Richardson May Endorse By Friday

UPI:

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a key superdelegate in the U.S. presidential contest, said he would decide this week whether endorse a Democratic candidate.

Richardson, himself an early candidate for the Democratic nomination for president, remained on the fence for endorsing a particular candidate. But, in an interview with The Albuquerque Journal, Richardson said, "I'm going to decide whether to endorse certainly this week."

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Comments

[wheelskeepturning]

Mr. Richardson it may appear to a majority of people that Obama is the front runner. I have thought from the beginning that you and Hillary Clinton would make a great team. Please put your support with her and hopefully you could be the next V.P.

[factotem]

What's the deal with dropping out of a race and growing a beard? Is this a new Democrat tradition? (You'll recall that Gore grew three or four whiskers and attempted some sort of patehtic beard combover after he dropped out.)

[OrcinusOrca]

I like the man but Bill Richardson's interview on CNN was quite weird, he basically auditioned for the VP job. I doubt that "Pick me, pick me!" is the most promising approach...

[vippy]

Richardson was my 2nd bet, Kucinich my first.
Both of them had something more substantially to offer than the ones remaining on ballot now.
You expect change, nothing will change much with those two now and it is your own fault.
Perhaps by 2012 this country will wake up from the slumber being duped into thinking America
is a great place.

[youthrewaspark]

Mike Gravel is still running. Not my favorite, but at least he's a progressive.

[ProudLiberalDan]

And I voted for him as the only genuinely progressive, non-DLC Democrat left in the race for the California primary.

I supported Kucinich, then Edwards, then voted for Gravel, and now I'll hold my nose and vote for Obama. Sigh...

It's still better than McCain and the neoconservatives holding onto crumbs of power.

[mrJJ]

Congressional hopefuls ride the Obama wave

Democrats in some of the unlikeliest places are looking forward to running on a ticket with his name on the top line.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0208/8711.html

[Thatcher]

Folks - He was Secretary of Energy under Bill Clinton, UN Ambassador under Bill Clinton. He is long time friends with the Clintons.

Doesn't his silence speak volumes? If he was honestly going to endorse Hillary Clinton - wouldn't he have done it by now. Obviously, he is torn between his friendship with Bill Clinton and his opinion that Obama should be the Democratic nominee.

[xcrunner77]

He's going to decide whether to decide? Wow, what a story. Wake me when he makes up his mind. (Same for Edwards.)

[Marichu]

Gov. Richardson is just being coy. Probably waiting to see which of the two candidates offer the more prestigious position. He's certainly sitting in the catbird seat.

[OhPlease2007]

Bill Richardson ... still desperately trying to remain relevant.

[PJay]

Speaking of endorsements...

"BREAKING: John Lewis to GO ON RECORD to Endorse Barack Obama"

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/2/26/151445/928/228/464543

[DaDawg]

Richardson hasn't endorse yet not because he wants something or trying to protect something but because he may feel that he might be able to play the role of mediator. Remember Richardson has negotiated the freedom for American Hostages so he might be able to help the Democratic Party here. I don't think he will endorse Clinton, the only move is to endorse Obama. An endorsement form him for Obama would be a subtle hint to the Clinton's that this is over and its time to put the gloves away. If he doesn't endorse anyone, he is waiting until the end to try and help mend the party way before the convention. There is no upside to endorsing Hillary at this point.

[marignymitch]

He was angling early on for the No. 2 spot in the Billary administration. So I expect he'll endorse them, even if it dings him politically, in a long-shot bid for Veepdom.

[OtayPanky]

"Richardson May Endorse By Friday"

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Well...ok. But will he shave by Thursday? Or is he auditioning for a bad guy role in a movie?

[ElkoJohn]

`
he's probably looking to be the VP
the Burrito Bandito rides again. . .
.

[reactionrynihilist]

He would be a great VP for Obama. Richardson was my top pick for the Democrats. I am quite surprised that Hillary hasn't won it yet.

[TheWesternBreed]

He looks fantastic with the beard! Like a tough guy, but sensitive too.