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TO: TJ Johnson and Griff:

Little ones; do your parents know that you are tinkering with the machine with buttons and a tv screen again?

Go back to bed boys, it's another bright and early school day tomorrow! They're having pizza for lunch!

Funny that 78% of Americans approve of Obama's choices which indicates that some very sore losers haunt this site. Amazing how so many believe they are mind readers or motive determiners when they discuss apts. and decsions of PE Obama and those who have accepted.

Sadly, it indicates that the writers are the one who are motivated by what they will get out of something rather than accept that people like those yesterday accepting Defense positions are doing it fir the good of the country. Why else would they give up mire lucrative, less stressful and more thankful jobs to jave to deal with the criticism and derision of bloggers and pundits who have not achieved any where near what they have!!

Gov. Richardson is a superb choice. However, I would have preferred him in the Secretary of State role.

I am so impressed with President-elect Obama's selections so far. Okay, there are two one I am taking await and see attitude toward.

I like Richardson alot but Commerce? I need to hear more a bout his qualifications in this area. I'd have put him at State.

And did anyone else notice how much he is resembling the late Sebastian Cabot (TV's Mr. French) since the beard?

Mediocre

Hey Bill,

How do the leftovers taste?

Change... through sameness.
Another Clinton White House holdover? Change? Let me know when you are going to get around to doing something REALLY different.

Bill will be fabulous. He was my choice until he dropped out of the race.

What does he know about commerce? What does government know about commerce? Apparently not much!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE find a way for Gov Richardson, Sen Clinton, and President Clinton to get back in each others' good graces. The nation's best health could sure use that kind of collaborative team again. PLEASE!

this was not a duplicate and i did not state that earlier.where did you ever manufacturer this ?

I'll tell you why Richardson wants to move back to uninviting DC. He gets to sit at the table of history. He gets to watch how Barack works his magic in trying to get the Dems and GOP to work together. He gets to watch the first minority president up close and personal. In other words, Richardson wants to be the second minority president. He's in training.

richardson's ok but......what happened to the idea that a republican would find a home in obama's cabinet: ? namely chuck hagel. many of usd will be disappointed should obama fail to find a place for hagel in his cabinet. time is running out.

Good for him, the latinos came through for the Democrats so they deserve it.

He's done a terrible job as Governor and they put him in charge of Commerce?

This is a huge mistake !

Smart people do smart things two cheers for obama.OBAMA,OBAMA.YES WE DID.

Should have been Sec. of state but a good choice.

I am a great grand mother,christian,prolifer and an obamacan. i know that bill richardson would have made an excellent vp and especially sof s however I do trust our prez and I too is excited about his pick . Ihope that bill rich will get a chance to read all of the nice things that you had to say about him. Your nice comments fit him just right.
Lets pray people and rejoice!!!!!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA HE DIDN'T GET SOS, HILLARY DID. GET USED TO SEEING THAT NAME FOR THE NEXT 8 YEARS IN YOUR LIVING ROOM AND IN THE NEWSPAPERS. CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN!!!

Richardson, you SUCK.

And what does the commerce of secretary do again?

Pres-elect Obama most definitely had to reward Mr Richardson for his support during the campaign, but does this particular job in the cabinet sit well with Latino voters?

Word in the media suggests that Mr Richardson wanted to be Secretary of State, can we say he's truly happy being the Commerce Secretary?

A diverse and smart cabinet. Richardson is a smart Dept. of Commerce choice. This is a dream-team Obama is puting together. I am impressed at how each new cabinet pick springs new hope with most people.– Well, except some people on the blogs who seem to take out their life's frustrations by anonymously being mean and negative. –

WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!

This is turning into the ultimate dream team.

GOBAMA!

To J.P.

Apparently you know nothing and are an idiot...

TJ Johnson- Why are you blogging? I thought you left for the moon on November 4th at 11:30 PM? Since you haven't, why don't you take up a offering and we would be glad to get rid of yet another divisive loser in this country!

He's a backtabbing ... did it once will do it again. This guy can't be trusted as far as i can pick him up and throw him. I don't know what's so great about him. He even looks sneaky.

I can't believe Obama is going to appoint Richardson. RICHARDSON is not only INCOMPETENT, but also leaves a trail of CORRUPTION where ever his carpet banging practices take him– not to mention his extra-curricular EXPLOITS WITH WOMEN that make Elliot Spitzer look like a choir boy.

