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March 21, 2008 4:05 AM

ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: Governor Bill Richardson, D-N.M., a former contender for the 2008 Democratic nomination, is set to endorse Senator Barack Obama, D-Ill., on Friday.

According to Obama campaign aides, Richardson will appear at Obama's rally at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon.

Noting he was "deeply honored" by Richardson's support Obama said in a released statement, "Whether it's fighting to end the Iraq war or stop the genocide in Darfur or prevent nuclear weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists, Gov. Richardson has been a powerful voice on issues of global security, peace and justice, earning five Nobel Peace Prize nominations."

Richardson's endorsement of Obama over Senator Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., is seen as a blow to the Clinton campaign who have a long relationship with the governor. Richardson was Ambassador to the UN under the Clinton administration, and remained friendly with the former President afterward.

Both presidential candidates have courted Richardson's endorsement actively since the governor bowed out of the race on January 10th after a poor showing in the Iowa caucus. Obama's Communications Director Robert Gibbs said Obama regularly talked with Richardson on the phone, usually once a week.

In the days leading up to the March 4th primaries Richardson hinted that an endorsement may be coming soon.

Richardson told CBS on March 2nd that, "Whoever has the most delegates after Tuesday should be the nominee."

But after big wins from Clinton in Ohio and Texas leaving no definitive nominee, talk of an impending Richardson endorsement died down, as the race between the candidates heated up once again.

While visiting Richardson's state in early February, Obama told reporters that then he wasn't preparing for an endorsement then.

"We have no plans of receiving an endorsement, but I would love to be pleasantly surprised. I've had many conversations with Governor Richardson and I'm sure the Clinton campaign has. He is obviously a tremendously important leader in the country. He ran a terrific race this presidential season and I think would make an enormous contribution to any candidate who he chose to support," Obama said at the time.

Richardson's endorsement makes the third former presidential candidate to endorse Barack Obama, following an early endorsement by Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, and a February 26th endorsement by Senator Chris Dodd, D-Conn.

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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.

Posted by: so saddened | Mar 21, 2008 4:44:14 AM

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!)

Posted by: so saddened | Mar 21, 2008 4:46:57 AM

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!

Posted by: smartprimate | Mar 21, 2008 5:13:29 AM

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.

Posted by: so saddened | Mar 21, 2008 5:21:22 AM

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.

Posted by: so saddened | Mar 21, 2008 5:25:37 AM


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!

Posted by: Peace | Mar 21, 2008 5:26:54 AM

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

Posted by: festrir | Mar 21, 2008 5:26:56 AM

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.

Posted by: huh | Mar 21, 2008 5:28:21 AM

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!

Posted by: Hugo | Mar 21, 2008 5:50:28 AM

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!

Posted by: Proud American | Mar 21, 2008 5:51:16 AM

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!!!

Posted by: Beaster | Mar 21, 2008 5:54:20 AM

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.

Posted by: hot4real | Mar 21, 2008 6:01:08 AM

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.

Posted by: Dem | Mar 21, 2008 6:09:27 AM

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

Posted by: asori | Mar 21, 2008 6:19:19 AM

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"

Posted by: smart voter | Mar 21, 2008 6:42:59 AM

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.

Posted by: Dainel | Mar 21, 2008 6:46:13 AM

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 !!

Posted by: jimbo | Mar 21, 2008 6:46:35 AM

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

I applaud you Gov. Richardson!

Posted by: Finally | Mar 21, 2008 6:47:39 AM

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.

Posted by: Melanie | Mar 21, 2008 6:48:31 AM

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.

Posted by: Finally | Mar 21, 2008 6:55:16 AM

And the liberal bandwagon continues....

Posted by: An opinion | Mar 21, 2008 6:58:34 AM

And the liberal bandwagon continues....

