Gov. Bill Richardson, LA TIMES: 'you don't transfer loyalty to a dynasty.'

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Why Gov. Bill Richardson didn't endorse Clinton
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Gov. Bill Richardson, shown here in New Mexico on Tuesday, has drawn criticism from supporters of Bill and Hillary Clinton for endorsing Sen. Barack Obama. "I was loyal," Richardson says. "But I don't think that loyalty is transferable to his wife.... You don't transfer loyalty to a dynasty."

The New Mexico governor says he was dismayed by pressure from the Clinton camp, and impressed by Obama's optimism. Besides, 'you don't transfer loyalty to a dynasty.'

By Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/politics/la-na-richardson12apr12,0,1175443.story?track=mostviewed-storylevel

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