For those criticizing this selection for Commerce Secretary, who would you suggest be best for that position?

December 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Why would anyone want to leave being Governor of New Mexico, get to live in Sante Fe and enjoy the southwest to return to D.C. (not an inviting place to live) and do a repeat of a member of the Cabinet? I just do not understand why Bill Richardson, who seems to be a pretty talented guy, would want to do this.
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Maybe because he recognizes his worth and instead of being selfish like the majority of America he's sacrficing his comfort to serve the nation.

amazing move President-elect! Go Barack! Change this world! All the best Gov. Bill!

Another one, out of the park! Keep going, Barack!

real nice guy, real nice work !!!

JP> You wouldn't know Marxism if it bit you on the you-know-what. Some of you are so paranoid, I swear. The US is, and always has been, somewhat of a socialist country...take Social Security, for example...but I bet you're not going to send your Social Security checks back to the gov't, in protest, right?

Richardson knew what he was doing when he endorsed Obama and threw away any sense of loyalty towards the Clintons. In perspective, it's really all about ambition and self-serving politics, and Richardson acted like a true politician. On the other hand, there's something about loyalty and being a man of your word that exemplifies a great individual. In my opinion, Richardson brought himself down a few levels under the burden of being considered by many as a very disloyal man.

lol...ANOTHER Clinton retread...and the dumbest man in politics.

Change You Can Believe In.

Another good choice. So far so good President-elect Obama!

Bill Richardson thought he should get SOS and that it was owed to him. I am sooo glad Obama is an independent thinker and put folk where he felt the best fit is. Even though he "may have more experience" than Hillary Clinton, there are so many other things he does not bring to the table. I think Hillary will be a more effective SOS than Richardson.

bernj,

I actually sent Campell an e-mail congratulating her for a wonderful piece on Obama. Remember Obama is not the Messiah and deserves scrutiny as much as any other elected official (something that was lacking in this past campaign season). I honestly believe that if the media was at all neutral Obama wouldn't have made it past the primaries.

He will do a great job anywhere the President puts him.

Another great choice! Pres. Elect Obama ,please continue to fill your administration with diversity!!! This makes me proud to be an AMERICAN!

To Tusla, purchase a dictionary and look up the word "CHANGE" maybe you'll have a better understanding.

GGTG!

Now if only Obama will do the right thing and nominate Rush Holt for Secretary of Energy...

iQue bueno!
Great to see Gov. Richardson on the new Cabinet. God bless America!

Another Clinton-ite, another original idea from President – Elect of "change". I don't know much about Mr.Richardson but I'm thinking that even the Democrats didn't want Hillary, why they would want "the rest of the family baggage" is beyond me. I do hope you are all right about his resume. It seems good on the surface.
To Terri Ann – they leak this stuff to see what the reaction will be if they really do make this, the choice. If the reaction is bad it was only a "rumor" if the reaction is good it was "my greatest idea yet".

GREAT CHOICE!!!!
OBAMA IS A NO NONSENSE CEO.
BRILLIANT!!!!!

You've got to love Richardson for being his own man and making the right decisions.

Why would anyone want to leave being Governor of New Mexico, get to live in Sante Fe and enjoy the southwest to return to D.C. (not an inviting place to live) and do a repeat of a member of the Cabinet? I just do not understand why Bill Richardson, who seems to be a pretty talented guy, would want to do this.

Unfortunately Obama has not yet seen the true Richardson, and I do not mean the obvious backstabbing two faced Judas everyone was exposed to during the campaign, but the deceitful fork tongued snake many New Mexicans were naive enough to believe had their best interests at heart.

Another insider.

Change fools can believe in!

I'm glad to hear Obama will have the brains of Bill Richardson on his team!!!

Secretary of State, Commerce Secretary, what's the difference. I guess in the eyes of politicians, if you are qualified to be a politician, you are qualified to be any politician.

Dear Tim,

He still owes the UAW, Teamsters, Government Employees Union, Greenpeace, moveon.org, etc. That list is endless.

Let's see? Biden, Clinton, Richardson all ran for the Democratic nomination and now are on the Obama cabinett team. Can Dennis Kucinich be far behind?

Richardson is only qualified to be White House Janitor... this is just payment for giving his support to Obama... really like the politics of: CHANGE!

This Guy will be destroyed forever???? did I hear this this Add clearly... Sombody trying to Coins of Obama...

