(CNN) – Bill Richardson criticized a Clinton campaign adviser Friday for suggesting his endorsement of Barack Obama is insignificant.
"I resent the fact that the Clinton people are now saying that my endorsement is too late because I only can help with Texans - with Texas and Hispanics, implying that that's my only value," the New Mexico governor told CNN's John King.
"That's typical of some of his advisers that kind of turned me off."Earlier Friday, Clinton campaign senior strategist Mark Penn said he thought Richardson's endorsement came too late to make an impact.
“The time that he could have been effective has long since passed," Penn told reporters on a conference call. "I don’t think it is a significant endorsement in this environment.”
In the interview Friday, Richardson also said he called Hillary Clinton Thursday to inform her of his decision to back Obama, a conversation he described as "painful."
"It was painful and it wasn't easy," he said. "I've spoken to others who have had that same conversation and they say at the end, it’s not all that pleasant.
"The former Democratic presidential candidate declined to elaborate further on his conversation with Clinton.Last month, Chris Dodd - another former presidential candidate who decided to endorse Obama last month - said he had a "not comfortable" conversation with Clinton informing her of the news.
Also in the interview Friday, Richardson said he ultimately decided to back Obama because the Illinois senator has "something special."
"I think that Sen. Obama has something special,” explained Richardson. “Something that can bring internationally America’s prestige back, that can deal with the race issue as he did so eloquently last week, that can deal with the domestic issues in a bipartisan way."
Richardson, who held posts as the Secretary of Energy and the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. in President Clinton’s administration, also said he "owes a lot to the Clinton family but I served well. I paid it back in service to the country."
Related video: Richardson on Obama endorsement
Updated 7:22 p.m. to add link to interview video
– CNN's Martina Stewart and Alex Mooney
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You tell them Bill!!
Yes, Hilary, it is so INSIGNIFICANT that you and Bill tried hard to get it!!!!!!!!!!!
another back stabber
it is kinda late bill but still a good choice!
OBAMA08!
What's wrong with the Clinton's camp. The are not cool at all.
I believe that Richardson's endorsement means little to nothing and a slap in the face to the Clinton's, both Bill and Hillary, for it was Bill Clinton that gave him a job.
Richardson must be trying to see if he can be Obama's VP! Some may say that it would be a "Dream Ticket", but in my opinion, it would be a "Nightmare Ticket".
Obama has NOTHING special about him!!!!!!
It was Bill Richardson himself who said that endorsements should not mean much and should not sway any voters yet he still endorsed and still argues it should mean something. DOUBLE TALK! He owes alot to the Clintons and he did not pay it back in good service. He will kicking himself when Hillary is the nominee.
HILLARY '08!
How could the call be pleasant when you are a traitor? Does Mr. Richardson really deem it important to share how they responded? If he and Mr. Obama really want to rise above politics as usual, they would not be making these kinds of statements. Sooner or later the artificial purity of Mr. Obama will fade.
What the Clinton advisor said is not only offensive, but divisive. Why not just concede that they lost a valuable endosement and move on?
If the Clinton campaign truly felt that Gov. Richardson would have no impact, why even mention it?
Move on with your campaign Sen. Clinton. Stick to the issues. Stop dividing the Democratic Party. Enough "He said, She said." This country deserves better.
Hispanic- Iraqi Freedom Veteran 2003
Obama/Richardson 2008
Of course the call to Hillary is not pleasant because she is a cold, prickly, calculating, loyalty-demanding, bitter, desperate and just plain miserable human being.
Thank you Hillary.
You've just empowered Richardson and motivated him to work hard on defeating you.
Thanks Governor Richardson for endorsing Senator Obama!
Dallas, TX
Who is more flawed a person who spend the last 20 years in a congregation of self proclaim haters or someone who was working to make life better for people.
Typical of the Clintons, disparaging Richardson's record and race if he doesn't stand behind them.
I agree- his endorsement is insignificant! He did it because he wants to be the VP.
Richardson will be the ultimate loser
hahahaha! You fought hard Hillary and I respect your candor (just not the rest of your character), but the people have spoken. You won't win 2/3 of the vote from here on in , and all the superdelegates are inevitably going to run to the Obama bandwagon. Bow out gracefully now and maybe you can still be the New York Governor soon!
You go Bill....Don't let the haters unnerve your support for Obama!!!!
It is insignificant. So what. Who cares.
Haven't you learned that yet? Whatever is in Mrs. Clinton's side is the best ever and whatever is not in her side, doesn't mean anything.
I can only imagine how uncomfortable it would be to tell someone, who trusted you, that you are going to stab them in the back. I could never do that. What really happened? Were you hoping to be Hillarys' VP, then found out you were not? Did Obama tell you you were on his short list? I do believe politics makes for strange bedfellows. The politics as usual is in full bloom. This only proves you can't trust any of them. They are all back stabbers.
Richardson please you could barely get 2% of the vote, everyone knows that you are jocking for the VP position be quiet, that's why you sold out to Obama's camp.
You know it is a funny thing that during the debates all Richardson could talk about was his experience and how important it was to the nomination of a presidental candidate and now he chooses to endorse the most unexperienced candidate. I was almost ready to vote for him and now I am glad I did not. He seems to have poor judgement.
hmmmmmmm, let me guess, if he had endorsed Hilary then he wont have mattered anywayz, right? wrong! she will be on air saying how she just got an important endorsement that shows she is more electable. these Clintons are terribly deceptive
Politics as usual unfortunately. While any person with a glint of intelligence knows Clinton would rather have a Richardson endorsement than millions of dollars, the campaign still attempts to play it down. What's scary is that people actually buy into this.
