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Martin Sheen Endorses Richardson

Martin Sheen Endorses Richardson
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DEARBORN -- In an exclusive interview with Between the Lines Newspaper, actor and activist Martin Sheen has announced he is endorsing New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson for president. Sheen, who is best known for his three-time Emmy Award-winning performance as President Jed Bartlett in NBC's "The West Wing," said he met Richardson while working on Sen. John Kerry's campaign for president in 2004.

"Oh yes, yes, yes," he said when asked if he had endorsed in the 2008 presidential campaign. "Bill Richardson."

"I have been supporting him, doing a fundraiser for him in Los Angeles, just some very low key stuff," Sheen said.

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