New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, accompanied by Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., speaks at news conference in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 21, 2008, after a rally where Richardson announced his endorsement of Obama. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Carville Stands By "Judas" Remark, Says He Wanted To Brand Richardson

March 24, 2008 11:09 PM EST | AP

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WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton adviser James Carville is refusing to apologize for comparing New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to Judas.

Carville made the comparison to The New York Times after Richardson, once a member of President Clinton's Cabinet, endorsed Hillary Clinton rival Barack Obama last week for the Democratic presidential nomination. Carville called it an "act of betrayal," and pointed out that it came during Holy Week.

"Mr. Richardson's endorsement came right around the anniversary of the day when Judas sold out (Jesus) for 30 pieces of silver, so I think the timing is appropriate, if ironic," he said.

Richardson told "Fox News Sunday" that he wouldn't respond by getting "in the gutter like that."

"That's typical of many of the people around Senator Clinton," Richardson said. "They think they have a sense of entitlement to the presidency."

Carville told CNN on Monday that Richardson had committed an "egregious act" and he intended to make a sharp response to it.

"I wanted to use a very strong metaphor to make my point," Carville said. "I doubt if Governor Richardson and I will be particularly close in the future."

Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson told reporters Monday that he didn't agree with Carville's comment.

"If I had said it, I would apologize," Wolfson said. "I did not say it, and if I had I would, but that's up to him."

Richardson served as ambassador to the United Nations and energy secretary during the Clinton administration.

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...And James Carville would know all about Judases, wouldn't he? His hero and best friend Governor Zell Miller was figuratively branded a Judas by former president Jimmy Carter when he betrayed his constituency by becoming a Republican. President Carter, however, did the branding with a lot more class.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:16 AM on 03/26/2008

Judas Priest rocks. Check this out. It rocks Barack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBaU_iiYG6c

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:56 AM on 03/26/2008

Carvill is in his own private HELL being married to Mary Matalin. (Shudder)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:37 PM on 03/25/2008

This is what happens when you marry a GOPER your brain falls into your feet and you start speaking like a rabid GOPER. When you and Hill gonna change parties you love McBush so much she plugs him all the time.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:36 PM on 03/25/2008

Love to be a fly on the wall in the Carville-Matalin household ! Political opposites; it just shows you that in the end they are just into money and power. Please James...just slither away and crawl back under the rock you came from.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:21 PM on 03/25/2008

While Hillary Rodham Clinton is the wrong sex to be called a Judas- she is part of the DLC faction. To engage in creating monsters-the DLC is a band of heretics which don't resemble Democrats. They are elitists of the reactionary right, not centerists. The DLC types have more in common with moderate Republicans than they have with progressives. The DLC types aren't like the fundies of the so called religious right but the DLC types are clones of the old moderate, Rockafeller Republicans. Moderate Republicans & DLC Democrats would serve themselves if both left each party & formed a new party. Progressives could take the Democratic Party, sans the DLC, into a new force which combined traditional FDR concerns with the 21st century progressive concerns such as the environment & rebuilding America, etc.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:06 PM on 03/25/2008

I wonder if the Democratic establishment got turned off by Carville's message the other day. I personally think that his comments were planted by the Clinton's as a threat to anyone else thinking of backing Obama. Almost as if they were trying to say that we have information about all of you and we can damage you. I wonder if the Democrats are now responding because they don't like being threatened. Wonder why no other news organization picked up on that as a threat because he himself clearly said it served its purpose. What purpose could he possibly be talking about??? Anythings possible when the Clinton's are involved.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:55 PM on 03/25/2008

Richardson as Judas? But ain't that exactly the point? We've been trying to get Hillary down off the cross since Obama passed her on the Via Dela Rosa heading downhill to Denver.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:16 PM on 03/25/2008

Carville: Richardson Needed To Be Branded As Judas

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Indeed. Kinda like Joe Wilson needed to be branded by BushCo.

Thanks, Jimbo.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:38 PM on 03/25/2008

It shouldn't come as a surprise that James Carville would make such an odious remark. Besides the sense of entitlement so many in the Clinton camp seem to be afflicted with, being married to Mary Matalin for so long must have taken its toll and made Carville a little loopy.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:06 PM on 03/25/2008

Until now, I never could picture what James Carville and Mary Matilin saw in each other. I think it was cronyism.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:07 PM on 03/25/2008

" Until now, I never could picture what James Carville and Mary Matilin saw in each other "

- " Picture " ugliness, cos if beauty's skin deep, UGLY is to the bone.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:42 PM on 03/25/2008

I think the man is right on, "They think they have a sense of entitlement to the presidency." no more dynasties. James is just going to have to get a real job, ain't going to work James she is lost..................Go Obama

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:27 PM on 03/25/2008

Please circle the most offensive statement: (a) "Richarson is a Judas" (b) "Goddamn America!!"

