(CNN) - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson on Wednesday sharply disputed Bill Clinton's reported claim that Richardson promised not to endorse Barack Obama's bid for the White House.
"I never did," Richardson told CNN. "I never saw [President Clinton] five times. I saw him when he watched the Super Bowl with me. We made it very clear to him that he shouldn't expect an endorsement after that meeting."
Bill Clinton's comments reportedly came during a recent meeting with some California superdelegates. The San Francisco Chronicle reported the former president got "red faced" when the subject of Richardson came up and said, "Five times to my face (Richardson) said that he would never do that."
In the interview Wednesday, Richardson acknowledged he was "very close to endorsing" Clinton, but decided not to after the campaign got "nasty."
"I held back. I waited. I felt the campaign got nasty. I heard Senator Obama; he would talk to me continuously," Richardson said.
"The Clintons should get over this," he added.
Richardson, a former U.N. Ambassador and Energy Secretary in the Clinton administration, endorsed Obama late last month.
Read more: Richardson denies promise to Clintons
Related: Watch Bill Richardson's interview on The Situation Room.
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Richardson needs to get over himself! He isn't worth all the fuss and bother that the news media is giving him. Forget all of this stuff and move on!
I think it's a shame that the Clinton's are dragging Gov. Richardson's name through the mud. It shows that they have a disregard for the opinions of others. Richardson made a decision respect it
Richardson made a wise choice in endorsing Obama. The Clintons are "flip flop." You never know which Hillary will show up!
Are you saying that a Clinton lied? I'm shocked, SHOCKED.
Bill:
is OK, no one cares at the end... good luck
THe clintons and their supporters are such rediculously sore losers that it's painful for a committed democrat to watch
I feel bad for Gov Richardson. He was in cabinet and did his job well. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize 5 different times. He is a very good negotiatior in Foreign Policy. I find it hard to believe that he was wishy washy in his nonn-endorsement.
Regardless, eveyone has the right to change thier mind. Isn't that what the Clintons are trying to do with Pledged delegates??? They want to have it both ways. IF IN FACT Bill Richardson did promise them, he has every right to change his mind on the principal that they are trying to ask Pledged Delegates to change thier minds.
Gov. Richardson is to be commended. The Clintons ARE NOT entitled to anything and everything. Geez....you would think that they are Queen and King of the Democratic party and that everybody should just kneel at their feet!!!
Get outta HERE with that foolishness! Bill Clinton is already showing his TRUE colors by blowing out at a super delegate meeting. What a hyprocrite. If things don't GO the Clintons way they do nothing but throw a childish tantrum!!!!! GROW UP BILL CLINTON!!
I don't think Richardsons endorsement was anything more than his wanting or agreeing to something for himself. If Hillary was leading
than I have no doubt he would have endorsed her. I also don't believe that he "didn't" promise an endorsement to Bill Clinton.
I don't blame Bill Clinton one bit for showing his frustration. The media bias has been so one sided it's made a complete joke out of
this election.
No matter what Hillary OR Obama does....they deserve better than the awful way they are treated.
And how many times did Bill say.." I did not have sexual relationship with that woman?"
I so agree!! If by October it seems like McCain is going to win the election Richardson is going to endorse McCain.
Get over it Billary. You lose.
Obama 08
For someone who was in the news a few months back saying endorsements don't matter he sure seems to be hogging the headlines.
And for someone who ran on a campaign of experience it's marvelous how he's now backing the least experienced candidate
I guess some people will say anything to get elected VP. Judas indeed.
He is an opportunist and a politician. He took enough advantage out of Clinton, and now he sees Obama on winning edge and it's turn to get something out of Obama. Disgusting...
Who do you beleive? Clinton or Richarson? It is hard to trust any Clintion, if not impossible.
CNN!!!!! WHY IS IT THAT AN NEWS ORGANIZATION SUCH AS YOURS CANT GET OBAMAS SUPERDELEGATE COUNT RIGHT?. ARE YOU DELIBERATELY TRYING TO MISLEAD PEOPLE?.
I AM SURE HIS SUPERDELEGATE COUNT IS BETWEEN 218-220
GET IT RIGHT!!!
Politics, politics, politics. Obama is one and the same, he's just better at the game!
McCain '08!!!
Clintons lying again. They sure are masters at it.
bill should not be calling anybody a liar ,liar poor billary
Sit back and watch the Obamabots go to town on this one...
Sounds like more lies from Team Clinton!
Either he want something like a VP slot or a plum position or he some ax to grind. This is another variation on the dishonesty of politicians.
Just like the Bosnian sniper fire? Just like "I never had sex with that woman"? Just like "Read my lips, no new taxes"?
Just like Clinton claims she will end outsourcing, when she brought the outsourcers here?
Will their lies never end?
Having studied the presidential candidates, especially the leading contenders, Barack Obama and John McCain, I have come to the following conclusion. Senator Obama is young, attractive, charismatic, and offers an inspiring message of hope and change. Many of us are drawn to him and the promise of what he may deliver. And then there's Senator McCain. He is old, battered, and scarred. He is not much to look at, his gestures are choppy, and his rallies are smaller and more subdued. And yet when I examine the lives and records of the two men, I come away with a different impression. Mr. Obama reminds one of fool's gold – at first shiny and glittering, but then disappointment sets in when one scratches the surface. Whereas with Mr. McCain, one is prone to initially underestimate his worth and cast him aside, only later realizing that in fact he is the real gold.
"The Clintons should get over this,"
'nuff said.
From Mike Allen @ Politico.com:
"THE ARGUMENT — George Stephanopoulos on "World News": "Sources with direct knowledge of the conversation between Sen. Clinton and Gov. Bill Richardson … prior to the governor's endorsement of Obama, say she told him flatly, 'He cannot win, Bill. He cannot win.' "
It gets a Drudge banner and is the cover of the N.Y. Post: " 'Obama can't win' – Hill made brazen claim to sway Barack backer."
***PLAYBOOK EXCLUSIVE – PAUL HARVEY'S THE REST OF THE STORY: It turns out it was Governor Richardson who told the Clintons that he did not think Obama could win when he promised them he would not endorse Obama. According to a source with knowledge of the conversation, the governor said then that Obama was too inexperienced. "
Get over it dude. You don't owe Clintons any explanation why you endorsed Obama. It looks like it is Clintons first,Americans last. I am just fed up with Clintons power hunger and a sense of entittlement. Enough!
THE CLINTONS ARE TRYING TO KEEP THERE HOLD ON THE LANTINO VOTE BY DOING A SMEAR JOB ON BILL RICHARDSON!
Obama probably promised Richardson a big job either as a vice-president or a cabinet position and the guy jumped at it.
You can't trust politicians Besides Obama wants the Latino vote and will do anything to get it. He is a sleazy politician from Chicago. If you look at the facts he's ahead of popular vote because he received 400,000 from Cook County, Chicago, Illinois. I wish some media would take a peek at it. But of course he is the media's Favorite Son None of them will give the public the correct information regarding Obama
I stand behind Gov Richardson in his decision. How pompus can the Clintons get. They act like a bunch of 3rd graders standing in line at a candy shop. I am so tired of hearing Bill Clinton speaking how Gov Richardson endorsed Obama, and not Hillary. The Clintons are not intitled to the presidency. It's time Bill Clinton just shuts up and sit down for awhile. While everyone else is acting like adults, the Clintons are acting like 3rd graders, GROW UP!!!!
We beleive you Mr. Richardson!! Thank you for standing up for what is right and thinking about the American people!
Obama 2008!!
I'm a democrat and have been following the race. According to the Clinton campaign, when this endorsement hit the news, it was of no effect. Why is Bill Clinton still on this? Let it go and move on. This is the type of sidetracking/distraction we don't need. Let it go and move on. Richardson is not going to chnage his mind. Let it go and move on.
Bill Clinton has proven to be another dictator who won't get over Power. I have lost respect of the Clintons!
Since Bill Richardson is not saying he ducked sniper rifle fire to endorse Obama I have to say I would believe him over the Clintons on pretty much anything he would say.
Regardless you have to support the person you feel should be President. That is not Hillary for Bill Richardson and they should stop crying and complaining about it.
"Five time to my face (Richardson) said he would never do that" sounds a little like "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" .
Richardson is right "GET OVER IT".
Richardson is an opportunist who waited to get the best offer. Richardson would not be where he is with out the Clintons that should mean something even in today's society. He stabbed people who helped him in the past in order to secure a cabinet position with someone who he thought is ahead and will win. Carville was right. Richardson will never be trusted by anyone again. No one respects a back stabber and a man who is not good with his words. Also, he couldn't bring himself to support a woman, that would be too open minded and Richardson is one that is fromt he old boys school of thinking. Someone should give him the Newsflash that women are just as great behind the wheel of politics as men.
Just like his wife, Bill Clinton can't tell the truth.
Our Former President Bill Clinton, he still feel that he has authority to tell people what to do in this case who to support. Bill "BULLY" Clinton needs to take his own advise and just "Chillout".
Now. if Bill Clinton can help Senator Clinton find her tax returns that would be something he could do.
Bill Richardson is one of the honest ones. Why is he the only one under fire for his choice? Bill needs to chill out.
Richardson had alot of courage and other super delegates should follow. I would hate to feel the wrath of the Clintons but he put his country first. And why should he have to feel loyalty to Hillary when it was Bill who advanced his position in the government?
Is the Democtatic Party of USA owned by Clintons?
Is Richardson a SLAVE of Clintons? Dont he has any FREEDOM to express his opinions?
How does a man that big walk around with a backbone made of jello? Come on, Bill, jump on board and help us put rotten Clintonism on the ash heap of history.
Richardson , don't worry.. we all know Bill is a liar. He's like a wart, he keeps coming back.. not this time though. Not now. The Clinton's won't get back into the WH, they are the two most dishonest people to ever be there, and America knows it. If someone hadn't fixed the NH primary.... they would of been gone loooong ago.
I am not surprised that Bill Richardson version of events don't match the Clinton's. Who would you believe? someone that has a history of lying? someone who's wife hears gun fire over her head and has to run for cover when the T.V. cameras show something quite different? or a man that has a history of honesty, integrity and high moral character?
I think Richardson is telling the truth and the Clinton's are up to what they alway's do, lie, cheat, missrepresent, anything to win. Good for you Bill Richardson for helping to protect America from 4 more years of the Clinton's.
Hmmmmmm I thought people in Hilary's camp was saying his endorsement meant nothing? Then why all the fuss over it?
we can do without clintons
richardson is not a fool
Richardson is a liar and a traitor, no wonder he is lined up with Obama. Like the bigot Pastor Wright- BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER! A nest of vipers.
I would wager that Obama offered Richardson the VP spot. Otherwise he would have endorsed Hillary. But, such is politics.
Hillary Clinton keeps saying that superdelegates are free to change their minds – I guess not so much! Apparently depends on the direction of change.
Me thinks the gentleman protests too much. Richardson sounds like a liar to me.
Hillary and Bill are trying there best to destroy demoncratic party I never seen anybody like them 2 they need to run as republican both of them acting like fools, I believe Richardson did never say he will endorse Hillary. I hope the hispanic people see how Bill and Hillary use the Hispanic people for vote.
