Former Dem Rival Endorses Barack Obama
Bill Richardson became the second former ‘08 Democratic candidate for president to pick a pony for the Democratic nomination, when he endorsed Barack Obama today. The news hit on the AP wire a little at 3am, Eastern this morning, that Richardson, the former New Mexico governor, would join Senator Obama make his announcement on the campaign trail in Portland, Oregon. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), endorsed Senator Obama last month in Ohio.
Obama explained the timing of the endorsement, which comes after a week’s worth of bad news for his campaign. He told reporters, “Last week, Governor Richardson agreed to endorse me, but we couldn’t get scheduled logistically because he had to go take a vacation with his wife, very wisely. So it took us till today to actually make the public announcement.”
Richardson, who served in President Bill Cinton’s administration, said that up until a week ago, he had been torn by two “very strong, good candidates.” Ultimately he made his decision because he considers Obama to be “something special that the country needs right now,” citing Obama’s humanity, intellect, and judgment.
His decision was reinforced upon hearing Obama’s speech Tuesday, Richardson said. “He did not seek to evade tough issues or to soothe us with comforting half-truths. Rather, he inspired us by reminding us of the awesome potential residing in our own responsibility,” he said of Obama’s speech.
But with long-standing ties to the Clintons, he described his conversation with Senator Clinton last night to inform her of his decision as uncomfortable. “Let me say I’ve had better conversations,” Richardson said with a laugh. As he told the some 12,000 people in Portland, “The 1990s were a decade of peace and prosperity because of the competent and enlightened leadership of the Clinton administration, but it is now time for a new generation of leadership to lead America forward.”
While Hillary Clinton has remained mum in response to the endorsement, Mark Penn, a Clinton senior advisor told reporters on a conference call, “Perhaps the time he could have been most effective is long since past.”
“You know, that’s unfortunate. I want to get away from that,” Richardson said, standing next to Senator Obama at a media avail, saying this comment implied he could only help rally the Hispanic vote in states like Texas. “I want to go where Senator Obama has, where he’s calling on all of us to come together, not to be stereotyped,” he said.
In a lighter moment during his speech introducing Senator Obama at the Portland rally, Richardson strayed from his prepared remarks to recount a story to demonstrate that Obama is a “really good guy.”
Lamenting that he was never called upon during the numerous Democratic debates, he recalled being surprised when asked a question by the moderator of an undisclosed debate. “Needless to say, I wasn’t listening and I turned to Senator Obama in horror about to say, ‘Would you repeat the question,’ and Senator Obama whispered, he said, ‘Katrina. Katrina.’ And so I then gave my answer on Katrina,” Richardson said with a grin. “He could have thrown me under the bus, he but he stood behind me.”
“Don’t tell anyone about that incident,” he joked.
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Didn’t the majority in NM end up going for Hillary? Isn’t Richardson a superdelegate? If so, won’t Obama have to denounce Richardson’s support as Obama’s campaign wants the superdelegates to go with the people they represent instead of using their own judgment. Hypocrisy again just like Kennedy and Kerry, both superdelegates, supporting Obama when Mass. went for Hillary? Obama may have to make a speech.
Does anyone think that all the free air time/exposure that was given to Obama by all the major news networks to give his race speech will be given to Hillary and McCain? I wonder if that exposure affected the polls? What is going on this year?
GO HILLARY !!!
Shame on you Richardson - you ditched your own people - New Mexico did Vote for HILLARY - that would be the Will of the People - Your people - So - What now?????? How can you or Obama ever get past that - you both have lied - again! Remember the superdelegates - must go to the will of the people of that state - endorse obama but - you must give your delegate to Hillary!
Obama + Wright = WRONG!
Gov. Richardson is a fool to throw his support for a candidate against the wishes of his own constituency. He also speaks out of both sides of his mouth, by saying he’s admires the Clintons, certainly spends time with them; was part of Pres. Clinton’s cabinet; yet throws his support against Hillary’s opponent! Some kind of friend! With friends like him, who needs enemies?… He certainly suffers from “foot in the mouth” syndrome and lacks character and loyalty for those that have supported him in the past and elected him as governor of NM.
If there is to be a re-vote we would need to go back and re-vote all the states after MI & FL to be fair to all the Democratic candidates.
