The Meaning of the Bill Richardson Endorsement & the Clinton-Rev. Wright Photo

I refuse to be hostaged by Obama (yes, just read between the lines of his seech!) and his supporters by insinuating or often times explitictly telling me I'm a racist if I don't vote/support him! You guys are really doing wonders for the racial divide of this nation. Personally, I just don't like hypocrites! I saw the videos, not just the racial stuff - but also the lewd stuff Wright simulated on the pulpit. For someone who wants to have a higher standard, Obama chose a pretty low standard for a church and spiritual adviser.

Thinking:
You said:
"Sorry Jodi, but Clinton flew to FL and Campained there."

Come on now if you are going to be thinking then don't get caught believing the Obama lies. Hillary did not campaign in FL. She flew in after the polls closed to thank voters....Be very carefull what you believe from the Obama camp.....so far just lies come from that camp.

The truth of the matter is that Obama is going to win the Democratic nomination. But he is going to lose big time in November.

By showing Bill Clinton's picture and Wright's photo, Obama and his campaign once again show their unethical and willingness to do anything to smear Clinton.

Be polite to somebody is not the same as a 20 years long relationship.

Clinton's campaign and Hillary herself has made it clear that they don't want to comment on Wright, yet Obama wants to drag them in his mess.

I'm challenging all of you Obama "haters" out there to do yourself a favor before opening up your mouths again and saying that Barak Obama is a "racist" because of comments that his Pastor made. You need to get transcripts of the full sermons so that you perhaps can gain some insight into what the teachings of Jerimiah Wright are all about, and not form such a "holier than thou" opinion based on a few snipets from some sermons that have been blown out of proportion.

Richardson made a strange decision and perhaps, a poor judgment.

First, his state went for Hillary so he is willing to take a stand against people in his state as well as the overall sentiment of Latinos knowingly. There is nothing wrong but just strange and beg a question about what's 'sweet stuff' he is being promised to. May be he is aspiring for the VP slot.

I guess they promised him the VP slot. Why else would he have the "audacity" to say that Obama has the judgment we need to bring the country together (paraphrasing) in a week that so clearly shows that he doesn't.

Sorry Jodi, but Clinton flew to FL and Campained there.

Christina:

You said,
"Clinton was not disturbed about the disenfranchisement of FL/MICH voters when she signed on to support the DNC sanction. Now she is SUDDENLY concerned since she needs their delegates. Typical Clinton hypocrisy. "

Howard Deans threat of not seating FL and MI was expected to push both states to change their date back. FL was blocked by republicans. Hillary at no time intended to have any votes not count.

Hillary agreed within the candidate group that none would campaign in FL or MI because the primary date was moved too early and Howard Dean refused to allow it. Part of the DNC rules allows both states to appear before a committe and argue for their right to seat their deligates in June. Both candidates knew this was possible and probable. Hillary true to her word did not campaign in FL or MI but OBAMA DID NOT LIVE UP TO HIS WORD AND RAN 10 DAYS OF ADS IN FL. He then removed his name from the MI ballot while sending campaigners to MI to push for democrats to vote undecided. Both running ads in FL and campaigning in MI were against the agreement he made. Now ask yourself why he would remove his name from the ballot while running for President???? He did that because he knew he could not win in FL or MI and so he wanted another angle to throw at the committee in June as to why they should not be seated. I realize that taking his name off the MI ballot was part of his plan to insure MI votes would not count but I hope and believe that cooler heads will see his stunt for what it is and seat both states as counted.....if not the republicans will win both FL and MI in November.

I was against Bill Richardson endorsing anyone in this election. He said after he dropped out that endorsements didn't mean much. He didn't think he would endorse anyone for Super Tuesday and he didn't. He then came out to say that after Super Tuesday II, superdelegates should endorse whomever is ahead in pledged delegates. Again, he didn't come out to endorse anyone.

I think he demonstrates really poor leadership with his decision to support someone now. I WOULD FEEL THIS WAY HAD HE ENDORSED CLINTON AS WELL. It almost seems disingenuous to come out when there are other issues people are trying to still digest. What does he know today that he didn't know months ago? Did a single speech really sway him that much. IMO, it just seems like a weak argument.

But, he is free to do as he wishes. It will probably be about as effective as the Kennedy and Kerry endorsements. For the hard-core Clinton supporters, I'm sure they will view this as disloyalty, which may hurt him in the long run.

"A spokesman for the (Obama) campaign said it was providing the information to show that Mr. Wright was well respected by many, including Mr. Clinton." -as quoted from today's story in the New York Times "Clinton Treats Obama Pastor With Extreme Caution".

As an Independent, there is few things I have never liked about the democratic party. First, democrats fall in love with a nominee candidate quickly without vetting. Barack Obama is a excellent speaker. Via Obama's resume, his leadership skill have yet to be tested. No disrespect to Senator Obama, but for Bill Richardson to state "once-in-a- lifetime leader", to date, there is no evidence to validate that statement. Potentially?!

