Bill,

Look who calling the kettle black? How many percentage points did you get to be second????????? a 0.28% difference!!!!

Now who is spinning the SECOND place position????? John Edwards!!!
Bill why not spin the FOURT place?

1. SENATOR BARACK OBAMA : 37.58%
2. FORMER SENATOR JOHN EDWARDS : 29.75%
3. SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON : 29.47% (a 0.28% difference)
4. GOVERNOR BILL RICHARDSON : 2.11%
(Note: Bill you are still the top of the second tier, a slot for VP/Cabinet position?)

5. SENATOR JOE BIDEN : 0.93%
6. UNCOMMITTED : 0.14%
7. SENATOR CHRIS DODD : 0.02%

PRECINCTS REPORTING: 1781 OF 1781
(PERCENTAGES ARE STATE DELEGATE EQUIVALENTS.)

7:50 pm: Obama passes Hillary, for the first time.

7:52 pm: More than 25% in, and Obama and Hillary are tied.

7:54 pm: 0.37% separates the big three.

7:56 pm: Obama leads, for the first time. 0.68% separates the big three.

8:00 pm: Without knowing from where the returns are coming, the trend has clearly been a build for Obama, as the night progresses. Hillary is now almost a point and a half behind.

8:03 pm: CNN has declared Huckabee the Republican winner.

8:05 pm: Hillary's closing on Edwards. Obama's opening up his lead. Even so, it's an extremely tight race.

8:09 pm: Just passed the 50% mark, and Obama's looking good in a very close race.

8:15 pm: The margins have been fairly stable, with Obama a few points ahead, and Edwards about a half point better than Hillary.

8:18 pm: The youth vote came out big, for Obama.

8:21 pm: With such tight numbers, Obama has to be feeling good about his lead. The race appears to be for second.

8:25 pm: Obama's now four points up.

8:28 pm: The race is now neck-and-neck. Between Edwards and Hillary, for second.

8:29 pm: Obama is now five points up, with more then three-fourths in. Without knowing the dynamics of the remaining precincts, it's hard to see how he fails to win. Big.

8:33 pm: Obama up five and a half.

8:37 pm: Just checked the CNN website. They've declared Obama the winner. Edwards maintains a tiny, but consistent, lead over Hillary for second.

8:45pm: Hillary's flirting with not breaking 30%. If she finishes below it, the pundits will EAT HER ALIVE (like Former Senator Edwards in his pre-mature declaration of her pre-mature demise). She's still just a "breath" behind Edwards.
Source: http://theleftcoaster.com/ Date 01/04/08.

Perhaps the media conspiracy that has made a point to not mention Bill Richardson will end now that he was recognized by voters in Iowa. This highly qualified candidate has been done a great disservice by the media and it is time to correct that.

Still running for VP

The party is over, call it a day Bill. You fought the good fight.

Why Didnt He Just Drop out of the race he know hes not going to win anything! plus all hes going to do is take air time away from CLINTON ,Obama and Edwards in the next debate

It will be difficult for Richardson to stay in the presidential race much longer. While I feel he brings a very impressive political resume to the table, Obama, Edwards and Clinton are going to be tough to catch and he doesn't have the money to keep up.

I would love to see him team up with Obama, they would make for a very attractive ticket. And it seems like they have similar views regarding a number of issues.

It has been clear for sometime that Richardson realized that his chances were slim but he stayed in to, essentially, run for vice president. And he would be a strong vice presidential candidate. He would help alot in the West, with hispanics, in matters of international relations. Not to mention that he's just a solid.

And as a bonus prize — an Obama/Richardson ticket would give the Pat Roberston a stroke when they actually won.

I think that with a narrower field and Iowa freeing up resources and staff, anyone who counts Richardson out at this juncture does so at their own peril.

GO BILL!!

Sure.

Pouring sand down a rat hole. You might as well lay the rest of your staff off, Billy, staying in the race will do you no good.

I AM SO TIKLED THAT CLINTON MAY BE OUT OF IT, AS A LIFE LONG DEM,
I WILLFOTR FO OB OR EDWARDS, I FAVOR EDWARDS,IF HILLERY MAKES IT I WILL VOTE REP.
THE WAY IT IS,TAKE A STAND BE YOUR OWN PERSON

KTNDON
KTN. AK

Yeah, who wants decades of political experience in world affairs when there are celebrities to vote for???