Who knows perhaps Richardson (and Edwards) would have won enough that they would still be in the race today!
She only won NM by mere 1709 votes, so virtually tie in populair vote. Not actually sure meaning or influence but give some much meeded positive coverage for Obama this week. Probably he needs some extra inroads to Hispanic voters, and maybe Richardson likes to come in some caoacity in cabinet.
I applaud Bill Richardson! He knows who the next president of the United States is doing to be….OBAMA 08! I know most of you are terrified that we may have a Black President but DEAL WITH IT!!! You guys really need to get over yourselves and realize that we really need change in this country!! You have to admit that this country has been run by White men for generations!! Now look where we’re at!!We are in a war that we shouldn’t even be there in the first place! Look at the ecomomy!! Look at the condition that America is in!!! I know that OBAMA can make a difference!! You guys here in Fox need to stop the racism!! STOP IT NOW! Deal with out issues!!!
Richardson that is a shame…..she wins NM and you endorse Obama - Who cares, too little too late!!!!!!!! I’m glad we have a state like Pennsylvania where the governor is for HIlalry especially after this racist Rev. Wirght and his new radical approach to politics, it’s shameful and a disgrace. You stand by somebody that believes the same lies he says he is trying to change in Washington, his are no different. Go figure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Actually Senator Clinton won the popular vote in New Mexico, but Obama won the majority of the delegates. Bill Richardson is much admired and respected by many people. If you’ll watch his speach today, note that he stated, “Now it’s time for Democrats to come together, and concentrate on John McCain in the fall.” He’s rallying all Democrats to Obama, and rightly so. The old Gorilla Warfare Politics styles aren’t going to work any more. Hillary’s done. OBAMA ‘08
richardson specks from both sides of his mouth
judas!!!!!!!
its pretty bad when Bill Richardson that could even win his own state which he lost it to Hillary, backs a another looser in Barack Obama…well i guess loosers must stick together….
Gooooo HIllary Goooooooo
Great choice Governor Richardson. You are a wise man. That’s why Bill looked so bored at the SuperBowl.
His state voted for Clinton. He was supposedly a friend. He did not vote the wil of his people. Let’s see what he was promised by Obama. Perhaps the VP or cabinet position. Do not run for office again traitor. We will not vote for you nor will we vote for Obama. If Clinton loses I will have to vote McCain even if it breaks my arem. I can never vote for a racist man, a racist preacher and unAmerican wife.
If they had been white then we would shame them. But Richardson embrases them. How un American of him !!!!
RICHARDSON “LEWD” AND “CRUDE” TOWARD WOMEN!!!!!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/a-question-for-bill-richa_b_39170.html
I guess we now know who will be running on the ticket with Obama as Vice President…Bill Richardson! Pretty smart (and scary) in my opinion — Obama just made up for losing all the Independents and Moderate Democrats by picking up all the Hispanic votes. Ok, Mr. Rove, how does one counter this strategic move by Obama?
BTW, I took Jeremiah Wright’s advice to read some of James Hal Cone’s work. Very scary stuff, if Obama is in a fact a loyal member of the Trinity Unity church (and a black liberation/socialist) it’s even scarier for the future of our country because in Cone’s own words “…black theology will accept only the love of God which participates in the destruction of the white enemy.” GEEZ!
Yep that pretty sad,We will see what happens down the road to Richardson. I dont think that his people are very happy with him. So now they are togather huh ? Richardson is just a slimmie, two faced, backstabber. Hillary ought too kick the pinto beans out of his ass !!!!
Richardson is a fool. Obama has said many times that the superdelegates need to support the person that won in their state. But I guess it really does not matter to Obama, just as long as he gets the endorsement.
Louise: The vote in NM was 50/50. Any way Gov. Richardson went he would still be representing the people. There are people on both sides of that 50/50.
All he did was take the frontrunner. He didn’t exercise any loyalty. He’s only hurting the Democratic party. Being a McCain supporter, that doesn’t bother me. What does bother me is how we have Americans running for President that prove that they will burn down their own house to win the “prize”.
Why does Obama keep women hidden?
http://big-daddy-sweet-baby-cheesecakes.blogspot.com/2008/03/why-is-barack-obama-keeping-women.html
ment by David Whiddon
March 21st, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I guess we now know who will be running on the ticket with Obama as Vice President…Bill Richardson
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Richardson wants Secretary of State. He will pick a white male for VP to balance his ticket.