Posted by: An opinion | Mar 21, 2008 6:58:42 AM

I hate to say this, but I am starting to think some of this is about the old boys guard not really wanting a woman in the top job. Kerry, Dodd, Bradley, Kennedy and now Richardson. They are all willing to back a man with light experience, major political disadvantages, and who can't seem to shore up the blue collar solid democratic brackets. Why? Perhaps the just don't want a girl doing the job they all failed to get. I mean, it's okay for Obama to cry discrimination.. what about Hillary? Maybe some of these old liberal guards are just a little annoyed at a woman gaining such prominence? Progressives...right!

Posted by: A reader in Georgia | Mar 21, 2008 7:03:45 AM

Who cares? Richardsons a loser just like obama!

Posted by: Jim | Mar 21, 2008 7:07:08 AM

When Clinton supporters begin posting links to articles written about Democrats by conservatives you know they are desperate.

Here's a little insight into Shelby Steele.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelby_Steele

Mimi,

Since you are quoting Shelby Steele is it safe to assume the Clinton campaign supports Mr. Steele's position on issues such as affirmative action and other "liberal" policies?

Posted by: Finally | Mar 21, 2008 7:09:07 AM

Do you really think that Obama will be able to bild a bridge between different american communities? Up to this he has unfortunately polarized opinions and created tensions between the blacks and whites. He should wait until 2012! Otherwise the democrats will not be able to beat the republicans and you will have a republican president for another four years.

Posted by: Richard | Mar 21, 2008 7:11:44 AM

On this Good Friday I can't help but notice the irony. Jesus was betrayed by his disciple just as Richardson betrayed Hillary. I'm not about to try and put Hillary on the same level as Jesus (Obama supporters do that) but I do find the parallel of betrayal saddening. RICHARDSON IS A JUDAS! Richardson is a trusted friend and long time supporter of the Clintons but in the end he betrayed them when it counted! SHAME ON YOU RICHARDSON! YOU ARE A DISGRACE AND A TRAITOR!

Posted by: Eric | Mar 21, 2008 7:14:28 AM

This is great news and the right decision. It's really time for Hillary to step aside and let the party rally around Obama.

Posted by: Sara B | Mar 21, 2008 7:14:34 AM

i am saddened over mr. richardson's decision.... it will be mccain in nov

Posted by: sokadija | Mar 21, 2008 7:16:32 AM

I don't think Richardson's support will make any difference.. Go Hillary!

Posted by: Stewie Griffin | Mar 21, 2008 7:17:38 AM


From 'Dreams of My Father', "I ceased to advertise my mother's race at the age of 12 or 13, when I began to suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to whites"

From 'Dreams of My Father', "I found a solace in nursing a pervasive sense of grievance and animosity against my mother’s race."

From 'Dreams of My Father', "There was something about him that made me wary, a little too sure of himself, maybe. And white."

From 'Dreams of My Father', "It remained necessary to prove which side you were on, to show your loyalty to the black masses, to strike out and name names"

From 'Dreams of My Father', "never emulate white men and brown men whose fates didn't speak to my own. It was into my father's image, the black man, son of Africa, that I'd packed all the attributes I sought in myself, the attributes of Martin and Malcolm, DuBois and Mandela."

From 'Audacity of Hope', "I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction."

Posted by: DMK | Mar 21, 2008 7:21:00 AM

Reader in Georgia:

I can honestly say the thought of the "boys club" has crossed my mind as well. I sincerely hope that's not the case because that would be as much an injustice as discrimination against Senator Obama.

I do believe Senator Clinton is experiencing some discrimination as a female candidate but I don't think the Richardson endorsement is about her gender. I've made that assumption purely based on Gov. Richardson's close relationship with the Clintons.

There seems to be more to this and I'm sure there are some politics involved just as there are politics behind every endorsement. Yet, it is interesting to see yet another Clinton ally switching sides.

That has to be a tough pill for Bill to swallow more so than it is for Hillary. At some point I don't care which candidate you support you eventually get the feeling all of this is just a play on our emotions.

Seriously, who are we really fooling? Hillary and Barack don't have many material differences in their political platforms once you get down to the details.

