March 31, 2008
Posted: March 31st, 2008 05:50 AM ET

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Richardson recently endorsed Obama despite his longstanding ties to the Clintons.
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(CNN) - Barack Obama supporter Gov. Bill Richardson, D-New Mexico, responded on Sunday to controversial comments by James Carville, saying that he would not "stoop to Carville's level."

Carville, a Hillary Clinton supporter and former strategist for her husband's 1992 presidential campaign, compared Richardson to the Biblical figure Judas in an interview with the New York Times last week. When later asked whether his comment was accurate, Carville made no attempt to apologize, saying that it had "the desired effect."

"I haven't gotten into the gutter on this. And you know, I'm not going to stoop to Carville's level. I barely know the guy in the first place," Richardson told Bob Scheiffer on CBS's "Face the Nation."

Carville had argued that Richardson's endorsement of the Illinois senator was an act of betrayal since the governor has a long history of political ties with her husband. Richardson disagreed.

"I think loyalty to the nation, loyalty to the party is a lot more important than personal loyalty," he said. "I owe the Clintons a lot. I served in the president's cabinet. That loyalty is to President Clinton. That doesn't mean that I'm going to for the rest of my life be in lockstep with whatever they do."

Though Richardson did not personally attack the Democratic strategist, he criticized the Clinton campaign's behavior.

"I ran against Senator Clinton. I was a presidential candidate. And what I ran against this personal venom that people like Carville and many others in the Clinton team that feel a sense of entitlement, that the presidency is theirs. "

On CNN's Late Edition, Carville acknowledged that his comment was harsh, but said that these kind of campaign spats are "powder puff stuff" compared to the general election.

"I don't think this campaign has been particularly negative. I've probably said the most negative thing in the whole campaign," he told Wolf Blitzer.

–CNN's Peter Lanier

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Richardson • Hillary Clinton


Steve   March 31st, 2008 8:06 am ET

Ricardson reminds me of one of the characters–Demaro??– on one of the soap operas –guess it's the beard. This presidential campaign has some areas eerily familiar with the Left Behind series of books.

Linda   March 31st, 2008 8:05 am ET

Richardson lost my respect. He's not a man of his word. He emphatically stated that he would vote as his state votes. His state voted for Senator Clinton. Plain and simple, he lied and went back on his word.

Charlotte   March 31st, 2008 8:01 am ET

You can't go any lower then you already have, you sold out . Your campaign bill has been paid by the Obama campaign. If that isn't 30 pieces of silver what is?

chayse   March 31st, 2008 8:01 am ET

At one time Carville was thought to be funny, now he's just obnoxious.
He also has a lousy haircut.

Steven   March 31st, 2008 8:00 am ET

Gah... so sorry...ummm i believ that real americans should not vote along party lines every time... thats very dumb.....i personally am an independent and choose who to vote for based upon the individual canidate and not the party.... you do your country a disservice my friend

Mark   March 31st, 2008 8:00 am ET

Loyalty is not the issue. Bill turned his back on his people. I think his
political career is over. He is as low as a person can go.

lois   March 31st, 2008 7:58 am ET

Richardson lied to the Clinton side. He was talking out of both sides of his mouth. Sounds like he was trying to see who would promise him the bigger prize. With a friend like him....

Dan, Idaho Falls, Idaho   March 31st, 2008 7:57 am ET

What's with that shirt / tie combo?

Charlotte   March 31st, 2008 7:56 am ET

Carville did not compare Hillary to Jesus. Anyone who betrays a friend is called a Judas. Richardson did it to get his campaign bill paid by Obamas campaign, Sounds like a Judas to me

Jen   March 31st, 2008 7:55 am ET

They walk lockstep with the Clintons because they are afraid for their lives! Have you all not read the body count of anyone that crosses negatives paths with the Clintons?

John in Nashville   March 31st, 2008 7:53 am ET

Women, wake up..... Hillary is done thanks to the media...Vote for Nader or Maccain

Man without Conviction   March 31st, 2008 7:50 am ET

Sorry that was Race .

Man without Conviction   March 31st, 2008 7:49 am ET

I feel Bill Richardson is a Man without Conviction and is a bit late his how moved he was by Obama. As a Hispanic just what can Obama do about immigration and why he is not that popular with us as a eace?

HOWARD DEAN BETRAYED OUR TRUST   March 31st, 2008 7:46 am ET

Our own Party Chair Howard Dean has betrayed our trust in Michigan and Florida as voters and Party faithful..Will your VOTE be next?

John Karsten   March 31st, 2008 7:42 am ET

I am really surprised that he has not turned up dead! Maybe in a few months he will have a car crash or something. We all know how the QUEEN works. or atleast the Clinton familily.

OBAMA 2008

Harvey in Va.   March 31st, 2008 7:41 am ET

I agree with Carvelle..Richardson is only looking out for his self-interest thinking he will be VP or hold a position under Obama. I dont think Obama will select Richardson for any position as he did not even seem coherent during the debates or any other speeches.

park more, New Orleans   March 31st, 2008 7:38 am ET

durty politic and personal interest, dream VP? That`s all about it?

Joe - Wilmington, DE   March 31st, 2008 7:37 am ET

Bush – Clinton, Bush – Clinton...this is when I wake from my nightmare.

Djcuecontrol   March 31st, 2008 7:37 am ET

I will not stoop to the level of some of the posters and post in this blog!

Fox & White Friends   March 31st, 2008 7:34 am ET

Fox and White Friends, is the most racist program on television. The stupid commentators actually believe all the lies they tell. They are so desperate to get viewers they've started some type of stupid contest.

Joe - Wilmington, DE   March 31st, 2008 7:34 am ET

Why would anyone in thier right mind and with an IQ above 80 support anything with the Clinton name on it? The Clintons and thier backers are ruthless, horrible people who will stoop to anything for the sake of gaining control and power.

Wake up democrats!

Anna   March 31st, 2008 7:30 am ET

Very good dude! You cannot stoop to Carville's level.
You already have gone lower that the lowest of all levels: Iscariot 's.

It's the economy, stupid!!!!

Anna   March 31st, 2008 7:29 am ET

Very good dude! You cannot stoop to Carville's level.
You already have gone lower that the lowest of all levels: Iscariot 's.

Is the economy, stupid!!!!

AJ   March 31st, 2008 7:25 am ET

Whatever Richardson- you've been in the gutter since you endorsed Obama.

rob   March 31st, 2008 7:21 am ET

Personal interest comes first. If you're smart enough... you could have just KEEP QUITE. Is it loyalty to your country when you support one of the candidate? I don't think so.

ricky   March 31st, 2008 7:14 am ET

I totally believed what Mr. Richardson response to the comment that James Carvelle said was right. The common sense that, u could disagree with the people that u are close to doesn't mean u have to support them even if they are wrong or otherwise.

mike   March 31st, 2008 7:14 am ET

I can not respect your endorsement, you waited to long and you did it to take heat out of Obama's pastor anti American remarks.

Richard   March 31st, 2008 7:11 am ET

Richardson you are a traitor and a loser! Who could trust you?
Carville you were right.

Since CNN is anti Clinton you will only see Anti Clinton Tickers and very few Anti Obama tickers.

