Richardson Calls Himself a “Business Friendly” Democrat

“In his bid to become the nation’s first Latino president, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson said he would not raise taxes to reverse an “income disparity” between the rich and poor in the United States. Speaking to an enthusiastic audience at the California State Democratic Party Convention, held in San Diego this year. Richardson said raising taxes was too often the first solution Democratic politicians suggested for solve festering social ills.

“Democrats always want to raise taxes when there is a problem out there that needs a solution. As a governor, I do not believe raising taxes ever makes things better. Simply redistributing the wealth won’t solve our problems,” said Richardson to some 2,000 delegates who took part in the April 27-29 state convention. “I’m a pro-growth Democrat. I’m a business-friendly Democrat. I believe the middle class in this country are already paying too much in taxes.”

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