Good man, too bad he's out of it.

I hope he throws his support to Hillary!

HILLARY 08!

Richardson is an okay guy, but his supporters see he's not viable and are coming over to Barack.

That's what I'm hearing in my locals.

Obama deserves to win - what a great man.

I have been a Richardson supporter from day one! He is, by far, the best candidate from either party to get the United States back on track, both domestically and internationally.

I've supported Richardson from the start, and it's not over till it's over. But it is unfortunate that the media has gone Obama crazy. No doubt Biden and Dodd dropping out will help him, but his campaign needs to take action and do something that really gets everyone's attention. Maybe partner with Taco Bell in NH and give everyone a free taco if he wins? Hey it might just work…

Heres a man that was done in by the Mexican flag wavers in the streets of L.A last year,telling the American people that they were going to take back the Country for Mexico.

Bill Richardson is the most qualified person running for president this year. He needs a better campaign that gets him on the news each and every day and goes after Huckabee as a man with nice mannerisms but no ideas for how to end the war in Iraq and how to deal with global problems like terrorism.

Bill Richardson would make a great Secretary of State. Good Luck Bill!

I recently e-mailed CNN again to complain bitterly about something none of us can do anything about but it might be nice if more of us realized how little we have to do with who governs us. The media, owned by 6 families, decides and they know before the first announcement to run is even made. The same money and power in this country and world who have benefited beyond belief under the G.W. Bush administration aren't going away and they're not suddenly going to lose their power. Take a good look at the democratic candidates that they have pushed into the fore front of this election. Bill Richardson is a man who really wants to help, who knows how to do the job and knows what needs to be done. The media didn't give him the slightest break but I'll bet everyone including Wolf Blitzer, Lou Dobbs, Keith Olberma n, etc., know who WOULD win if they just gave him half a chance to get his messages out. The money and power absolutely don't want him because he's for the people of this country not just for the top 1%. The person who left the first message is, frankly, an idiot with an opinion formed by the main stream media. He should get ready for McCain or Juliani, Bush clones, because none of the three "front-runners" ever had a chance of winning because, if they did, the main stream media would be doing the same thing it's done with Richardson just ignoring them.

Trying to make it look like Richardson is in trouble. Nice job CNN, speak up your favorite good ol' boys!!!

Its too bad. He'd make a great president.

I second that! There's no way to get a train back on its tracks after its derailed. Goodbye Richardson and goodbye Republicans. Change is coming!

Billy: If the people want honest, hardworking, ethical ,a man with a heart, a man with undiluted passion for his country and fellow man, a man of inate intelligence, diplomacy, and lastly a man who's word is worth its weight in gold ; This is the man to vote for! With Bill Richardson what you see is what you get. There is no hidden side to him. There will not be surprises once he is elected, nor will there be regrets as we know them today from the last election. The American people need to interview their candidate like you would interview a CEO that you were trying to hire for your company. Doesnt experience count for anything? There is only one candidate for the JOB. Wake up America and stop the political BS- Elect someone who can get our country out of the terrible turbulence this one has gotten us into. Let go of your ties to your party and vote for the Man who has the expertise to pull us out of this mess. Bill Richardson loves the working class of people, he loves the Union members. He has always stepped up to the plate when any one of them were in need. Bill can get the job done for all of us.

BILL RICHARDSON FOR PRESIDENT!

PS: Bill dont worry about the sand running through the rat hole to infinity- Just like the little critters helped Cinderella - they will us your solid foundation that will allow that Rat hole to fill and even overflow!

Billy: If the people want honest, hardworking, ethical ,a man with a heart, a man with undiluted passion for his country and fellow man, a man of inate intelligence, diplomacy, and lastly a man who's word is worth its weight in gold ; This is the man to vote for! With Bill Richardson what you see is what you get. There is no hidden side to him. There will not be surprises once he is elected, nor will there be regrets as we know them today from the last election. The American people need to interview their candidate like you would interview a CEO that you were trying to hire for your company. Doesnt experience count for anything? There is only one candidate for the JOB. Wake up America and stop the political BS- Elect someone who can get our country out of the terrible turbulence this one has gotten us into. Let go of your ties to your party and vote for the Man who has the expertise to pull us out of this mess. Bill Richardson loves the working class of people, he loves the Union members. He has always stepped up to the plate when any one of them were in need. Bill can get the job done for all of us.