Posted by: Finally | Mar 21, 2008 7:23:02 AM

On this Good Friday I can't help but notice the irony. Jesus was betrayed by his disciple just as Richardson betrayed Hillary. I'm not about to try and put Hillary on the same level as Jesus (Obama supporters do that) but I do find the parallel of betrayal saddening. RICHARDSON IS A JUDAS! Richardson is a trusted friend and long time supporter of the Clintons but in the end he betrayed them when it counted! SHAME ON YOU RICHARDSON! YOU ARE A DISGRACE AND A TRAITOR!

Posted by: Eric | Mar 21, 2008 7:23:03 AM

Bill, You're a disgraceful man for not endorsing Hillary. I hate you Bill... You broke my heart. You were one our last Hope. This boy Obama is kicking our butts in every corner and to make matters worst, you endorse him. Now, what's next?

John Edwards, maybe...

But I know one way or the other Hillary will win the nomitation even if she has to pull every strings. I believe in Hillary. Yes! She can... You guys are so sexist. (Well, except that I must admit that Hillary has not yet to clarify what kind of experience she really has for the 3:00 a.m. call) All the is irrelevant. Give the woman a chance, c'mon!

Posted by: TheOne | Mar 21, 2008 7:23:19 AM

Well, all of the lifelong democrats I know will never rally around Obama, so hello McCain. The democratic politians such as Kerry, Kennedy, etc that went against the base of the party better start worrying about their jobs.

Posted by: kitty | Mar 21, 2008 7:23:59 AM

Richardsson and Barack Obama should consider this statement made by Osama Bin Laden:

"The nearest jihad battlefield to support our people in Palestine is the battlefield of Iraq … It should be taken care of and supported,"

"Palestine CANNOT be retaken by negotiations and dialogue, but with fire and iron".

Posted by: Gregory | Mar 21, 2008 7:24:04 AM

Another treacherous Clinton "friend."

Posted by: newslamp | Mar 21, 2008 7:26:01 AM

Greg,
I suspect that Obama is still a CIA operative. Maybe that could explain why he's still at large...

Posted by: TheOne | Mar 21, 2008 7:26:55 AM

On this Good Friday I can't help but notice the irony. Jesus was betrayed by his disciple just as Richardson betrayed Hillary. I'm not about to try and put Hillary on the same level as Jesus (Obama supporters do that) but I do find the parallel of betrayal saddening. RICHARDSON IS A JUDAS! Richardson is a trusted friend and long time supporter of the Clintons but in the end he betrayed them when it counted! SHAME ON YOU RICHARDSON! YOU ARE A DISGRACE AND A TRAITOR!

Posted by: Eric | Mar 21, 2008 7:28:51 AM

All Hillary supporters, we're doing a march to protest the Bill' support. We are on life-support and it's unfair!

Posted by: TheOne | Mar 21, 2008 7:29:39 AM

All Hillary supporters, we're doing a march to protest the Bill' support. We are on life-support and it's unfair!

Posted by: TheOne | Mar 21, 2008 7:30:08 AM

Yo Jimbo,

Without the Clinton's, there would be NO Richardson. Just another disloyal political hack probably being pestered by his grandchildren.

Posted by: billy | Mar 21, 2008 7:33:15 AM

Kitty:

That's the bigger issue for Democrats isn't it? Trust me, it's the same dilemma I face when considering a vote for Senator Obama. I know many of the blue collar Democrats (with the exception being African Americans)will find it difficult to ever vote for Obama.

The dilemma is the same in the Clinton camp. Outside of some of the African American super delegates less than 10% of the African American community will support Hillary in the general election.

This is truly a disaster for the Democratic Party. Both sides are digging in so deep that neither is willing to see the big picture.

How do we reconcile the party regardless of the candidate? That's the real question.

Posted by: Finally | Mar 21, 2008 7:33:31 AM

God, you Americans are such nattering idiots. You have a great potential President in Barack Obama, and the mindless filth you spew at him, that his middle name is Hussein, that he won't wear a lapel pin, or hold his hand on his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance means he is not patriotic, blah, blah, blah, shows that you are such damn fools. Oh well. Any country that elected, and then re-elected George W. Bush has shown that it is irretrievably incompetent and senile.