Why is this on the Ticker for 2 days straight ???? Who Cares
richardson is good without the clintons
it's time for this race to be over. Obama has more votes, more delegates, more donors, polls higher among Dems nationwide, polls higher against McCain. And the bitterness among some of Clinton's backers has, in my experience, gone completely berserk in the last 4 weeks. The party needs time to get back together - I hope that Clintons will let that process begin on now, instead of making it wait for several more painful months, because some wounds are occurring that may not ever get restored.
Obama is fool's gold according to Uncle Sam, well anyone who would vote for a Republican for President after the disaster they have caused with their criminal war, cronyism, and ineptitude is just a plain FOOL.
The Clintons believe everyone OWES them their life
I admire Richardson for emdorsing whom he believes is best qualified for the presidency
Rather then endorsing out of "loyality"
I want every American to ask themselves
Do we REALLY want the Clintons back in the House???
With all the scandals and dishonesty...
Is this whom we should trust our nation with???
But Mr. Richardson, these are the Clintons. They are "entitled" to the White House. If you know them at all, you know that they are the only ones in this world that count. Hillary discounted all the little states when they were voting for Obama, but now she wants "everyone" to have a say. The caucases were inconsequential, but now she wants "everyone" to have a say. Guess that includes Mr. Richardson, since he is part of "everyone", Hillary.
"The Clintons ARE NOT entitled to anything and everything. Geez…."
Neither are the illegal Mexicans that Richardson sticks up for...he should get over it.
Holly, while I agree with the gist of what you are saying, I think "Read my lips, no new taxes" was the elder George Bush
Judas
Me thinks the gentleman doth protest too much. Richardson is lying.
He is a Judas! I pledge to max out and campaign for any one who ever opposes him for anything. He and Obama deserve each other.
What good is his endorsement? Clinton had the hispanic vote even when Richardson himself was running.
RICHARDSON, YOU ARE A JUDAS....IN JAN YOU SAID SUPERDELEGATES SHOULD VOTE WITH THEIR STATE...SO WHAT HAPPENED? YOUR STATE VOTED FOR HILLARY. OH, I THINK I KNOW WHAT HAPPENED B. HUSSEIN PROMISED YOU SOMETHING, HMM, MAYBE THE V.P. JOB....TRADER!!!
Richardson is only looking for political gain. He shoud know better than to mess with the Clintons as they are one of the most powerful names in the party. I think he just committed political suicide.
I'm so sick of Billary reporters referring to Obama as the "least experienced" candidate. We have had "experienced" candidates like George Bush in the presidency for many years, and look at the economy! "Experienced" candidates got the US in the situation it is in today! For those who want to bash Obama, for being least experienced, I challenge you to research Hillary's "lifetime of experience"....the numbers don't pan out! Oh, and let's not forget Bosnia and how she dodged bullets! LOL
Regarding Richardson, he has every right to endorse who he wants and the Clintons NEED TO MOVE ON.
Obama 08
Bill when someone puts you on the map and jump starts your career you show them some kind of appreciation and not a stab in the back. You are not worth this blog!
When you say get over it you are talking to the people of New Mexico not just Hillary supporters.
And CHERYL, before you comment, we know you like Obama, and saying everything IN ALL CAPS is just annoying and isn't swaying anyone. Obama is just a typical politician, but he's just more capable of hiding it behind eloquent speach.
Obama can't win the general election (of course, Hillary can't either) because of their overly-liberal policies.
We shouldn't have gone election process. We have wasted alot of time and money. Alot of energy too. We could have just annoited Hillary. If nomination is about friendship not the country. I am glad Bill have independent thinking!
Who caresabout Richardson. The man is an outright liar. In Feb he told the media that the superdelegates should go with who "wins" their state. He's obviously NOT a man of his word. He will not sway Hispanic voters who are loyal to Hillary.
He should have just stayed out of it like Edwards!
You Obama people with your hateful comments will cost Obama! I will NEVER vote for him!
"The man 'doth protest too much, methinks..."
Mr. Richardson, why are you out defending yourself all the time lately? This is a clear sign of someone who is feeling guilty about something....I knew when James Carville came out and made the Judas statement, that there was something else underneath...the reaction was so strong, Carville didn't react that strongly about any other Obama endorsement....I truly believe Richardson DID Tell the Clintons he would NOT endorse obama....In this story above, Richardson says that after the Superbowl, he made it clear that they (the Clintons) should not expect an endorsement....that's funny because I SAW him and HEARD him say he was very close to endorsing Hillary after the superbowl..........I think this guy's political future is over....
The Clinton's are a trip. No wonder their marriage went south in the White House. Is this how they do each other. Lie after Lie.
I would love to see an Obama/Richardson or an Obama/Sebelius ticket – both Richardson and Sebelius are honorable, knowledgeable individuals!
Vote Honor & Integrity ‘08!
If Richards did say it, is he not allowed to change his mind? Bill, they will find a way to cheat and make your wife the Dem nominee! Trust me...lol
I think at a minimum. Bill Richardson should have remained neutral.
I have always had a lot of respect for Bill Richardson. No matter what anyone thinks of the Clintons, Bill Richardson was a friend, and someone the Clintons had given opportunites.
I don't think the Clintons are anymore negative then any other candidate.
There doesn't seem any rational for Richardson's endorsement other then political expediency.
Why don't we ask Richardson about the price of gas? 8 years of leading the Energy Department and what did he do to make us less dependent on oil? Nothing.
we dont need people like billary in the white house
thank you richardson for working with obama
GOD BLESS YOU
I am wondering how much Bill Richardson sold out for.
Who can believe Bill Richardson? No one I've talked to. He wants something and Obama promised. Under all of the negative and really derogatory treatment that Hillary Clinton is getting from the press, just proves that she has the meddle to be President.
The clinton's are sore losers. If Richardson thought Obama could not win, he would not have endorsed him. I respect his decision.
Dont worry about them richardson
Your on the right team.....
OBAMA/ Edwards 08
Richardson is a Judas ... and he betrayed the voters of New Mexico who voted for Clinton as well!
Cindy, living in the Chicago suburbs, I resent your implication that Obama getting a lot of votes from us means it's because he's a sleazy politician. The truth of the matter is that Obama is extremely well liked here, and not because he's sleazy. It's completely disrespectful to us voters to imply we're somehow corrupt. Obama is our senator. Now, if you look at the facts, won't you see that Hillary easily won New York, the state in which she is the senator? WHAT A SHOCK.
Bill Richardson is a Judas! he deserves to be branded. Trader!!!!
I am a lifelong Republican voting for Obama both primary and general. My vote is to remove these cronies in our American politics and give other children growing a chance to get where they have gotten. To get new ideas and stop setting ideas in washington!
Gov Richardson I salute you for your support of standing up for the TRUTH and your courage. Never mind Clintons, as slick as they all are, they do try to shove few exagerated words and comments here and there, conveniently. It is their habit which has now become their character. All in the name of politcs.
Go 'Obama' go.. Excellent choice for 08.
A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas
What i find more disturbing than Bill Clinton's famed forked tongue (and flash temper) – is that this guy will be on the other side of the Whitehouse with Hillary in office!
Can you imagine: Hillary Clinton is about to make an important policy statement, when the news is interrupted to tell us that Bill Clinton just laid another whopper!
No thanks, there's just too much intrigue in that family not to make a commedy show out of the office of the President.
will someone please tell Bill to just "CHILL-OUT".
I'm getting bored already. Lets get some news here already.
I am a democrat who will NEVER vote for Obama. In my opinion, he is the MOST hypocritcal candidate there ever was on the democratic ticket. He claims to do things differently, yet he benefits from the same "old" school politics that he claims to be against. I have never voted republican but *gasp* this will be the first time if BO is nominated. All the posturing the party does to try and pull itself together after the convention will not change how hypocritical BO is.
Gov Richardson, did play Judas... get over it no one cares..... Hes a scam and will now have trouble with reelection... GL HF GG..
The Clinton's will never get over this......hence the problem she has with the majority of Democratic voters.
obrack will never be the next pres?people need to get a life?go away obark? go hillary?
Richardson gave me the impression of being an ineffective speaker, often stumbling to find the right reply to a sudden question from the moderator.
The fact he has jumped aboard the ""Obama"" all talk-no-beef campaign is NOT surprising, at all.
Maybe someone should tell the Clintons ...... the race for the nomination is just about over and they are not the winners. This burn the village, destroy the city, further divide the country in the hope of getting a nomination is shameful and unbecoming.
Richardson is flat out lying. Hypocrite. Wonder what he was promised in return for his Judas betrayal?
It is ridiculous that the people works in the Bill Clinton Administration has to support Hillary...
Are we in a democratic system or a inherited system?
It's ODD, I think, that Richardson's denial was to saying he'd endorse Hillary when Bill's comments address the fact that "...he would never do that!"...I read that THAT as never endorse Obama...not anything to do with endorsing Hillary per se...still knowing how CLINTON HATERS love to play with words (and then paint them with that brush) it doesn't surprise me to see this SPIN...and especially here at HUFFPO where the LET'S SLIME HILLARY at every turn behavior abounds!!! Sorry if this reasoning is a bit too complicated for those who need to have someone TELL THEM what a speaker actually means...way too much of that out there too...
Maybe you guys should report the whole story. Come to find out that Richardson told the Clinton's that he did not think Obama could win either when he told them that he would not endorse him. He said that he was too inexperienced. I believe the Clinton's and their supporters when they say that Richardson told them he would not endorse Obama. It justs seems unlikely that they would be so upset over this particular endorsement versus the others that have gone to Obama if they hadn't been told or promised by Richardson something else. I understand that Richardson was part of Bill Clinton's administration, but other superdelegates who have had ties to the Clinton's endorsed Obama, and you don't see much made of them. I think, again, there is so much being made of this endorsement because Richardson is not being honest about why he did this.
Bill: Just calm down. You need to calm down.
... besides, according to Hillary, this doesn't matter. It was after Texas, you don't need the latino demographic anymore.
I'm sure Bill Richardson's choice to endorse Obama was purely a political one. If Hillary was in the lead he would have endorsed her. Richardson's endoresment doesn't carry much weight anyway, especially since his state went unanimously for Clinton.
liars
Bill Clinton lied? Say it ain't so! Oh dear.. Unbelieveable..
Stop the Lies Hillary
Lets see two stories, one truth. OK I believe Richardson. Since Ickes has confirmed they are trying this same desperate story on other delegates, it is pretty clear Hillary is a liar. Nothing uglier than a lying desperate pol trying to win the already lost.
Obama probably told him that he wanted him to run for VP along side of him. That's why he switched.
i agree.
get over it already.
the clinton's should know by now that living in the past is more of the republican's bag-o-waste and not the democrats.
time to get over it.
Better hurry, the jobs in the Obama administration are going fast!!!
Bill Richardson is a good man an would himself made an excellent President. The fact that a Clinton has been miffed, is just too bad.
Bravo, Bravo, BRAVO................
The Cilntons need to get over this, Their bid for the White House
IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.
Good Job Gov Richardson and thanks for say what most people
would like to say.