Sara M   March 31st, 2008 7:11 am ET

I don't know what's worse, Obama, or his cult-like supporters.

Maybe this year, I'll just vote republican.

John   March 31st, 2008 7:03 am ET

Too bad, beside Clinton choice, we still have McCan.

Scott   March 31st, 2008 6:52 am ET

Isn't he a superdelegate? I'm wondering if he is going to use his vote for Obama or go the way his state voted and vote for Clinton? Something to watch for.

AJ   March 31st, 2008 6:47 am ET

Richardson is already in the gutter. He would be a nobody if it werent for the Clintons!! If the Judas shoe fits, Bill wear it!!

Rosemary Craig   March 31st, 2008 6:44 am ET

Judas Richardson.

GrannyRyan53   March 31st, 2008 6:41 am ET

We love you Bill Richardson. Stay strong. Stick to the issues. Don't let them drag you into the mud. You have every right to support whomever you like.

david   March 31st, 2008 6:36 am ET

Richardson is looking out for #1 as all politicians do. He's hispanic and since Obama is having trouble with that vote, O probably 'promised' him something.

Richardson has betrayed by hitting a new low and it will undoubtedly come back to bite him.

HILLARY 08

Choose to Lose   March 31st, 2008 6:29 am ET

Carville is a Mccain plant!

nobleone   March 31st, 2008 6:26 am ET

james carvelle has become ann coulter. same kind of outrageous comments sure to stir controversy.

Anonymus   March 31st, 2008 6:07 am ET

It is always good to take the high road.

AA For Change   March 31st, 2008 6:03 am ET

Richardson should be given a medal... by GW himself.. He knows what hes doing... Keep up the good work Judas.

Mannings Alexander   March 31st, 2008 5:59 am ET

No Richardson is a real man, not a brown nose. Be lead by your conviction not by race or feelings – all you I stand no where

Anybody but Clinton   March 31st, 2008 5:55 am ET

To the Hillary people: LOSER IS SPELLED LIKE THIS. Looser is not as tight as-either way they are both applicaple to Hillary.

Prez or Bust   March 30th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Sticks and stones, Carville...... ask Hillary about those unpaid bills she left behind in Ohio. Oh, I'm sorry! It's Pastor Wright's fault she didn't pay in full on those media buys! Ha!

Another Typical White Woman   March 30th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Boy, CNN really must dislike Carville.

Anyone who signed a contract and now is forced into foreclosure has nobody to blame but themselves. Quit trying to make the rest of us pay for your stupidity.

Get educated.

Dems2008   March 30th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Loser is spelled with one 'o'. So is Obama!!

Frank, Dayton, Ohio   March 30th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

I agree with Gov. Richardson. I thought Carville's comments were particularly offensive in that his comments seemed to equate Hillary with Jesus!

Charlotte   March 30th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Carville did not compare Hillary to Jesus. Anyone who betrays a friend is called a Judas. Richardson did it to get his campaign bill paid by Obamas campaign, Sounds like a Judas to me.

Luke   March 30th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

small point that someone else has probably already addressed...Joe it was the 13th Amendment that abolished slavery, not the 14th...

Porter   March 30th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

Carville called out a disloyal opportunist... where's the problem?

Christine D   March 30th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Where would you be without the Clinton's?

Judas Priest   March 30th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

"I think loyalty to the nation, loyalty to the party is a lot more important than personal loyalty," he said.

How about loyalty to the voters of your state, Governor?? They have spoken and it's clear you are out of step with the will of New Mexico's voters.

Mobee   March 30th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Like I said earlier in the day.

Mobee March 30th, 2008 5:07 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Carville was brought up in the LOUISIANA political arena. Nuff said.

Maria Loi   March 30th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

should be help not him John

nht   March 30th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Richardson is an opportunist. CNN, why are you ceing so biased again. Please OBama just go away. You are making yourself into a puppet for all these old democrats.

OBAMA YOU ARE THE STATUS QUO!!!!

Maria Loi   March 30th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Traitor, in exchange for ?
Obama is a cunning fox, where is his God and Allah?
If he is nominated i wish everyone to him John to win even if he does
not have the intelligence like Obama who is a political fox and wolf.
May God bless America
May Buddha enlightens America

Michelle   March 30th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Some of the endorsements that Sen Obama has gotten from loosing lot seemed to have hidden motive, could it be a little hope of future positon in Obama's cabinet ? Otherwise, why would a smart person like Gov Richardson go against his "soul" and endorse Obama.

Anonymous   March 30th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

I criticize Richardson for being a political opportunist, for jumping on the small but growing bandwagon for Obama. I criticize Carvill for his caustic comments.
But since I'm for Obama I still appreciate what Richardson did.

Jeff   March 30th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

This is why Obama does not want Florida to VOTE
If Florida decides to have a second Presidential Primary this year, Hillary Clinton will begin the race with a sixteen-percentage point lead over Barack Obama. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows that Clinton attracts 55% of the Sunshine State Primary Vote while Obama earns 39%.

Sebastian   March 30th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Hillary -

Duck and run for cover.

The swallows are returning to Capistrono.

Joe   March 30th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Well... are you stumping for VP Richardson? haha... looks like you want something from Obama. All we need is another bad politician in office. Yikes!! Wake up America! Let's see if CNN will publish this comment!

cherish   March 30th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

If you can't spell "loser," you're the loser.

The Clintons think they're entitled to everything and it's enough to make me barf. Who cares what Skeletor has to say anyway?

Integrity First   March 30th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

I think Richardson is like Gore - his best years ahead of him. He's grown in stature a lot for supporting Obama. Carville is sad; sick.

Mitch   March 30th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

No Amber, don't get it twisted – it's Billary that have already made promises she probably won't be able to keep...And do you actually believe in liars??? Well I guess it takes one to know one...

Tae   March 30th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

I applaud Richardson for standing up. We can be loyal friends but have different thoughts and views. He followed his heart and soul.

Good for him.

wilfred   March 30th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

I am a REPUBLICAN.
Very refreshing to see that the democratic party still has members that
put the nation and their integrity first.
hooray for Bill Richardson.

NJ   March 30th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Carville ? – Clinton ? They are worth each either . Disgusting !

Loyalty is earned   March 30th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

I have no respect for Richardson. I think he earned his nickname.

Sue   March 30th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

But are the Clintons God?? This non-democratic spirit of entitilment must stop. America is not for sale. Drop out already Sen Clinton!!!

Sam   March 30th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Money talks... Who do you want to support today, Richardson? You are worse than the bibilcal Judas... We will wait to watch you stab Obama in the back... haha... when? You are all a bunch of outrageous politicians anyway...

AMW   March 30th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

I think Carville is right.

April in Texas   March 30th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Good for you Bill Richardson!! It seems the Clinton camp loves to play childish games and change rules as they go to try and win.. Last I checked cheaters never win.

Obama 08

Marie in California   March 30th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Pretty hard to "stoop" to someone's level when you're below it to begin with! Richardson would have to look UP to get to Carville's level.

Now I only wonder WHY Richardson is sucking up to Obama. Maybe he thinks he can become vice president if Obama wins.

