still, his popularity isnt translating into unified support among prominent Hispanic Democrats, many of whom have signed on with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, despite voicing pride in Richardsons candidacy.”

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