I just wonder if the "super-delegate" who supposedly reported this "outburst" might just be an "OBAMA supporter" who has blown this entire thing out of context. As far as I know there has been no confirmation of this comment. Since Obama supporters are so incapable of spewing mis-information right?
Uncommited to foolishness 08
i think Richards is lying. Some many deligates switched and the Clinton's nade no big deal. Richards did this for his own gain. I am an Obama voter , but Richards is a lair and a snake. Sure wouldn't want
him as a friend. There is no way Bill Clinton would have said Richards
told him he would not endorse Obama unless he told him.
Wayne, they're one of the largest news outlets in the world with connections to most elected officials and party leaders. I'm pretty sure their supedelegate count is right. Stop trifling with the details.
The fact that the Clintons thinking they're ENTITLED to a superdelegate is enough for me to not vote for them.
Aw, Richardson is trying to stay politically relevant. How cute. I guess once he realized that Clinton wasn't going to give him the VP nomination that he was gunning for, he switched sides.
It's a shame, because Richardson does have integrity... just not at the moment.
Richardson knows this is how politics is done in modern history. Clinton's distasteful comments and especially the comments they voice through their surrogates like Carville, show they exact reason Richardson endorsed Obama. I've never forget after the Iowa caucus the "would-be" General Counsel for Hillary was furious that Obama had won, stating "how dare he" and "wait your turn." People, that is not democracy, that is oligarchy.
It seems like CNN is twisting this to make the Clintons look bad...again. The way I read Bill Clinton's statement is that Richardson promised he would not endorse – as in NEITHER Hillary NOR Obama – and not that he would endorse Hillary. I took Bill's statement as reflecting a promise from Richardson to remain neutral. There's a difference between the two and the media seems to be going out of its way to distort what Bill said.
All the nasty stuff of this campaign has come from the Clinton side.
How the Clinton supporters think that Hilliary is getting picked on is beyond me. It was Hilliary that said let the fun begin...after that she shed a few phony tears while her pit bull of a husband went after Obama...he even said he wasn't sure who he was running against..Hilliary or Bill. They circulated the picture of Obama and didn't see what was so wrong with it....ha...do they think we all our stupid. Hilliary campaign even said that they would throw even the kitchen sink at him.....Obama has the right to rebuke these attacks...if he really wanted to get nasty he could bring out the trial that is going to take place at the end of the year about the biggest fraud campaign contribution in history...and of course...their is Hilliary...once again somehow connected again...their is a list of dirt he could bring up on her so the Clinton supporters should quit crying about their girl getting picked on her....I think the press cottles Hilliary not Obama....
go obama
Richardson was well within his rights to do what he wants. I say this as a HRC supporter. That said, if Obama is the nominee and picks him for VP ... I'll be one disappointed Democrat. Obama needs someone that can reach out to the blue collar/rural voters. Richardson hasn't shown that ability. Heck, I've even heard Latino activists question if Richardson could carry the Latino vote.
The Clintons don't need to 'Get Over It.' They need to 'Get Out Of It'.... the race that is. We're all getting pretty sick and tired of their vitriol and the entitlement they express towards the presidency. Obama '08!
It is troubling to learn that Mr. Clinton tries to destroy Mr. Richardson’s reputation. This angry behavior seems to be surfacing way too often in Clinton’s campaign.
Equally troubling is the fact that the Clinton's campaign cannot even manage $20 mil per month many good people donated to them.
Nor, do they hear ‘our voices’ when we repeatedly ask for releasing their records on ear marks, Presidential library donors and tax returns.
Do they think that these matters are ‘none of our business’?
He was a nothing until Bill Clinton gave him a chance to be a national figure. Richardson then became a turncoat and disloyal. If a person cannot be loyal, how can they be trusted.
I say good to Bill Clinton; most of us would be going off if someone we considered a friend told us one thing and did another.
So, stop hating on Bill Clinton, he is speaking from where he sits.
This is such a shame. Why do the Clinton's still think it's all about Them. I am so disappointed in Bill Clinton because as a former President, I don't think he should be campaigning this hard for his wife. The best interest of the party should be his MAIN concern. He is going around acting like the "Godfather" instead by insinuating Superdelegates "Owe" him something. The Superdelegates concern should be what's best for the American people not their "loyalty" to the Clintons!!!!
the clintons need to get over A LOT of things... namely, this election. the sooner hillary drops out, the better the november election will go. with the mathematical impossibility of her catching obama, i see no point in her continuing this race. she reminds me a lot of huckabee in the final weeks of his campaign. delusional is what i would call it.
The Clintons are liars? I'm shocked!
That's politic.
I just hope for America that the right candidate will take the White House.
Judas followed Jesus, but he sold Jesus. Bill Richardson, you have nothing to say even you have one hundreds lips, you will live your rest of life with betrayer's title no matter what you say to us. I believe Bill Clinton than you, President is loyal, you are as fickle as a reed. But sorry for you, Obama will never be elected, your judgement is wrong as Obama's, JUDAS RICHARDSON.
Hey no brain Obama supporters,
You need the Clinton's to win in November. Think of that when you're dishing out the hate.
Why vote with these hating Obama supporters?
I did not have sexual relations with that woman!
We were under sniper fire!
Five times to my face he said that!
Is it just me or is there another pattern starting here?
It's interesting how people only see the things that support their own idea's. I WILL vote for Hillary if she wins the nomination even though I'm enthusiastically backing Barack Obama.
I think the sniper fire thing was a pretty blatant lie. I would forgive that in order to have her in the White House as opposed to Bush Jr with his eye towards another 100 years in Iraq, fiscal cluelessness and inability to recognize the difference between Sunnis, Shia and Kurds.
I'm certainly not an "Obamanot" as an earlier Clinton worshipper stated, but I do recognize true character and integrity when I see it and I don't see it in her. I support the feminists, but not when they are blinded by their personal hopes and ambitions.
Bill Richardson has long been in the Clintons circle. My thinking is he knows a lot about them and probably not good things. He is probably sick of their dirty politics also. I agree with him, the Clintons need to get over it. They are not entitled to the White House as they believe. Hillary never saw Obama coming, she thought she would sail through this. I don't know about anyone else, but, I want a President who is prepared for all situations.
If Richardson's endorsement does not matter why is Bill Clinton's face turning red because of it? Why are they trying to smear him for whatever he said or did not say in private?
Hi Im Bill Richardson and I would like more t.v. time
"The Clintons should get over this."
Hey Bill, why would you be upset if he supposedly promised you five times but still pledged for Obama? You and Hillary keep telling everybody that superdelegates can pick anyone they want and still change their minds later after they're pledged. That's what you said, didn't you? "Chill Out" Bill!!
The truth will always prevail, this is a case of who holds the record of being untruthful vs the more upright – and the uprights are supporting Obama
Hey Folks, let it ride. May the best candidate win. It's a free country (last time I checked) to voice your opinions. The he said, she said has to stop in the campaign. Let's get down to the issues, what are these candidates going to do for this country and for you?
Richardson is a good dude with a cool head and demeanor. i hope Mr. Obama remembers him for a cabinet position.
Bill Richardson did the right thing. He didn't let Clinton's manipulate him like they are doing to other superdelegates and voters. He saw what Clintons are about. His endorsment was not for sale. Good for you Mr. Richardson. You did the right thing.
Kerri,
No, Obama is NOT well liked here in the Chicago area. I live in the chicago area as well as he has the reputation of a snake. He's as corrupt as Daley the major and everyone knows it. Where do you think Obama learned his tricks from???
Don't let her sour grapes get to you.
I think you are all missing the really important question. Why does Gov. Richardson have that beard? If President Clinton concreted on that he might find more answers.
What was your price, Governor??
Hi Richardson Relax ! Don’t worry !if Obama nominee in November Karl Rove will take care of it
this endorsement is not for Obama, it's for himself. he'd sell his own grandmother for his politcal career.
The Clintons do need to get over it. The Clintons need to face the fact that our country wants President OBAMA ! Not President Flip Flop.
Hillary has become a curse to the Democratic Party. Obama please save our country from four more years of the Clintons.
Who cares what Richarson says or does, we Hispanics support Senator Clinton all the way.
If Bill Clinton claims Richardson told him FIVE TIMES he would endorse Hillary, that's good enough for me. After all, Clinton is the only person who knows what the definition of "is" is . . .
I have a general question? What was Obama doing the Clinton years? Specifically what kind of experience was he gaining that would make him President of our country and leader of the World? Does anyone know for sure and factual? I really don't now the man.
. . . .Why wouldn't Bill Richardson endorse Senator Obama? If its
a favor that he's after, as some of you Hillary supporters claim, he'd
better go with Barack. Because Hillary will not be in any position to
grant favors to anyone after Obama wins.
Obama 08
Carville was right.
This guy (not man) is a spineless backstabber and was probably offered a spot in O's office. His constituents voted for Hillary. He should do his job and represent his constituents.
GET OVER YOURSELF RICHARDSON!!!!!!!!!!!
Richardson should "get over it." He is not that important and neither is his endorsement!
Just let the primary system play itself out and see what happens at the end.
Where are her tax returns??? Why is the media not focusing on this???? Come on CNN.
Keep it up CNN moderators just show only comments favouring Obama.
the guys is a snake, What did Obama offer him??? Obama is offering Gore a position now I heard.... For his support too.
Obama will not win the presidency. He will never win FL or MI or OH.
Let see if he is looking to win all the red states he is winning now.
A vote for Obama is a lost vote.
who cares go away you traitor. endorsement was too late, you waited till the end to make sure you picked the one that was winning!
This is really getting silly...
Go Obama 08
Bill Clinton's angry response to Richardson's endorsement of Obama is yet another example of how the Clintons feel "entitled" to the presidency. They are not. Thank you, Governor Richardson for making the informed, RIGHT decision on who to support.
neither candidate is "entitled" to anything
Americans dont owe anybody anything except themselves to have
a great President, it will be McCain for me
In all honesty! The Clintons are saying the people votes means nothing. Good choice Richardson!
Obama '08
look up the William Safire article about Hilary in 1996. You think these issues won't come up in a general election? Hilary is unelectable.
Aww, I miss the days of journalism... back when news was news... as oppose to pop.
"The clintons should get over this"... that's perfect!
Last time I heard someone should "get over" something, it involved a kicking and screaming teenager...
Hey Holly! That's a joke, right? It was bush 41 that made the "read my lips" pledge. Probably happened before you were born, so I guess we could expect you to support the MT suit.
A vote for Hillary Clinton means never having to say you're sorry to the citizens of the United States of America.
Doesn't matter, because McCain will win 40-45 states and send Obama back to the crooked Dem machine of Chicago.
Meanwhile, Richardson gets nothing for his trouble.
. . . .The polls show that Hillary's negatives are close to George Bush's. Shes also voted the least trustworthy. Therefore I believe Bill Richardson.
The clintons have always had a problem with the truth. They have always strong armed people into getting their own way. I salute Richardson for going against the almighty clintons. N.H. already regretts backing them and by the way...Where are the clintons tax returns? They promised they would have them available this week. C'mon hillary you don't need another big lie on your list!
I used to have respect for Bill Richardson...not anymore.