Only two endorsements would be bigger at this stage – John Edwards and Al Gore.
I wouldn't be to happy with you either , Some friend you are, with friends like you who needs enemies. If I were hillary or Bill I would never speak to you again. I'am sure you hope to gain something by supporting Obama, but actually you lost something. Traitor.
You did the right thing, Bill!! We appreciate it.
Your late support is a testimony that you were torn between the two candidates and you needed immense courage to say 'no' to the Clintons. But, you did the right thing and I congratulate you for it.
Those who say Bill is ungrateful, shame on you.... When somebody does you a favor, you return the favor, but not by selling your soul. If Clintons say they had done a favor to Bill, then all should know that Bill did a greater favor to Clintons because not only did Bill Clinton get all the hispanic support during his runs, but also Hillary got all the hispanic support this season despite Bill supporting Obama...
So, I congratulate Bill again and welcome aboard!
Obama and Richardson now thats a winner!!!
the walls are finally closing in on hrc. all those past allies are leaving her (hiliary)in favor of whats best for the american people. his (rich) endorsement of obama is huge given his close ties with the clintons i commend him for being a true american and not a politician!
Who Cares...Wa Wa Wa. Loyality is nothing in politics. They always flock to who ever is winning...What ever....
Obama has something "special" alright. And it's name is Wright. And on the issue of Wright, Obama is dead wrong! Even now, he fails to see that in the fall, when the entire electorate is involved and engaged, the incindiary rhetoric that Wright preaches, will be Obama's downfall. The fact that he cannot see that, and has never seen that in the twenty years he has invested in this man, brings into serious question his ability to perceive a dangerous situation and make a reasoned decision to dismantle it.
how ignorant, but then again this doesn't shock me coming from the Hillary camp. SORE LOSERS
how is this news... Obama must have mentioned possible VP slot... of course it is going to be hard to tell a friend that I am going to support someone else... all of the super delegates are going to have this feeling whomever they back...
Obama just trying to get the news off of Wright and his radio interview...
when I read the statement of Richardson being insignificant, I did not like that at all. Again, racially dividing the country. Thank you Gov. Richardson for speaking out, this is not just a Black-White America.
Now Richardson is calling Clinton advisor RACIST!!!
Richardson is just acting out again. Hillary all the way.
Not this time. Not this time.
That's what we will say to Barry in November. You're tired old leftist ideas has been resoundly beaten at the polls before.
No you can't. No you can't.
The news of Richardson endorsing Obama has made my day! May God Bless America. I will pray for the folks that cast hatred toward Obama. You cannot be held responsible solely for your ignorance. The media is partially to blame. I will pray that God helps you to think and see with you own minds and eyes.
Add this endorsement to the list of the people, states, and votes that Hillary's campaign says are unimportant (after losing them).
They will say and do anything to get the nomination! Go Barak!
Richardson is a loser, always has been always will be.
THANK YOU, BILL!!
OBAMA '08
interesting? I think there is a plea bargain...someone is promising a VP spot to all those has beens
In May/June, when Obama continues to lead the tallies in more states, more delegates and the popular vote (with or without MI and FLA). Does the Clinton stance change the IMPORTANCE and the DECISION from those millions of “voters” to the “endorsers” and so-called electabiity.
Quote:
“Both candidates have many great endorsers, but the voters, not endorsers, will decide this election, and there are still millions of voters in upcoming contests who want to have their voices heard,” Clinton spokesman Jay Carson said.
Tell me, I’m listening. What will the stance be then?
Simply put:
Clintons will just USE PEOPLE to their benefit. It's sad that the only significance Hillary can see of Richardson is to pull in the Latino vote.
Does Hillary really think Latinos are that gullible?
Bill Richason seems like he never liked the Clintons.
Gov. Richardson,
Thank you for putting your judgment and what you believe is the best interests of your country above your personal political loyalties.
"Loyalty over judgment" has had an eight year run in the White House, but it is about to end. And today...you brought us a little bit closer to that goal.
Thank you-
Ben, CA
Bill and Barry will make a great team – The first all minority ticket in history to go down in flames!
OK CNN guessin you like Richardson, cause you keep on cutting my comments off.
When Hillary got Murta's endorsment, was it too late, unimportant, backstabbing and all the other terms that have been thrown out.
Children, recess is over and time to learn a little more politics
This is a huge coup for Obama, regardless of any spin the Clinton camp may put on it. It puts a huge dent in any argument that they alone can carry the Hispanic vote in the general election. And the idea that perhaps we may see an Obama/Richardson ticket? Makes one think if that may be the actual "Dream Ticket" for the Dems.
Obama has a bit more backbone than Richardson, at least he did not sell out his bigot of a pastor, after he stuck by him for 20 years.
never .. never trust this guy...
this is how you define a BACKSTABBER...
I dont care if this unknown guy supports obama
HIllary... you need to go all the way and thats it...
HILLARY '08.. I dont care if Ted doesnt support or Ricahrdson doesnt support..
Did we expect Billary to react any other way? It says a lot about you when your "friends" don't endorse you. Old politics are a thing of the past.
