(CNN) - CNN has learned that New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday with former President Bill Clinton in Red River, New Mexico.
Despite the obvious implications for the much sought after endorsement of Richardson, a Hispanic who holds sway in the community, a top Democratic source describes this as "two old friends getting together, and not to be "construed as a coming endorsement."
Nonetheless, Richardson is not unaware of the power of that picture. The former president has been phoning Richardson “with regularity” since he dropped out of the Democratic presidential race.
Richardson spokesman Pahl Shipley said the office does not comment on the governor’s private schedule.
– CNN Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley
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That's cool! I'd like to watch the super bowl with either of them!
Bill Clinton is so transparent.
Clinton/Richardson '08 and '12 – Richardson '16 and '20
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A match made in Heaven!
Along with the Saudi prince?
I smell the endorsement coming
A am soooo disappointed in Bill Richardson. Biden used to tease him he wouldn't get a cabinet position...guess he sold out after all. Why would he want to be seen with Slick Willey anyway. The look on his face shows he isn't too impressed with whatever lies are coming out of Clinton's mouth.
Obama/Edwards 08.
Hey Bill.
Make the right choice.
SUPPORT OBAMA!
Riiight. We believe ""two old friends getting together, and not to be "construed as a coming endorsement." I am sure Bill won't try to even bring up the topic. GIVE ME A BREAK.....
Obama '08!
they both need vacation! where are the spouses?
Male bonding is a good thing and why shouldn't two old friends watch the football game together?
Golly if this was Obama sitting with Richardson, the media would have it on the front page and repeat it 100 times on TV. Another example of bias reporting.
I am so disappointed in Richardson. He needs to stand up for real change. not Clinton. Obama '08
Hillary needs no endorsements. She has been outpacing Obama despite more endorsments for him. The American voters can think for themselves without endorsements which only media publishing them stand to benefit.
Bill, face it. Hilldog is not going to pick you as VP so you might as well follow your heart and endorse Obama.
how do you say big deal in spanish??
Bill Richardson was overheard telling Bill Clinton , "I will only endorse Hillary if I get the VP nod".
Let's start this rumor.
Billy looked beat up in his other public appearances what happened?
Part of the political game in Washington....
Before Richardson dropped out, Hillary said to him, "Governors are also good as V.P.", which was considered a winning point in the debate. But I don't think HIllary is considering him as her V.P.
It looks like the Clintons need to be friendly to the Hispanics now so Bill is watching the super bowl with Richardson.
It says a lot. You don't spend your free time with people you don't respect.
somehow this is news but the Clinton scandal over the mining deal is not?! WOW. This is the Clinton News Network after all.
I am surprised that so many people who worked for Bill Clinton haven't come out in support of Hillary. Bill Richardson and others who got jobs ;and a paycheck uin Bill Clinton's administration should show some loyalty and endorse Hillary Clinton without hesitation.
Bill Clinton is running Hillary's campaign. Why isn't she trying to get Bill Richardson to endorsement. It takes Bill to do the heavy lifting. Is this what we are going to get if she wins the White House? Will she be able to control him in the White House? What special outside deals for his "foundation" is he going to be doing? Will he be covered by any ethics requirments?
That is one Super Bowl party I would like to be at. Two of the most respected men in the Democratic Party.
Richardson is lookin' mean in that picture!
Have a great time, Guys!
I understand the importance of the support the Hispanic community gives Bill R. but not sure why it would be felt that it would automatically transend to the Pres candidate.
All this is suggesting again and again is it is a popularity contest, nothing more nothing less.
We of all races, religioins etc. need to make our own educated decisons based on the candidate not who they knowor the circles they run in!
This race thing is being played up again but just differently on the Hispanic side.
Richardson will endorse Obama at 4 or so today. Too bad no news network knows what I have known since Wednesday.
Well.
I guess we have to put up with the Obama supporters spinning this one as well.
Richardson will endorse Hillary if she holds the hispanic vote on super tuesday.
I dont see him hanging out at a bar with Ted Kennedy.
I like Gov. Richardson, and he would make a great VP.
yeah he can go and endorse HRC, loser!!!
Sounds like a non-endorsement to me... why is the press trying to make it out like Bill Richardson is somehow "endorsing" Clinton for President, because he's watching the Super Bowl with Bill? Is that the storyline the Clintons are pushing?
2 Bills + a few sixpacks + superbowl = endorsement?
Hey – it depends how you see Bill!! He is an American icon. He has transformed the country and brought prosperity to the American people in 90's. Obama himself said that nobody's hands is clean. So.. please take any steriotype you may have and rise above it.