Posted by: FilmMD | Mar 21, 2008 7:34:55 AM

Let's see, I'm a Democrat who was for Clinton originally, but by researching her I found out how she is extremely corrupt. Then I was for Edwards, but he dropped out. I was then for Obama and now he's in hot water. There's no way I'm voting for a 100 year war McCain. I'm left with Ralph Nader! We sure don't have much of a choice!

Posted by: steve | Mar 21, 2008 7:34:56 AM

No reconciliation. It's either Hillary wins or Nobody wins... We could careless. It's either they give us the nomination or we boycott Obama in the general election.

All Hillary supporters, we're doing a march to protest the Bill' support. We are on life-support and it's unfair!

Call us sore losers, it's ok! Hillary must wins even if we have to sue everybody.

Posted by: TheOne | Mar 21, 2008 7:37:11 AM

I think its interesting that a lot of the posts on this thread are from Clinton supporters. The truth is that Hillary cannot win the nomination without the support of superdelegates (even with FL and MI). Every high profile super d that goes for Obama is one last drop of hope dripping away from her chances.

Overall with the speech earlier in the week and the general tone of the Obama campaign, I would say that a week that could have killed his chances has gone pretty well. Clinonistas can hardly claim he isn't battle tested anymore.

Posted by: markymark | Mar 21, 2008 7:38:21 AM

Melanie - i believe "their" "excuse" before the Mexicans arrived was something called slavery.

I am white, middle class, British, and objectively i think Obama would be the best thing that could happen to your country.

The world at large despises you for Iraq and you re-elected Bush. Personally i think Bush has done a lot of damage to your country.

Clinton or McCain cannot repair this. Clinton has too much baggage, Is disliked by everyone i've discussed this with in my country (Britain) and she does not have the pragmatism or diplomacy to be commander in chief. She is too volatile. McCain is a war-monger too and as such would keep you in a war nobody wants, whilst throwing you into more. Clinton and McCain want to jump into Iran. Way to fire up the extremists!!

Obama is pragmatic and intelligent, wants a non-military solution to Iran.

The world is watching, I just hope we don't watch you make political fools of yourselves yet again

Good luck!

Posted by: Tom | Mar 21, 2008 7:40:33 AM

Battle tested for Obama = Change the subject i.e. bribe a governor with a VP spot.

Posted by: Eric | Mar 21, 2008 7:40:51 AM

The headline reads "Richardson throws support behind Obama". I think a more appropriate headline would have been "ANOTHER former Clinton supporter throws her under the bus too!" Clinton's supporters are engaged in a mass exodus from her campaign. So are Obama's. The way the democrats are eating each other up (and I love it), the race in November will be McCain vs McCain!

Posted by: latinovoter | Mar 21, 2008 7:42:09 AM

McCain won't need any money he will win without campaigning. It saddens me the Dems blew their big chance.

Posted by: kitty | Mar 21, 2008 7:46:17 AM

Clinton Supporters and Obama Supporters:

Enough is enough. We are killing our parties chances of winning the White House in November and if you are willing to vote for McCain instead of Senator Clinton or Senator Obama you simply do not believe in the principles of the Democratic party.

Hillary, Barack, Howard (Dean) and other party officials please get behind closed doors and work something out. This is beyond ridiculous. I don't care if you go get Edwards and make him the nominee but work something out before these immature supporters cost us the general election.

If Hillary is so passionate about Health Care make her the Secretary of Health and Human Services. If Barack thinks he can make the world a better place make him the Secretary of State.

Hell reverse the roles, at this point I don't care. Most of the crap we're reading about these candidates, GOOD AND BAD, is fabricated or exaggerated so let's just get back to the business of the party and the PEOPLE!