BILL RICHARDSON FOR PRESIDENT!

PS: Bill dont worry about the sand running through the rat hole to infinity- Just like the little critters helped Cinderella - they will use your solid foundation that will allow that Rat hole to fill and even overflow!

Hello Everyone,
I understand that politics is a very touchy subject, but after seeing what has become of our country, I felt that if I did not begin to do something to make a difference I could no longer continue to complain or even be upset. I have always exercised my right to vote, but feel that this election is detrimental because of the direction our country is headed.
I don't know how much everyone else keeps up with current affairs, but The United States has now spent over $482,584,978,466 for the war. Over 3,904 soldiers have lost their lives, our education system is failing, our medical system is in shambles, our Social Security is dwindling to nothing and there are over 47 million people in this country that do not have health insurance. As for the economy, gas prices continue to soar and our national deficit that has reached a staggering $9,212,505,083,551. Please keep in mind that we are the richest nation in the world. How can this be possible? Simple, the rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer, ad the middle class is diminishing.
We need change. I believe “change” can best be achieved by electing Senator Barack Obama. Read this article and you will understand why I feel this way. http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/issues.taxes.html If you feel that a different Democrat gives the American people the best chance for “change,” then rally behind that candidate and make a difference by voting. A republican has held office for 7 years now, and our Country, OUR Country has forgotten what truly is most important. “Change” is the only thing that will make a difference. I am afraid what the future holds for our country, and that is why I have chosen to write this letter to those that I care for. Ultimately it is our children who will suffer if we do not make a difference by voting for change. I have come to this mindset by researching what each candidate stands for and what their record is. I have made my own mind as to who I will vote for and why. You too should consider all the facts. Do not let tradition or peer pressure determine who you will vote for. Use your best judgment and find out for yourself who you think will best represent American citizens. We need someone who will fight for us, the common man.
We as Nevadans are in a very important place in the elections process because we are one of the early caucus states. We will make a big impact in what happens in this election. If you don't know what caucuses means go to http://thenevadacaucus.com/ and it will explain better then I can. It will take place on January 19th you can go to http://www.nvdemscaucus.com/ to see where your place will be located if you are Democrat or a non-party affiliate. If you haven't registered you can go to http://www.rockthevote.com/ .
If you do anything this year as far resolutions are concerned please put “change” on your list, for it is change that will make this country a better place to live.
Sincerely,
Paulina

'The future depends on what we do in the present' Gandhi

(Please forward this to whom ever you know would like to see a difference and just may need a little push.)
To those that would like to do research of there own you can go to the following websites or view the following documentaries:
Sicko By Micheal Moore
Maxed Out By Alexis Spraic
http://www.nationalpriorities.org/costofwar_home (Has a running tally on the cost of the war.)
http://www.defenselink.mil/ (Latest information on the war.)
http://www.antiwar.com/casualties/ ( Casualties of the war.)

Originally from New Hampshire, I hope my friends back their will show Bill Richardson the support he deserves. Living here in New Mexico form many years may seem like I'm showing favortism here but he is the most qualified for the job.

I like Richardson, there is no doubt that he is a very qualified candidate. Unfortunately for him and his supporters, there isn't enough attention being drawn to him. The question of whether or not Barack is a good man or not compared to Richardson is a bit odd to me. Setting aside this celebrity factor of Obama, if you have read his books you would understand why so many people are putting their faith into his bid for the Nomination.

There is something to be said for the message that will resonate within America, and around the world when a minority becomes the president of the United States. I see no major difference in such an effect whether it is Richardson or Obama. I know it is difficult for many people to pick another candidate when they KNOW they have found a good one. But there is a quality to Obama that is a double edged sword. He has that innate ability to speak passionately and eloquently about his political philosophy. He is bringing so many new people into the political process. He is making them feel as though their voices do have an impact. You do not know for certain that he is the wrong candidate. Unless you have a special power and can see into the future, get those thoughts out of your head.