Judas. Sounds right to me.

Hillary or McCain – 2008

Jerry   March 30th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

James Carville is simply a talking head who hasn't done a thing in politics since 1992. oh..except for marrying one of the most right wing republicans one can think of and has a house with eight cats and six dogs..

betrayed in nm   March 30th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

I used to support Richardson. Now I realize he is an opportunist who will betray his own state's wishes. After this ill-timed tryst with Obama fails, Richardson should get on with his retirement and ride that TV horse of his out into the sunset.

Harriette H   March 30th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Rising above it is the way to keep HOPE alive. Caqrviloe like Billary is showing his true colors. Way to go Bill ... Obama-Richardson-08 !!!

Nikole   March 30th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

I want all of the superdelegates to vote the will of their constituents. Obama STILL wins! Go figure.

Sylvia   March 30th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

he is Judas...bottom line
loyalty is loyalty....nobody can trust him now
so I guess you people on here feel that anything GOOD the Clintons did for so many people should be forgotten? what kind of heartless and ungrateful people are you???

Dennis   March 30th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Good for Richardson. Carville just came off as bitter since his candidate didn't get the endorsement.

Jenny   March 30th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Choosing a guy who is not and will not be the right person for this country, at least in the next four year, is that what you meant loyalty to your country and to your party. How about the people, the Hispanic Americans whom you have claimed to represent for ???

Kevin   March 30th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Who cares whether Richardson endorses Obama or Clinton??? The guy is an idiot

DrFill   March 30th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Yeah!
He ain't a Clinton slave no mo!
His eyes have seen the glory of the comin' of the Lord!
DrFill

Is It The Truth   March 30th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Where are the snipers, the canceled welcoming party, the flack jackets?

Is it the Truth?

jab   March 30th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

James Carville has demonstrated the same old venomous politics practiced by the Republicans and championed by his wife. I had expected more from a Democratic strategist.

Ross in MD   March 30th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Carville says his insult had the 'desired effect'? What effect is that?

Reminding people how petty and childish the Clinton camp is?

Or reminding people how narcissistic they are, thinking their candidate is the equivalent of Jesus Christ!

Wisconsin   March 30th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

The Clintons only care about themselves!

Hillary needs to end it if she cares at all about anything but herself!

JD   March 30th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

If Richardson is Judas, what does that make Hillary ?

ej   March 30th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Some of the remarks that Bill Clinton has made of late makes him sound like James Carville with hair.

kg   March 30th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Umm...Tim, when you can spell LOSER, then you can post on this forum. LOOSER doesn't mean LOSER. Then again, Clinton's supporters aren't exactly the smartest lot.

David Sacramento   March 30th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

and McCain looks on with laughter........

VenkatESH PADMANABHAN   March 30th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

To Tim (3/30 at 1649hrs EDT): Learn your spelling first before you start name-calling others........... LOSER!!

Latina Here   March 30th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

In my eyes Richardson is just looking for a VP spot. I would not for Obama no matter what, and I am hispabic voter.

Sarah Smith   March 30th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Obama and Richardson

STAY above the FRAY!

Decent Respectable Honorable

Trustworthy Honest

Appearances COUNT

versus a doormat contender...

full of grime

Tanya K   March 30th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Richardson is a traitor that just wants the VP spot.

JERRY   March 30th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

CARVILLE IS AN IGNORANT LAP DOG.

Larry   March 30th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Imagine what they'll call Gore when he calls for Hillary to end this 'scorched earth' policy of trashing everyone who dares to be against them.

Abe   March 30th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Its amazing how the Clintons and some of their supporters get nasty whenever things don't go their way. If someone doesn't support them, they'll try to ridcule that person. If they loose a state primary as they did majority of the states so far, they insult and marginalize those states as not important because they are small states.

JustinA   March 30th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

James Carville is a nobody who is using extreme language to attract attention. It must be contract renewal time.

TC   March 30th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Every citizen should do what THEY think is best for themselves and this nation in selecting a nominee. Richardson should and did follow this exact model and its commendable.

James Carville.... It looks like he just likes to hear himself talk. Blah, blah, blah... Put a sock in it.

philix   March 30th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Have you seen voter turn out!!!!!

Obama-Clinton 08 / Clinton-Obama 08

Keep the dream alive!!!

Amy   March 30th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

I agree with Carville 100%.

Joe G   March 30th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Nobody would care who Richardson endorsed if it wasn't for the opportunities that he received from President Bill Clinton.

Brian   March 30th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Hello??? She is Jesus! She walked on water here in Florida and healed the sick in Michigan. How dare people not vote for her!!!!!

Ann Aloha FariMedia, PA   March 30th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

The endorsement was a stoop to a lower level that Carville remark

Trina   March 30th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Richardson has been mau maued. He's disgusting. He and his boy can go down together.

Will   March 30th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Old news...this Democratic primary has nothing more new to show.

Don   March 30th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

He has simply defiled his own state's will.

John, NC   March 30th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Carville is of the lowest form.

RICK CARVER   March 30th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

RICHARDSON IS A " AL SHARPTON" WANT-A -BE !!!!
ANYTHING TO GET ATTENTION!!!!

Johnny2Bad   March 30th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Just by saying that...,.he has.

Darin   March 30th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Welcome to the Clintonian politics of personal- and party-destruction for personal advancement, Mr. Richardson. Count yourself lucky that you got out.

Maria - Texas   March 30th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Richardson is a backstabber to Latinos and the Clintons but that is the Obama way!

Texan on a Mission of truth!   March 30th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

You Richardson are right where you need to be. A loser always loves company. I never had any faith in you anyway. Guess what now you can say, I ,m partners with, Kennedy, Laehy, Kerry, Pelosi and soo to be, Obama. Nothing but a bunch of losers. HILLARY 08

Michael NC   March 30th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

News Flash for Richardson.... He already did!

Terry   March 30th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

You go Bill; those of us in NM know there must have been something significant to back Obama after being a Bill Clinton friend and supporter for a long time. I suspect that there are some grave ghosts in the Hilliary closet or maybe you were just tired of the lies and crap.

Barack 08   March 30th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Loyalty to the nation and what is best for the country is much important than loyalty to Clintons

scott   March 30th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

thank you bill for keeping your cool and not acting like a child like the clintons.

Resident Alien   March 30th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

WAY TO GO GUVNOR!

karen   March 30th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Well, CNN does. It still has Carville on and appears to like him while nobody listens.

Obama Supporter   March 30th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Of couse, Richardson is absolutely right. Just because he served on Clinton's cabinet doesnt mean he has to stand by them forever. I dont understand this loyalty nonsense. Carville should keep his "preachy" nonsense out of this. Richardson made a good choice.

mario   March 30th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Judas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mary   March 30th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

he already did the stooping

jimmy velman   March 30th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Thanks CNN for posting my comment about Richardson.
James Carville does not need to speak further nor defend himself.
Richardson GOT tagged, labeled and branded by Carville , period.

USMarine   March 30th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Judas!

Richardson says nothing, because there is nothing he can say.

Carville is right!

Why would anyone want Richardson on his or her team?