Posted by: Finally | Mar 21, 2008 7:48:18 AM

I think that the importance of "big name" super delagates is over estimated.There was a lot of fanfare when Kennedy announced for Obama yet he lost Massachussets.And Ted Kennedy is not heard of at all nowadays.

Which are the remaining primary states with a big Latino population where Bill Richardson can get out the votes for Obama ?And how much influence does he have over Latino voters anyway?Remember Clinton won New Mexico.

Its the people who ultimately matter not the super delegates with their axes to grind.

Posted by: Rajesh | Mar 21, 2008 7:48:18 AM

STEELE******** Do you know how Wikipedia get's its information? People submit info to it. How do we know if the person who submitted had all their information correct.
**I will not let my students use Wikipedia because of the HUGE amounts of incorrect information on it!

So, do you believe that is a fair source?

Posted by: Bonny | Mar 21, 2008 7:50:00 AM

The boat is sinking... sorry guys, after long reflexion, I have decided to join the Obama camp too. Please don't hate me. Hillary' supporters suck and are such sore losers. I think I am wasting my time with them.

From now on, I will go with Obama instead. Too much hatred at the Hillary camp.

Sorry folks, gotta go!

Posted by: TheOne | Mar 21, 2008 7:50:53 AM

Richardsson!
Terrorism, recession, poverty, helthcare ............ assumes national unity more than anything else. Up to this Obama has polarized opinions and created tensions between the blacks and whites. That is exactly what you also are doing. He should wait until 2012 and at that time he might be able to take over! Otherwise the democrats will not beat the republicans and you will have a republican president for another four or eight years.

Posted by: Richard | Mar 21, 2008 7:53:01 AM

Hillary surely won't go against her handlers the Israel Lobby and stop the war. She received the 2nd most contributions from IAPAC behing Joe Lieberman. My God, she's even been endorsed by all U.S. Arms manufacturers. No, Hillary will extend the war, not stop it.

Posted by: steve | Mar 21, 2008 7:53:15 AM

The ONE I agree with you. No reconciliation with me either for the Democratic Party! If Hillary does not win the nomination, I will vote Republican faster than a speeding light and I know tons more Democrats that feel the same.

Of all the stuff that Obama has done (lying, racist, shady friends, etc) and for Gov. Richards to endorse him is a total disgrace. This is obviously an attempt to get the VP nod. Gov. Richards and Obama's careers and credibility will be history after this election.

Hillary 08

Posted by: dfinke | Mar 21, 2008 7:53:31 AM

Bonny:

As sad is this may sound I would've expected a politically active person to be familiar with Mr. Steele without wikipedia or any other source but yet a Clinton supporter posted an article by Mr. Steele.

His articles and positions on "liber policies" such as affirmative action were used against Bill Clinton by the Republicans during Bill's two terms.

Go check him out. I trust that he's not someone a Clinton supporter would be quoting.

Posted by: Finally | Mar 21, 2008 7:54:45 AM

I am delighted to learn of Mr. Richardson's support of Obama...

I bet Hillary and Bill are pretty pissed off this morning.... Good, they deserve it!

See Hillary? Being nasty and underhanded came back to bite you on your great big &%@.

Posted by: Mrs. Tiggywinkle | Mar 21, 2008 7:58:41 AM

I AM THE TYPICAL WHITE PERSON WHO WILL NEVER VOTE FOR OBABA! I don't care who endorses him.
I have lost ALL faith in the DNC--I still say that if Kennedy and Kerry don't pledge their super d support to Kerry--we need to raise all kinds of Hell.

Posted by: TYPICAL WHITE PERSON | Mar 21, 2008 7:59:15 AM

I'm genuinely perplexed. I know Richardson isn't the smartest man there is, but endorsing Obama on the worst week of his political career, when his candidacy is hemorrhaging, just doesn't make sense!

I'm thinking blackmail/extortion or payoff - from either Obama or the DNC working behind the scenes so that they can resuscitate the candidacy of someone they never fully vetted. And, have the voters think that all that we heard this week was "no big deal". DNC and Obama - you can't that easily "turn the channel."