Unity is his message. Finger pointing needs to change into accountability. Corporations and investment brokers that became wealthy in recent years need to realize that their money is no good if this country falls apart, they need the middle class to be strong. Especially now. Barack gave that speech to those wealthy people on Wall Street. Considering what he was saying it went over pretty well, you should look up that video. He also spoke about renewable energy and the economic gains this country could make if it invested in becoming the world leader in that new cause.

It will do none of you any good to continue to bash one candidate over another without doing any research of your own. Go to the other candidates website and read their solutions to the problems that concern you most. Be more independently minded, and avoid the mainstream media! They do not report things accurately. They constantly take things out of context to make a more compelling story when the full story is boring and doesn't really say anything particularly good or bad about a candidate.

It takes more than just a good person to be a great leader. They have to inspire people to do more than they have. Richardson does not have enough of that within him. I think he could do a great job as the next president, but I am not foolish enough to think that he can get enough support to get past Super Tuesday.

I wish him, and his supporters the best of luck though. And if he drops out, who will you support? It never hurts to do a little research.

Six months ago everyone said John McCain was dead as dirt — but he managed to put it back together and once again become competitive. It's unlikely Mr. Richardson will come back that strong - but it is possible if he can hold out a while longer and if he gets some help in the form of a major mistake by some other candidate.

I think he is the frontrunner for VP, though - and an excellent choice.

If this guys does win anything, it might be New Mexico. Correct me if I am wrong but wasnt it Howard Dean the only state he took first place was his home state of Vermont and John Edwards that the only one he took first in was his home state in 2004. Please correct me if I am wrong. Bill get out of the race, you dont have a chance on winning anything, maybe a spot in the Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton White House. Be smart like Chris and Joe and drop out now while you have some cash left to donate to Obama,Clinton or Edwards

Please give this man more a better look. He is the man we need!!
BILL RICHARDSON FOR PRESIDENT!

I love when people say things like "why doesn't he just drop out? He's not going to win." Although I do not support Richardson, his presence in the campaign as well as all the other "second tier" candidates enhances the debate, helps to raise important and otherwise ignored issues, and legitimizes the democratic process. That being said, I ask everyone NOT to watch the FoxNews and ABC debates that exclude these candidates. The Presidency belongs to the people - not the news corporations!

For those of us in New Mexico, our picture of Bill is rather different. He has spent the last two years campaigning and leaving things in the capable hands of Diane Denish. He probably went into Iowa with a huge gang of people from NM wearing Bill Tshirts and wearing walkie talkie paraphernalia, his entourage of handpicked big whigs of NM(His Yes People), who are probably too scared to refuse him. In NM, he is well known for his bullying tactics and retaliation against anyone who stands in his way or questions anything he does or says.

He is very much a part of the status quo group with crooked Hillary. He takes money from anybody, including unprincipled crooks or creeps that will try to drain precious water from a closed basin in Torrance County to pump it uphill to Santa Fe otherwise known as Santa Flesh to us locals. He is very much a part of the establishment. Hence his pandering to Hillary. God help us all if that happens.

Here is the biggest nut to crack of all. NM is a state of dire demographics with a middle class teetering on the edge of extinction and the message of change that Edwards, Obama and Kucinich talk about is the only hope that NM has. What good will it be for us to change from Republican corruption to Democratic corruption if we have a ticket that includes Hillary and/or Bill. Remember Bill is very much an insider of Washington and he did work for Hillary's Bill.

Laying off staffers after the first official presidential selection vote is a sure sign things are not going good. If experienced Senators such as Biden and Dodd saw the end of the tunnel why can't Richardson? Richardson has a good resume and I'm sure he could do some good things in an Obama cabinet. He needs to let go of his candidacy and throw his support for change behind Obama.

Obama in '08!

How do you want to spend Election Night in November 2008?

Personally, I would like to hear an early (by 11 PM EST)
victory call for the next Democratic President of the US.

So, which candidate will turn a number of red states to blue?

Don't think for a minute that this is going to be easy.
Everything negative about Bush Cheney and their congressional
sycophants was out there for all to see in 2004. Still,
Kerry Edwards and the Dems tried to draw the inside
straight by holding the states that went for Gore and flipping
Ohio, leaving the deep red regions in the GOP's pocket.