If Hillary gets elected president, imagine how painful and difficult it will be for ANYONE who goes against her wishes. Scary. That reminds me of the last 8 years.....
who cares about Richardson. Politicians are all back stabbers and disloyal to their so called friends. Obama will not win in the ge bec all the Hillary supporters will make sure he doesn't. That's tje obama magic right there. and since dnc not willing to seat fla and mi, say goodbye now to the presidency. i didn't realize how messed up the democratic party is and now i know. i am going republican. i like john mccain and will start giving to his campaign is this obama phoney guy gets in.
Richardson's support of Obama has only created more divide and now he will not only have the chance to be VP because unfortunately I believe that if Obama wins the democratic nominee, McCain will win, but he won't have the support of his state anymore. Enjoy being the Governor because it probably won't be for long. You went against the vote of the people of your state. You are a longtime friend of the Clinton's. I sure wouldn't want to be your friend. I am sorry but I just think this was very wrong of you and doesn't speak well of you as a person. I guess Obama's "Svengali" effect has worked on you too.
Something is very strange about this whole thing.
Why are people calling him a traitor? Just because he decided to choose the person that he thought is best qualified to lead the country forward? Please! Congrats to Bill Richardson for not bowing to the Clinton's pressure.
It means more that much more BECAUSE of the relationship with the Clinton. Knowing them as well as he does and the pick Obama speaks volumes. Think about that......
Wow, I am so tired of hearing Obama this and Obama that! Its getting real old real fast! If you were not so sensitive Mr Obama, maybe we can get back to discussing the real issues. And please, leave your hate filled church too while your at it.
Richardson has disgraced our state. I will never support him again. I was fine with him endorsing Obama but to put down Clinton just reveals his true colors. You will never be governor of our state again so I hope obama gave you something good.
Hillary seems to constantly dismiss things after they happen unless they are in her favor. If she wins a state – apparently it is an important win. If she loses a state – well frankly that was expected and it wasn't important anyway. So here is this longtime supporter that they lost – umm....Didn't her husband spend superbowl Sunday with this man? and they say "well it doesn't matter because he isn't USEFUL" anymore. That says a whole lot about her.
I guess I would hate it if she were President and my issue wasn't "useful" to her.
She has Morons working for her. Just as stupid as she is.
I am from North Carolina and Richardson's endorsement of Obama means nothing. North Carolina is a red state. I am a Democrat, but tending to vote for McCain because of the way the Democrat National Party has treated voters in Michigan and Florida. I will vote for McCain to protest the DNC.
Thank you Gov. Richardson,,
Yes We Can.... Hillary is just hating on you because you made the better choice...
God Bless America
We have our Dream Team
Obama 08
Deb from PA,
................as well as the eight prior years, maybe even more so.
Dems are toast in Nov.!!! Don' t blame hillary for the lost.
What's wrong Clinton-zombies? Does it hurt when people actually wake up and see what a waste of a vote it would be to support Hillary (my negatives are worse then GWB's) Rotten-Clinton?
Us Obama supporters wouldn't know...because we keep getting Superdelegates jumping onto our fast moving train!
You can continue to throw the kitchen sink at us, you can continue to this scorched earth campaign, but we are continuing to win, you can't beat us...so please Hillary, for once, think about somebody besides yourself and drop out gracefully!
Good for you Bill! I agree with you for calling them out when I heard HRC's campaign called your endorsement insignificant. Anyone that doesn't vote for them will be 'insignifican't' first it was MI and FL but now that she needs their votes she has since back peddled. Now its the caucuses, small states, and you. HRC is two faced. only likes you when she needs you.
What's the motivation for this...eye on the VP prize? I guess loyalty is out the window. I still will NOT vote for Obama...would rather sit this one out or write-in Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the response by clinton to loosing this sought after endorsement does not help her. it makes her appear as if she is someone who has no use for anyone who is not willing to help her obtain what she wants. it should have been sufficient for her to state that she respected richardson and his decision.
Hey Hillary! How do those sour grapes taste? Kind of like defeat?
what kind of warped world do the clinton supporters live in?
Good! I hope Bill R tells Obama to cut taxes for all Americans, and to not punish the rich and successful, as Obama wants to do
if Richardson meant anything to anybody why did he only get "1%" of the vote???
What a scumbag he is, going against his own people that voted for Hillary.
But then again, thats what you'll get wieht the Empty Suit and his "valet".
As a lifelong Democrat I have to admit I am ashamed of the venom of the remaining Clinton followers, not only in this thread, but everywhere they seem to open their mouths. It really appears they would rather have four more years of Bush (McCain) then have their precious candidate lose. Shame on you people!
Did Obamas grandmother issue any racists remarks when Richardson made his anouncement
Tellin' it like it is and not minimizing or undercuting anyone. Just the TRUTH. Very unlike the candidate with the initials HRC.
The only thing "special" about Obama is how many Democrats he is going to take down with him. The Democratic party is coming apart at the seems. Obama will not be the next President.
It is time for us to consider a third party.
so...Bill Richardson endorses Obama...hum.....who is more establishment?.....Obama right now is surrounded by Ted Kennedy, Bill Richardson.....
I wonder ...does he really have any right to say that he is not part of the establishment anymore?...
