A further attack on Gov. Richardson

One thing I will never understand is why people in such power give their power away so cheaply.

Consider the Gov. Richardson example. The people he allegedly was involved in pay-to-play with contributed at least $110,000 to three political committees formed by the Governor.

Quick math says somewhere around $330,000, but let's be generous to Richardson and assume he actually got $500,000.

So, he got a cool half-mill. Yet, New Mexico state documents show these people were paid a total of $1.48 million in 2004 and 2005 for its work on a transportation program.

Shouldn't Richardson have been wondering where the extra million is at? I can understand why Congresspeople only get a few hundred thousand for their vote, because Company X has to buy several votes. But, in this case, the Governor usually holds supreme power to award these lucrative state contracts (which I'd venture have a history of going over-budget to being with) to whomever he/she chooses.

If your gonna play the game, at least play it well Governor. Pathetic.