Richardson is a gutless punk...

Guess you don't need experience in Commerce to be Obama's Secretary of Commerce. So far, only the Treasury and Defense nominations are people with the necessary qualifications; the rest have the same qualifications as the incoming President – i.e. none.

No opinion on Richardson. I still like Obama but I will agree with people who are confused by the "change" he promised. What has changed so far? And i don't want to hear that now we have democrats running the country instead of republicans, that's not what the change was about. When is Obama going to appoint some Republicans or more moderate candidates. This just looks like we're going back to one party ruling all parts of government. That is never good.

Is that all Bill Richardson got for supporting Obama? He deserves a better role in Obama cabinet than a commerce secretary!

I thought we elected an intelligent president.......

and then came the HRC nomination to the sec of state. Wasn't HRC's foreign policy positions the main thing Obama attacked her on. Then Napalitano for Homeland security is the biggest joke I have ever heard. this should be an affront to any latino that voted for Obama. Obama is giving a powerful position to someone who occupies the governers mansion in a city with the most racist sheriff in America.
A nice article was written about him in the washington post.
"Sheriff Joe Arpaio thinks he has found the answer to the problem of illegal immigrants in the United States. It's not the National Guard. And it's not amnesty. "Fuhgeddaboudit!" growled Arpaio, his Boston accent unbleached by the desert sun. The sheriff's solution: Lock 'em up." Too bad they didnt have the cajones to report on Sheriff Arpaio and his cronies favorite past time. They love going to predominately hispanic neighborhoods in the poorer sections of phoenix, picking up illegal hispanics, beating the tar out of them, and dropping them off on the outskirts of phoenix upwards of 50 miles from where they live. he does this to the undocumented workers that he catches but cant charge with an anti-smuggling law that he uses to lock up non-criminal immigrants. then my personal fave is Bill Richardson. I like the guy and he would have been perfect for Sec of State, but commerce is a joke.

But I guess he had to give HRC a spot and state is one of the very few that makes sense and then of course even though richardson would only be worthwhile at sec of state he had to give him a spot as political payback.

Look at all the fighting going on in this blog, you guys should be ashamed of yourselves. Grow up and lets worry about THINGS THAT MATTER!

Bob from Down Under – you are a moron. If you think Richardson's appearance has anything to do with his qualifications, you are worse than a moron. So is everyone who is blasting Richardson based on their own warped perceptions trying to second guess 'what he wants." We New Mexicans know him far, far better than you people. He will be an excellent Commerce Secretary; he is a very capable and adept person who knows how to negotiate and who knows how to achieve things. And J.P. – you also are ignorant. I bet you've never even read Karl Marx.

Richardson the Traitor is not suitable as a Janitor let alone the Commerce Secretary

He certainly deserved the job Hillary has got. I guess because he is a peaceful, honest man with integrity. Obama unfortunately decided to have a warmonger hawk as Secretary of State. It is a shame...

Richardson is very capable man, but I hope this was on the condition that he has to shave off that awful beard (and I normally like beards)

Richardson is a back stabber, and will promote his "friends from the south"s business. The American people will pay thru the nose for the "commerce" this back stabber drums up.

LOOSER !

Already this new administration is looking like a complete joke. Can we just fast-forward through the next four years please?

i guess the people of new mexico realize now that their governor didn't care about them at all and only used the position to get back into washington dc, this is the same man who didnt even know obama's tax plan a week before the election, sounds great to me, and another thing, richardson is definitely something new right? of course another person from the clinton years, anyone keeping track of the new faces of change?

If the guy didn't want the job, he could turn it down. After all he is employed. So forget he didn't get the SOS position, hell he wanted to be president and didn't get that either.
All you haters, why can't you wait until the new administration takes office before complaining. Afraid they might be successful and then you won't have anything to piss and moan about;
There is a new sheriff coming to town, get use to it!

Finally....Obama is almost done paying back all the people he owes.

You've got to admit it's getting better....it's getting better all the time!

OBAMA!

Great CHOICE!!! President-Elect Obama is making great decisions!!! Is it Jan 20th, yet??

Congrats Gov. Richardson.....you'll make us all PROUD!!!

J.P Said "On a related note, liquidate your investments NOW while you still can."

That's if you have any. You repubs have been saying "we're not in a recession" It's all in "your" minds. Well Gues what? You were wrong.