Who are these Hillary supporters that write all this crap? Some can't even spell. I don't even know why I bother to read this anymore. Do people really believe we need another liar in the White House?? Why should we all suffer because people like them have a right to vote. I.Q. tests should be a requirement for voting. I am so happy that Richardson gave Obama his support. Another nail in the coffin for Billary. No one needs four more years of lies and anyone that believes anything that leaves the lips of either of them is simply ignorant.
What a hypocrite and a backstabber after all the Clintons did for his carreer you should stayed neutral Bill Richardson that tells a lot about your character.
Clinton must just be having a hissy fit with threats ... Dont dare challenge THE BORG
"It was painful and it wasn't easy," he said. "I've spoken to others who have had that same conversation and they say at the end, it’s not all that pleasant."
The former Democratic presidential candidate declined to elaborate further on his conversation with Clinton.
Last month, Chris Dodd — another former presidential candidate who decided to endorse Obama last month — said he had a "not comfortable" conversation with Clinton informing her of the news.
Obama must have offered him the VP spot. That's the only reason I can see that he would stab his friends in the back. Obama's smooth. He really wants those latino votes. Next he will be offering illegal aliens free cars to go with those drivers licenses.
I heard Oprah had the good sense to leave the "Wright" church. Why didn't Obama?
When are the Obama supporters going to realize this guy will do or say anything to get elected. I'm glad the truth is finally coming out about Obama.
We can be sure that we will have to watch FOX for any real news. All I've seen on CNN in the last few days is Anderson Cooper and Larry King sniffing Obama's rear end.
Bill Richardson is trying to make his endorsement of Obama seem more justified to the people by accusing a Clinton advisor of belittling the importance of his endorsement. With a friend like that who nds enemies. After ALL THIS TIME.....he who once was blind but now can see.....is seeing with much more acuity the possibility of being on the VP short list or a nice cushy overseas appointment as payment for the endorsement shud Obama become president.
Hillary is a strong,tenacious, pleasant, knowledgable candidate. She is working hard and doing well when you consider how much negatives have been thrown at her from the start. It would be an honor for me to meet and shake hands with her one day. The press and pundits have aired and reaired the personal pain she went through with the Monica thing; they have put a knife in the old wound and twisted hard. She is still standing tall, even though a knife has been added between the shoulder blades. Viva Hillary.
This Bill is complicating things. Did you meet Jeremiah Wright? You should know the credentials of Obama. He has nothing there on his portfolio. I am sure American people are aware of theswe gimmicks. We will know this very soon. God bless America.
It's sugnificant???
I wonder what deal Mr. O'Bummer gave Mr. Richardson....must be VP or more likely, Secretary of State. Politics as usual. No change here! who wants to start a fantasy congress game?
Susannah Jones
He really disappointed me! You know so far obama hasn't shown anything special to the American people. For one he's never done anything for the American people. What a distasteful choice. Hillary doesn't need him anyway.
It's hard to believe that a man that has listened to and been advised by someone spewing racist and hatred remarks for the past 20 years is going to do anything to help racism in this country. It appears though that he has been doing plenty to propagate by exposing his children to the same rhetoric.
"something special"... typical Obama-supporter nonsense talk
Sadly for you HRC fans, Richardson is not obligated to endorse Hillary because Bill Clinton "gave" him his job.
The endorsement should be based on the actual evaluation of the candidates - Richardson did the responsible, right thing and endorsed the person he believed was most qualified. A mistake would have been to endorse Hillary out of misplaced "loyalty" to Bill Clinton.
The Clintonites reign over the Democratic Party is about to end. Time for the next generation to take over and bring the party forward.
Obama 08
I was a long time supporter of Sen Clinton. Not anymore. Go Obama.
And yes, Richardson's endorsement is big.
Time and time again Hillary and her campaign are never gracious when this political race doesn't go her way. She has never once congratulated Senator Obama when he has won states. Her comments have been to dismiss the wins as unimportant. Her arrogance is frightening!!!!
Richardson: You have just lost your career! You have betrayed the Latino community!!!!! Such a sore looser just like Obama!!!!!
In reading Gov Richardson's statement about the conversation was uncomfortable, It occurred to me that it might have been HIS discomfort at having to tell someone who has been very supportive of his career that he was stabbing her in the back.
It is interesting that as the country learns new facts about Obama talking about unity but not standing up for it that Richardson now endorses him Maybe Richardson does not care that Obama never explains in his speech why he did not speak out against divisiveness within his church.
The racial discussion needs to start where we learn values in our homes and houses of worship not in a politically expedient speech.
unfortunately Richardson has gone the way of the NOBAMA supporters and wants to ignore the facts ... he played it safe ... he thinks!!
Great choice Governor Richardson! Glad you have you on board the Obama Express to the White House!
Welcome to Washington, Obama….the land of politics as usual……where loyalty means nothing…..where back-stabbing is the norm.
So much for change and unity. Words, just words.
In the end, you have to look out for yourself and I suppose that's what Richardson has done. Obama's celebrity has served him well but unfortunately, it won't get the job done as President. In any case, I'm not surprised Senator Clinton was upset. Betrayal is hardly pleasant and Richardson takes it a step further by detailing his conversation with Hillary. Pitiful.
By the way, Barack, we haven't forgotten about your other major endorsements, Rev. Wright and Louis Farrakhan.
He knows the Clintons very well. This says a lot.