CLINTON! KEEP FIGHTING ALL THE WAY! IT IS YOUR RIGHT! GOOD LUCK, CLINTON!
Bill Richardson is a snake. We can see right threw you.
Everyone knows that Richardson switched loyality, it's as simple as that.
His endorsement wasn't for sale, Ela? It went to the highest bidder!
OF COURSE, Richardson was promised something for his endorsement.
When are you people going to learn that Obama is just like any other politician?
The airport under sniper fire, proved the clintons are liers. I don't believe anything that they say. I believe Mr. Richardson when he said he made no promises he is an honorable, upstanding man.
PS Even if Richardson did say he would endorse Hillary, 5 times, 10 times, or a hundred times, why can't a superdelegate change his mind? Oh, wait! Hillary says superdelegates CAN change their minds...
clintons should get over this. If it about loyaties then other people would never be elected. This shows how low clintons are sacrifising for power. I am really sick and tired of these families that wanna dominate power in washington.
Duck and run for cover Hillary ... the Swallows are returning to Capistrono ...
Did you honestly just say "Why would Bill lie"? It depends on the meaning of "is" I guess.
I'd call the Clintons pathological liars, but they do it fully conscious of their intent.
Does anybody really care who Richardson endorses? I think it's more of a personal issue, and the Clintons feel betrayed.
It's funny how Richardson said the super delegates should follow the will of the voters of their states, and yet he does not. He musr REALLY want to have a job with Obama, and I'm sure he'll get one. Shining shoes and carrying luggage! You Democruts are so funny when you fight amongst yourselves!
Big Mac '08
loyalty is a contract written in blood apparently
Come on guys... who does'nt want to be on the Winning Team!
Richardson is no fool.
Bill Richardson should have been the nominee. Obama should make him VP. He has qualifications Hillary wishes she had.
It is a shame Richardson didnt follow Obama when he said that superdelegates should follow how their state voted. I think Obama should remind him, or no he would loose Richardson, better stay quiet.
Why is this guy still spouting off of the mounth? Get over what? I don't hear the Clintons saying anything. He must be trying to keep his name in the news. Mr. Richardson get over yourself, you are insignificant.
Richardson is a loser.
Hello, Judas
This is Jesus calling, where's my endorsement?
Billary does need to get over it and move on – such is politics.
THANKS CNN
Come on! RIchardson, could you just shut up and go away!
We know how dirty trick you play with Obama! Obama must promise you big !
However, Obama and you will never make your own dream true!
No Obama! No Richardson!
NO No NO
The Clintons have used Bill Richardson as their personal fire hydrant
because there are no more states with significant Mexican populations to vote. That's the way these scumbags operate.
That's right...GET OVER IT BILL! The Clintons are always crying about something!
Seems to me that if this Gov. Richardson were committed to Sen. Clinton, he would have done so from the start. ALL of her true-line endorsers have supported her from the start. Shame on President Clinton for misspeaking like his wife.
actually Clinton never said Richardson promised TO ENDORSE Hillary
he said Richardson promised NOT TO ENDORSE Obama. Those are two different things. I notice the absence of Richardson denying that.
We don 't care about what the clintons say. It is about issues affecting us as Americans!
Go Bill Richardson!!! The Clintons are political bullies its just a shame so many others dont have backbone it takes to stand up to them.
Clinton to Richardson: "Obama CANNOT win!!!"
Yeah, like Bill Clinton never lied and deceived...under oath even.
CNN- Just say you are biased. What positive story have written lately supporting Hillary?.
This guy is such a trader, it's disgusting. There really is no trust or loyalty left in Washington.
Bill Clinton needs to stop bickering about not endorsing Hillary. This not a beauty contest where you beat up the judge if they don't vote for your daughter. This is for the American People stupid Bill.
Richardson would not even have a job in politics or any exposure if it were not for Bill.
His endorsment of Obama was simply for his own gain!
Richardson said he edorsed Obama because of the Race speech now he says he endorsed Obama because the Clinton campaign got nasty.......so what is the truth..The truth is that he will say anything to benefit his self interest
go bill!
obama/richardson '08
i had friends like you billy obama boy, you say to me , i wont
forget you, you've done too much to prove were friends....
then you jump ship......... Richardson, your a sleaze ball backing a looser.....
Reagan democrats unite against these ungrateful bum's..
Missouri mccain08
More inexactitudes form the Clintons!
Or is it "misspeaking" or "lies"?
I knew Cnn would not want the public to be aware of Mrs. Obamas paper. You show such favor to the Obamas.
Does Bill Clinton or hilLIARy see the irony in Bill calling someone a liar?
I didn't think so.
Do any of the Clinton's mindless zombie supporters?
I didn't think so.
What is CNN's obsession with Martin Luther King lately???
Every day there is a story about him.
BYE BYE BILLARY!
Gov Richardson has a mind of his own and used it. The Clintons and their manipulation of anyone who can help them is not in the best interests of the country, only the Clintons' ambitions. Gov Richardson is to be commended for his choice which was his own and not the Clintons or anyone else's idea.
Don't worry, you won't have to vote for them
There is simply no way that Hillary will be the nominee. No. Way.
Is it just me or are there others who genuinely believe that Hiliary Clinton would do anything even if it meant using corruption, illegal activities, lying and even smear campaigns to win the nomination....are these not the characteristics of a dictatorship?
Richardson's a Big fat liar and a traitor yeah Judas sounds more like it. He owes where he got to the Clinton's. Fair is fair.
I still worry until I don't have to.
I'm going to party like it's 1999, or 2009, when she gives her concession speech
Bill Richardson for Vice president... what a Joke!! It sounds as stupid as Obama for Prsident !!
Did Bill "mis-speak" or should we call it what it is a LIE
the clintons are not hurting the democract party, the democratic party has created this mess, who came up with this bright idea. Can you imagine the country being run this way. They can't make no decisions
I dont think that Richardson could tell the truth if his life depended on it. If it werent for the Clintons, he would be sitting in the barrio selling tacos. Now he thinks that Obama has the nomination wrapped up and he will do anything for a cabinet position. If the Judas shoe fits Bill, wear it!!
Did anyone expect some other reaction from the Clintons?
Richardson is a jerk and obviously a fair weathered friend! Just the type of person we need in politics!!!!! NOT
What is hilarious under pinning of this whole argument on Obama can't win is the fact that Obama is beating her. Guess that means she REALLY can't win.
Watching him bumble through the debates, he's just an "empty suit" endorsing another "empty suit." We Clinton supporters don't miss Richardson's endorsement at all - Obamarama can have him!
RIchardson and Obama will make my family of democrats vote for McCain!
It just goes to show you how trustworthy Bill Richardson is. He will be labeled as a judas politically the rest of his career.
Keep it up Dems... you can't buy negative publicity like this. He endorsed someone, get over it. How can a democrat possibly unite an ENTIRE NATION if they can't even unite themselves?!?!?!?!?!?!?
McCain '08
that will be fact, partly the Dems own doing.
My girlfriend and I have a very expensive bottle of champagne waiting in the fridge
At this point, I just want it to be Nov 5th with President-elect Obama
Hey Bill, take your own words to heart. "Just chill out, man... chill out"
He's not Judas he's Brutas.... stabing the Clintons in the back.... well we all know what happened to Brutas eh?
Richardson can not be manipylated! Chapeau!! The Clintons should change their name into Lie-Clintons. They are willing to lie about anything. Is President Clinton trying to 'snipe' Richardson?
maybe some of these "men" have a slight problem with the thought that a woman can win. wow, what a blow to the ego.
Not until she's damaged Obama sufficiently for her run in 2012. Unfortumately, she'll NEVER go away.
Richardson is a back stabber and the Clintons are better off with out him.
Minds do change3 when there is more information- what is the problem
Mah wife superdelegate relations with that man!
uh, I'm not under oath, am I?
Bill Richardson.... You Are Done!
And Bill Clinton thinks we should believe him Why?
Promises? When Bill said "I do" didn't that mean he would not drop his pants for other women.
I agree with Richardson. He went with the candidate who best represents him. The Clintons need to stop their whining and run the race. I think that's impossible for them.
That's it. I have been undecided until now. Obama will not get my vote. There are two other candidates in the race.
thanks everyone!
Judas! Traitor , that is what you are. You are going to love when Clinton gets the nomination. Eat your hat, loser, and and your master B.O.
Hillary 2008!
I think that Bill Richardson should stop calling Clinton a liar! He would probably not even be where he is today if he had not been mentored by President Clinton!
Just goes to show, the Clintons are on an ego trip, raising money from poor Americans to cover their losses. The game is over.
LIES ,LIES,LIES ,more LIES from Camp Clinton. These people are beyond dispicable! Please leave and go back to Hollywood where they like you.
I know that you will NOT post this as usual CNN. But I had to have my say anyway.
Any one but Hillary Rotten in 08.
Bill Clinton elevated Richardson to national attention and stature when he was president, and this is how he is repaid. Shame on you, Mr. Richardson, i.e., Judas. If not for Bill Clinton, NO ONE would ever have heard of you!
I believe Bill Clinton. That's it, pure and simple. The media is trying to choose our candidate for us.
Forget me. I have a mind of my own.
As for Hillary and the sniper fire? She's exposed to sniper fire every day and manages to keep her head up.
Good for her.
All you Richardson and Obama naysayers – don't hate – appreciate. Bill Richardson gave his endorsement based on his own opinion and he has that right. Richardson has not given us any reason not believe what he is saying isn't true. On the other hand, we have sniper fire and I did not have sexual relations with that woman. YOU DO THE MATH!
Why is Ricardson is talking? Is this the only way he can get into the news? Hmmmm.........
He waited until he could get a clearer picture of which way the wind was blowing. This is so transparent and so pathetic.
Tell me again why we care?
Hey Linda...I think the word you looking for is traitor....Unless Richardson works on the stock exchange...get over yourself!!!! and use proper english!!!!!
Bill Clinton is a known liar. It is in the record.
Bill Richardson, on the other hand, has no such record of lies.
I believe Richardson until proven otherwise.
If Richardson is Judas... doesnt that make Hillary Jesus? I have yet to see her walk on water, but i have seen her dogde snipers bullets...Oh wait THAT WAS A LIE.
Richardson can support who ever he want, and IF he gets the VP position its not like he isnt qaulified...
I would believe Bill Richardson over the Clintons. The Clintons have a track record of lying.
The clintons should stop acting like spoiled little brats ... they aren't entitled to anything, and we've had enough of their lies, half-truths, and dirty politics .
Funny how all you dems would have defended the Clintons to the death over lying back in the 90's, but now they're a bunch of liars, right? Convenient.
Richardson the opportunist.. Where would you be right now!
If it where not for the Clintons , Bill Richardson wouyld be a nobody. He is traitor. His state voted for Hilalry too. He even betrayed the people in his state
May the Lord bless those reading this message, the next president of the US, and those endorsing him! Obama '08!!
Richardson should trade his stamper (wig) in for some brains. Nobody will ever trust him again. He is disrespectful, a bully and doesn't fool anyone. That includes Carville who had his number a long time ago.
I commend Governor Richardson for having the courage to stand up to the Clinton Machine and to endorse the candidate whom he knows to be the nation's best hope. It's a no-brainer to figure out who is telling the truth here...
