Trying to Move Up, Richardson Lightly Pokes Opponents

ABC News’ Matthew Zavala Reports: Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., told the International Association of Fire Fighters, against the advice of his staff, that he is pro-gun. Richardson said, "I believe I’m the only Democratic candidate that is pro-gun, pro-owners’ rights, pro-Second Amendment."

Richardson, now the only Democratic governor in the presidential race, touted his resume as a former congressman, former United Nations Ambassador, former Secretary of Energy, in making his pitch for the endorsement of the I.A.F.F.

Richardson also took a dig at his presidential rivals who are currently serving in Congress. When discussing a minimum wage increase proposal in New Mexico and Richardson’s hope to sign it into law, he said, "The Congress, I’m not going to say much about the Congress, except I have a real job, I do things" and added, "You know I’m at four percent, I’ve got to do something," said Richardson.

The often light-hearted Richardson commented on the abilities of the other Democratic candidates running for president. "I think all of them could serve enormously well in the White House, as my vice president. I’m still in the second-tier, I’ve got to move up."