The timing of Bill Richardson endorsement seem to convenient. Barack Obama desperately needs a headline change from the Rev Jeremiah Wright scandal. So out steps, Bill Richardson for more face time, end of the week endorsement. Positive headline change for Barack going into the holiday weekend. Gold points for Bill Richardson to be on Barack Obama's short list for VP.

While we have the freedom to support who ever we wish. I find it disheartening, for people like Bill Richardson, to be willing to step into the lime-light to endorse Obama. Bill Richardson, Al Gore, and many others, would be no name fame aging government employees, if not for the hand of Bill Clinton. I guess that politics. Maybe, I am to loyal.

Bill Richardson claimed endorsement only after the hope of re-vote in Mi. and Fl. is unlikely.........what a politican..

BTW, Latinos don't like traitor....

This photo just shows what a hypocrite Wright is. He'll accept an invitation to meet Bill, but then turns around and stabs Bill in the back later in his sermon. Was that nasty pelvic thrust really necessary? In front of kids in church on Sunday?

Considering Hispanics including in NM are Overwhelmingly Supporting Hillary Clinton, I agree with George Stephanopoulos of ABCNEWS that Bill Richardson endorsement is "a big deal" at this time with Obama pastor all over the news. George also said that "Barack Obama will own Richardson a lot",(how much?).

Bill Richardson supporting Obama is like Sheila Jackson-Lee from TX supporting Hillary Clinton, with their constituents going in opposite directions.

Why now? Why no before the Texas primary? Why is Richardson endorsing Obama in Oregon?

May be the wound to the Barack Obama's "united" campaign message is worst than the published polls are telling the voters and Obama camp knows it.

Bill Richardson endorsing Obama will have similar effect to Hispanics, than Ted Kennedy and John Kerry endorsements had to the voters of MA .

Clinton was not disturbed about the disenfranchisement of FL/MICH voters when she signed on to support the DNC sanction. Now she is SUDDENLY concerned since she needs their delegates. Typical Clinton hypocrisy.

There are just as many Barak supporters who won't vote for Hillary if she's the nominee, as there are to the contrary. So, way to go Dems, we'll have just handed the presidency to McCain unless we can get it together. That's a fact.
Both sides deserve their share of the blame, but Hillary's scorched earth campaign (ie.- "We won't win the general election if we don't have a revote", and, "John McCain brings experience to the White House", and their constant reminders about Obamas apparent race.) has set the tone if divisiveness to a point where we're not even talking about issues anymore. It's all about playing the fear card.

Politics, like estate issues, brings out the worst in people. Pulled down in to the gutter in the fight for power, and money, even people with the best of intention can't avoid being stained.

Nobody is perfect, and I know we all have our favorites, but the level of pettiness that this race has achieved is drawing enormous smiles from the right wing. They know what's going on, they're fueling it, and we're killing ourselves. We are.
I'm all for the full vetting of each candidate, but keep it to the issues. If Hillary's recent momentum was the result of fact related issues, rather than distortions, fear mongering, and flat-out lies I'd be fine with her as the nominee. But I'm going to have to dig deep to cast a vote for her if she is the nominee as my respect for her is near zero.
See? I'm as guilty as anyone.

Of course Barak has his flaws, and I try to be as objective as I can, but if you really take a close look at what's been happening during this campaign you can see what kind of leader Hillary will be. A divisive one, a bully, and a hawk in the Middle East, and elsewhere. The constant use of the term Commander In Chief is a telling one. It's also known as the Presidency, which seems to have a very different meaning these days. We're not a military society, but we're getting there. Anyway, blah, blah, blah.

For the guy who commented about the 22 states that Obama has won. (that includes Alaska, where exactly 4000 people participated). Put it on the map like you would if there was a real election, like the one we have nationwide for the Presidency, and you would get Hillary 253 electoral votes, and Obama 205. That states argument, doesn't have much value.

Hillary Clinton is the only smart choice in this race.
she is smarter than mccain and obama
If people would start saying I am not voting for hillary because she is wrong on:
ending the war
the economy
student loans
healthcare for all
then we might just have a chance
because you know what she is not wrong
on those issues.
Pa, NC, WVA, Indiana, and all others left to vote-show the rest of us how smart you really are-look over the issues before us real good and vote for the Smartest Candidate left
Hillary 08
no good bye-until 11pm-and while I'm gone-stay on the issues, please

Everyone is talking about race. Exactly what Obama wanted when he made that speech. (By the way, he did say his Grandmother, was a typical white person-how is that not a racist comment). Anyway, what everyone chooses to forget, is that Obama stated one day, that he had never heard Rev. Wright say those things, and then in his speech, he said that he had heard them, and then on Larry King, last night he said that he had never heard him say those things. Will the real Obama please stand up. I believe that he and his campaign will say and do anything to get elected. Even be willing to leave 2 states out of the voting because it might hurt his chances. The Uniter fails again.