Insignificant...wow.....I LOVE how the Clinton campaign will put something down when it goes in favor of Obama. Her true colors are shining brightly. They wanted the endorsement, everyone knows that. Clinton and her negativity and fakeness is not what this country needs. The Clintons play dirty games & the Hillary supporters TRY to say Obama mimics when the facts are plain as day for all to see. Hillary endorsed McCain and his experience and u stubborn Hillary supporters refuse to see ur candidates true colors!!! EXPLAIN THAT. This woman is a snake and will do ANYTHING to get to the top. Its sad when the people who supported you lose hope in u. ITS NOT BACKSTABBING morons. They simply see the truth more so than we do and are with them PERSONALLY and STILL u people think Hillary should b president. Get real and see ur candidate for the politician she is!
OBAMA 08
Richardson is a tool
The endorsement is insignificant yet you tried to get it and wouldnt have said any of this had you gotten it
Maybe he wants to endorse Sen. Obama because he likes wha he is about, not to try and sway voters to vote for him. I dont think this was at all about swaying voters, but just showing support
Too bad her Super Dels have gone from her to Obama
The most amusing thing about this whole campaign is hardcore Billary supporters and conservatives are pulling their hair out in frustration over the popularity of Obama. Hahaha!
Richardson = backstabber
Obama = arrogant racist, fooling the American people in droves
Clinton = tax and spend economics
You decide what's left
The advisor didn't say anything nasty. He right a endorsement , is just that a endorsement.
spoken and repeated until it's reads of truth
I'm sure Hillary is offering just about anything to get John Edwards' endorsement, If Edwards is smart, he'll also endorse Obama and shun Clinton.
Folks, Hillary Clinton would be very bad for this country. Look closely at the deception out of her camp and judge for yourself. People are walking away from her.
This is just another way they are trying to get the media to move away from the pastors remarks.
America knows now its too late......all the endorsements in the world is not going to make him electable now!!!!!
Obama has shown VERY POOR JUDGEMENT over the past 20 years!!!!
A significant endorsement for Obama after a gutsy and heartfelt presentation on RACE. Hillary still has a chance to get John Edwards, so the nomination process is not over..but great to see Richardson sum up the race issue well. Barak did speak to all colors and backgrounds. We were listening.
A "Hopeful" white person backing Barak !
PS Even Lincoln might be listening .
elmerg? when you say "remaining Clinton followers"...do you mean the other HALF of the popular vote? Or do you seriously think that your candidate is winning this thing 100-1? And you want venom – try going to the kos blog and check out the meaness on the Obama side before you send over stones. In fact, scroll up and read the 10 posts before yours...that would be venom from Obama supporters. Brilliant. Simply brilliant.
Sheesh...read before you type. Read before you type...
Now, just how do we tell Hillary of the good tidings?
Obamaman for President or NO ONE. Half of the Democrats
will not vote. Obama is THE reason so many people are out
Obama brings HOPE AND INSPIRATION TO A WORLD FULL
OF LIES.
Go Richardson. If Obama wins, you are the VP. But what if he doesn't? Why did you blow your chances of being a VP on Hillary's ticket? Or did you have insider information that she will not make you a VP?
This cant happen to clinton. All of them are back stabbers. Oh my god i can hardly breathe. Clinton has to win ......Bill do something!!
How foolish will all of you Clinton robots look when Richardson is not the VP? Typical Clinton response, "If I can't have it, it is no good!"
What would you have been saying if he had endorsed Hillery? Get over it. She has lost. There will be not be another President Clinton. More super delegates are going to follow this endorsement.
Now you have to ask yourselves whom do you want in the Whitehouse.
McCain (Bush/ “So?” Chaney) for 4 more years? Or a chance to turn this country around and make things better under President Obama?
100 more years of war? Or a chance at a better standing for the US in the world? Nothing is going to happen without a change, we can’t keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect a different outcome.
Thank you Governor Richardson...you put to words my exact feelings. There is indeed something special, something historic, something very good about this man, our next President – Barack Obama.
Richardson isn't using good judgment by going with Obama He wonts the VP spot . These two men don't have good judgment they have proven it by Richardson for Obama and Obama for Wright!!!! Sorry guys Hillary is the one and the only one for President spot.
well, of course Governor Richardson's endorsement is insignificant. After all most of the states in the country are insigificant to the Clinton campaign.
Why should the governor of a state that already had it's primary matter?
It is high time that these super deligates make up their mind and select their candidate. It is obvious that ultimately neither of these two candidates can reach the magic number. If they wait long enough, their vote will be meaningless because the Clintons will have damaged the party and voter base by then. I am an independent (former Republican) leaning on Obama but with this constant bickering, I may be better off voting for McCain.
Richarson himself said Endorsements really dont matter. WOW
After reading these comments, I am convinced that Hilary supporters are really dumb. They can hardly spell their name, let alone put a few words together to make a sentence. It's obvious that they spend their time watching FOX, listening to the likes of Rush Limbaugh, and writing ignorant ramblings on the blogs. You are a sad angry bunch of dimwits.
Are these Ticker writers 5th graders?? The writing has been atrocious lately! Come on, get it together!
I am so tired of hearing that Obama is 'something special'. And might I add, Obama is a liar!
I was at the Portland rally this morning when Richardson endorsed. Both Richardson and Obama had positives words for Hillary as a candidate; however, Richardson showed that choice shouldn't be about who you owe for the past , but what you believe about the future...
