New Mexico Governor Planning Visit To Nevada In Presidential Bid

RENO, Nev. (AP) – New Mexico Governor Richardson is to make his first campaign swing through northern Nevada on Saturday, less than a week after he joined the growing field of Democratic presidential hopefuls.

Richardson is the first candidate to announce hiring staff to organize his campaign in Nevada. Nevada’s caucus early next year is sandwiched between the Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire primary.

Iowa and New Hampshire have traditionally kicked off the presidential nominating contests.

The new schedule is expected to draw intense attention to Nevada as candidates seek to pick up early wins.

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