Kudos to Bill Richardson!
Bill Clinton....LYING again......WOW, why is anyone surprised????
"If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man."
Twain seems spot on for this one
Hillary calls Bill Richardson and says "He (Barack) cannot win." Hmm... Speaking of Rocky, didn't Adrian say the same thing to Rocky before he won his fight?
Who is the real Rocky, Barack (the true underdog from modest beginnings) or Hillary (the Ivan Drago of the Democratic Party)?
"You can't win, Hillary! You can't win!"
Didn't someone just win the election ii which Obama heavily compaigned for him? That doesn't sound like they hated him that much.
Neal:
New Mexico went unanimously for Clinton? Really? Because your use of that word would mean that Obama did not get one single vote in the entire state. Nor anyone else. "Unanimously" would mean that every single person in the state voted for Hilary Clinton.
Do yourself a favor, tiger: stick to words under 3 syllables in length.
Bill and Hillary Clinton are narcistic liars. All liars shall burn in the lake of fire'
This is just too funny. Bill and Hillary think they are entitled and Richardson spurned them. Awwww.
Hillary really needs to withdraw from the race and endorse Obama for the good of the democratic party. The only way she can win the primary is if they coerce the supers to vote against the popular vote which will alienate a lot of democrats. If that happens, watch John McCain sail to an easy victory in November.
The fact that Hillary can't accept the consequences of her actions, can't see the way this is going, and continues to put her ego ahead of doing the right thing, the more she shows she isn't presidential material in the first place.
Hey Hillary, tell us again about dodging the sniper bullets with Sinbad and Chelsea...
Why are you still around? Please do us all a favor and just go away - your thoughts are insignificant.
Billaries should get over it! They should learn that you do not get everything you want in real life. Bill was so used to getting everything he wanted while prez that he takes everything for granted and Hill was supposed to be the inevitable. Everything to them is an entitlement and that is why they have turned so mean and nasty when things do not go their way. How could anyone support such personalities as a leader of our country? Even as Chelsea campaigns to young folks, what does she really know about life for the everyday person? She was brought up rich and privileged and trying to report stories heard on the trail does not connect her to many of us. Our choice is about who will be best for us, not to help build a clinton legacy.
I think it is about time Hillary Clinton finished her White House bid and she should make a fresh start in four years time. Obama '08!
Good job Gov Richardson, stand up be your own man. Go Obama
Hey, CNN. How many times are you going to post this same story? Just curious.
But what I want to know is, why does anyone think Richardson's endorsement is worth anything other than his single turn-coat superdelegate vote? He's a porky loser from a porky loser state, the state that scrabbles with Mississippi and Louisiana for the bottom in everything. An endorsement from Gov. Let's-Grow-Dope is worthless and carries no weight with decent Hispanics.
Bill Clinton ? The biggest LIAR this country ever had. Remember how he pointed his finger on television "I never had sex with that ....". He and Hillary are the worst politicians this country ever had, divisive, nasty, arrogant and totally stupid.
Hey Wendy from Chicago, what pole do you site on this 'snake like reputation'? Or is this your one sided Clinton like opinion of Obama? Another smear campaign from Clinton surrogates.
Watching you Dems insult and ridicule your party and your candidates begs the question...what do you really believe in??? To think I was considering coming over.
A vote for Bugs Bunny would be a better choice.
Gov. Richardson should respect the will of the voters in his state which went for Clinton. FIne if he wants to endorse Obama but he should give up his super delegate seat- he, not the clintons, is over turning the will of the people in his state!!
This controvery will shape Richardson's legacy from now on. No one will remember him for his international work. He will go down in political history for his betrayal of the Clintons.
Although I'm not a Democrat, I think Gov. Richardson is a very decent and honorable man even if we rarely agree on politics. He is imminently more believable than the Clintons any time of the day. I am sure as a former member of the Clinton cabinet it couldn't have been easy for him to endorse Obama, but that says a lot about Richardson's strong principles. No doubt Gov. Richardson knows a lot more about the way the Clinton's do business than those of us on the outside of government.
I FULLY AGREE WITH THE LATINOS OF NEW MEXICO. THEY VOTED
FOR HILLARY.YET, GOV. RICHARDSON TURNED HIS BACK ON THEM BY ENDORSING OBAMA BUT AT WHAT PRICE?
Speaking of Judas, the only one Judas in politics is Joe Lieberman, not Bill Richardson.
The vote of the electorate means absolutely nothing to the Clintons as they pander for "superdelegates" – they and Howard Dean have brought the party to its knees and neither will stop until the party is destroyed. Why the media gives a proven lier any attention at all is something I will never understand.
Get over it Bill, you have absolutely NO credibility left, your credibility was gone when you announced on national TV "I DID NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT WOMAN." I may be the odd one but I expect a lot more out our president, and I'm one of the idiots who voted for you twice!
That legacy of a lier who can never be trusted is the only legacy that you will every have, and if your wife wants credit for expericnce, that legacy goes along with her as well.
YOU do not deserve to be in the White House again in ANY capacity.
I don't know what the truth is in regards Richardson's promise to Clinton in regards not nominating Obama. I do believe however, that Richardson could have waited until it was a better time to nominate Obama.
Since he states that he is a friend of the Clinton family, then he would realize the tough position that Hillary was in politically at this particular time, before the Pennsylvania primary, knowing that
it would have an extremely negative affect on her campaigning there, which I certainly believe it has. That is the true wounding that is going on between "friends" in this situation. Timing is everything in politics, the timing of Richardson's move was an overt political move on his part to hurt Hillary when she was already having other people endorse Obama. Or at least that is how it appears to me and I would say Bill Clinton felt the same way.
Oh Wow!
Thanks CNN!
Another Positive news about Hillary!
Oh, I am sorry I mean Bill..
Oh, I mean the Clintons who are both running for president.
It's so nice to bring back old news of how a two faced fool did or did not promise to back up Hillary.
What makes me believe that Richardson is lying is that he said he decided to vote for Obama after the campaign got "nasty". Please, this is politics people....it is a tough venue ALWAYS. Richardson knows that. He was looking for an excuse and found a weak one in order to endorse. I would feel betrayed if I were Bill Clinton, it's only natural. This campaign isn't even close to nastiness when you compare it to past elections. It is strange how fast people forget that. I don't think the Clintons feel they are entitled to the White House. They have always put up a good fight in campaigns and have taken more heat than most. And they get blamed for everything. I would not be surprised if there was something in this for Richardson, something bigger than the Clintons could offer.
So after telling the people of your state that you would endorse the candidate that they chose in the primary elections, you did the exact opposite. Other than that, your endorsement only serves yourself. If Obama wins the presidency and you get on his cabinet, to the Latinos you'll be nothing more than second coming of the pitiful and dishonorable Alberto Gonzalez. What a shame.
I'm not sure why the Obama campaign would want his endorsement. I'm sure they are smart enough to know that the Latino vote will not follow Richardson. Richardson is Latino and the Latinos continued to support Hillary. What does that tell the Obama campaign?
Latinos are people of their word. Es la palabra. Governor Richardson, are you sure you're Latino?
Tell Ricahrdson to actually read what Clinton said. Clinton never said that Richardson promised to endorse Hillary. What he said was that he promised he wouldn't endorse Obama.
It's no surprise the Clintons said they saw Richardson 5 times when they saw him only once, and that this one time he never promised them an endorsement.
They seem to remember a lot of things differently, such as not being able to remember collectively (both Hillary and Chelsea) they were never shot at by snipers in Bosnia.
They will do and say anything to get elected, so no wonder Richardson bailed on them.
Turn red and point a finger, really now Bill who do you think you are. My hope is only that the rest of the "Superdelegates" follow Richardson's example and reach inside and pull some guts out of their empty sacks of a political body and stop this spinlessness that has been attributed to the Democratic Party." Have they not learned from the Iraq vote or any of History examples that they have experienced in their lifetimes.
All you had to do Richardson, was keep your mouth shut. That is after you told Bill Clinton "I would never do that". That means, you don't have to endorse Hillary but you shouldn't endorse the other guy. Believe the Hillary supporters when they say they will vote for McCain if the dems run BO. There is no way that man can be president and you ought to know better. Actually, you were my second choice to Hillary, but no more. Talk about lack of judgement ~ you have none!
Can we have Hillary's superdelegates being interviewed why they endorsed her to begin with? This is just taking Obama and his supporters in a cheap way. This adds up to the sense of entitlement!
LET'S SEE GOV. WHO DO WE BELIEVE , A LEGALLY PROVEN
LIER OR YOU ? I WOULD HAVE TO BELIEVE , WE BELIEVE YOU.
Bill Richardson IS an opportunist... so are many people in politics. However, this is like a grade school fight. You were supposed to be on MY team! Nah nah nah nah nahhh nahhhhh-he's on my team nowwww. I think they ALL need to get over themselves. But I still support Hillary. Her camp didn't start the nastiness. In fact, all the squabbling was started by people not employeed by Clinton or Obama. The press took every word and ran with it, causing both sides to have to make statements "renouncing" those people. Its very sad that this primary has been drug through the mud.
There something more a little smarmy about Richardson. We saw him handwringing like an old biddy on the news about not thinking his endorsement was that important, that he really wasn't sure what he'd do etc, etc., etc. He's just grabbing what face time he can over this.
Pay no attention to him Hillary, the clear headed women of the country, who don't see Obama as the next American Idol have your back.
The superdelegate who was screamed at was a Clinton backer. However as Hillary says, the superdelegates should vote their conscience. I would surmise another superdelegate will be going for Obama. Gov. Richardson, you are a great man.
Governor Richardson deserves the respect of American's everywhere. Why? Because he put what he believes to be the best interests of this country above a personal relationship. I've no dout it was a diffucult decision for him. I originally supported Sen. Clinton, as well, but her own statements and actions caused me to change alliances as well.
Yesterday Obama said he would give Al Gore a high position in his cabinet. You know he said that so Gore can endorse him. I hope Gore remains neutral. Obama is greedy and smart. He has a lot of endoresements and always says: "I won more states." So, why is he keeping them from counting the votes in Florida and Michigan, what is he aftraid of? I don't know why pictures of Reverend Wrights home hasn't been all over the TV channels, they are so busy attacking Hillary. It's so obvious that CNN favors Obama. They also need to investigate Obama's ties with William Ayers!
HUH....Why is Bill getting upset ? Hillary said Richardson's endorsement of Obama was meaningless when it happened. Did they change their minds ?
The Clintons are never going to get over this. Their hypocrisy is astounding–the most calculating and political couple since Antony and Cleopatra, and they're accusing Bill Richardson of playing politics?!?! NEWSFLASH!!!!!! This IS politics. Hillary Clinton plays politics that have deadly consequences, like her Iraq war vote. I'm sick of this being about "The Clintons". It's time for them to go away–no more Clintons!!!!! And certainly, having "The Clintons" as the candidate is a very bad idea. At least Bill should shut up. He's a liability at this point.
Another former Clinton cabinet member and a governer just endoresed Obama yeserday. I wonder what the Clintons would call him!
Richardson is a lowlife looking for favors and you can't spin it any other way. The way he sucked on Obama on stage made me sick. He was acting like a lapdog not a man.