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:06 PM on 03/25/2008

The only thing that is bothering Carville is his irrelevance.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:51 PM on 03/25/2008

Haven't you noticed that Carville and his wife look exactly alike. He's her with hair and she's him bald. I think it's true, when couples inhale each others crap, they start to look alike. I can't stand either of them. "Judas", indeed. Who in the hell do you think you are? Go away Carville and take your wife and Hillary with you.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:59 PM on 03/25/2008

Carville is pure poison, and that fact is much larger and older than the 2008 campaigns. He contributes nothing to U.S. politics that isn't wholly destructive. The NY Times is also partially to blame for continuing to reserve space on its pages for him.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:43 PM on 03/25/2008

Carville has always been in love with himself and is the first to laugh at his own barbs, which he no doubt thinks of as clever, but are really just basic politcal hacksterism. He is so yesterday. But as long as he has a mirror and can get Larry King to fawn over him and snicker at his resnarks, he'll keep slinking along. This is a guy, who like Ferraro, has been out of the limelight just way too long, and is dying to get back in, and like the rest of the Clinton Gang, including Bill's Wife, will SAY/DO anything.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:42 PM on 03/25/2008

Yes because doing what one believes is truly the right thing for the country (and his right to make that decision) is less important than perceived loyalty to Clinton.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:38 PM on 03/25/2008

Brand? BRAND????? Carville is revealing himself to be a Rove wannabe.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:25 PM on 03/25/2008

I guess we can brand Carville as a tool. Richardson, it must have been difficult but you did and the people of New Mexico proud.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:06 PM on 03/25/2008

you MUST read the blog about this on huff po. i wondered what this was about -- carville is trying to intimidate other superd's.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:03 PM on 03/25/2008

No doubt; that is excactly what he's doing. Ergo, no apology.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:36 PM on 03/25/2008

Actually what Carville did was brand himself.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:59 PM on 03/25/2008

I think every Obama supporter should make a point of contacting Governor Richardson to thank him for his gutsy decision and to remind him of the millions of Americans who appreciate and applaud that decision.

Carville needed to brand Richardson a Judas because the Clintonistas are so afraid that many other superdelegates would love to follow Richardson's lead. Carville is hoping the name-calling paralysizes the uncommitted ones (Which it might since they seem as spineless as jellyfish)

And to those uncommitted superdelegates: Loyalty for loyalty's sake is what brought us the Bush administration and the thousands dead in Iraq. I guess Carville with his suggestion of a need a for "loyalty oath" mindset is describing a Clinton presidential style modeled on her Republican predecessor. The country can't survive another such administration

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:43 PM on 03/25/2008

James Carville is the biggest Judas of the truth. He will say anything for his paid clients (notice no names or parties as for him it does not matter, he will support who ever pays him). That is why he and his wife can get along while supporting and strategizing for the the supposedly opposites end of the political spectrum.

I understand that James is also "consulting" political campaigns in South America even right wind campaigns. Hmmmmm why am I not surprised!!!

You are the Judas on this James Carville!!! Those with no sins can cast the first stone!!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:41 PM on 03/25/2008

And You Mr. Carville need to be branded as UGLY......inside and OUT! Richardson is not glued to the Clintons hip. They are NOT his relatives either. He doesn't owe them a damned thing! He is a MAN and free to side with whomever he wishes to! This is a FREE country. The first rule in politics is THERE ARE NO FRIENDS IN POLITICS....especially when it comes to befriending the Clintons....given a chance they'd sell YOU down the river if you cross them. You are an idiot for defending them! Keep your trap shut! This is not about the Clintons..this is about THIS COUNTRY and Richardson made the right choice!

Obama/Richardson 08!! Or at least Richardson for Secretary of State! Great team!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:34 PM on 03/25/2008

And Jesus said in the bible he who is without sin let him cast the first stone. Can't throw that stone can ya Jim. Cause you know that glass house will come crashing down.

Carol

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:20 PM on 03/25/2008
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