Posted by: s. valenti | Mar 21, 2008 7:59:44 AM

Richardson endorsed Obama because he is looking for either VP or in his administration. I am surprised that he would back stabbed the Clinton's after he worked in their cabinet. That in its self tells you what kind of person he is. If Hillary doesn't win the nomination I hope her voters are smart enough to switch their vote to McCain so Obama can't become president of this country. He doesn't deserve it. And we don't want a worse disaster than what Bush did.

Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | Mar 21, 2008 8:00:01 AM

pledge their support to Clinton--sorry I broke my hand last night.

Posted by: TYPICAL WHITE PERSON | Mar 21, 2008 8:00:08 AM

Finally

I can't believe you would vote Democrat no matter who the candidate is? Obama is a disgrace to the Democratic Party who will destroy this country if he is elected! I care more about my son's future than I care about a Political Party! If the Superdelegates can't stand up and pick the best candidate for this country, I will vote Republican. The reason Obama is where he is that the young, black and some sexist males made this an American Idol contest rather than voting on true experience, knowledge, judgement, character, etc.

Posted by: dfinke | Mar 21, 2008 8:01:05 AM

You guys are all wrong. This is damage control because the Democratic Party is in big trouble for the breach of security. It turns out that the breach happend at the time of the New Hampshire Primary, the Texas Debate, and when Hillary released the Wright video. And an African American supporter of Hillary Clinton was the manager at the time. And this is even bigger because McCain may be involved as well. That is why Huckabee is getting publicity now, too. By the end of the day, Obama and Huckabee might be running against each other.

Posted by: Raphael | Mar 21, 2008 8:01:39 AM

I am not surprised that New Mexico is supporting Obama...they are cut from the same fabric.....minority....I guess New Mexico sees this as their chance to get even with the United States for whatever it is that they think we did to them.....At least now we know how New Mexico hates the United States...Anyone voting for that traitor is just like him....

Posted by: Jesse James | Mar 21, 2008 8:04:17 AM

Both Dem candidates have charactar flaws so big you could drive a Mack truck through them. Hillary - for whom there is no depth too low for her to stoop. Obama who would expose his kids to a good dose of hate speech at least once a week on Sunday - just to make sure they don't ever cross the line in their affections and actually like "w*hitey's". What a pair!

Posted by: petee | Mar 21, 2008 8:04:57 AM

These comments make me embarrassed for our country. Hillary and her supporters are beyond pathetic now, I just can't imagine that these people are making the same mistakes that we made in the previous two elections. Is this the definition of insanity? Will no one learn anything from disaster?

Please people, educate yourselves for the good of the nation. America cannot survive as a country without a stark change in direction.

The ignorance displayed here is depressing to say the least. It's as if millions of minds have irrevocably brain-washed.

Posted by: Daniel | Mar 21, 2008 8:05:14 AM

endorsing gets you 50% of their friends and 100%

Posted by: Bmurphynyc | Mar 21, 2008 8:06:10 AM

unbelievable. Doesnt that idiot realize what happened in Texas with African Americans and Spanish??? Ok, now i am really suspicious more then ever of Obama. Clintons have done amazing with The spanish americans and yet this fool endorses Obama??????? I guess he will go down just like Obama. Ill probably move to Canada if Obama ever was to get elected..

Posted by: Terry Frakes | Mar 21, 2008 8:06:13 AM

How can someone in their right mind vote for a totally & extremely corrupt person like Hillary Clinton?

Posted by: steve | Mar 21, 2008 8:06:23 AM

for you it probably makes sense to endorse Hillary right? Don't you guys remember the 8 years in the USA with the clinton's on the presidency????? CHANGE that is what the country needs. CHANGE, CHANGE, CHANGE!!!! either McCain or Obama but the country needs a diferent last name in the White House. President Obama or President McCain. Understand that please.

Posted by: Ann Marie | Mar 21, 2008 8:07:35 AM

For the love of God, what just happened here?? Something is going on, and reading everyones comments, im not the only one who thinks this. Obama campaign has got something on this guy to be able to do this!! That damn Obama has to be the biggest fake and crook ever in the democratic party.