I like Gov. Richardson, and he would make a great VP.
it doesnt help Bill Richardson because hillary has to pick barack obama whether she like or not.otherwise she cant win election
I have a question for the Clintonians -
For the past 30yrs, two families Bush-Clinton have ruled this country. If this were one country in the middle-east or africa, would you describe their system as democratic ? Would you try to invade them, to liberate the people ?
America, wake up !! This is a country of more than 300million americans. These 2 families are blocking our nation's potential great-presidents-to-be from getting there. Where is the democracy here ?
OMG!!! They are going to **gasp** ... watch the Super Bowl together! Now, that's news on the minute.
Some of the DEMS, like the Clintons, NEVER LEARN FROM THEIR MISTAKES !!!
I really think it is going to take the active support for Hillary for the DEMS to lose the White Huse again; remember GORE and KERRY? How short minded can some of the DEMS really be in this nation. Gore and Kerry (each a stronger candidate than Hillary) were the "accidents" of the Clintons– the Dems lost each time!!
Currently, the Dems are celebrating the "huge voters" out there for them because of the Independents (like myself), moderate Republicans, and young voters who are coming out in huge numbers BECAUSE of Obama. Let us wait until the Dems put up Hillary as the nominee and the hole will run dry of voters!!
Wise and competent Dems should simply stay AWAY from the Clintons; the Clintons are the sources of "curse" for the Dems!!
No Clinton, not even Bill, can restore the ECONOMIC fortunes of the past; the conditions of the past that made that happen (e.g., Internet burst), are simply NOT there today. The Clintons burnt their bridges (e.g., excesive scandals) before they left (in disgrace) the White House. Hillary has been making strong enemies since.
wow, AJ- admirable.
"Sway over Hispanic voters"?!? Puhlease!! Even Richardson couldn't get a respectable percentage of the Hispanic vote. Richardson is no doubt a smart and a competent person, let's not, however, overstate his ability to sway any particular group of people.
Enjoy the watching the Patriots crush the Giants, Billy boy Clinton. Don't bother Richardson for endorsement – won't mean much.
No. Bill Richardson will not endorse so long as he pities the faltering Obama campaign. Furthermore, he trusts the intelligence and decision-making capability of the American people so much that they don't need his endorsement.
Who cares who someone watches the super bowl with. This has what to do with politics. Next are you going to be telling me what show Guliani watched last night at 9pm.
If Clinton watches the game with Richardson, does that mean latinos should vote for Hillary because she will help improve their lives more than Obama will????
If Richardson watches the World Series with Obama should latinos vote for Barack then ??
Stupid story.
Carla, "loyalty" is what has gotten this country into so many messes. Elected officials need to do what is RIGHT, not what is owed because of previous jobs or PAC money.
It's funny how the Clintons seem to parade around with which ever race they are targeting. In SC it was the blacks and now it's about the hispanics. Obama is consistent with "all".
I'd be a bit, no a lot more interested in hearing about Bill's mining influence that recently came out, why is this not covered on CNN, it's huge. Way bigger than Richardson's tv watching of Ann Colter... why the sensoring?
I grew up in New Mexico, and the reputation Richardson has is high. I came to the United States illegally, as most hispanics in this country. Still illegal, I will vote for your president. Clinton has all of our votes. I'm sorry, but Mexico is voting for Hillary. Hillary 08 McCain is good to us too. It does not matter.
I'm going to be so disappointed if Richardson endorses Clinton; he ran hard on his anti-war position and endorsing Clinton would be a principle-less power grab to try to clench the nomination for Clinton by keeping her support among latinos high.
Al in Wpg
Because it actually doesn't matter much at all you just want it to. Trust me... If CNN thought they could use it against Hillary they would have.
This is such an incredible race at such a critical point in history. Both Barack and Hillary are doing well with 'super endorsements'. Nothing will surprise me after Maxine Waters, Ted Kennedy, and the New York Post endorsements. Both candidates are so strong in their respective rights that loyalty is being defied by intuition. I will win either way! Play Politics.
Has anyone noticed that most Obama supporters are full of hate and rage?
The idea that Richardson is watching the big game with Bill Clinton is even too much.
Is that what you get from an Obama speech?? Hate and rage?? I thought the man was uplifting and full of hope?
This is as helpfull as T.K.'s endorsment of Obama. In other words: nada
Richardson is probably Hillary's frontrunner for VP anyway.
the leadership of the hispanic population in this country has historically been opportunistic and self-serving.
Rise up, latinos and latinas, and show your leaders what you're made of.
I stood for Bill Richardson in the Iowa caucus, now I support Hillary. I wonder how many of the Obama supporters are actually Democrats, especially those who say they won't support the party if Hillary wins the nomination. The level of hate for Hillary in these comments makes me want to consider leaving the party myself if Obama wins. Should all the Clinton backers stay home if she loses?
the reason Republicans hate and fear the Clintons is that Bill and Hillary are winners and the Republicans know that if Hillary runs, she wins.The idea that Obama will bring right wing republicans into the fold is simply naive. He can't even unite the Democratic party so how can he unite the country. Clinton/Richardson is a winning ticket for America. Obama in 2016.