To those who call Richardson's move a "stab in the back", I have just one question? What kind of person would Richardson be if he endorsed Clinton despite his desire to support Obama? The answer is this: "a political cronnie". Don't you think we've had enough of those types in the past 8 years?
Truth hurts, huh Bill?
It's very, very, very typical of the Clinton camp to automatically dismiss any state or individual that chooses Obama. I guess that the Democratic Party will be irrelevant once it picks Obama as the nominee.
Bill R. shares a vision with this country, a vision that we can unite as Dems and make America better for all.
Don't hate him for believing in hope.
OBAMA!
Obama , I'm from Michigan . You and your camp are cowards!!!
you may think you have stopped our votes , but come the general election , Michigan is going to vote for Hillary or who ever is running against Obama .
Hillary / McCain 08
I think Richardson is an INGRATE. After all the Clintons have done for him and the hypocrite probably didn't even like them. FOR
SHAME!!!!
I find it strange that the "new type of candidate",the
"candidate of change" has the support of the old school democratic hacks. Ted Kennedy is the poster boy of old style politics. This candidacy is now the establishment candidacy. Richardson justs adds to old
school of washington in-side politics and state govenors that are entrenched in the past. Ironic!
Wake-up and count the hacks supporting this candidate and try to keep a straight face when talking about a new style politics and change.
Hillary loves politics... unless she's losing. Richardson is moving toward the candidate he likes while also making a career move. Plain and simple. If Clinton doesn't accept this, she has no place in modern politics.
Gov. Richardson's endorsement is only a self serving effort with the hope that if Obama becomes the candidate that he will be picked as his vice president. However, me and my family will continue to strongly support Senator Hillary Clinton because we believe in everything she stands for and the fact that she has a record to speak for much more than a well delivered speech. I do not find that impressive because everyday I get up to go to work and I teach my kids the values of hard work to do well in this country. Go Hillary lets take this all the way to November and eventually the Inauguration in January 2009.
Hillbots are feeling the pain as much as Hillary.
Seriously lets get this over with so we can concentrate on McCain. Enough of this silliness.
The Clinton's will do anything and say anything... and Bill is quite adept at dropping subliminal messages we all know that... just let the will of the people take place. Be it before Texas, after Texas who cares...it's just shows that those who want real change are moving on to the nomination with OBAMA.
Clinton & McCain =equal more of the same
OBAMA 08!!!
Mr. Penn's dismissal of Governor Richardson's endorsment of Senator Obama as being limited by his ethnicity is evidence of the very Ferraroesque tactics utilized by the Clinton campaign that are anti-thetical to the very principles of the Democratic party. Senator Obama, President Kennedy, Vice President Gore, Senator Kerry, and so many others have faced similar attacks in election history, and yet, they have left an unmistakable positive mark on public service in the US.
Bill Richardson has a deep understanding of American international relations as well as the domestic issues that continue to dog our politics. I think this is a big endorsement and is not coming late. The Clintons have formidable influence on the Democratic Party and it would be tough to come out for their opponent. We all need to move past the pettiness of the last couple of weeks and come together in order to beat John McCain in November. Anyone but Hillary would have admitted defeat by now. She is mathematically out of the running. You go, Bill! You go, Barack!
Wow, "Talmis" made a great example. Obama is surrounding himself with old "establishment" guys, How is that change? How is he different now from the others? And add to that his promise to raise taxes and give Congress more money to spend / waste . Great
Bill Richardson got his butt whipped during the election, and turned on the Clinton's who helped him a great deal. An endorsement from this guy is not important. Someone tell this Clown to sit down.
Richardson, you're on a boat that will ultimately sink. IF Obama is to become the democratic nominee, HE is in fact, the one not electable. Republicans can't wait for that potential day after the DNC in August. They will slaughter him with closet issues we can't begin to imagine. And Obama feels the Wright issue knocked the wind out of him?!! Ha! As for this lifelong democrat, if Obama is ultimately the nominee, I, like millions of other democrats, will be voting Republican this Fall.
This is all for a VP ticket.
No wonder the press and politicians manipulate you people like sheep. Your ability to reason logically is non-existant. You obviously don't think for yourselves. Are you telling me that Bill should have sided with Hillary because he's known them for a while? THINK about it!! He didn't go with them, what does that tell you?? He KNOWS them!!
CNN,
I guess you won't be posting my comment any time soom, right?
Oh what evil warps we weave, when we practice to deceive...
I Hope you keep your Loom, In Tune...
Alright this is very good news! I am not surprise that the Clintons would call Richardson's support insignificant, anything that doesn't work in their favor is always insignificant. Am tired of the Clintons always calling the shots as to what states are important and now endorsements. Good thing he didn't cave into Clinton pressure and stood by what he believes in like it or not. And can they get back to the issues? Everytime I turn on the news the Clintons are attacking another irrelavant thing. And no he didn't backstab anybody I learn in life that you don't own anybody anything here, you must stand by your own principles and fight for what you believe in. Other people can fight their own battles.
Didn't Bill Richardson say his own endorsement would not make a difference? Why he is crying then?
I have always liked Governor Richardson, but have now lost my respect for him. There is something very sad about hurting a friend for political expediency.
And of course the Clinton campaign is disappointed and have every right to try to minimize the effect of this endorsement.
I really do think the endorsement is significant, but Clinton's supporters need to pick up and go on and keep to the issues.
