obama gets in trouble, obama promises richardson something, richardson endorses. politics as usual. oops, i forgot, obama (allegedly) isn't the usual politician.

bye bye richardson. credibility and respect gone. and remember, catholics don't like obama's hate-filled religious views - not good for your reelection.

and, richardson, good luck selling obama's stance on partial birth abortion (it's a good thing for him) to your catholic constituency. (or are you thinking you'll be vp and won't care about your constituency any more? dream on!)

I see... he is now running a Presidential campaign. He'll choose Richardson to hedge one of his problems - Hispanics. I thought he would pick a woman, but this is a good calculation. Like his grandma, he's throwing the "women-over-40" vote under the bus. Besides, he can use Michelle to woo some of them back.

His tactic right now is to assume that the racial thing is behind him and that he is the presumptive nominee. He's finally playing to the Super Delegates... smart move. He is saying to them - look I've said my mea culpas for my church, now wouldn't this be a solid ticket?

If the Wright stuff settles down by next week, I think his calculations will pan out. The only thing to de-rail him would be a huge blow-out in Penn, but it has to be BIG!

whiteman, you're right that the promise was almost certainly vp. obama wants to con latino voters. ridiculously transparent pandering.

bill clinton made richardson an ambassador and secretary of energy. richardson should be ashamed to do this.

i do recall, however, seeing richardson's pretty awful performance in debates. between his stumbling and fumbling and obama's uh, uh, uh, uh, it should be pretty pathetic to watch them try to get elected. i don't think they'll stand a chance, especially considering obama's "typical white person" comments, pastorgate, etc. then richardson will have to go back to new mexico and face the music. serves him right.

love the list you put together!

good night.

smartprimate, the women over 40 aren't going to be wooed by michelle. most of us despise her (and obama). you're right that he's engaging in political calculation and trying to solve his hispanic problem but throwing women under the bus. there are a LOT of women. he may get through the primaries, but in a general - congratulations president mccain.

People do not blame Richardson. Even if it was in his mind to endorse Hillary, the maths does not come out. And to make even the matter worse, is the uncertainity of Michagan & Florida revote.

Why should he endorse someone who he thinks can't make it!

'catholics dont like his hate filled religious views'. OF COUSRE, THEY PREFER THEIR OWN BRAND OF HATE FILLED RELIGIOUS VEIWS.

I thought Obama wanted the superd's to reflect the will of the people. Well New Mexico came out for Hillary. So I'm sure any moment now Obama will inform Richardson of his mistake.

Americans are impossible! can't you all just unite? Can't you? why tear yourselves down always. Why the hatred? You just come on blogs and allow the rest of the world laugh at your ignorance! Americans are thought to be smart educated and open minded, why would any of you see something good and keep painting in bad! why? Your prejudiced minds may explain that. gosh! Stop tainting Obamas' image ,he is a good man and your leaders see it in him. If you are not willing to vote for him that is fine! keep your votes and vote for your candidates but please learn to see things in its true self. Why force your self to hate when love is calling. This is the 21st century. A century for Healing and love. Stop this hate!

Governor Richardson, this is indeed a bold move and one that can actually draw heat from the radicals in the Clinton camp.

Although I'm sure Senator Obammma appreciates your support you are certain to learn firsthand what Clinton politics are all about.

Man you have to love McCain this election. Poor SOB barely won his own primary and now looks to be the next President.

By the way, if you Clinton fans think we Republicans would rather face Obammmma think again! Clinton has far more for us to talk about and since Obammma won't use them we have the full arsenal at our disposal. Damn I love liberals!

It is becoming painfully evident that there are millions of Americans out there are deficient in mathematics! There are 10 maybe 11 contests left and these Americans have yet to do the math. Statistically HRC has about a snowball's chance in hell to win and yet you’re still hanging on to the dream. HRC would have to win Every contest by 56%, a Very tall order. In previous contests, she has won by 53% just 8 out of them. Even if Fla (which is not happening) and Mi (which is not happening) were to count, she would still need to win Every state be 53%. Remember those word math problems in school? This is the scenario which would make for one of those types of interesting math equations. I’ll make it easy for you. Don’t bother, she hasn’t a pray! HRC’s campaign is DOOMED!!! It’s time to get on the Love Train. OBAMA 08!!!

Why does he call himself white man? isn't his skin color pink? obama is not even an african american he is a racially mix guy with a pink "white" mother and a Brown "black" father, that makes him a 50%50 type of guys and he cannot be bias toward any side.

I am sure this a decision of conviction for Richardson, he didn't have to do it and was in a very difficult position- This is not necessarily politically beneficial to him - It seems like he is taking great risks in doing so, so he must very strongly believe it is the right thing to do.

thank you mr. Richardson .
your decision will help to built a solid bridge between between different great american communities : white , black and latino .
thanks

I supported Bill Richardson's candidacy, because he has extremely good diplomatic skills and is very well respected.
I'm glad he's doing the right thing and supporting Obama instead of just "honoring old debts"

The profound ignorance Hillary-supporters show in comments on this site are simply astounding in its brevity.

It's painful to read through their misinterpretations of reality and propaganda-filled rhetoric. The hate emanating from these people make me cringe. It's also worth mentioning that they tend to get all of their facts wrong and attribute quotes to Obama that yield a polar opposite view than the one he openly professes.

I came here explicitly to survey to anger of her supporters by the endorsement from Richardson--a man who has seen Hillary work behind the scenes and blatantly sees her for the corporate whore that she is--and I found what I fully expected to witness.

A few supporters attacking a man whom they would have praised endlessly if he had endorsed Hillary. A man constantly attributed by the Clinton campaign as being "experienced just like us". But, apparently all that disappears now and now he is selfishly lambasted by Clintonites because of his honesty.

I fear the future of this nation is this type of thought-process continues. The same kind that got Bush elected. The longer Hillary remains in the race, the longer the party remains divided, and the longer smear tactics are used rather than substance.

What a slap in the face to the Clintons. Richardson stay home and get a new hairpiece. You r a total loser. I hope Hillary remebers this in the future. You and Obama can take a hike !!

Finally, a super delegate with the courage to do the right thing.

I applaud you Gov. Richardson!

Richardson just sold the Hispanics down the river. Obama is running ads here that say 40% of the black men are out of work in this country because the Mexicans came here and took their jobs. I wonder what their excuse was before. Then Ricahrdson endorses this racist anti-American? Obama just promised him vp to get him to endorse him. He is really nothing or he would still be in the race for President.

Melanie, please tell me where you are and where that add is running. I woul love to see that ad. I sincerely doubt it's from the Obama camp. He's spent the better part of the year explaining that the lack of jobs has nothing to do with immigration.

Can you spend more time explaining the ad? I'm interested in researching it's origin.