Must be a hard rock to swallow; when you can't "buy" everyone. I'm proud of my NM governor for saying no to the bully sessions.
Well its crystal clear why Governor Richardson endorsed Senator Obama and ditched Clintons because he saw the chance of getting a VP ticket. Everybody knows Senator Obama needs Hispanic votes desperately in November which he has failed to get upto this point in Primary season and Governor can bring that on presidential ticket for Senator Obama. Governor fits Judas role perfectly.
Richardson not only let the Clinton's down, he has let the entire state of New Mexico down. He purchased the plane with state tax money, so he could go and do as he pleased, all the while forgetting the people of New Mexico who had supported him, and we in turn were forgotten about during the election. Had he been taking care of New Mexico citizens, instead of trying to feather his own nest, it would not have taken our citizens more than a week to count the votes. He is a no good Governor, as he is a no good friend to anyone. He not only betrayed the Clinton's for all the years of friendship, but betrayed our state. We who need to have the confidence of our Governor, how can anyone trust him?
Bill Clinton needs to get over HIMSELF. He thinks everyone needs to bow down to him like he is some God. Bill Richardson has ever right to support who he wants.
So one of the Bill's must be lying. Hmmm...remind me again which one is the one how got disbarred for lying under oath?
Hillary says that the Richardson endorsement wasn't important.
Bill goes beserk.
Actions speak louder than words.
I don't know if Richardson can be compared to Judas, but one thing's for sure: The clintons desperately wanted his endorsement.
Now that they didn't get the endorsement, it tells them that even their closest supporters are jumping ship.
Hillary's campaign is like the Titanic.
Well Bill
You told us to our face five time.....
I didn't have sex with that woman.....
See how it feels to be mislead.
Talk about a fairy tale.
Hillary lived in the Governors Mansion
Hillary lived in the White House for 8 years
Hillary carpet bagged to NY and nabbed a senate seat that where people had been positioning themselves for decades to get.
Hillary got re elected to that unmerited seat
She rode on a cloud as the de facto nominee in 2007 and up until Iowa
Now she is twisting arm in backrooms to get her way..... talk about a fairy tale.
Lets turn the page
OBAMA 08 – 12
Hello,
I do believe that Richardson and others who were Clinton supporters are turncoats, opportunists, and spineless. What happens if McCain beats Obama in the general election? All of these relationships will be damaged forever because of this disloyalty, jumpship mentality. If I were the Clintons, I would defect from the party and become Independents. They would have more power and could leave those turncoats behind.
Regina
So one of the Bill's must be lying. Hmmm…remind me again which one is the one that got disbarred for lying under oath? {typo corrected}
If you are in doubt about what Richardson is really all about, just ask any New Mexican about what a self-serving cockroach he is. You don't know this man at all, regardless of his connections with the Clintons. He is at war with the New Mexico elected officials working in Santa Fe. New Mexico is rated 3rd highest state with most crime. Prisons are over crowded. Kids school grades are terrible.....and the list goes on. In the mean-time, he is out negociating releases of captured people in Colombia or somewhere. He is just on an ego trip for the media as a "wanna be savior".....guess he gets a high off of this because at working for the people of his state, he flunks.
So...it should not be news to us that the Clinton's are AGAIN lying!
And he's right...get over it!
I admite this man's courage.
I thought this was a fair election. I didn't think the Clinton's should put any pressure on anyone to support them. They don't have any right to think that America owe them any votes just because Bill Clinton was our President. They both have proven that they are bullys who will stretch the truth.
Good for your Governor Richardson. You made the right decision endorsing Senator Obama. As a woman I would love to see a woman become President – what a great role model for my daughter and other young women in America, however Hillary Clinton does not fit the bill. Oops, no pun intended.
He's absolutely right. The Clintons think America and the US Govt. is their personal playground (with their little party funded by our tax dollars).
These Charlatans need to be tarred & feathered, followed by getting run out of town on a rail. What a coupla pigs!
BTW, Hill, only 12 more days til' you PROMISED to release your tax returns. Can't wait! {{{{trembling with anticipation and glee}}}}
THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN IS DOING THIS TO RICHARDSON BECAUSE HE IS HISPANIC. WHEN THE KENNEDYS, CLOSE FAMILY FRIENDS TO THE CLINTONS ENDORSED OBAMA, CARVILLE DID NOT USE HIS JUDAS ANALOGY. SINCE RICHARDSON IS A MINORITY WHO ACCORDING TO THE CLINTONS WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN WHERE HE IS TODAY BUT FOR THEIR "BENEVOLENCE", RICHARDSON IS INDEBTED TO THE CLINTONS FOR THE REST OF HIS LIVE. AGAIN WE SEE THE DOUBLE STANDARD IMPLICIT IN THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN.
Gov Richradson has duped his community. He remains your friend only if you can offer him something in return. He has great lust for power, shameless person.
Billary has lost. For the love of God, get out of the race, please.
Richardson is so annoying. He would have played to either leading candidate. He is ONLY chasing is own political aspirations and kissing BoHacks butt. If we knew all we know now about Obama and his circle of friends, we wouldn't be bowling for delegates literally. Superdelegates need to sit down and shut up. Let democracy play out naturally, and quit playing poker with the fait of this coutry.
Gov Richardson good job for standing up for our country. Gov Richardson knows what is good for the country. He is an honest man. Bill and Hillary get over it men!!.
Gov Richardson does not own them nothing. Bill and Hillary owns the country an apology for liying.
Obama did not specifically contact Bill Richardson......he was just one of the many superdelegates Obama was trying to get to back him. Richardson is trying to make it look like he had a special talent or place with Obama. I think Obama is just using BR to get to the latino vote....a mistake on his part as I don't feel BR has much influence there overall.
This talk about the Clintons feeling entitled to the nomination was started by BR. I feel Bill Clinton's outrage at BR breaking his promise is genuine because I feel the anger and disbelief.
We all have to ask. Has Bill Richardson ever gotten nasty? Everything about this guy is nasty.
Clintons and their supporters, dirty people. Call people mean names when they don't agree with you. Obama is in the gutter when he bowls, the Clintons are in the gutter in everything they do.
The Clinton's obviously feel that they are "owed" an endorsement for political favors. He did get appointments, but he did a fine job for our country. When it all comes down to it, Richardson is an American citizen just like the rest of us and he doesn't "owe" his vote to any man or woman. Last time I checked, no one owns the right of another to express his opinions in the politcal arena.
The anger of Bill Clinton shows just how deeply they have come to benefit from political cronyism. At least the Clintons don't have the hypocrisy to pretend that they still believe that each person should have the right to express opinions by casting a vote!
Vote for fighter, Hillary is a fighter. Her spirit is unbelievable!
Hillary 08!!!
If you were Bill Richardson, what you will do?
1. Like Richardson, endorse Obama and say "nasty" words to Clinton;
2. Stay quiet until someone wins the nominatioin;
3. Endorse Clinton.
I am an Obama supporter. I think Richardson is a traitor!
Whats up with the Clintons, it seems as though they feel entitled to win this election. Hillary "Rocky" Clinton the Queen of Entitlement and William (Bullwinkinkle) Clinton the King of Pimping Interns, secretaries and so on. Is anyone wondering why CNN isnt showing Billary's former Pastor, you know the one that was sentenced for molesting the 7yr old girl? Where is Hillary and her high horse now!!
Hillary go away!!!!
Richardson probably did say that he was leaning her way at the superbowl party. But then he saw her start up her smear campaign and thought differently.
This is the EXACT reason we can't have a Clinton as president!
As we move foreward we get to see the real Clintons. If you don't back the Clintons, they will attack you and drag you down. Just ask Mr. Foster about the Clintons, oh I forgot the Clintons took care of him. I would watch my back Mr. Richardson. Some people think the Clintons are great and will vote for Hillary. What I don't understand is we all hate the goverment and the people in office, because they are only looking out for themselfs. So if we are all saying this, why would we want to put a lier, a cheat and a dishonest person who we can't trust in office. Does any one have a answer to why we should elect a dishonest person in office?
Richardson is a traitor and made a career ending move! You are done in politics hope you enjoy welfare.
Clinton is going to lose...Get over it Hillary!
Also, is anyone else loving the fact that Hillary went from thinking that she had the canidacy wrapped up last Fall to now comparing herself to Rocky? What's it gonna be next Hillary?
Do the Clintons EVER tell the truth anymore?
The Clintons are CooCoo. It's getting pretty obvious that most people have really gotten fed up with these lying fools and their gullible supporters.
Camp Clinton better enjoy their narrow victory in PA because it's gonna be downhill from there.
Come on superdelegates and end this mess now so that we can tear into Lil McBush's **s.
Obama 08
Well, Benedict Arnold speaks out! Get serious people. The only reason Richardson backed Obama is that he sees opportunity like most politicians. He thinks he has a better chance of getting a job (maybe VP) in an Obama administration than in a Clinton administration and he has no problem selling out his supposed friends the Clintons. He is not an honorable man. Did he tell Obama he could deliver the Hispanic vote? His comments help McCain more than hurt Clinton.
To Uncle Sam, John Mccain is George Bush all over again. When he mentions that we have a military presence in S. Korea and Kuwait, he fails to mention we left no military presence in S. Vietnam. S. Vietnam is doing ok nowadays, I believe. Mccain is the ole trickle down economics guy. We've had the republicans for 8 years and look where we are. If the republicans think the dems are big spenders, then they need to look at how much they have spent on this awfull war. The dems could'nt spend that much in 10 years much less 4. Go Bill Richardson, support Obama, he is our best chance for change for the good.
I don't think Bill Clinton is trying to dictate anybody, but just for common sense, they think Bill Richardson should at least for being a friend or being a coworker and was promoted by Clinton, keep silence. I think nobody would like to be betrayed by someone else. The Clintons may not be good, but Bill Richardson did not do well too. You think Obama will trust him in future. No, abusolutley no. I think all people like to have loyal friends, loyal family members and loyal employees. Bill Clinton's reaction is normal enough to be understand. When I am angry with my son's behavor, i would say I called you serveral times, but you did not answer. Actually I may just call him three times. It was just overreaction, no lies here.
Mary, Independent, has placed the horse in back of the carriage when she comments that Richardson needs to get over himself and move on. It is not Richardson that keeps raising this story. Rather, It is the interviewing media's initiative that keeps raising the point about Richardson's endorsement of Barack Obama. Moreover, the news media has every right to print a story of interest and it is very interesting that a close ally of the Clintons switched his vote to Obama!
screw you bill richardson for not supporting Hillary. Shame on you.
It is all non sense.
TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT YOU NEED TO BE PATRIOTIC!
HOW CAN OBAMA SAY HE IS WHEN HE IS BLOCKING VOTES IN MI AND FL??
VOTE FOR HARD WORK AND HONESTY!!!!!!!
HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!!!
Shame on you Bill Richardson for turning your back on women.
HILLARY/NADER 2008
CNN please post.
The Clintons are lyers and their supporters are naive to say the least. To trust the Clintons is like following a cult. Wow, the Clintons have a cult of believers that will believe anything they say. We don't need another president most Americans do not trust. The cult of believers are small and getting smaller.