Great job J.P. and your repubs friends. Everyday the economic situation worsens for the average man. Maybe you have an offshore account where you're hiding you money to liquidate.

BTW is was one of McCain's buddy's who said it was in our minds. So it seems to me the person who was right on the economy won.

Look what he did when he was at the Energy Dept. He was a 100% racist against Asian Americans

Should have been the VP but I'm sure he will do a great job there!

Sure can tell who the repuglicans are. Go to your hero and complain.
I'm sure shrub will listen to you HAHAHAHAHAHAHARRRRRRR

4 YEARS OF OBAMA and then maybe 4 MORE YEARS- -Suffer repugs

Obama is just rewarding someone who kissed up to him.

Have any of you even been to New Mexico? I lived there for five years. Richardson is NOT the best possible choice for this position.

Bill Richardson should run for President in 2012!!!!!!!!!! He has all the makings of a good President!

JP,
You'r making a fool of yourself.....again.
Tulsa,
Find a different knickname, real Tulsans don't want anything to do with you.

I love Bill Richardson he is a great man well come abroad brother, I am sure you will make us proud.

The Heist is on...

Excellent choice. Richardson is an intelligent, thoughtful statesman. He will have good ideas, work hard, and offer real advice to the rest of the administration.

What an insult! Why does Obama feel he has to appease the grasping Hillary? She has ZERO experience to be Secretary of State. Richardson is much better qualified.

A bone tossed to Richardson.

Kind of makes me sorry I didn't run for the Democratic nomination. Everyone who did has a job, at least for the next four years. Who's left? Chris Dodd? Kucinich?

BOB........ what is your major malfunction?

HE MADE A GOOD CHOICE FOR PICKING MY GOV. AND ALSO MADE A GOOD CHOICE ON PICKING IS CABINET.

Congrats to Governor Judas!

This is definately the better job for him. He can be far more effective in this position, especially as relates to the economic concerns of the Hispanic community, than he can as sec of state.

Token.

So, what does Gov Richardson know about US commerce? Another on-the-job training job, just like the president-to-be?

FINAL CALL BUT PERFECT CALL, I HOPE EVERY THING GOING GOOD, BUT VERY HARD JOB FOR ELECT PRES OBAMA MEMBER
EVERY ONE HARD WORK LIKE PRES ELECT OBAMA.

Sandy December 2nd, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Gee, I hope he gets to sit next to HRC at the cabinet mtgs. It should be really cozy since he threw her under the bus. Ironic that she got the job he wanted. He's the loser here.

Shut up Sandy! More division from the right. We on the left play well with others. You don't!

We are impressed that Obama is picking such an excellent, experienced cabinet!

S, what does Gov Richardson know about US commerce? Another on-the-job training job, just like the president-to-be?

Sandy, what is your point?

When are we going to move away from what happened in the primaries and the general election and move forward to a better America?

The candidates have moved on...let's all do the same.

the biggest appeaser since jimmy (i hate America) carter..

GRAND SLAM, good job.

Great choice, I was hoping he would get a position in the cabinet, He has a very level way of thinking, and should be good for all of us

Good choice!

This is a good one. Let's bring a blend of "race" to the White House!
Kind of like that "PartyCake Icecream"...Hey, I hope Obamas enjoy the house that Tom, Peter, Ben, Harry and Daniel built!

Interesting that Richardson isn't showing the bitterness some posters think he should feel ... guess it takes some getting used to the idea that Obama people are putting the good of the country ahead of all else ... strange idea after the last 8 years but it feels good!

Commerce isn't the flashiest post but has a lot to do with the global economy these days ... which is where his talents and expertise are strong.... you go, Bill!

Good for America, Bill has done a lot for the folks in New Mexico as far as bringing new jobs to the area, he is a good man.

He deserves the appointment. Another wise choice by the "to be" president.
donna

Everyday Obama holds a news conference, it's getting to be old hat!

who cares, Richardson is a tool, the only reason people even know who he is is because of the Clinton's. carma is a *****, and instead of getting his dream job Hillary got it, that has to sting.

SMART, STRONG TEAM...

GOOD CHOICE MR. PRESIDENT

At Least he did not Trash Obama Like she did during the campaign! Shame on u Hillary

great choice, he should have been s of s.

Good choice.Welcome aboard.

Move on, Sandy – get a life.