Obama and Clinton are historic figures.
It remains for the voters to confirm, but each of them have
lined up enough nationwide support to put them in position
to become a first of a kind major party nominee.

There is that very unfortunate (for both parties) trend that
Senators don't win, Governors win.

If the nominee is Clinton, the demonization process from the right
has been ongoing since the early nineties and Wild Bill's easy
victories might have been nail biters too if not for Ross Perot.
So, an early victory for her is doubtful and an ultimate victory
would be in question.

Obama might not have the Clinton baggage and may have the
oratorical skill to close the deal from the convention speech
and debates. Harold Ford came close in Tennessee for Senate
in 2006. It would still be a surprise to see a lot of blue
over the map this November for an Obama led ticket.

Don't think Edwards will flip the South. What did Kerry Edwards
poll in North and South Carolina? Who got Tennessee's votes
in 2000?

Running against Washington is a time honored tradition,
but it does help to know your way around up there and out in the
world as well. Obama and Edwards have a neophyte aura about
them in this department.

Bill Richardson's experience indicates he knows his way
around DC and the world we live in.
Democratic gains have come in the western interior region.
Isn't Denver hosting the convention? Wouldn't a western
Governor be the best shot to seize some of those previously
red electoral votes? Would Texas go for a Mitt or Rudy
over neighborly westerner Richardson? Wouldn't Richardson
have a real shot at winning Florida, officially?

Winning is all about the states.

Let's see, Bill Richardson gives illegal aliens drivers licenses snf in state college tuition. President? I don't think so. Unless you really want amnesty for all the illegals.

Joe Biden had more Iowans sign in at their caucus in support of his candidacy than Richardson. However, caucus realignments and an agreement from Obama helped give him a few more delegates than Biden.

Richardson should get out of the way and let this race focus on the three remaining candidates. Biden added to this debate significantly - Richardson does not.

Ron Paul, Dennie Kucinich, Joe Biden, Bill Richardson, Chris Dodd - The Media has done their best to undermine their campaigns and their messages. Its time Americans look seriously at a media that no longer serves the public interest but tries instead to disseminate false information to serve their global corporate masters.

Word just in - Wall Street raising millions to undermine Edwards and Huckabee campaigns. Hmmm…think they are scared?

I was at a caucus last night and talked to many other Richardson volunteers who were at other ones around the state. He had much more than 2% of the actual vote in the rooms.

Richardson often had as much as 12, 13, 14% of the vote in the rooms, but because it was not 15%, those precincts were recorded as 0%. Those zeros, along with the rooms where he was viable (like mine), made his average come out at 2%.

In reality he probably had 7-9% of the first vote, I'd estimate. (Iowa never gives out exact figures on caucusing tallies.)

Remember: 1992: Bill Clinton finished 4th with 3% of the vote in Iowa caucus. It's not over till it's over!

Richardson should stay out of the race, he have lost supporters yesterday from other state. Bill you lied, at least Kucinich was truthful, you weren't.

dad?

Harold from NH, Obama a great man? You have got to be kidding. Ask yourself this: What was Obama doing in his state senate office while his constituents suffered due to now indicted slumlord Antoin “Tony” Rezko, Obama’s friend of 17 years? Well, Obama was busy writing letters to get even more government money for his friends, including Rezko. Sounds real great. Obama is a tool.

I hope all my friends and family back in New Hampshire will see though all the hype and base their opinons on the most qualified, not most popular. If the latter were the case, throw in Britney Spears and get it over with.

with the media having decided months ago who the "celebrity front-runners" were, talented men like Biden and Richardson don't have much of a chance.

Sad statement on credentials when people would rather vote for "someone I can sit down and have a beer with" rather than someone who can do the job.

That's what the Evangelicals should really be praying about.

Is Bill Richardson's bid for President not a prime example of Americans wasting money to anyone else? He is in no way a serious contender for the Presidency! Why not give up now, while he still has a shred of dignity? Didn't he predict a surprise caucus win for himself? He was right, Iowa would definitely have been surprised to see him win, since most people still don't think of him as a viable candidate.

Bill put up a good fight, but it is over after New Hampshire. The best thing for Richardson to do now is to drop out after New Hampshire and run for Pete Domenci open Senate seat in New Mexico. Richardson could easily win the post and would be a well known senator due to all his exposure and work. Also, it would be in the best interest of the party to hold another Senate seat and such a raise with a popular governor is a winnable won.