Posted by: Terry Frakes | Mar 21, 2008 8:08:57 AM

VOTE FOR OBAMA. THE ONLY CANDIDATE WHO CAN UNITE AMERICA AND RESTORE ITS CREDIBILITY TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD. AMERICAN AT HOME AND ABROAD HAVE SPOKEN AND THEIR VOICE HAS BEEN HEARD. SO DON'T LET CLINTONS FOOL US AGAIN. WAKE UP PEOPLE.PLEASE SEE THINGS FOR YOURSELF.

Posted by: I.A.T Smith | Mar 21, 2008 8:09:16 AM

Someone is looking for the VP seat.

Posted by: ribettefan | Mar 21, 2008 8:11:22 AM

Daniel: Would you like someone to call you mother a whore? Richardson is no big deal and he isn't all Mexican he is only half like Obama is not all black. I hope whoever looked at Obama's files will come out with something the media don't know. There are more than passport files in there. Obama is a liar, fake and a copier of others speeches because he's too dumb to form his own. I was aware of the fact that Richardson would endorse Obama. It was just a matter of time. But Hillary won New Mexico regardless. White people should wake up and smell the coffee brewing. Obama does not like whites like you think, he just does a good job of hiding it and Richardson is in his league.

Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | Mar 21, 2008 8:12:47 AM

I completely agree with you, Daniel. I too have been depressed and anxious when reading many of these comments. I would ask, since when it is a Christian or American value to leap to judgment? And how many of these folks have ever even come close to walking in the shoes of nonwhite Americans?

I am a middle-aged white American woman, who sees so much defensiveness and hatred in the reactions of typical white Americans--and yes, since they (we) are the mainstream, the word "typical" IS appropriate. We all need to listen, to reason with judgment, and to give all of the candidates the benefit of the doubt. When I look at Clinton's vs. Obama's plan for getting us out of Iraq, I truly believe that Obama's plan is the best--he acknowledges that things amy change between now and when and if he is elected, but the two brigades a month sounds good. I also like that he would listen to the commanders in the field and the chiefs of staff.

I do worry that millions of US citizens have been brainwashed to swllow soundbites and then defend their robotic kneee-jerk reactions. Obama has more faith in us right now than I do.

Posted by: anotherpatricia | Mar 21, 2008 8:14:04 AM

Please watch your language when you refers to the future President of the USA MR. OBAMA. No matter how you get there is not second time around for Hillary Clinton. Enough is enough! Perhaps she wants to take a revenge for what her husband did to her with Monica? I think that was the name of that student right?

Posted by: Ann Marie | Mar 21, 2008 8:14:27 AM

An excellent move from Richardson, a well thought and a well done one at the right time. Hilary must be told in clear terms that she is in the SECOND place. The figures in delegate count, popular vote, states won and fund raised should have more than enough facts for Hilary, had she own a sound conscience. She better decide to leave the race for the benefit of the people, the party and for herself too.
It is time to unite and compete with the Republicans.
Obama, you are really a "once in a generation leader", you not only unite Amarica but the World too.

Posted by: The Independent | Mar 21, 2008 8:14:55 AM

I love Hillary Clinton and trust her to make good decisions for all of us in the White House as commander and chief.. I do not trust Obama one bit..I feel in my heart Richardson was paid off in some way by Obama considering the majority of his state voted for Hillary...and I think based on what I've read and seen he makes very poor judgements...such as the inability to take a stand as Senator..cant say yay or nay?..his 20 year racist church going....his Rezko supporter tied to blood money from Iraq.. The majority of Voters want and voted for Hillary.....please everyone get involved at your local voting poles..i feel as though there has and will be cheating and we need to make sure this November election is fair, with no cheating allowed, and not corrupted..And i am sure Hillary Clinton will come out ahead and win by a land slide majority...

Posted by: skypawny | Mar 21, 2008 8:15:10 AM

Pe