Bill Richardson is formally launching his campaign in Los Angeles, instead of his home state of New Mexico. I’m not quite sure why, but considering that the immigration bill is going to dominate the news this week, is Richardson’s choice a conscious, or subconscious way of connecting with the loud, large (and violent) protest over the issue in L.A. a few weeks back?

(Oh, and a Marine’s mom is disputing one of his favorite anecdotes to tell on the campaign trail. Anybody else get the feeling Richardson is cursed?)

If the Washington Times’ count is right, this fight might be over before it starts — “nearly 40 [senators] are already opposed or have serious concerns.”