Apr 25, 2008 - Bill Richardson is in his second term as New Mexico's governor. In January, he ended his bid for the Democratic nomination for US president.

JG: I like your beard.

BR: Well, thank you. I'm going to have it on probably another month and then get it off.

Have you been surprised at how much commentary it's engendered?

Yeah, you know, I just really am. People are fascinated with not my views on…