Tim   March 30th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

I think the two of them, Obama & Richardson, would be an AWESOME ticket. He has the foreign policy experience that truthfully, no one else still in the race has.

virginia worthy   March 30th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

making this short, you don't want a woman in the whitehouse,
you want to keep it the good old boys club..
Virginia worthy

John   March 30th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

He is a super delegate, he should vote for his district's will. Hillary has won the NM. If he does not wan to vote according to his district's will, then other super delegates should not follow either

Donna   March 30th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Bill Richardson would be NO where today if Bill Clintin had not helped him..He is a back stabber...Also, his state of New Mexico voted for Hillary, Richardson as a Super Delegate should be voting for who his State voted for. GO HILLARY GO HILLARY GO HILLARY

Tony, Enterprise, Alabama   March 30th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Judas speaks...

And says nothing...

Augustine   March 30th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

James Carville is VERY UGLY and Richardson does not have to dignify Carville's pettyness with a response.

Helen, NY   March 30th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Bill, get a life... Do not try to justify yourself. You are wrong. You are experienced person and you want to support inexperienced candidate. You want American people to go back to learn things from Obama.

A. Harrison, Atlanta Georgia   March 30th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

You don't need to stoop because you did the "two step" Richardson, along with Kennedy and Kerry, your states were won by Clinton, you say Superdelegates should honor the will of the people, and so says your candidate, yet you endorse otherwise.

Hillary Rodham Clinton for President!

mike   March 30th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

I put an American flag on my lawn (snow) for the first time. However this race turns out Barack Obama has inspired in me a new sense of patriotism. The Flag is not just for republicans anymore.

luther campbell   March 30th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Bill Richardson is a traitor. And he knows it.

Ronaldo   March 30th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Carville clearly smokes rocks with "Tyrone Biggums". His argument makes no sense at all, what is this "La cosa nostra"???!!

KGW   March 30th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Oh please, Richardson is a back stabber. I would nt trust him any farther than I could throw him.

What did Obama promise you Richardson?

Barry   March 30th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

atta boy Bill. Carville just looks like an idiot now.

meadowlands   March 30th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Its too bad that Richardson dropped out – he's got common sense. As for Carville, he's a scary person – he's just a nut that runs off at the mouth. He doesn't think for himself – he's just a Clinton puppet

Bill   March 30th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

But he will stoop to going back on his own words to vote as the people of his state have voted. I loved how the interviewer on CNN was chuckling all through the interview as Richardson explained how his word means nothing.

Tony   March 30th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Carville's a cranky, fussy mess...

LennyInDelaware   March 30th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Yes, Richardson is what Carville has described. He cannot respond and give a convincing explanation cause any way you look at it he is indeed the person who sold his master. SHAME ON YOU!!!

Harry, Michigan   March 30th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

The crime here was for Carville to take himself so seriously as to use biblical comparisons.....

Caroline   March 30th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Who needs friends like Bill Richardson? The chickens always come home to roost. Right on, Carville!

MarineBugler   March 30th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Let's just turn the page.

Surge   March 30th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

He already did stoop to his level. Just like most Obama supporters. Pretend not to be doing what the other guy is. Typical.

Jim Thomas   March 30th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

In Carville's mind is Bill or Hillary to Jesus?

Henry   March 30th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

I think Gov. Richardson endorsement smacks of opportunisim. He clearly wants to be VP.

Dave   March 30th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

The comment by Carville just reinforces what a lot of people already believe about the Clintons. You either march to their beat or they will trash you. They are all about retribution.

Independent   March 30th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Bill Richardson should stop complaining about this. He should not bring Bill Clinton's name into this. Bill Clinton didn't say anything publicly about his endorsement. Bill Richardson is becoming very annoying.

Becky in In.   March 30th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

In my humble openion he has stooped about as low as he can get! I sure hope he gets something pretty good to betray his friends for political purposes.

patty   March 30th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Richardson just want to be Obama vp

James RR, PA, Independent   March 30th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Mr. Richardson would stoop on Mr. Carville's level because Mr.
Carville is more credible and straight forward. The big difference between these two men is LOYALTY!

Charlotte   March 30th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Why is this the only time I've seen a flag pin in Obamas lapel?

yns   March 30th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Richardson betrayed the will of the people of NM by endorsing Obama! Didn't Hillary win there!?

MCNEIL   March 30th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

richardson is such a phoney....he did this to get a job of some kind from obama if he should become the nominee!!!!!!won't he get a suprise when the nominee is hilary!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edgar   March 30th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Richardson how about loyalty to someone who put you on the map – Clintons.

Dave, Santa Barbara CA   March 30th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Takes guts to think for yourself, politcally. Am I a Judas if I don't remain in the party of my parents?

I am glad I can disagree on some point with my parents while we have more love than ever.

sally   March 30th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Bill you're old news, and you will never outlive your nickname Judas.

joe   March 30th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Of course it doesn't mean Richardson would be in lockstep with the Clintons - or the country. Richardson will only ever be in lockstep with what will serve himself and his own political career the best...just like any other politician in America - including Obama, McCain and the Clintons.

Edgar   March 30th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Richardson a/k/a Judas.

Hillary 08

prakash chand   March 30th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

You should support mexicans who support Hillary,you are so messed up ,your endorsement came too late.

Samuel Doe, mn   March 30th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

James Carville is an example of what's wrong with politics of today.

Margo   March 30th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Cant wait till your next election. What is a man without his word and loyalty....i rest my case. ........HILLARY 08!!!

Juan Rivera   March 30th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

James Carville a nothing but a low-down southern scumbag.

I Love Barack   March 30th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

That skin head guy makes me sick.

God save us from such of blind people.

Angel   March 30th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

CNN, please post my comment...you know I'm right!

Angel   March 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Of course he won't...in public. You'd have to be blind to not see Richardson's true motivation for supporting Obama...the Vice-Presidency. He is so transparent.

Shannon   March 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Richardson is a fraud, and a failed candidate. His state voted for HIllary and yet as a super delegate he is voting for Obama. i guess the will of the people only matters if it falls on the side of t Obama. What a huge hypocrite this man is.
Hillary 08

Chris   March 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Richardson is an opportunist...end of story.

LatinoinAZ   March 30th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Who cares about Richardson anyway. I don't see why we are giving him so much attention. Let's move on. Go Hillary!!!!

Latinos for Hillary!!!!!

D.L.   March 30th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Richardson can not go any lower.
Or maybe he can .
We will see.
Carville called it as he knew it to be.
I am glad he did.
Richardson has zero credibilty.

julie   March 30th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I dont think Obama looks to happy! Cnn would you please post that Hillarys favorable ratings are at 58, why is the media being so bias?

Harvey   March 30th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

This is old, old, old .... boring news.

Couldn't find anything else pro-Obama to write about today?

Karen G   March 30th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Carville was only telling the truth and I am sure Richardson know it was the truth, keep the truth coming Carville.

mary   March 30th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

He would do anything to become vice-president! Hillary won his state so he should be giving his support to her.

OZ   March 30th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Bravo....Bravo!!!

Jane   March 30th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Good for you Bill! The Clinton's and their posse are divisive, negative and of the old guard. Carville needs to shut up and retire, just like Hillary and McCain!

