One was big in the world of politics, one was big in the world of pop music, and this may be a bit of a surprise coming from a political guy, but the pop music denizen may be the bigger loss.
Not that the politics guy had an inconsiderable influence.
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First up: the guy from the political world, Bill Richardson. A former member of Congress, a former governor of New Mexico, a former ambassador, and a former a lot of things.
When he ran for president in 2008, I nearly voted for him (he withdrew from the race well before the AZ primary). After baby Bush and his administration, I thought the White House needed breadth of competence.
He may have bowed out of the race, but with the eventual winner, things turned out well for the country.
Very well, actually.
He was 75.
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Singer Jimmy Buffet may have had a more noticeable impact on society at large, though.
He was best known for the song "Margaritaville", but, as great as that one was, I was always more of a fan on "Come Monday", "Cheeseburger in Paradise", and "Son of a Son of a Sailor".
He was 76.
My condolences go out to their families and friends.