As for the VP's, Richardson is not going to be the pick. The best pick is going to be someone with more Washington DC experience. A Biden pick would be best for Obama.

Anybody but Hillary.

I guess he's not running on expanding the job market and the economy. Obviously there isn't a campaign workers union, or he'd be in the middle of some type of collective bargaining action right now. The FSOSH (Federation of Snake-Oil Salesman Helpers) would not be happy.

Clearly running for VP. It was such a shock to see Biden and Richardson poll so badly in IO, after some polls had them 5-10%. No way Richardson can win with only 2%. Biden saw the light - pack it in Bill.

SAD, BUT I THINK HE'D MAKE A GREAT RUNNING MATE FOR OBAMA, IF HE
WINS THE DEMOCRAT NOMINATION. HE HAS EXPERIENCE THAT IS *NOT*
WASHINGTON, D.C.

probably best qualified candidate in the democratic candidates. but he lacks the charisma that is important . obama if he wins the primaries, he should choose bill as vice president.choosing edwards is a mistake.he is too cunning.

Mr Edwards should not be so quick to be eliminating anyone from this Presidential race…….President Bush did not win in New Hampshire, and he won the nomination and the presidency. And he should not be knocking Hillary for the fact that she has raised so much money……Edwards could have done the same thing……I was leaning towards Edwards, but not any longer, he would have to have a really great platform for his presidency for me to change my mind.

Hillary is a major BABE!!! Clearly she is qualified to be Presidant!!! I wish that she wouldn't color her hare. I like a dark shade of gray for me woman.

I truely believe Obama is the kind of guy this country need at this point in time. We need some who can bring us together again.

Richardson is not well known to a lot of voters. We in El Paso get a lot of NM news, unlike voters in Iowa or New Hampshire. Richardson is like Biden in that he is highly qualified, very stable, very intelligent, and very worthy of voters' consideration. The lack of cash (corporate cash is what fuels elections) has been a crippling handicap to him. It is not part of the core concept of democracy that only candidates who can raise cash by the tens of millions are worthy of holding high office.

Corporations and affluent voters do not give money to candidates without a clear understanding that they personally will benefit if the candidate is elected. Since more and more money is being transferred to our very small very rich upper class, the 50% of the electorate who have less than $47,000 in annual home income are effectively disenfranchised. The wealthy can effectively veto a candidacy by withholding contributions.

The occasional popular candidate will emerge, like Huckabee, who arouses passions in the true-believers, but this will happen less often as time goes by. And, I predict that Huckabee will not win the nomination. The moneyed interests will pour money into other campaigns and overwhelm the Huckabee effort.

In the current environment, a reincarnated Abraham Lincoln could not possibly be elected.

It is way past time for 100% government financing of political campaigns. The affluent argue that giving money is protected by the free speech provisions of the Constitution, but that is absolute hogwash. Political speech comes out of your mouth or out of your pen, not out of your wallet.

Bill Andele , Si Se Puede ! Con Mucho Animo!

I'm encouraged by many of the comments thus far supporting Bill Richardson, the ONLY candidate running who is truly fit for the job of POTUS. As for "Emmy's" comment as a New Mexican - I find it difficult to believe what she writes considering Bill was overwhelmingly reelected, including getting 40% of the Repubulican vote.

BIll Richardson is the ONLY candidate running who would TROUNCE the Republican nominee next November. I'm shocked (but not really, considering Dem stupidity in '04) that folks are such sheeple in gravitating to the "big 3″ none of whom have ANY real world experience in governing and foreign affairs. What a sad state our country is in…..

Wow it looks like Hillary supporters came out in force already throwing out baseless facts. I think everyone should do their research and decide for themselves what is most important to them. I never understood why so many republicans have become one or two issue voters when the candidates often are different from them on 60 percent of the issues. I am for Obama and I would hope everyone would see him as the best candidate as I have, but thats not reality. Hillary has been saying she has experience but being first lady would be great if she had any involvement in public policy other that the, "hun i just don't think that policy is fair" or "hun i would like to talk to the wife of the prime minister's wife while you are with the prime minister". bill was a great president but Hillary will be such a roll of the dice that it is not worth it. Do your research and make the best choice for America that will bring change to this great nation.