Comment by David Whiddon
March 21st, 2008 at 5:57 pm
BTW, I took Jeremiah Wright’s advice to read some of James Hal Cone’s work. Very scary stuff, if Obama is in a fact a loyal member of the Trinity Unity church (and a black liberation/socialist) it’s even scarier for the future of our country because in Cone’s own words “…black theology will accept only the love of God which participates in the destruction of the white enemy.” GEEZ!
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I have read some of his work you are right scary stuff. But as Obama says Wright was only his spiritual leader.
Maybe Hugo Chavez is Richardson’s good friend. What a crock!! Obama needs to get off the race train and go home.
The timing of Richardson’s endorsement raises questions about what might be promised to Richardson in order to make it worthwhile for him to:
1. show his disloyal to the Clintons who have been his allies and supporters in his political career
2. show that he did not care about his state voters and his Latinos community
3. show his poor judgment by endorsing Obama who believes in anti-american and hate-filled Wright’s teachings.
In the long run, this endorsement does not have big impact since the Latinos have supported Clinton even when Richardson was a candidate.
That’s WHY Richardson moved toward the Obama camp — to become VP. It is a sound tactical move from the DNC’s point of view. I’m sure Pelosi was a factor in this…
Just when Clinton gains momentum, a major political figure supports Obama and tries to stop the political “fallout” of the party’s delegate leader. More importantly, Richardson might bring over the Latino vote to his side — a core voting group that he will need in the GE.
I think Clinton has a slim chance now. Her campaign is already 9mill in debt, she is behind in delegates, and in popular vote, and she has lost the revotes. She can’t go full assault on Obama because of party alliance and she knows that if she does, then she will face major repercussions from the superdelegates (Hag Pelosi and Teddy K). But what she does have is a loyal following made up of the white middle class — and 25% of that group might go for McCain in the GE. Her victory will be saying, ‘I told you do so” when McCain trounces Obama in November.
Has anyone wondered since Wright was his mentor, his Minister, and spiritual advisor that while he wasn’t in attendence during the sermons/rantings maybe he had the DVD’s.
I think an Obama/Clinton ticket is still in the works. Richardson - Secretary of State
Who cres what Richardson thinks. He was a nonfactor during his bid. He couldn’t even carry his own state. Picking the frontrunner? I bet alot of thought went into that.
SI SE PUEDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so proud of amigo Richardson endorsing Barack Obama!
Latinos for Obama all the way siiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love you all guys, even hillary supporters
OBAMA08 SI SEGURO QUE SE PUEDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHEERS!
Destiny in DC - An Obama/Clinton ticket wouldn’t work. They’ve trashed each other too much. I don’t know if they could even endorse each other without making us laugh.
Richardson is a Snake. No matter how much milk you feed snake at the end they will still bite you.
I like to know what did Obama offer him?
Analu - Careful what you wish for.
Remember Kennedy and Johnson. The hated each other. Obama and Clinton will work it out by September. The DNC will convince them.
Deprt Richardson
Destiny, that would honestly be hillarious. I’m thinking just soundbites from each other would be sufficient enough for half of the campaign ads by the GOP.
Sorry…Deport
Governor Richardson,
Today I am ashamed to say that I held you in high esteem as a man, a politician and as a person.
However, your endorsement of the unpatriotic, race baiting, un-Christian and poor judgment led (Rezko, state appointments, suspect earmarks and REV. WRIGHT) Barack Obama makes me question your judgment.
The Obama campaign has race baited since Iowa and all of us in the African American community know it.
In addition, 20 years of attending and being under the mantle of the ministry of an American hater tells me that Obama lacks judgment for leading this country.
Were you threatened like the CBC members who were told they would lose their seats by Jesse Jackson, Jr. if you did not endorse him? Or were you paid off like other superdelegates with contributions to your upcoming campaigns?
Either way you have joined the list of non-thinking Americans and shown all Americans that you like Obama talk of a new political order; however, you do not live the new order you speak.
I am ashamed of you, but maybe this is why your candidacy did not take off to Americans, they saw through you like I see through you now.