WHAT IN HOLY HELL DOES BILL CLINTON KNOW ABOUT TELLING THE TRUTH?
HE DIDN'T DO IT WHEN HE WAS 5 YEARS OLD AND HE DOESN'T DO IT TODAY
GEORGE W. BUSH KNOWS MORE ABOUT THE DEPLOYMENT OF WMD THAN BILL CLINTON KNOWS ABOUT THE TRUTH.
WELL, IT IS A VIRTUAL ENDORSEMENT OF RICHARDSON'S VALUE TO THE ELECTION. HIGH, AMIGO
This is coming from a past President that LIED to all the american people and LIED to his wife! Try and spin that Billary supporters!
And to your puppet daughter ......what happens in the White House that "we the people" pay for is our business...so YES WE CAN ask the question about how Bill cheating on Hillary has affected her campaign and it is OUR business! We paid for the "clean up" tissues and the impeachment proceedings in the house!
Why is this newsworthy?
About time a prominent Democrate realized enough is enough and publicly called Bill what he is a "liar"!
you tell 'em Richardson! get over your sour grapes losers. the man can make his mind up without having to be backed into a corner. who would endorse her with those policies and that brand of politics the Clintons adhere to. they are a total turn off.
screw off richardson for not backing Hillary.
...Pissed in Peoria
Well, I'm sure he will be kicking himself when Clinton does win..
Besides, I don't think he's very bright..
You are a snake also, Judas Richardson. Obama must be promising all super delegates a "place" in HIS cabinet. What an ego Obama has!
at this point, the republicans do not need to bring up Rev.Wright to win the White House as long as they have the Clintons busy tearing the democratic party apart and pitting the people against one another, simply because Hilary is power-hungry and so hung up on proving that she is a Clinton and is “ going all the way”.
To sell news and papers, media is heavily dependent on Clintons.
No wonder Obama lies and negatives are not getting out in public, or such news die down soon.
Between Bill Clinton and Governor Richardson, whom do you trust better?
This has to be a joke. We all know who is the perpetual master liar.
I am amazed that Obama supporters see Senator Obama as the best hope for the country. How is "hope" going to solve the multitude of problems left behind by the present administration. I have not heard any concrete solutions from Senator Obama but inspirational rhetoric. As far as Governor Richardson he is entitled to his opinion but keep in mind he is also a politician.
It took carriage Gov. Rich. You stod up to the Clinton machine, they will smear you to the end but you made a great choice and I commend you for that.
I think Hilliary and Bill's behavior toward their 'friend' Richardson speaks volumes about their character–or lack there of.
Someone suggests Bill Richardson is an opportunist? Please. Hilliary Clinton is the biggest opportunist there is. She didn't even run in her own home state of Illinois as Senator or Arkansas. Rather she runs for senator in NYC and Richardson is the opportunist? And did I mention HRC is trying to win nomination on Bill Clinton's coattails?
And Hilliary says Obama can't win? Funny. I think the candidate who is winning against Clinton should be the one who challenges McCain in the fall. Obama. So Clinton is trying to tell the public that although she is losing, she should be the nominee? Ridiculous!
It's time for HRC to do the right thing and drop out. Her negatives continue to climb.
Bill Richardson now no one will believe you anymore and no one will trust you again. You damaged your reputation. You sold out for whatever it is Obama promised you. Back stabbing is pretty low.
The Clintons still cling to the concept of age old cronism where if someone does you good, you are expected to be indebted life long to the dynasty. Richardson may have been loyal to Bill Clinton but he does not owe anything to Hillary. It is wrong for Bill Clinton to expect loyality to his dynasty from people who served in his administration
Why is Bill Clinton miffef again? Because he was lied too!! hmmm hypocrites the Clintons, no shame in your game. How is the American people supposed to react, when You lied under oath, and your wife was caught in a blatant lie, and yet still hiding y'all Tax returns. Who should be getting miffed! You (read Clintons) or the American people. You have no right to call another person a lier, while Lying is encrypted in the Clintons DNA.
Yes, I would take the TAX returns now!! Lets see what more lies that are encrypted there.
CNN, PLEASE POST!!!!!ALSO YOU SHOULD PUT
Child of God (10:29 am) : "May the Lord bless those reading this message, the next president of the US, and those endorsing him! Obama '08!!" What will happen to those not endorsing him?
The Clintons are addicted to LIES.
He has defiled his state, isn't? His state voted for the Clinton! A double betral!
RICHARDSON NEWS FLASH:::::::::::::::
YOU SCREWED UP!
MAYBE THIS IS WHY YOU ARE NO LONGER IN THE RACE!!!!!
THE WORD FLIP FLOPPER COMES TO MIND!!!!!!!!
JUST LIKE OBAMA CALLS HILLARY OLD SCHOOL BUT IS WILLING TO HAVE AL GORE ON HIS TEAM!!!!!!!!
WOULDN'T GORE QUALIFY AS OLD SCHOOL?
OBAMA WANTS IT BOTH WAYS!
HIS FOLLOWERS JUST DON'T GET IT!!!!!
HE SWITHES FROM ONE LIE OR BAD DECISION TO ANOTHER DAILY!!!!!!!
VOTE FOR A CALM RATIONAL INTELLIGENT INDIVIDUAL!
SENATOR CLINTON I TRUST HER!!!!!!!
The Clinton machine is so different from the Bush machine. We, all of us, being the intelligent people we are, know the Clintons never lie or "spin" or exaggerate and never get nasty or vengeful, unlike Bush. And we certainly know the Clintons never are surrounded by constant scandals of some sort or another, unlike Bush. We know for sure that the Clintons never are beholden to the big corporate lobbyists, unlike Bush. And, also unlike Bush, we know that Hillary would never vote to allow a president to use military force in Iraq. As I have shown, Hillary and Bill are a stark contrast to Bush, and that is why they can beat McCain, because he is so much like Bush, while Hillary is not. And, of course, we all know that Obama is exactly like Bush, so how can he represent real change. No, the real change will come from the candidate most unlike Bush...Hillary. So, Bill Richardson, not having the great perception that we have, somehow fooled himself into believing that Hillary is not a stark contrast to Bush. For some stupid reason, he has deluded himself into thinking that Obama is a real contrast to Bush and represents the real change that this country needs and will vote for in November. What in the world is he thinking?
Realistic wrote "Are you saying that a Clinton lied? I'm shocked, SHOCKED"
where have you been Realistic???? not only a Clinton lied, BOTH Clintons have lied!!! Lying is in their blood!
Who cares. Richardson has ensured he won't be the VP though.
Obama , if he gets the nomination, will not be able to win the general election without the support of the Clinton supporters and Richardson on the ticket will make casting that vote for McCain all that much more likely.
Where do these people get the idea that OBAMA is from modest beginnings????? I wish I came from such a modest beginning.
GET REAL.
Hillary is a worker, OBAMA IS a slacker.
hillary i respect you so much, but this time you cant win just do the right thing, like edwards dropped of and i respect him for that,
Richardson will be Obama's vice president.
OBAMA IS NO LONGER ELECTABLE SO IT DOES NOT MATTER!!!!!
THESE PEOPLE ARE DELUSIONAL!
WHEN OBAMA GETS SWIFT BOATED OUT THEY WILL ALL LOOK LIKE FOOLS!!!!!!
VOTE FOR HILLARY AND WIN!!!!!!!!!
Governor Richardson, you did not change your mind because the campaigning was getting nasty. You yourself stated that your mind was made up after you heard his speech on the race thing.
You are such a liar yourself. Obama courted (and possibly paid you) for his endorsement. Your career is definitely now over. So why don't you get over it? You wouldn't be where you are if it were not for President Clinton. I wonder how you sleep at night. Oh, maybe it's the promise that Obama made to you (whatever that is). He probably won't keep his word. Senator Obama's words mean NOTHING.
I sincerely hope Hillary Clinton wins the nomination and then we can say bye bye to you along with Senator Obama.
HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is ethics! He feel who is smart
Looks like President Clinton's memory is as bad as his business partner's, I mean wife's memory.
I think Richardson was leaning toward Clinton early on. He made some nasty comments and zingers toward Obama in some of the early debates that made it seem like he was 'ganging up' on Obama with Clinton.
But he says her negativity and the tone of her campaign, coupled with the positive message Obama is sending made him change his mind. What is wrong with that? Why can't people accept that?
I think many, many Americans are sick of the negativity, the mud slinging, and especially the lies. Lie after lie.
There's a reason her campaign is broke and rumour has it that she is filing bankruptcy. No one is supporting her, financially, or otherwise.
I won't be suprised if PA is very close or if Obama even wins it.
I admire Governor Richardson and those superdelegates who refuse to be bullied by the Clintons and clowns like Carville. Their heavy handed tactics and negative campaign show just how self serving they are.
My respect for Clinton has dwindled to zero, and I take full advantage of the mute button when she shows up on my tv screen.
At the end of the day, both Obama and Clinton are going to be losers. Do you Obama supporters think that us Clinton supporters are actually going to vote for Obama in the General Election? Obama and his supporters have attacked Clinton so much that there is no way that we could support him. So how about you guys get over it and expect McCain to be the next president of the United States of America.
Richardson is a no good liar and a traitor. We can use traitors in our country. Him and Obama make a scarry team along with the Good Reverand Wright in tow.
WOW .. the truth according to Clinton, what a concept.. Bill, the "I didn't have sex with that woman" and then my all time favorite,,,, "define sex". Hillary brought peace to Northern ireland by hosting tea parties, while she dodged sniper fire and was fighting NAFTA by reverse lobbying....
Chelsea says "it's none of your business" even though her dad was President, having sex with a government employee, on government time (was Monica on overtime for that?), in a publicly owned building. At least Spitzer paid for his chick with his own money.....
The same crew that says pledged delegates should be able to change their vote, but that the party needs to listen to the people....
people need to carefully listen to the Clintons... the truth is the truth if it favors them, otherwise its just the media being against them ...
Please please please my fellow PA'ers ... lets vote Obama and rid ourselves of these people. They are piling it on so deep my shovel is no longer adequate and I can't afford a tractor!!!
Everyone is belongs to God first. Then to the nation.
Nobody is belongs to anybody.
Clintons are bad democrat who , very often, undermine & defame other democrats.
Bill Richardson is a very well respected and popular hispanic governor. He has served his country well in public service. Those that think he owes the clintons for his hard work are insulting, not only Bill Richardson, but all hard working Americans.
Obama 08
The Clintons are just plain weird. By the way Hillary Rocky lost the fight to the black guy. Bad analogy!
richardson is very honest man. he endorse which is best for the country. that is obama.
I find it interesting that Richardson waited until there seemed to be a clear front-runner in the Dem race until he made an endorsement. This says to me that he had his own interest at heart when making the endorsement...appears he was positioning himself to be the vice-presidential candidate. He should be careful not to burn too many bridges along his way. As a registered Democrat, I'm not sure I'll even vote in the upcoming Presidential election. The behavior of the Democratic constituency (voters) has really turned me off to the party. Do people feel so threatened that a female is running for Presidency?! Democrats have been cannibalizing themselves – and it's repulsive! I am seriously considering a switch to Independent.