Too bad. Probably the most qualified of all the candidates. In this country we don't want qualifications, we want looks and popularity.

Bill Richardson is the type of democrat that the democrats should be nominating to run for president. As a republican, I could vote for him as he is a well qualified, honest, and hardworking politician. I am not that extremely excited about the republican field this year but there is no way that I will ever vote for Obama or Hillary as they have done a great job to alienate succesful small business owners such as myself with the tax the rich to give to the poor mantra. My question is, if taxes go up (and hence my bottom line), which employee(s) do I have to let go and shift the work onto the remaining staff to remain competative in my business. I believe Richardson would take a much more balenced and reasonable approach to taxes than either HC or BO. Unfortunately (and fortunately for the republicans), the democrats seem to run the extreme left on the national tickets.

Well someone has to say it. We have the lesser of how many evils. This country is not goig to elect anyone with a name of Obama at this time of our lives. Not going to happen. Then we have "The Woman President. Not my first choice but looks like what we'll be stuck with and will have "no choice."

Where's Ross Perot when ya need him?

We are puppets of the media. The media tells us who's important and who's not. I think Bill Richardson is a very good canidate but the media rarely addresses any thing he does or says and has told us that he's never going to be anything more than a VP in this race.

Powered by shameless ego. Give it up, Billy Boy. You had an "extremely large staff" in Iowa and practically lived there. The numbers have spoken and you probably received less votes than the number of your staff workers.

You are not wanted. Give it up and go away.

What Richardson is doing and saying would be ridiculous, if it were not outrageous.

To say that being fourth in Iova (after his intensive efforts) is promising, forgetting to add that his votes were about 1/16th of the first and 1/7th of the third can only be qualified as a mockery of the citizens of New Mexico, where their governor, instead of addressintg between many other most grave problems of corruption, squander, crime, education and inefficiency, is now nearly for a year pursuing an absurd quest for the presidency.

Not so absurd from his personal point of view, as his intention seems to be to
build a sizable, even if small, loyal followship between the Hispanics which he
thinks to be able to barter against prospective federal government positions with
one of the leading candidates.. Unfortunately for him, his fellowhip is shrinking parallely topeople realicing his nil chances and history teaches that votes are in
a high pecentage not transferable

Hello America:

IS TIME TO GET TOGETHER AND DECIDE FOR A "REAL PRESIDENT" OF THE
U.S.A. PROMISES ONLY HAVE BRING ALL OF US TO THESE VERY POOR
STATUS IN AMERICA AND AROUND THE WORLD.

PLEASE FRIENDS PRAY THAT WE GET SOMEONE HONEST TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES…AND NOT A POLICEMAN OF THE WORLD.

THE NEXT PRESIDENT(SHE OR HE)WOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO
WORK ON THE HEALTH CARE,EDUCATION AND PROVIDE US WITH SOMETHING WE US, AMERICANS NEED…. RESPECT!

BE PREPARE TO VOTE,IS THE ONLY WAY TO CHANGE THINGS FOR BETTER
FUTURE GENERATIONS!

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Bill should stay in for now. With Biden and dodd gone there is 1 foreign policy expert left. Everyone else on the stage tonight will be a lawyer he's a foreign affairs expert.

He has a better record of cutting taxes than any republican in the race.

He is pro second amendment.

He has already talked to america's enemies.

He is an important part of the coalition of governors pushing energy independence and GHg policy.

He may not be the great orator that obama is, but he is a remarkably different democratic candidate and he should let a primary accurately measure his support and let 5 day's of reflection guide the supporters to new candidates rather than the few hours of a caucus.

Any red state democratic governor than won relection with 68% of the vote deserves a strong look in a narrowed field of candidates. Without richardson pushing the war issue this last year hitting every other candidate except kucinich on their lack of a commitment to get out in their first term our parties primary position heading into the war would be leaving the door wide open for an independent anti war candidate to destroy our electoral chances in november.

Bill has already added great value to the process and party platform simply by being on stage. I'm hoping he talks more about his tax record as a governor and killing No child left behind and instead providing funding for teachers salaries and math and science teachers as well as a way for people to work of their debt in public service. That should play in NH that typically dislikes washington mandates that tell you how to do things. Well no child left behind is one of those that also provides no funding.