Obama is going very negative right now, and Bill Richardson should be ashamed to be supporting Obama's DIVISIVE tactics. How can you ever hope to ultimately unite a party when one candidate's campaign has called the other's character seriously flawed??
Clintons are the most power hungry couple in politics and their hatred for anyone standing in their way is legendary. That's why CNN is so afraid of posting comments negative of Hillary and questioning why CNN is so anti-Obama and guilty of race-baiting journalism. Though not as nearly as guilty of Faux . . . I mean Fox News.
I bet this comment doesn't get posted just proving my point!
Just listened to Bill Richardson and saw how he couldn't help but say something negative about Mrs. Clinton by letting people know that she had a negative response to his decision. Another person pandering. Wonder what position he is lookin for.
These "uncomfortable" conversations with Hillary, which innuendo suggests are more akin to a child's temper tantrum, are a part of her character that Obama has accurately described as "deeply flawed."
More Clinton spin. If Richardson had endorsed Billary, they would have touted it as proof that they deserve the nomination. Since they dodn't get it, his endorsement is "insignificant", just like those 30 states that voted against them. Time to step aside Billary, you are the weakest link!
Obama '08
flip-flop!
While this is a boost for Obama, Clinton is not out of it. What I don't understand is why Obama supports think there is something wrong with a Clinton supporter. All the reasons a person likes Obama could very well be the same reason people like Clinton.
Supports don't need to attack each other, as the ultimate goal is for a Democrat to win in November. Just because someone doesn't agree with you does not make them wrong.
Richardson is just another backstabber looking for political gain. Of course his conversation with Clinton was painful!
Richardson sees Hillary for what she is, pure political filth.
Get on board or get ran down by the Obama movement.
Obama 08
Well at least the Clinton's now know who their friends are, and when she wins and she will, she also will know who gets to have milk and cookies with her.
Hillary 08
I was going to leave an email, but Sean said it all.
I think this is a great endorsement. I've been hoping Richardson would speak out this way. He'd be a great addition to an Obama administration, either as VP or Sec of State. He has all the experience that critics are saying Barack lacks. Now if John Edwards will just speak out, that will round out the hand!
If you want to see one of Clinton's dark sides, which of course hasn't been mentioned – search for "The Shocking Video Hillary don't want you to see".
What a bad person!
These sour grapes will distract the Clinton camp for a little while, then they'll be back to Rev.Wright-boatting Senator Obama.
Obama didn't need Richardson's help in Texas – he won it without him.
WOW, talk about SORE LOSERS. Ha ha ha... Bill R. worked for them, and even he knows better.
Quit yer whinin' and get someone to support her.
Why aren't they? Because they are smarter than you guys!
hahahhahah
Richardson has just invalidated his own presidential run. He and Hillary were supposed to be the candidates of experience while Obama and Edwards were the candidates for change. I guess some politicians will do anything to get elected.
Bill Richardson quote, NY Times interview, Feb 17, 2008:
"My responsibility as a superdelgate should reflect the vote of my state, it should represent the vote of my constituency..."
Hillary Clinton won the NM primary.
Hmmm...........
Mark Penn has done far more for the Obama campaign than Bill Richardson ever will, that's for sure.
Life in the World of Hillary Clinton:
The 30 states who voted for Barack Obama don't matter, nor do the thousands of people in Florida and Michigan who were disenfranchised by not voting because they were told it wouldn't count. The 203 superdelegates who voted for Obama don't count either. As a matter of fact EVERYTHING I DONT WIN DOESNT COUNT
CNN continues to report that OBAMA lost the race in TEXAS.
OBAMA did not lose the race in TEXAS. He won the CAUCUS!!!
CNN is so pro- Hillary that it is pathetic!
GO OBAMA!! '08
I guess you at CNN don't want others to see my previous comment, right? I guess, it must be the FOX NEWS part.
Bill Who?
Research!!! Mr Richardson.... Family Tree....
I suggest you do some!!! Where are you're? True Roots???
Nobody cared about Bill Richardson when he was running for president, and nobody cares now.
Well, i guess that ends the debate about whether super delegates will carry the sentiment of their state!!!
Clinton is a sore looser. Bill Richardson would have been a trump card for her if she had him, but now he is suddenly insignificant because he did not buy the super bowl flatter. Well now the only person she has to drag on her wild wild chase is Poor old Bill.
Ken, you are just flat wrong. Obama is special and someday you will come to know that! Thank you Mr. Richardson for your wonderful endorsement of Barack Obama! I agree with all that you have said about him 100%!
I am ashamed about how the Clintons have treated Bill Richardson!! Is this how the Clintons make enemies by belittling others?
Obama is absolutely liar.
We can't trust him since lie and lie!!
Oh please "Sean", with all respect to your opinion, please run down Obama's "qualifications" – or just name one thing from the time he got the Senate seat until today that he has "changed" in government.
it's funny, I saw BIll Richardson saying just a few weeks ago that endorsements were silly. I guess he's a good Obama supporter, they never say what they mean, and their actions never match their words.
Thanks Gov Richardson.
Well it looks like all us insignificant people outnumber Penn's significant people.
You see how the Clintons use people!
All eyes are on Mr. Obama now! He has received endorsements from many big fish. You have to deliver now, and not let who supported you down!!!!
It is good this guy got out of the race. He knew nobody would vote for him.Lack of integrity and lack of loyality
He said obama helped him at one of the debates when he could have put him under the bus. I think he has been promised a front seat in the bus if that bus only makes it to the destination.