. . . .Who does Bill Clinton think he is trying to present himself as Boss
Tweed and strong arm the superdelegates?
According to the Clinton camp, I thought Richardson was un important as an endorser
Like any politician Richardson is no different. Obviously he is an opportunist and decided to opt for Obama , seeking greener pastures .Next time Richardson will root for Obama's opponent in a similar situation..
This thread reveals the ugliest side of the Clintons and their supporters.
They are absolutely convinced that Bill Richardson, the Democratic Party and America OWE them another round in the White House, and anybody who defies them is a "Judas" or a "traitor." Notice how many times those two words are used on this thread.
Obama haters are fond of calling his supporters a cult, but the Clinton campaign is the one acting like the Branch Davidians at Waco. Circle the wagons, and anybody who isn't with us is against us.
Richardson thinks Obama is going to win and he can ride his coat tails. Obama is not going to win. Richardson screwed up just like alot of other people who are endorsing Obama
Why should Bill Richardson not endorse Obama? I am beginning to think the Clintons are being a bunch of spoil Washington brats. Get over yourselves!
Both Richardson and Clinton are very good liars.
I think the Clintons should expect some degree of loyalty from long time friends, but that expectation should not come across as if they own people.
Richardson is going on a MSM blitz and the story changes from one venue to another. Richardson is desperately trying to repair the damage this has done to his reputation. I think he is a liar, hypocrite, and opportunist and should quit digging his hole.
DON'T WORRY GOV. RICHARDSON WE KNOW WHO LIES HERE.
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU FOR PUTTING YOUR COUNTRY BEFORE
YOUR FRIENDS. SHE SOLD US OUT,BEHIND CLOSED DOORS,
WHEN SHE PROMISED THE NATION UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE
& SHE SOLD US OUT WITH THE WAR. THEN CARVELL CALLS YOU
JUDAS.TRUST ME WE KNOW WHO JUDAS IS HERE
AND IT'S NOT YOU.
IF NOT HILLARY CLINTON, THEN OUR HISPANIC VOTES GOES TO JOHN MCCAIN. PERIOD.
"Carville and others say that I owe President Clinton's wife my endorsement because he gave me two jobs. Would someone who worked for Carville then owe his wife, Mary Matalin, similar loyalty in her professional pursuits?"
Bill Richardson
Maybe he should have asked Bill what his definition of "is" is? When will she (they) ever realize that she is NOT entitiled to the Presidency? Please leave now while you still have an ounce of dignity. The more dirt you dig, Hillary, the deeper the political career goes. 6 feet under.
It wont matter anyway,John Mccain will be our next president.
9 words to be afraid of: we're the government and we are here to help.
John Mccain 08
TRAITOR TO NEW MEXICO & TO THE LATINO COMMUNITY! You will regret what you did to us, expecially when HILLARY wins!!!!!! And pls. SHUT UP already!
And when the voters speak in your upcoming election Richardon, I hope you just "get over it"
You overplayed your hand this time.
It's all about control. Hillary wants what her husband had, power and control. Ironiclly she is finding out that she cant control the free thinkers in the Democratic Party and it irritates the Clintons.
Control and Power... She cant have it and she's pissed off.
Hillary go bowling and cool off.
As an independant I will vote for either McCain or Obama.
BUT NEVER EVER A CLINTON.
If it where not for the Clintons , Bill Richardson wouyld be a nobody. He is traitor. His state voted for Hilalry too. He even betrayed the people in his state He have no chance to be president and he think maybe he can have chance to VP of Obama. The truth is Omaba just used him to get Spanish Votes. Obama will never think about he is his vp. He will lost everything.
Go Hillary!!!!!!
Yes, Mr. Richardson, we'll ALL get over it, or should some of us say, we'll all get over YOU, come next election that you run for anything. I'm a New Mexico citizen, have always voted for you, but regardless of what your personal feelings were, you had an obligation to endorse what the majority of your state's citizens voted for. Instead you dismissed each and every one of us, all for the possibility of furthering your political career. Well, good luck – hope Obama gives you a good political position, maybe one like what Clinton gave you in the past.
Clinton vs. every Democrat except Bill
Saturday Night, Stamford, CT
WWE Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Richardson is a hypocrite. A few months ago he said superdelegates should represent their constituencies. He is endorsing Obama even though Hillary won New Mexico. When John Roberts asked him about this, Richardson said we shouldn't be too technical. So, let me get this straight. Superdelegates should only represent their constituencies if it benefits Obama. Otherwise, superdelegates should vote for whoever they want.
Hillary still gets my vote !
Go Hillary !
Good for Bill Richardson, tell it like it is!
Branded Judas and his trademark is traitor.
Isn't Richardson the one who said Super Delegates should vote for their constituency (Clinton won New Mexico), then 2 weeks later backs Obama? So, now we're to believe what he says. I don't think so.
Hillary and Bill are equally yoked in marriage. He lied to the country about not having an affair with Monica. She lied to the country about going into enemy fire.
Bill and Hillary Clinton are liars. Let's face it, his law license revoked for lying under oath, Hillary lying about running from Sniper Fire in Bosnia..... Bill taught Hillary how to lie and probably after the Monica Mess promised Hillary the Presidency with his contacts. Now that is backfiring and a new leader in Mr. Obama has erupted, leading in all accounts when the Clinton Campaign hadn't planned for Mr. Obama to be in the Primaries after Feb. 5, 2008, they were saddendly mistaken. Mr. Obama is healing for our Nation of all accounts, Economics, Race, Education, Foreign Affairs, Domestic, etc... Hey when you have YOUNG PEOPLE-the future of our government involved because of a canidate, America need to listen carefully to their actions, their financial contributions and to their willingness to improve government old policies. It's a NEW DAY, and OBMAMA is the PERSON for USA..... CLINTON they even have the word "LI" in there names............
Does it really matter!!! I love these blogs and polls, a bunch of volunteers sit around writing comments on the blogs and you poll 700 people and that counts for the whole country.
Let people vote!!! Who cares what the Superdelagates think, Last time I checked Americans were free and could form their own opinions.
Thank you Bill Richardson for the strength to say the truth. Bill C: "he promised five times..."; Hillary C: "we were under sniper fire...". Scary manipulative liars.
Mary,
You'll vote GOP if Obama get the nom?
Ok, take a deep breath
We've been eating the same food for the past 8 years that has made you very very sick to your stomach. Now, because it's not the person you want your going back to order the Same food that has made you sick?
Come on folks, when this thing all over with, whether Hillary or Obama, we Dem's must collect our thoughts with regards to voting another Republican into that office. We still may increase our majority in both Houses but with a sitting GOP Pres we're NOT going to get anything done.....like the past 8 years!!
Think, unite, WIN!!!!
McCain is going to win, ultimately. Obama can't win, realistically. Clinton isn't even going to win it democratically. But from the looks of the News etc. it seems that clinton has a chance, Obama is going to be the victor, and mcCain is a non-entity. That is the Bias in the Media. It actually reflects the hopes and dreams of the naive.
Mr.Richardson make a great statement as to why he was supporting Mr. Obama. He is a very special person with a healing charisma that it what the country need.He can unite the Country without the me concept and mean spirited personality of the Clinton Clan. Get over it "Tricky" Willie Clinton. You planned to have another Clinton in the White house years ago. Being an old country boy, Iam sure you have heard that sometimes a blind squirrel will get an acorn "Tricky" Willie. Smoke filled rooms failed this time Bubba . The best plans of mouse and men ?
Money and promises of power swayed his vote. He is not loyal, and he does not stand on his own. The Clintons made this man and this is how they repay them? Good Riddance. We will have him and a list of many to thank... when the Iraq war lasts unit 2012.
Thank you Oprah for giving this man and his "loving" Christ like church so much $$ to destroy american and buy votes
I think it's important the the public understands that Richardson is all about himself. What's amusing is that he seems insulted to be called on it.
Once again the endorsement doesnt mean anything BUT YET he's a judas! Do any of you clinton supporters have your own thoughts? You all just regurgitate everything they say! I havent seen the word disenfranchise used this much until AFTER hillary said it now its the judas word! Stop being dumb...be a free thinker! come on you guys you can do it!
To Amy Jo
Did you really ask why the obsession with MLK lately? You are kidding right?
I fill that Hillary Clinton should bow out gracefully, due to the fact that she is not ahead in delagates and the numbers are a proven factor in this race, i" mean it is what it is Obama is ahead. Clinton also needs to let the "pastor Wright story go, this is old news and Obama has his own mind and his own ethics on how he would run this country. Clinton is only trying to distract everyone from: her not turning in her tax documents and,why she lied about the snypers, and why she has to wait 2 weeks to tell how much campayne money she has raised in march!
Doesn't Gov. Richardson have anything else to do?
What kills me is the rationale in these comments that demonizes Bill Richardson for going against the will of his state. I'm sure that Clinton supporters will be singing a different tune when Hillary must rely upon superdelegates voting AGAINST the wishes of their states (because that's what HAS to happen for Clinton to win) in order to steal the nomination from the popular vote and delegate winner, President Barack Obama.
I just find it very telling that they have singled out Richardson as a Hispanic for their vitriol. It seems like they treated African Americans, they are only ok with you as long as you don't exercise independent thought. Nobody from the Clinton campaign publicly villified Sen. Kennedy for his decision. Kind of gives you an insight to how they really feel about minorities.
What can we say about Richardson? He reminds me an old survey
in which people were saying politicans were the one of the worst people in the world.
Why on EARTH do the Clintons feel betrayed. This is America and democracy is at play. Hillary said delegates can switch sides (only those that endorsed Obama) otherwise if you dare go against their will then dont cry wolf if Billary attack machine come your way. I think every american citizens owes the Clintons and you definately should vote for them by default
Another lie from the Clintons. When does this stop. Can we elect a Clinton?
O'Bama and Richardson deserve each other. They are both toast. McCain will sweep the country if Obama is the candidate of the left.
The Republic of Texas is coming.
There is something in Richardson's tone that leads me to believe he did promise his endorsement to Hillary. I noticed when John King interviewed him, he put his head down and no eye-to-eye contact. He also said, Obama was constantly calling him. I think Richardson got sick of the calls and caved, but no way do I believe he didn't first promise it to Hillary Clinton.
Obama brought up Al Gore's name in PA at a rally and said he will give him a position. He went on to say he speaks to Gore often. Name dropper yes, but, he calls Gore trying to capture an endorsement.
Glad to hear Mr. Richardson make this statement. It made no sense that Bill Clinton was so angry and redfaced- now it does; Bill Clinton was making the "five times" thing up? It's possible isn't it.
What an increasingly ugly presidential race. I for one must reject candidates who lie at the frequency and depth that the Clintons manage.
Sore Loosers! GET OVER IT!!!!!!
Clinton's, they said his endorsement is almost nothing. Now, everyday they are crying out using Russiand style.
I still don't know how anyone could support HRC after all these shenanigans. It's sickening and sad. If Obama loses the general it'll be b/c white women will be too stubborn to face the fact that Hillary lost fair and square. It's sad to see her go down ungracefully like this, she's got to do something to restore her image
Your career is over, Mr. Richardson.