This is indeed a team of rivals. Can't wait to see him and Madam Clinton trade jabs!!!! Royal Rumble!

He should be Secretary of State, not that Clinton woman.

I think he's awesome! I would like to have seen Governor Richardson as the Secretary of State. However, I won't complain!

Richardson is a good man and is a great choice for Commerce.

Losers, one and all! NOBAMA is just making sure they cannot run against him in 2012.

Nice choice- Richardson is a highly intelligent man. He will do very well!

Always liked Richardson. Lots of experience. Since most everything gets around eventually to Commerce, he'll have a big part to play in this administration.
Sandy,
You need to understand that these people are professionals who are there to serve their country. The Clintons and Richardson go back a very long way and they know the difference between campaigning and governanace.

It's a shame he wasn't nominated for Secretary of State. He's much more qualified then Senator Clinton.

I think he will do well in this role and hopefully transform it into a much more prominent position then in year's past when it's typically been glossed over and filled by a close friend or donor of the sitting president.

Great a united Democratic Party and a wonderful post for Richardson... Obama never seems to amaze me – he just make intelligent choices that no one can deny.

RICHARDSON , WOULD NOT MAKE A GOOD JANITOR.

LOOK AT THAT FACE . BAck door of a MULE .

No Sandy, he just knows how to pick a winner. Bill will be ok and I am sure he is doing better than you my dear. He is a man and he has got over it and so has Hillary so you need to get over it too you PUMA.

Good for him....sure he'll do a great job.

Yay Bill!

Richardson is qualified and able to. He's my kinder of leader. Good choice OB and JB. Real Mavericks.

I can't stand that man! He has no integrity, no talent, and absolutley no intellect. He has been a complete self-serving loser for his state and his country! That's the FIRST BIG CABINET MISTAKE for Obama!

Wow Sandy you sound a little bitter. Hope you voted for Obama.

Another worthless pick.....What kind of change is this, we all got taken for a ride. I know the next time I will be voting Republican

Good choice!!!!!

Make him stop growing a mullet first.

This is not about winners and losers. This is about pulling the
best people together to clean up the shi–y mess that Bush is leaving behind. For once, can we all pull together???

All I can say is "Bad Choice!"

Welcome aboard, Bill Richardson, we've been waiting for you!

Yeah, Sandy, and Hillary got the job that SHE wanted )) Get a life, would you?

Good! Congratulations Richardson!

I don't think anybody who get to serve in the new administration is a loser. Maybe they are a lot more mature then that. Congratulations to Bill Richardson and all the other Cabinet members. We need a strong, smart and diverse team. We are in a mess and we need them to get us out off it.

Ya know, if I were Obama, I would find out who these "sources" are within his organization and smack them up beside the head. Why do some people think they have to "leak" this information to make themselves feel or look "important"? What happened to personal responsibility & integrity?

Ba da ba ba ba......I'm lovin' it

Good call. Richardson is a solid choice.

Not the post he wanting for sure, but he should do well!

Barack Obama continues to impress me with the vision he has for reaching out to every segment of the American family. There is no doubt that the Latino vote was instrumental in Obama`s victory on Nov.4 ; but there is absolutely no doubt either that Bill Richardson is a man who has earned this post. He is one of the bright lights in the Democratic Party; and I have no doubt he will do an outstanding job as the Commerce Secretary. Lord knows what a huge responsibility it will be; but I trust Mr. Richardson will prove up to the task.

Why is CNN giving updates on Barbara Bush? No one in their right mind cares anything about the Bushes. They are long gone.

I just don't trust this guy anymore.

Really? I'm amazed Obama-lama-ding-dong didn't dig up the dusty bones of Karl Marx and prop him up as Commerce Secretary. On a related note, liquidate your investments NOW while you still can.

I guess we will have to hear another stupid comment from Campbell Brown about this too. Her tirade against Obama last night only shows that you can take the girl out of Mississippi but you can't take Mississippi out of the girl it seems. No bias no bull???? Yeah right.

GREAT NEWS!! Let's hope he can make a difference in stimulating commerce in the mess of an economy that Bush let happen.

i am glad we barack Obama as president because i believe he can make this country a better place less the wars but it is going to take time for him to straight everything up

Gee, I hope he gets to sit next to HRC at the cabinet mtgs. It should be really cozy since he threw her under the bus. Ironic that she got the job he wanted. He's the loser here.

Great News!!! keeps pilling up!!!!