I hope this guy realizes that it should be left to the voters. It would be a lack of judgement for obama to use this clowns endorsement. never know when he will drop obama or vice versa like obama dropped his uncle.
The American Revolution had Benedict Arnold.
The Clintons: Bill and Hillary have Bill Richardson
Ironically, I have never been more convinced of the utter stupidity of the people in this country. This is one bandwagon I'll never be jumping on. I have to keep reminding myself taht this is the country that elected George Bush twice and taht intelligence has nothing to do with it. Yes, and I really respect people who turn their back on their friends when it no longer suits them. Obama and Richardson are two peas in a pod. Yes, I imagine it is painful to tell someone who thought you were thier friend you found someone newer and better. Yes, Obama is special and precious. He is just so much better than everybody, gosh, I wish we could all be so sparkly and special.
I don't understand how people can call Bill Richardson a traitor. He said it was a tough decision but in the end, saw something special abiout Obama. Now I know thats kind of a punch in the stomach to the Clinton's but its time that you HRC supporters realize that Obama is the future of the DNC.
Barack Obama/Bill Richardson 2008
Richardson is too little to late.
He won very few votes when he was in the race. He will bring very few now.
It speaks volumes about Obama, that a person who knows both so well, chose him to support. I simply don’t understand, given the crossover of concerns, why John Edwards will not endorse. His endorsement would mean so much.
More irrelevant news...
He couldn't carry his own state during his bid. So who cares.
CNN Censors, Where are my comments? You don't want to hear the truth, just support and rantings from the Obama lunatics.
And support the person his state voted for....i.e. not Obama. This looks like nothing more than a little opportunism by Richardson. Well at least now Hillary won't have to tell him that she isn't gonna choose him for her VP.
I just saw Richardson's interview. John King got him on a big flip flop about endorsementsgood for King. In my opinion Richardson should have just stayed out of it like he first stated. He says his own endorsement isn't significant, so why is he blasting a Clinton advisor on their comment above. I have lost all respect for Gov. Richardson not only as a politician, but as a man.
Introducing President McCain..........Same as the old boss
Well, now that we know that Hillary Clinton lied about her role in NAFTA, and cost the American people there jobs, Richardson picking Obama is the best thing that has happened in this election. I was for Hillary, but I can't believe she said she had no role in NAFTA and then come to find out, she was the big backer in NAFTA and now Buffalo, New York is crying the blues. Don't forget Michigan.
Thanks Hillary!
Obama/Richardson 08!
Bill Richardson....who? That seemed to be the sentiment of him in the Primaries.
Richardson is a liar. Hillary took our state and he now endorses obama? Shouldn't the obama people have told him no – to reflect the will of his state's people??? Richardson is likely stumping for VP now and went with who was easy rather than face a challenge. I have lost all respect for that man, he lost any vote I would have ever made for him now. And I'm Hispanic!
"Rally Round the Flag Boys"
Now who was in that Movie?? I'm sure he's a Supporter of Hillary.
People, please don't forget that Obama is no better than Jeremiah Wright who cursed America. Do we really know who Obama is?
Unless you want to see the DNC split to pieces (i.e. brokered convention) shift your support to Obama and gear up for the General Election. If your not a fan of Barack, then you should take notice that we have the chance to control the WH, Senate, House, and stop the Repubs from taking the Supreme Court where they would most likely overtun Roe V, Wade.
One whiner deserves another
Richardson, you have greatly disappointed me. You are traitor that just wants to be VP. I wish that you did not do this.
Bill Richardson made a good choice. I am grateful.
Thanks.
Doesn't matter anyway Bill... you're on a sinking ship!
The DNC is gonna battle so long and hard internally... they are going to hand the election to McCain... This is only going to get worse.
This is a distraction to Wright story and more coverage to Obama!
Thank you Bill Richardson. There is a dark side to the Clinton's.
Obama 08
Rechi get a life....
Clintons true colors are showing very clearly now. Its all about political gain with Hillary. Sad for her cause America is starting to see the real picture. Thank you Richardson.
Obama '08
Yeah , he has something special all right. The backing of Wright, Farakan and the New Black Panther party. Yipeeeee.
"People, please don't forget that Obama is no better than Jeremiah Wright who cursed America. Do we really know who Obama is?"
Rechi,
Dear Rechi,
We know he's not a racist.
Watch the domino effect. This will be one of many.
Mrs. Clinton has been mathematically eliminated from this race.
Mr. Richardson told her to give it up, and unite behind Senator Obama, the front runner.
She, like Mr. Bush, only wants to hear what she wants to hear.
Mr. Penn is wrong - once again.
Hillary is always talking about herself -nobody else. She is a sheer loser and a danger to the democratic party...
It seems that Obama's vision of one America doesn't include Florida and Michigan...yea, he's the candidate to bring us all together.
A real leader would fight to protect, rather than deny the rights of all Americans to participate in an election. Does he really think that we would support him in November after fighting so hard to silence us in the primary? I don't think putting his own personal interests above the rights of the American people is a good path to the White House.
Go Hillary!
It is one inept politician endorsing another inept politician and the American people are losing.
International politics are full of allies and "friends" moving support around. If Hillary can't handle a change of heart, how will she handle it as President?
Another reason Hillary concerns me?
Politician loyalty is to the people above all. Thank you for endorsing Obama in the people interest.
Washington