Ann   March 30th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Because you know the guy was correct. JUDAS!!

Venus   March 30th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Good for Richardson. By not getting in the gutter regarding Carville remarks leaves Carville in the gutter by himself.

Syqueen   March 30th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Why CNN always show all the clinton's family. We also want to see Obama's wife and Mc Cain wife.Clinton is not the only one who have spouse or child campaining. We want fairness
Sybil

Mary   March 30th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Oh please Mr. Richardson, you jumped right into the gutter the moment Carville said anything. I had enormous respect for you prior to your "endorsement". Not any longer tho.

Chris   March 30th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I agree with James Carville. I think Bill Richardson knows that what he did was an act of betrayal. I have lost so much respect for him.

missouridemocrat   March 30th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Bill Richardson is a liar as everyone knows. He would have to go up to reach Carville's level not down. I am really surprised that Obama would want an endorsement from Richardson.

Herman   March 30th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Carville E.T. is calling you home...

paustintx   March 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Well said Gov. Richardson ! That is exactly the kind of politics don't want in this election.. Go America, Make the Change !

Farzad   March 30th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

This shows great character, something Carville lacks.

Lisa Ray   March 30th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Gov. Bill Richardson has proved that he pays more importance to naional interest than personal interests ( which many poiliticians lack). He is a true American

tony johnson   March 30th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Bill who? He can never get up to James level. He is a Judas.

Sharon   March 30th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Good for you Bill Richardson.

andrea benini   March 30th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

I tend to agree with Carville

MR CEE   March 30th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Judas, Benedict Arnold, Bill Richardson are all examples of disloyal people. They represent the ultimate human zeroes. Wouldnt want tocount either of them as backers.

Pepou62   March 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Carville is repugnant, morally, intellectually and physically. He should be playing in some horror movie, he would make a fortune.

Ryan   March 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Doesn't he mean climb to his level?

Glenn   March 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Interesting how many Obama backers speak as if they have some sense.

Chris in Portland, OR   March 30th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Gerat – Another self-righteous Obama supporter, acting like they're morally superioir politicians. Gimme a break, Judas!

Willy   March 30th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

What are you afraid of CNN? Afraid to post comments that don't lock step with the democrats? So much for "The name you can trust" hype.

More about Clinton staff   March 30th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Williams a clinton head person involved in slum lord adgency, that gave loans out to people that can't pay them and also targeting African Americans.

I don't care what anyrone says about Rezco, it was dead but so many clinton supporters kept bringing it back up. Now you have this......waiting for spin....

Paul Lennon   March 30th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

The Fat Cat already did his stoopen.
This guy will step on anybody he can.

I have zero respect for him.

Lets hope he doesn't end up in Obama's white house,
he'll screw him 10 years from know.

Terrence W   March 30th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

"It had the desired effect", huh? And what's that? DIVISIVE? Should we expect anything less from a Clinton supporter.

Time For change.
OBAMA 08

Tyler C Kentucky   March 30th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Waiting for rude comments from Clinton people, 'cause I know its going to happen.

justme   March 30th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I don't expect anything good from richardson. He should be done for.

saintkx   March 30th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I am afraid it is matter of Governor Richardson reaching up to James Carville's level!

Bob   March 30th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is a country without the tree.

george   March 30th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Gov. Richardson forgot that his word was his bond, obviously he also ignores the voters of his fine state and his word to his supporters is also broken.. I believe he was portrayed by Mr. Carvelle as he truly is .

Greg, Phoenix, AZ   March 30th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Good for Richardson.

People are tired of the politics of personal destruction practiced by Carville and the Clintons.

Very excited to see a great race between Obama and McCain.

Moonstar   March 30th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

I agree wtih Richardson. Why add more fuel to the fire if there is no point in it? Way to keep on the high road.

jack   March 30th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Good for Governor Richardson! Carville's brand of politics are outdated and Americans are tired of it.

jan   March 30th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I like Richardson and think he did the right thing!

Barbara   March 30th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Lou Dobbs is the biggest blow hard in the news business.

Mike   March 30th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

I think Richardson's thinly veiled attempt at a Vice Presidency or Cabinet position is stooping to a much lower level than anything else.

honest opinion   March 30th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

It really is not spite

Nor antagonism towards Obama.

But American people- and democrats in particular- don't like disenfranchising voters.

Not counting the votes in Fl and Mi disenfranchises those voters ( stop prattling about the rules) and then swiftboats Hillary Clinton out of her win.

This will sour the people who once would have voted for Obama if he had won fair and square. But winning by cheating is not winning at all.

An Independent, Seattle   March 30th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

This man is so sensible, articulate, and intelligent I really regret him not being a current candidate and hope that he will be a VP for Barack Or Hillary

sozzi   March 30th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

You're a better man than Carville. No need.

Rob   March 30th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Good answer. Who is Carville anyway? Just a troll doing his master's bidding. Looks the part too.

Lora B.   March 30th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

I am reading the Enquirer or a serious, reputable news website.....
I have been confused lately by all the smut that makes the headlines on your website.

seitu   March 30th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

sour grapes setting into the clinton team...it is clear

gord   March 30th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

He already has!!

Steve   March 30th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

I think Carville is way out of line on this but he is a great role model for cancer patients everywhere.

Bill Young   March 30th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

He has already "stooped" way below the level of James Carville.

He is a backstabber. You can't get any lower than turning your back on your friends in order to further your career.

Richardson is a sleaze bucket.

Abraham Medina, Hurst, Texas   March 30th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Shame on you Carville. You just made yourself the laughing stock of Hillary's campaign that you will be branded with for the rest of your life. The least you can do is apologize- it might help restore the respect of Americans you once had.

annette   March 30th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

CNN
I can't even understand you did not call Carville on his lying body language when you asked him about his extremely rude comment!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hoosier   March 30th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Opportunistic politicians like Bill "Judas" Richardson are a dime a dozen.

Rob   March 30th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

The Clinton surogates specialize in the politics of personal destruction. Despite Mr. Carville's opinion, the Republicans can't hold a candle to this stuff.

Lillie Shelton   March 30th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

You go Bill. Great job!

Ralph   March 30th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Ricardson has aready stooped as low as he can go. He said the super delegates should go the way the voters did. Is defecting to Obama doing what the voters want?

Mahmood   March 30th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Bill Richardson is an honourable person. He doesn't need to respond to such negative tactics,

OBAMA 08

Plato Phatalic   March 30th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

This is just another example of the Clinton machine using slimeball politics as usual to win votes and not earn votes. Wake up America!

Cheryl   March 30th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Well said Bill

Justin from West Haven, CT   March 30th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

cnn doesn't fail to stoop to carville's level everyday with it's pro-clinton coverage

Lillie Shelton   March 30th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

You go Bill Richardson. Well said

Cathy   March 30th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Isn't this story really old? Or did I miss something new?

jd   March 30th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Good for you Bill Richrdson. No low level politics for you! I commend your Dignity. Obama/08

DecaturChik   March 30th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

What James Carville said was really out of line. However, I understand his sentiment. I liked Richardson until he went back on his word about the role of SuperDelegates. The interview with him on CNN showed that he knew he was wrong...

please   March 30th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

If you don't count the votes in Fl and Mi- then Obama wins by cheating.