God Bless America
Comment by Destiny in DC
March 21st, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Remember Kennedy and Johnson. The hated each other. Obama and Clinton will work it out by September. The DNC will convince them.
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Sorry Destiny DNC wants Clintons gone. Obama supporters would be up in arms if Obama picked Hillary they would think he was just doing politics as usual. Obama has to pick a white male to balance ticket to win GE
It seems that Obama’s vision of one America doesn’t include Florida and Michigan…yea, he’s the candidate to bring us all together.
A real leader would fight to protect, rather than deny the rights of all Americans to participate in an election. Does he really think that we would support him in November afetr fighting so hard to silence us in the primary? I don’t think putting his own personal interests above the rights of the American people is a good path to the White House.
Go Hillary!
I have friends in Fl who voted for Clinton and now will vote MCCAin in the GE just to give the big ol’ middle finger to the DNC for not counting the vote. Obama/Richardson — never happen. The reactionary voting will give mcCain at least a 5 pt lead.
The Dems are selling her out to a speach that blamed everybody but Obama…were in big trouble
Hillary also says they can vote their conscience and can change their minds. Depends on how she’s doing as to what she says.
Well said kh
This typical white person is disgusted
Comment by Life-long Democrat
March 21st, 2008 at 6:23 pm
It seems that Obama’s vision of one America doesn’t include Florida and Michigan…yea, he’s the candidate to bring us all together.
A real leader would fight to protect, rather than deny the rights of all Americans to participate in an election. Does he really think that we would support him in November afetr fighting so hard to silence us in the primary? I don’t think putting his own personal interests above the rights of the American people is a good path to the White House.
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You forget when he ran for state senator he used lawyers to comb through every name on petions for opponents candidates, none survived his scrutiny, so he ran unopposed.
Dear Paul,
I’m and educated latino women and my husband and educated jewish. We both read and researched a lot and we both like and support Barack Obama for President of the United States of America.
We have no fear, we have hope and we understand his messagge.
Peace.
Ana Lucia and Daniel.
Someone check Ana Lucia and Daniel’s citizen status
IF BARACK NOBAMA WIN’S I WILL BE VOTING FOR JOHN McCAIN.AND I PRAY ALL YOU WHITE PEOPLE WILL DO THE SAME. I LOVE THE U.S.A…AND WE MUST STOP THAT RACIST PIG… IF HILLARY SAID THAT CRAP “GAME OVER” SO BARACK NOBAMA TIME TO STEP DOWN. TIME TO WAKEUP PEOPLE HE IS THE TRUE RACIST PIG…..GOD HELP US….
Isn’t this nice .? He wants to endorse Obama. I hope people do not let go of the thoughts Obama is a lier and has mislead the people . I wish he would the RIGHT thing and drop out of the race.
And Obama thought this would end anything in respects to his judgement issues?…NOT. Richardson never obtained any traction when he was a primary candidate….there is really nothing he will lend to Obama campaign. This is not an Hispanic issue but an Obama issue!! WHERE IS THE SUPPORT FROM THE DNC, DEAN, KENNEDY or all those previous significant leadership persons. Richardson will not change anything!
Obama needs to see the hand writing on the wall……just think of all the lost donor money that will be wasted now. Now he says that he remembers NEVER hearing the real hate speech from the “pastor”…AND I AM SUPPOSE TO BELIEVE THIS THIRD VERSION….WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO GET YOUR STORY STRAIGHT!!!!!!
Comment by Analu
March 21st, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Dear Paul,
I’m and educated latino women and my husband and educated jewish. We both read and researched a lot and we both like and support Barack Obama for President of the United States of America.
We have no fear, we have hope and we understand his messagge.
Peace.
Ana Lucia and Daniel.
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I never said you were uneducated. His message is the only thing he seems to have going for him. Unfortunately, his actions seem to be a bit different. We all know about the race thing already now. He admitted he lied about how much money Rezko raised for him (if he didn’t have so much heat on him for his pastor, he would have kept his mouth shut). His healthcare plan is a joke. He’s promising all of these programs to everybody. How does he plan to pay for it? Tax the hell out of us. This guy is not qualified and cannot be trusted.
DO any of you find the timing of the Richardson endorsement…interesting?
He wasn’t dis-loyal. He knows the Clintons very well. Maybe figured Obama was a better person.