Two friends watching the Super Bowl together, so what! Vote for who you want and leave their friendship alone. I would gladly watch the Super Bowl with either of these guys!
I always liked Richardson and have utomost respect for him, this would be a great help for Hillary, and hope to see Mr. Richardson in her cabinet.
Spineless. Kissing up for a VP position.
"Most Obama supporters are full of hate and rage" – wow. A brilliant political statement: if Obama supporters respond angrily to such a ridiculous comment, they will only validate it. If they remain silent, they will tacitly validate it. Karl Rove, is that you?
Strongly agree...
"February 1, 2008 3:44 pm ET
Has anyone noticed that most Obama supporters are full of hate and rage?
The idea that Richardson is watching the big game with Bill Clinton is even too much.
Is that what you get from an Obama speech?? Hate and rage?? I thought the man was uplifting and full of hope?"
You know if Obama is so great at getting the republican s to go along with him, why hasn't he done in the senate. The republicans have beat our brains in ever since Obama was elected. Where is all the charisma? A good place to start would be on the telecom immunity matter. Go get em, O!
Hillary will not chose richardson for V.P. She has her eye on the N.J. Gov. Vilshake. If thats how you spell his name. She may say that she wants him for V.P. but just to get his endorsment. That why if she gets the nomination I will vote for Sen.Mc Cain even thou I'm a barack Obama volunteer
By the way I'm not a Dem. I'm a Independent
Others on here have posted about the HATE and rage Obama supporters have.
I noticed this a long time ago. Its like every unhappy person and radical in the united states has come out of the closet.
I already emailed Hillary telling her I am voting for Mc Cain if she loses the primary.
Im sure Obama supporters have told Obama the same thing. Therefore we saw the big LOVE IN last night on TV. They both fear that whomever wins the nomination will LOSE the election to Mc Cain out of spite.
My reasoning isnt spite. Its simple logic. I LIKE Senator Obama a lot. I think he will make a GREAT president one day.
But it is simply irresponsible to HYPE a candidate to death who has no experience on a National stage and put him in the white house.
It has NEVER been done in the history of the united states to the best of my knowledge. Yes. You NEED national experience to be president of the United states.
We are facing a very difficult future. VERY diffiucult.
Obama has NEVER ONCE made the case he can get the job done. He keeps making the case he can 'rally people' . There is no way i buy the fact Senator Obama can bring bi partisanship thru happy speeches. He needs EXPERIENCE.
Its not the way the senate and house work .Average people like you and me do NOT get a say in the senate. Putting it on C SPAN does nothing . We already HAVE it on Cspan.
So I have to be honest with myself, and I would RATHER have Senator Mc Cain run the country than Barack Obama.
If this was 2016 i would vote for Obama.
i agree with the statement
Two Bills and all that hot air. I would rather watch it with Hillary
There you are again John S. Like I said, you learned to cut and paste, no originality! Why do people do that, no matter the topic? I like to read the comments, but some have nothing to do with the subject at hand. Go Patriots
Joe G, What I had actually noticed is Bill and Hillary Clinton and their supporters being full of hate. As a previous Edwards supporter, I'm glad to be switching to the Obama camp. Nice try though!
If Richardson endorses Hillary, wouldn't he be the first member of Clinton's Administration to do so? Why aren't the Democratic Party establishment and former Clinton Administration Cabinet members flocking around Hillary? Do they know something we don't?
I smell an endorsement.
Richardson proved himself to be a lying politician when he said he would stay in the race until Nevada....but then through some back room secret meetings, dropped out to help out Hillary.
Too bad Gov, I used to respect you but see you are just like all the rest.
Just to correct: someone says that the Bushes & Clintons have ruled the
White House for 30 years – (?) Bush Sr. = 4, Clinton = 8, Bush Jr. =8. I think
that math adds up to 20 yrs..........
If Barack doesn't win against Hillary, the ONLY way I would vote for her is if Obama is her running mate. Otherwise it is Mc Cain all the way.
you're right amy – you don't send time with people you don't like
clinton's/richardson friends for 20 yrs obama/rezko friends for 20 yrs
which scandal do you want? think i'll take clinton \richardson sitting around watching a football game over obama's friendship.
guess if we're to judge by who they pal around with it would go to hillary. after all – does kennedy's endorsement help him – no – too many people remember deep six teddy and the bay of pigs and marilyn monroe. endorsements don't mean anything. if union members aren't happy with their leadership does anyone really think they'll pick who their leaders are endorsing. the fact is obama stammered on several questions in the debate and hilary looked presidential. he took shots (uniter) and she smiled and responded in an appropriate manner. last time he bated her in and this time he failed to do that.
in the end the DNC and Howard Dean will be pulling strings for who they want and if anyone believes otherwise then they're from the same village that lost their idiot – oh yea, they found him in DC on monday night!