Who will vote for someine who cheats another democrat out of her victory?

Marlo J   March 30th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

BS "Judas" Richardson - not buying it!

Nathan Hussein   March 30th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

carville wants to create a victim in HRC,
so we can all feel sorry for her. Won't work.
Or to deflect from Bosnia misspeak. Won't work.

Former Clinton Fan   March 30th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

The Clintons have disappointed me so much during this process. I can't vote for Hillary...they have really shown their true colors.

Mark   March 30th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Carville mans the cannons; takes a chunk of out his own boat.

JZ   March 30th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Of course... another Clinton surrogate think he hit the top of the ceiling of their "negativity", what's more to come? Just how far they'd go?

David   March 30th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I think what mr Carville need to know is this, Richardson presents in Clinton admistration was not to serve him but America and the party. Governor Richardson knows what it mean to serve the nation then going to the Government with the interest of serving one man. Carville is wrong in many ways because endorsing another Democrats doesn't mean betrayal at all.
Both people are American and democrats, where does this word come from.

Thanks

BL / NYC   March 30th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Richardson was not loyal to the people of his his state.
He has given his support to Obama simply to further his own political career.
Typical politician... Flat out selfish...

Richard Marlia   March 30th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Bill Richardson is a traitor. Only a friend can betray a friend. By supporting a liar like Obama he has now showed his true colors. Obama's religious affiliation and the lies he made about them should be enough to convince any rational person.

Bubba   March 30th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Good for Richardson for not stooping to that little mutant monkey faced troll.

Anonymous   March 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Its over Richardson. We true Latinas will never respect you. Its okay, wait till you want those extra funds for New Mexico.

Eric-PA   March 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I think you past Carville's level, Richardson. You sholdn't promise one thing and do another. So, did Obama offer you the VP position?

David   March 30th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

The Clintons believe they are entitled to the presidency. WE THE PEOPLE decide. Obama 2008!

Thanks 4 the jobs, Bill !!!   March 30th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Richardson won't stoop to Carville's level?

I DON'T THINK JUDAS RICHARDSON COULD REACH THAT HIGH !!!

Ga. latino voter   March 30th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

GOOD ANSWER GOV. RICHARDSON

Hillary Fighter   March 30th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

JUDAS...His poltical career was made by the CLINTONS...

So many in the Obama camp have backstabbed teh clintons..

So many backstabbers..

Hillary will Fight and Fight Hard!!

Hillary 08!!

unfinished1   March 30th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

What do the Clintons owe Richardson for having to answer for Bill over the Monica-gate mess? For pete's sake as far as I am concerned all of Bill's Cabinet paid him in full by having to put up with the garbage they absorbed over that mess.

Get over it Carville!

Lisa in Cincy   March 30th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

SAY THAT, Gov. Richardson! Refuse to be a puppet.
Enough about it already.

Roger   March 30th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

They tried to shut Bill Clinton up. Then they tried to shut Ferrero up. Now they are trying to shut Carville up.

kentucky   March 30th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

If I were Richardson, I would back a winner too. Its not that the Clinton campaign is losing on issues, its because of honor. People have seen the dishonesty and have left her in droves. The " if you can't beat em, cheat em" theory is obvious.

Phyllis/ PA   March 30th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Obama has been stressing his argument that delegates should base their support on the outcome of the voters. (NM went for Hillary!) Based on your previous opportunity that Bill you should have stayed neutral if you did want to support Hillary So yes you are a Judas.

Jeff in WI   March 30th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, I'm quite glad Carville is on the Clintons' side.

mamady sylla (london)   March 30th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

If loyalty means what Carville said, i see America going down for the next decade.

Gayle   March 30th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I don't think I want my country's image portrayed by the Carville's of the world. I highly respect Mr. Richardon for his high moral standards...Notice how is placed Mr. in front of Mr. Richardson's name. He has clearly earned my respect.

AJ - Winston-Salem, North Carolina   March 30th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Well, Richardson is a Judas! There is nothing NOT TRUE about Mr. Carville's statement.

carlos   March 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Carville is missing the point. A campaign doesn't have to be negative and full of personal attacks if we don't make it that way. Campaigning wasn't aways this way.

I wish candidates would just stick to the issues and stead of intentionally lying, misleading and tearing each other down.

obamamama   March 30th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Remember what Carville said ,that the day he endorsed Obama coincided with the day Judas betrayed Jesus for 40 pieces of silver. Maybe the emphasis is on 40 pieces of silver.

aware   March 30th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Give it up Richardson. Obama can't win in the general but his ego will take down the Dems. He is reaching too high too soon! :(

Hillary or McCain 08! :)

Ivan   March 30th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

How can you stoop any lower Richardson, when you are already on the bottem?

Tex   March 30th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Carville is Hillary's gutter-mouth and hit man. He is an example of everything wrong with with the politics of old. Both Hillary and Bill, most likely with Carville's advice, have to be the most negative, divisive political couple in US history. Carville and the Clintons are the cause of the polarization of the party.

Obama and Richardson have stayed on the high road and all the polls are beginning to reflect their choice is the best and correct one to follow..

Rechi   March 30th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Let me tell you this Mr. Traitor, you have stooped even further. You are a snake in the sleeve and greedy as hell.

Gerry   March 30th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

test

Donna Canadian   March 30th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Is there no new news or what this is so 2 weeks ago!!!

Tori   March 30th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Thats the ticket B.Richardson. Rise above the frey!

After watching the Clinton Chronicles on YouTube I've got an idea of what you've gone thru and witnessed all these years and no longer want any parts of.

You got out my friend and in one piece. God Bless You.

OBAMA '08

North Carolina   March 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Richardson, you couldn't reach Carville's level if you parked your big butt on Leahy's shoulder's on Dodd's shoulder's on Kerry's shoulders, on Kennedy's shoulders. Shut up.

Jim   March 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

New Mexico doesn't need Richardson and neither does the rest of the country.

GO HILLARY   March 30th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Richardson just can't face the guilt of stabbing two of his most loyal supporters in the back.

Without Bill and Hillary Clinton, there is no way Richardson has the experience to run for President this year.

He let one speech by Obama erase 20 years of Clinton support, so to me, his endorsement means nothing.

Pamela   March 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Thank you Governer Richardson for rising above the fray. The Clinton campaign (Carvel included) is suffering from the "You owe me syndrome." Thank you for busting through the Washinton good ole boy newtwork and standing for what is best for the nation versus personal gains and agendas. This speaks volumes about your integrity. Wish more politicians had it.

Kathy   March 30th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

If Richardson truly wan't to stay nuetral and not "stoop to Carville's level" he would have said no comment.
He is being a hypocrite as well as being disloyal. My opinion only.
If he thinks the Obama camp doesn't or hasn't said negative things than he is deluding himself as well.

Scott in Boston   March 30th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

You're either loyal or your not. Bill Richardson is not. You either vote with the majority of voters from the state you govern or you don't. Bill Richardson did not. Your either right or wrong. Bill Richardson is wrong.