Besides that Bill used him in the first place so he could get the Mex votes when he was running.
There are a lot of big wig dems who don’t like the Clintons period.
Michael in Dallas,
I would agree. All the votes need to count as voted!
kathy WI,
sorry Kathy, but could not get the Mexican vote for himself.
Richarson .. what planet do you come from. You can’t be from New Mexico as people there are very sensible. “Once in a Life Time leader” … You are one sick human my friend. JC was a once in a life time leader. You need help Richardson.
The Audacity of a Dope
It’s an upcoming autobiography from a failed third-rate candidate who turns his back on his friends when they can no longer help him. A character-less study.
George .. I am certainly voting McCain if Obama wins over Hillary. I may be crazy ,but I D __ well am not stupid!
I meant Bill Clinton used Bill Richardson so he, Clinton, could get the Mex vote in all the heavy Mex states.
Comment by TLJ
March 21st, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Richarson .. what planet do you come from. You can’t be from New Mexico as people there are very sensible. “Once in a Life Time leader” … You are one sick human my friend. JC was a once in a life time leader. You need help Richardson.
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They can’t be all that sensible. They elected a Democrat for Governor
Winners:Ronald Reagan-Conservative, George Bush 1 & 2-Moderate/conservative, Bill Clinton-Moderate.
Liberal Losers: Al Gore, John Kerry/John Edwards. Obama?
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Will the Democrats ever learn?
BARACK NOBAMA LIAR LIAR SOUL IS ON FIRE.YOU WILL GO DOWN.DOWN TO HELL TO “REV WRIGHT’S”HOUSE…..BEING A RACIST IN THE U.S.A. MUST MEAN YOU ARE WHITE…AM I RIGHT OR AM I WHITE?????
kathy WI,
I understand, but Richardson got very little mexican vote when he was elected.
Like some one said Obama won the most delegates in NM. In the popular vote, nation wide Obama is ahead over 740,000.
I wouldn’t vote for him but thats where it stands today.
Thats right. He is a flaming lefty liberal that would tax us to high heaven with more failed social programs. He’d get us in hellish mess with the Arabs too.
McCain 08
Due to the climate of political correctness now pervading America, Kentuckians, Tennesseans and Virginians will
no longer be referred to as ‘HILLBILLIES.’
You must now refer to them as
APPALACHIAN-AMERICANS.
And furthermore
HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT:
1. She is not a ‘BABE’ or a ‘CHICK’ - She is a
‘BREASTED AMERICAN.’
2. She is not ‘EASY’ - She is
‘HORIZONTALLY ACCESSIBLE.’
3. She is not a ‘DUMB BLONDE’ - She is a
‘LIGHT-HAIRED DETOUR OFF THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY.’
4. She has not ‘BEEN AROUND’ - She is a
‘PREVIOUSLY-ENJOYED COMPANION.’
5. She does not ‘NAG’ you - She becomes
‘VERBALLY REPETITIVE.’
6. She is not a ‘TWO-BIT HOOKER’ - She is a
‘LOW COST PROVIDER.’
HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT MEN AND BE
POLITICALLY CORRECT:
1. He does not have a ‘BEER GUT’ - He has developed a
‘LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY.’
2. He is not a ‘BAD DANCER’ - He is
‘OVERLY CAUCASIAN.’
4. He does not ‘GET LOST ALL THE TIME’ - He
‘INVESTIGATES ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS.’
5. He is not ‘BALDING’ - He is in
‘FOLLICLE REGRESSION.’
7. He does not act like a ‘TOTAL ASS’ - He develops a case
of
RECTAL-CRANIAL INVERSION.’
8. It’s not his ‘CRACK’ you see hanging out of his pants - it’s
‘REAR CLEAVAGE
Comment by Andylit
March 21st, 2008 at 6:39 pm
DO any of you find the timing of the Richardson endorsement…interesting?
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It sure gave Obama a nice bounce going into Easter week-end when no one pays any attention to politics. The last people will remember is the crowds in Oregan swooning.
I didn’t think latino’s would marry blacks, because their kids would be to lazy to steal?
Denver dem party can’t seem to come up with the money for the convention. Behind 5, mill in their money raising. Think they got a dem gov too now.