The 'hate and rage' you hear from Obama supporters ain't nothing compared to the 'Hate and Rage' you're gonna hear from the other side of the aisle in November.
Better find a better way to diffuse it as many in this camp are ABC voters.
Clinton/Richardson 08-what a great team.
I'd take "Slick Willie" ANY DAY over the Bush Crime Family . . .
I'm a Texan , but love going to our house in Red River, NM, where we have a great DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR. . . . we haven't had a goodun' since Ann Richards. Dubya left us with a $10 Million deficit–even Rick Perry admitted that.
We're in Red River and I sure hope to shake hands with The Bills while they're here. Hopefully, they'll drop by the Bull O' The Woods Saloon where the biggest crowd will be in this neat lil' ski town.
all those who said they are fed up with bush-clinton-bush then another smart clinton, get over that. all is not connected as you thinks
all ran on their own record and achievement so why not. Hill is one of the most brillaint woman i have ever seen, she thinks on her feet fast, good communicator,no wanna bees, just smart. she is a good woman who got involved in her husbands work and evolved herself yet independent.
the repulicans are scared to death if she wins, because bill and hill are winners always. they are so blessed.
yes we need a change, God save us from the hands of these men who has been in charge for many years. it is time for a woman. we are a strong nation without fear. other countries did why not us. come on america vote Hillary.
BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL MAN IS A STRONG WOMAN- go figure the success of the 90's under president clinton
Maybe bill will give slick willy a hummer
A call for Clinton/Richardson '08
Richardson's supporters are going to make the right choice and support Hillary. A vote for Hillary in the primary will lead to a vote for Clinton/Richardson in the general election.
Vote Hillary on Feb 5
I think that Bill Richardson is sending a civil message without being in between to the Hispanic voters! When was the last time he was with Bill Clinton infront of millions at the super bowl!
VOTE FOR HILLARY!!!
And guess what , YES WE WILL
Yeah, Marco, like you are an illegal voting for Hillary. You are a Republican, pure and simple! Nice try though.
".. the reason Republicans hate and fear the Clintons is that Bill and Hillary are winners and the Republicans know that if Hillary runs, she wins." ChicoSez
Hi ChicoSez,
In an Independent's opinion, if Hillary wins, McCain will win the White House.
That's why Bill said that McCain and Hillary are very close to persuade the Republicans from voting for McCain. Bill is not stupid, but he pretends to be sometimes, and he knows Hillary should avoid McCain if possible.
If Obama wins, McCain's chance to win the White House is a toss up.
I am fine with either one as our president.
Hillary simply cannot unite to lead the nation.
The power struggle between the two Clintons will also get ugly and confusing in the chain of command.
The Clintons cannot even unite the Dem party.
Bill called President Carter and he endorsed Obama right after the call.
Senator Ted Kennedy also endorsed Obama seriously.
The good old Dems just cannot put up with the Clintons any more.
They no longer represent what Dems should be.
They think they are bigger than the party.
Obama brings back what Dems used to stand for.
Caroline Kennedy is right and she is not even political.
She sees in Obama her father's image.
You can't argue with the daughter of JFK if she said so.
Skin colors are transparent to a true Dem.
Caroline is one excellent example.
If I believed that it was the Obama supporters that were engaging in all this ranting and raving and howling, I certainly would fail to vote in the general election. To date, I I think they are the republican attack machine. I am going to vote for Hillary and I will carefully watch these Clinton haters who claim to be Obama supporters.
Hopefully Richardson will endorse Hillary
Clinton. She will be the winner on super Tuesday and he will be in a good position for VP.
Obama supporters are the noisiest remember Howard Dean's campaign? They are the noisiest too. And Dean lost!!!!
I agree, who cares hes watching the football game with him.. In the real world, this is how you get deals.. its how it works.. If Hillary looses, I'm voting McCain. Not Obama
Hillary is the answer for our country if we can teach our men not to be intimated by her brains and strength. Obama is probably a nice guy but way too inexperienced to make the changes we need. He already is trying to back away from any one on one debates with her as he knows he has nothing tangible to offer other than the one liners, Change, Movement, etc. Its sad that many of the very people who are supporting him (poor young blacks and whites) will be left emtpy handed because he does not have the ability to make the very changes he so blatantly is spouting. All you have to do is look at his record in the senate to see that he is afraid of taking a stand. Hillary may not be perfect but she is the best this country has. And for all of you uninsured people, you can bet if Obama or McCain gets it you will remain uninsured.