Simone   March 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I feel the same way about the Clinton Campaign's maneuvers. Glad Richardson said so.

Chad   March 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

If Hillary is Jesus and Richardson in Judas, I wonder which disciple that would make Carville. Does this mean that Bill Clinton is Mary Magdalene?

frank_steve NC   March 30th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Gov. should know that going to Carville's level is not 'stooping down' but is 'stepping up'.
Carville at least knows to stand by Hillary through thick and thin..
Richardosn is just 'seasonal'

HILLARY / Anyone '08

JKan   March 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Richardson is NOTHING! He has no spine. What nonsense he is talking about?? How can he compare himself to a straight-talker like Carville?

Richardson = Judas

Kips   March 30th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

CNN Please dont Delete this!!
Great and wise words from a great patriot.Carville is seeking recognition.He is self centred desperate monger who worships Clintons.I cannt belief that he takes Clintons as "jesus". Gov. Bill Richardson is a great and respectable American.God Bless America.
Go to hell with your hate you burstad bald headed Carville.
Obama 08.

Bryan   March 30th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Looks to me like that OBAMA does not really wan't to get his hands dirty!!!!
"""""Oh shucks""""" if it means getting to be President! well !!!!
maybe once or twice or threefold or..or...or......................................

Jake, California   March 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

True, he owes the Clinton nothing!

The government of the United States is every citizen's government, it is not the private property of the Clintons why are they torturing this poor guy for supporting Obama?

david   March 30th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

clintons think that Richardson is their personal property. haha. so funny. clinotns are arrogant and undermine the power of American people. they are not only attacking Obama but attacking their one time friends. Clintons lost their credibility.

Jake   March 30th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

What about loyalty to Politics? Richarson wants VP position.

If you have any loyalty to country , then you should not be supporting Obama. He will be (another )disater to country after Bush.

Garth   March 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Why did Hillary not demand that James Carville apologise to Gov. Richardson?

Mimi in TX   March 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Good job Richardson! I am so glad that you are not stooping to Carville's ignorant level.

Keep up the good work!

Pat Va   March 30th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Once again, portraying that Senator Obama, his campaign and supporters are more than a step above of those who continue to "throw the kitchen sink" at them. Says a lot about character (or lack thereof)...on both sides.

Thank you Senator Obama and Gov. Richardson for bringing this presidential campaign back into some semblance of decorum!!

C. Martin   March 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

. . . Bill Richardson is a good example for the hispanic voters in showing that he is an individual and stands up for what is right, and
not some stereotype to be used as a voting block.

Obama / Richardson 08.

Heather Peterson   March 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

The Clintons don't own Richardson; he is certainly free to endorse who he believes is the best candidate. It actually comes across as a very genuine edorsement, given the heat he took for it from Carville.

HH   March 30th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

James Carville is a clown, who shares his secrets with Mary Matalin Dick Cheney's top aide. James Carville is the Judas not Bill Richardson. I wish CNN would take this guy off the air.

Christina   March 30th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Kudos to Gov. Richardson. The big show: Obama/Richardson to win!!

meggy   March 30th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

oh c'mon bill...you are idiot by saying so.and i tell you now,you wont get re-elected again.

Allison Marie   March 30th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

I agree with Carville. And as far as the Richardson supporting Obama, he is talking out of both sides of his mouth, he as a super-delegate should support the view of the people that elected him. Clinton won the state not Obama, I guess you could also call him a hypocrate too!

Wonder what he was offered!

glhf   March 30th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Yes the Clinton campaign has been negative and you haven't helped. Richardson can endorse the empty suit who inspires people instead of your lady who is an empty suit without inspiration.

deb in az   March 30th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

i dont think richardson is a friend to anyone . new mexico ought to give him the boot as well next time he is up for re election....but i suspect obama offered him a job.....but with friends like him you had better watch your back.....

Karen P   March 30th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Carville has blinders on and he is one nasty Clinton backer. His statement is typical of how the Clintons and supporters are running this campaign. I've lost any respect for Carville and turn off the sound whenever he is on TV

This is about the future of our country, not the Clinton buddy system

Susan   March 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I admire and respect you, Governor Richardson. Mr. Carville remarks were offensive and disgusting!

Ann Aloha FariMedia, PA   March 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Loyalty First...but look at the reciever...Anti-American loyalist

RH, Indiana, PA   March 30th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Carville is a little teched in the head. Always has been. The older he gets, the more teched he gets.

Dee   March 30th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I feel Carville is going to take Hillary down.

Do they understand how much it has hurt Richardson supporters????

Amber   March 30th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I could care less if Ricardson wants to pretend to be the better man.....hes just looking for a VP spot with that endorsement anyway!

Eric in Lincolnton, NC   March 30th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Way to go Carville!!!!

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   March 30th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

James Carville is the typical example of the nasty side of the Clintons. With Clinton supporters like James Carville, they made Republicans in the general election a piece of cake! And, the Clintons are the exact things we don't want to see in politics anymore!

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia in CA   March 30th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

You already have, Judas.

Willy   March 30th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

You already did Bill.

Chipo   March 30th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Mr. Richardson, With all due respect, you shouldn't aim so high.

SlapStick   March 30th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Good for Richardson. I am glad to see that so many are taking the high road but the Goons will be in here later and I am sure they will have something negative to say!!! but they should stop and look at the polls, this may explain why their candidate of choice is behind. Negativity takes so much more energy than just being plain ole nice. Can you say N.I.C.E HRC supporters. Go ahead, try it. It does the psyche good!!!

willis   March 30th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Richardson is 100% correct!

Carvel is an idiotic - who cares what he thinks or say! He has been bought and paid for by the Clintons. If that is enough for him, then he should leave it alone because everyone does not have to live their life according to his program!

Richardson owes no one an apology. Think of it like a job - once you leave the job permanently, your services ends as well!

Joe   March 30th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Carville is a TROLL who is serving his master the Hillary monster.

Susan O'Bryan   March 30th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I am glad that CNN has finally brought this up. When this man, James Carville, (who seems to think he's Jesus Christ??) called Bill Richardson Judas, I thought it was far worse and more insidious than anything the Reverend Wright had ever said. (and alot more contrived as well) . I find it extraordinary that you keep him on your program as part of "the best political team in America" at the same time allowing him to use his position with CNN to do another man in. These kind of remarks to a fellow democrat are full of hate, but you seem to condon one and condemn another???

Jan   March 30th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

If the Super delegates are (ideally) supposed to vote the "will of the people," doesn't that mean ALL of the people, in the entire country, as opposed to individual states? If that's the case then, yes, Richardson went along with the majority of popular votes, delegates, and number of states won to date. Seems like he just looked at the math, ignored any "personal and/or perceived" obligation to Bill Clinton, then voted, and voted for what he truly feels would be in the best interest of the country, and the democratic party.

I'm glad he's not going to sink down to Carville's level. Carville supports corruption, lies, big money backers, and everything else that is inherently wrong with our current government. No doubt Carville still believes Clinton's lies about Bosnia, Ireland, NAFTA, Canada, and too many other Clinton lies to list... and probably ignoring the latest news out regarding Clinton's Campaign Manager.

