Hypothesis:
The Bill Richardson you see today is actually from a parallel universe.
Theory:
This is a picture of Commander Spock as the crew of the USS Enterprise (and everyone else) knew him.
This is a picture of parallel universe Commander Spock from the episode "Mirror, Mirror." Notice the goatee to differentiate him from the usual and customary Commander Spock.
Now, if we take a look at Bill Richardson....
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Bill_Richardson_at_an_event_in_Kensington,_New_Hampshire,_March_18,_2006.jpg/428px-Bill_Richardson_at_an_event_in_Kensington,_New_Hampshire,_March_18,_2006.jpgThis is a picture of the Bill Richardson we all know as a cabinet member, New Mexico governor, and presidential candidate.
However....
This is a picture of the Bill Richardson who has been in the news of late.
Given the evidence, I think this could very well be a parallel universe Bill Richardson. Comments?****
****Please note that due to the fact that we are in the DU Lounge and not in the insanity filled bowels of GD-P, please refrain from discussing any actual political issues while debating this very important topic as to whether or not Bill Richardson has been replaced by his parallel universe double. Thank you.