Gov. Richardson is in for 2008

[EStreetJoe]

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/01/21/richardson.running.ap/index.html

part of the story...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said Sunday he is taking the first step toward an expected White House run in 2008, offering extensive experience in Washington and the world stage as he seeks to become the first Hispanic president.

"I am taking this step because we have to repair the damage that's been done to our country over the last six years," said Richardson, a Democrat and former congressman, U.N. ambassador and Energy Department secretary.

"Our reputation in the world is diminished, our economy has languished, and civility and common decency in government has perished," he said in a statement.

 

[EStreetJoe]

Considering how since 1976 governors (Carter, Reagan, Clinton, Bush) have been more "electable" than Senators (none) and his background in national and international affairs, he might have a shot.

 

[writing irish]

I was hoping Bill would run. This should be good.

 

[Editude]

Quite a varied field with a lot of early name recognition. Republicans might need to turn to one of their more famous candidates (former New York mayors for $200) to counter.

 

[sportschick]

Now I don't know who to vote for -- Richardson or Obama?

 

[Birdscribe]

Quite a varied field with a lot of early name recognition. Republicans might need to turn to one of their more famous candidates (former New York mayors for $200) to counter.

This makes my vote easier. Richardson was my rep when I lived in New Mexico. Best rep I ever had; he took good care of a district located in the westernmost notch of the Bible Belt that votes overwhelming Republican.

But Edit, the Republicans will probably counter with "Current Arizona Senators Who Are Running Hard Right" for $400.

 

[Flying Headbutt]

For what it's worth, UVA poli sci guy Larry Sabato says Richardson has the best resume of anyone out there, and he's amazed it's not generating more hype.

 

[buckweaver]

Now I don't know who to vote for -- Richardson or Obama?

As long as one -- or, gasp, both :) -- of these guys is on the ticket in November '08, they've got my vote.

Richardson's resume is, indeed, top-****ing-notch. Best resume of anyone in the race.

 

[WSKY]

Richardson likes the weed, right?

 

[leo1]

Now I don't know who to vote for -- Richardson or Obama?

As long as one -- or, gasp, both :) -- of these guys is on the ticket in November '08, they've got my vote.

Richardson's resume is, indeed, top-****ing-notch. Best resume of anyone in the race.

yup, now he just has to not **** it up. it's a three-way race between richardson, obama and clinton. i think obama fades a year from now once the rock star phenomenon dissipates.

that whole MLB draft thing will be brought up again but it won't sink him

 

[henryhenry]

i suspect he's running for veep.

latino vote could tip florida.

 

[TrooperBari]

Now I don't know who to vote for -- Richardson or Obama?

Democrats have the chance to elect:

* The first female president
* The first black president
* The first Hispanic president
* The first Mormon president (Romney)

All of which will make it just that much more underwhelming when a white male is elected.

 

[WSKY]

Richardson likes the weed, right?

If you're running for president, aren't you obligated to? ::)

What I meant was, isn't he in favor of some legalization?

 

[Football_Bat]

Now I don't know who to vote for -- Richardson or Obama?

Democrats have the chance to elect:

* The first female president
* The first black president
* The first Hispanic president
* The first Mormon president (Romney)

All of which will make it just that much more underwhelming when a white male is elected.

Um, if Dems do elect a Mormon, they'll be crossing party lines in droves. Romney is a Republican.

 

[spinning27]

Richardson is absolutely the most intelligent and most qualified of the Democratic candidates.

Even if he doesn't win the nomination, he's a great option for VP. A true policy guy who has a track record of getting things done. His views on immigration will be very important in this discussion.

New Mexico is a state the Democrats absolutely have to win this time. Hopefully Richardson will be in the No. 1 or No. 2 slot, which will wrap up New Mexico. With the convention in Denver and a wave of Democratic momentum the last few years in Colorado, that's another state the Dems should carry.

I wouldn't be surprised if Nevada and Montana go Democrat this time as well.

 

[sportschick]

Montana went for Clinton. The right candidate (not anti-gun) will win fairly easily.

 

[Freelance Hack]

Heard this was going to happen and it absolutely makes my day. And I'm perfectly fine with him being under the radar now, because those Democrats on the radar will likely flame out before Super Tuesday.

Richardson will help in the South and in another important region -- the Rocky Mountain states.

 

[Guy_Incognito]

Of the Democratic candidates of whom we know something (eveyone beside Obama), I think he's most qualified and would be least damaging to the country. Hadn't he said he wouldn't run though? I'm glad he changed his mind.

 

[Cadet]

Richardson likes the weed, right?

If you're running for president, aren't you obligated to? ::)

What I meant was, isn't he in favor of some legalization?

Nope, you're thinking of the previous New Mexico governor, Johnson.

One major reason why Richardson should get the vote: he's got incredible diplomatic connections with the North Koreans and recently visited the Sudan on a diplomatic trip. He's the one guy who can seriously help repair American perception across the world.

And why Richardson should get the SportsJournalists.com vote: he's a former baseball player and a huge sports fan.

 

[Guy_Incognito]

Richardson likes the weed, right?

If you're running for president, aren't you obligated to? ::)

What I meant was, isn't he in favor of some legalization?

Nope, you're thinking of the previous New Mexico governor, Johnson.

One major reason why Richardson should get the vote: he's got incredible diplomatic connections with the North Koreans and recently visited the Sudan on a diplomatic trip. He's the one guy who can seriously help repair American perception across the world.

And why Richardson should get the SportsJournalists.com vote: he's a former baseball player and a huge sports fan.

As much as I can live with him, these are really bad reasons. He was a part of the wine & dine & sign & ignore NK policy that led to the current mess. Everyone makes mistake, but don't advertise them.