Ignorant americans! To busy looking for the star power and not paying attention to what matters. We are glued to news of Britney Spears and a "black" presidential candidiate. Look at what he has done. Look at how he has done it. The democratic primaries are turning out to be a dog and pony show with Clinton and Obama. Literally combined their political careers are 1/3 less than that of Gov. Richardson. We need some one to lead from the first day in the White House right? And how exactly do two senators with 7 years or less experience in the national lime light plan to accomplish this? I'll probably move to Canada or Mexico if Hillary wins. Obama maybe not but never underestimate a man who has the experience to actually lead.

Cutting his staff to manage his budget… much like his plan for the US budget. Pragmatic for long term results.

He's the best qualified candidate on either side. I hope the debate gives him the opportunity to get it all out there. Come November he's got the best chance of confronting the wacko right wing onslaught - but that's not going to sell papers, so sadly I suspect the media will continue to lust over the drama queen's dirty laundry and we'll end up worse off for it.

Big hopes to Obama to add him as VP. Charisma for change meets experience and brains.

Bill Richardson is the most qualified of all the candidates in either party. I have supported him since before he made his official announcement to run. I don't understand why it is so newsworthy to make negative points out of him laying off campaign staff in a state that is done with their primary/caucus. Exactly what should he continue paying them to do for him in Iowa?

The media hasn't given Bill Richardson a fair shake from the get go. I'm getting really tired of the glossy candidates the media and corporations support. Same big money blah blah blah, different day.

BILL RICHARDSON FOR PRESIDENT 2008

it's too bad that more people don't support ron paul. he's a decent guy and he might do this country some good for an honest president. it's about time richardson, guiliani and all other insignificant players dropped out.

Jacque Bauer of Los Angeles, California, Well Said Woman! Some of my family and friends gave that egotistical Governor $1000 each to support his selfish ambition. Those thousand dollar donations were precious money for my parents and to see him throw this money away on a pipe dream after NH results will just be too horrible. There are still so many problems in NM and he and his entourage of supporters continually present themselves as political royalty. It is disgusting how everytime he goes out into the public, he behaves as if he is some mafia Godfather holding court. His public persona that he gives back east is amazing considering his Godfather demeanor here in NM.

If he really cared about this country in the way he claims, he will get out of the way and tell his supporters to give their support to Obama and Edwards. Unlike Richardson, Obama and Edwards are clean, not perfect, but clean and fierce fighters. I truly believe that an Obama/Edwards ticket is the most powerful gift every democratic candidate for president could give a hurting America. If Richardson is truly devoted to making NM and America greater, he would run against Heather Wilson and kick that calculating witch out.

We need a Congress and Senate that will adopt and create the solutions that will be presented by Obama and Edwards. Our country is drowning in corruption. Be very very careful about the real agenda behind CNN's Lou Dobbs, Ego of the 1st Degree. He won't acknowledge the history, agenda and reality of what Obama and Edwards have been presenting in response to the needs of the working families of our country. Shame on Lou. You really had some of us convinced that you really cared about the middle class, but this "crocodile" concern has only been a vehicle for you.

IF ANYBODY WAS PAYING ATTENTION, YOU'D ALL VOTE FOR DENNIS KUCINICH!!!!! KUCINICH IS THE *BEST CANDIDATE, BY FAR!!!

WHY ISN'T HE AT THE TOP OF THE PACK???!!! IF YOU STUDY HIS POSITIONS ON THE ISSUES, HE'D BE ELECTED IN A HEARTBEAT!!!

PLEASE LOOK INTO KUCINICH!!! HE IS THE BEST CANDADATE BY FAR!!!

What was he running under again….his inability to affect change as the energy secretary (having the same conversations about oil dependence he had 20 years ago….) - "experience = inaction" - then give me inexperience

Companies like to get people just out of school….because they haven't been told "thats not possible" yet

A recent poll shows that 70% of American describe themselves as "moderates" - social liberals and fiscal conservatives….theres only one running - Giuliani (now if you are willing to forego getting marital and child rearing advice from the president - he will be an excellent one) and another plus corrupt unions hate him too….