Got to watch Hardball now and see what Chris is yelling about. lol
Comment by Utah Independent
March 21st, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Comment by Andylit
March 21st, 2008 at 6:39 pm
DO any of you find the timing of the Richardson endorsement…interesting?
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It sure gave Obama a nice bounce going into Easter week-end when no one pays any attention to politics. The last people will remember is the crowds in Oregan swooning.
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Richardson gave him a huge favor beyond the endorsement by releasing it now. The endorsement was most likely negotiated weeks or even months ago.
Comment by Who Knows
Who Knows???????????
Richardson for President in 2016
The Mexican has grown a nut duster, now he looks kind of gay.
Comment by Who Knows
Who Knows???????????
LOL
YES SUPER GAY.
I can’t stand Richardson, he is a idiot, this man would do anything to get into power. Problem is that I would vote for McCain anyday before I would these two sissy boys.
Comment by kathy WI
March 21st, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Denver dem party can’t seem to come up with the money for the convention. Behind 5, mill in their money raising. Think they got a dem gov too now.
Got to watch Hardball now and see what Chris is yelling about. lol
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The DNC would never fork over the money for re-votes. To do it right would probably cost 50 million for both states. They can’t afford to empty their war chest. It will be needed during the general election.
At this point. BO has zero incentive to cooperate with a re-do in either state. He knows he’ll lose Florida again, so why bother. Michigan might go his way, but that is a whole lot of work for just s few extra delegates.
As it stands now, he would be better served numerically to just let those states go with nothing.
Another thing to consider is that if BO picks up enough delegates in future contests, he can always take the high road and say “Go ahead, seat the MI delegates anyway”. Obviously, he would do this only if it allowed him to retain his delegate lead at the end.
I think i made a decision, i will probably vote mccain, definitely not Obama
Bill Clinton did not bring race into it in SC. That was the excuse that the African American obama supporters wants America to believe. Bill was trying to make the point that winning SC, like Jesse Jackson and John Edwards, does not mean you will win the Democratic nomination. On the issue of obama being the “black” president. 121 million people voted in 2004. Since African Americans made up about 10% of that vote, 12.1 million was African American (that number has increased this year with new registrations). According to the polls obama is getting 90% of the African American vote. By using the 12.1 million number in 2004 (which has increased), obama is getting 10.89 million African American votes out of his estimated 14.2 million votes. That is 77% of obama’s popular vote totals are from African Americans. Clearly obama is the president of the black majority!
I think Hillary has a bigger set of cods than these two fairies!
Comment by Andylit
March 21st, 2008 at 7:01 pm
The endorsement was most likely negotiated weeks or even months ago.
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If endorsement was negotiated weeks or months ago why not release it before Texas?
You know what they say once you go black, you can never turn back. SO DON’T GO BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Never, Never,Never, Never,Never, Never,Never, Never,Never, Never,
!
We can call them Yoggi & BooBoo, lets get the picanick basket
Comment by Andylit
March 21st, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Another thing to consider is that if BO picks up enough delegates in future contests, he can always take the high road and say “Go ahead, seat the MI delegates anyway”. Obviously, he would do this only if it allowed him to retain his delegate lead at the end.
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I think that is his plan for Michigan. They are not as much up in arms about seating delegates. If Hillary concedes I think he will even be gracious enough to seat Florida. I have often thought he figures he would not win Florida in General Election anyway so not as concerned with them.
Thats about stupid, yea about as stupid, as zorro and the gay blade
I think we are screwed if we let this happen, because McCain will win even if he picks elmer fudd to run with him.
Comment by Utah Independent
March 21st, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Comment by Andylit
March 21st, 2008 at 7:01 pm
The endorsement was most likely negotiated weeks or even months ago.
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If endorsement was negotiated weeks or months ago why not release it before Texas?
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Well, weeks would be more likely. You make a good point.
On the other hand, BO won TX caucuses by a long stretch. At the risk of being called a racist, that was a no brainer. The Hispanic turn out at the caucuses has always been extremely low, and the drooling youth contingent has always been pretty high.
He may have been planning to roll Richardson out at the convention or shortly before. He certainly wasn’t waiting to effect the primary in Guam. There may be other high end endorsements he is sitting on as well.
everyone else is talking serious, don’t they think its a dam joke, a mexican and an african, we need a AMERICAN.