Candace   March 30th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Please CNN do not have Carville on your show. This man is really crazy. He lack of sensitivity is frightening.

Toot   March 30th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

I agree. Richardson endorsed Obama for his own political reason. He is not for the nation or this people as he claim. This is not the first time he has turned his back on people that have supported him and it won't be the last. We will see what deal comes out of this!!

addy   March 30th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Bill thank you,silence is the best answer for a fool like Carville

Frank   March 30th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Well said Richardson. It is a shame that CNN gives air time to commentators like Carville.

v.ananthan   March 30th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Gov. Bill Richardson told earlier that one speech from OBAMA helped him to make the decision (NOT DEEDS OR ABILITIES OF OBAMA).

I hope Hillary Clinton can deliver a good speech and get Gov. Bill Richardson to change his mind.....

-HILLARY 08.

matt   March 30th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Carville is an antiquated joke, and no democat under the age of 35 pays any attention to him.

Jimbo, thank you and goodnight.....

Yves larochelle   March 30th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Well said, Mr. Richardson! Be loyal to your country! The Clinton family doesn't own America and Hillary is not entitled to get your support and even less to win the nomination.
Carville's comments show howver his understanding of loyalty: For him it means obviously a life long brown nosing!

Shirley   March 30th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Governor Richardson has served this Country with honor. He voted without polical 'back scratching' and Hillary's campaign smears him? Why isn't the Democratic Party and Senators McCain and Obama insisting Hillary release her 2000-2006 tax returns.

bigben   March 30th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Why is judus still speaking?

jim   March 30th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Richardson: 'I'm not going to stoop to Carville's level'
That judas gost Richardson, has already stooped lower than Carville

Kris from AZ   March 30th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Richardson in his own right is capable of being a good Prez. But for now. I hope Richardson becomes VP! Now that would be cool.

Ardnuas   March 30th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Thank you Gov. Richardson..... This is why YOU are on the Obama Team!!!
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

Bill, Albany, NY   March 30th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Richardson wouldve been a better pick for president than any of these clowns.

Mobee   March 30th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Carville was brought up in the Louisiana political arena. Nuff said.

Grif   March 30th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

You haven't Mr, You have sunk a way down further...

You will find out just how far, in the months to come....

please   March 30th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Bill Richardson,

I am of NM and adore you.

Neutrality was a better virtue in a race that has favored Obama and disadvantaged Clinton.

Edwards was the better leader

karen charlottesville, va   March 30th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

What you neglected to mention, CNN, is that Richardson ran against HRClinton in the Presidential Race. As he said, why didn't they call him a Judas THEN?

Also, as Richardson so aptly stated, he worked for PRESIDENT Clinton, NOT Hillary Clinton,

gary   March 30th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Richardson you went lower than James. You played traitor over to O.B. from HRC'S crew. You also disgraced your country and your people.What comes around goes around. GO HRC

Yolie   March 30th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Good for you Richardson, why should you feel obligated to be loyal to the Clintons, it's the nation and its people that are by far more important I appaud you for that. Good for you.

Obama 08!

White, Female Boomer for Obama   March 30th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Well said Governor Richardson who reflects the overall mood and positive spirit of the Obama campaign!!

Yasir   March 30th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

No way. All this is in a day? Nay display of hearsay is Okay?

60 YO white female , Springfield, VA   March 30th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Good for you Bill Richardson!
Carville has stated in the past that Bill Clinton did something stupid with a young woman when the Monica story was news.
Hey Carville, it wasn't just "something stupid". Clinton was breaking his marriage vows... the ULTIMATE BETRAYAL !

Did Richardson have a vow with the Clintons ? NO!

Obama is right.. it's silly season and you, Mr. Carville are a silly guy !

Jim   March 30th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Richardson's point is well taken. The United States is a republic, not a feudal barony where loyalty to the liege lord is paramount.

Carville, on the other hand, needs to untwist the knot in his panties and get a grip. After all, if Richardson is Judas in his universe, what does that make Hillary?

Sheesh, talk about delusions of grandeur!

Tim   March 30th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Richardson is a looser. The guy would not have gone anywhere without the help of the Clintons. His career is over.

What a looser!

todd Bronson   March 30th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Gov. Richardson is a political opportunist. He swayed to the gust of wind of the Obama campaign.

Did he put his name on Obama's "secretary of state" short list for this support?

He'll throw his support to any candidate if it'll propell him further up the political ladder.

Liz   March 30th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Huh? But he can stoop to Wright's level and endorse Obama?

maya   March 30th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Hmmmm....but what DID you promise to Hillary, Mr Richardson?!!

What an opportunist. You certainly led the campaign along by the comments that you made (and were posted).

If you were so taken by Obama- why didn't you endorse sooner?

Pathetic.

Just Janet J in KC   March 30th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Very Well Said.. Time to move on and move forward..
Love you Richardson. You do not owe the Clintons nothing..
You serviced your time well, while in their cabinet.

Maggie Give-n-take Houses from the poor   March 30th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Maggie Williams, former aide to the first lady during her stint in the White House and now the campaign manager for Sen. Hillary Clinton, earned about $200,000 last year on the board of a Long Island, N.Y., subprime lender that charged prepayment penalties — a practice that Hillary Clinton, as a candidate for president has been a huge critic, the subprime industry is being blamed by Hillary as the reason so many poor people in America are losing their homes, now Hillary seeks to eliminate them.

Question, will Maggie Williams do anything to help those of us who have lost our homes….and will Hillary ask her to give back the money she made while she was on the board of this sub-prime lender?

I don't respect double talk…and Hillary you not only speak doulble talk you "are" double talk.

I've Mispoken again and I can't get up....

NIckNas   March 30th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

The Problem is the Clintons THINK everyone that they worked with has to walk in LOCK-STEP with them for the rest of their lives because they OWE them not because it is what they believe in.

Who are the CLINTONS walking in lockstep with? They owe PLENTY of people who put them where they are. The people who OWN them expect THEM to do as THEY are told.

What were the names of those 20 major $$ Supporters of her again? OH and throw in the list of donors to the Clinton library while your at it so we can know who pulls Hillarys Strings.

Steve   March 30th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

The Clintons and their surrogates will do anything to win this nomination. I'm tired of these politics.

McCain or Obama.

Ann, MI   March 30th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

I was so angry when I heard Carville's comment. Apparently, Senator Clinton's campaign thinks she is Jesus. What a crock and an insult to Christians everywhere.

so sorry   March 30th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

DNC stacked the deck against Clinton.

They chose the votes of "new" democrats- too lazy, too selfish, and too apathetic to ever vote before, OVER the votes of "old" democrats- the ones who vote democratic in every election.

Bad gamble.

Disenfranchise your base and Nov is lost.

That is okay with those of us who were shafted by our own party.

Joe Black   March 30th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

"I think loyalty to the nation, loyalty to the party is a lot more important than personal loyalty," he said. "I owe the Clintons a lot. I served in the president's cabinet. That loyalty is to President Clinton. That doesn't mean that I'm going to for the rest of my life be in lockstep with whatever they do."

Gee, that makes SENSE, doesn't it?

The 14th amendment abolished slavery, right?

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