We here in AZ are glad to be rid of Janet Napolitano. Just hope she doesn't screw up her new job like she did here as governor. Will take years for AZ to clean up her mess.

Whoa baby, way to go BHO !. More same old CHANGE headed back to D.C.!

Has anyone else noticed the Migration of the Bees? They have transferred their buzzings from Hannity and Drudge to the only sane blog that I have found! Wink, wink!

Like Mike Tyson, I think it is 'ludacrisp' that they still have so much bitter honey! I implore you bees: Please go back to your hive!!!Hannity and the others are waiting!

Richardson was a little self serving. I said that from the start. He hitched his wagon to the Clintons untli it looked as if Hillary was losing, then he high-tailed it for Barack's star.

Oh well, I hope he will serve America well, that's all that matters.

I think Obama made a big mistake not putting Richardson at the state department… He is obviously more qualified than Hillary … Obama owes Hispanics for their support and he blew it… Payback is a mother and he better pray that they forgive him for this ill treatment…. I'm black — from Chicago and I am very disappointed in Obama's cabinet picks….. If I could take back my vote I would….

Moral of the Story:

Don't visit Arizona any time soon.

They kill be killing people, ripping them off and stating 'god bless Arizona' while doing it. This will be done by white people, and the victims will be predominantly minorities. But I hear if you are white, you'll be able to get away with your first two crimes scott free!

For the most part, I have liked Gov. Richardson since I knew who he was (same with Hillary). I actually think both he and Clinton would make great Secretaries of State, so it's win-win as far as I'm concerned. It's great that both will be in the White House again.

It's also probably a good idea to get someone from a border state to be head of HLS, and I've heard good things about Gov. Napolitano. I'm liking this cabinet so far.

The risk in appointing sitting Governors and Senators to positions in his adminstration is that sometimes, just sometimes, the best choices leave a void that will be "filled" by someone who is either unprepared for the job or from a different political philosophy. Oh well, some slippage may be necessary.

The risk in appointing sitting Governors and Senators to positions in his adminstration is that sometimes, just sometimes, the best choices leave a void that will be "filled" by someone who is either unprepared for the job or from a different political philosophy. Oh well, some slipp

Who's left to guard the Mexican border?

ignorance and bigotry like yours is borderline ridiculous…

Thank you for showing me that there are millions of dumb Americans alive and well…

I wish people would stop calling Richardson a back-stabber. You can be friends with someone and support someone else over your friend if you believe that person is more qualified. I have two best girlfriends and I would nominate one for any leadership position, but not the other. Does that make me a back-stabber? No, it makes me a pragmatist.

Oh, Janet, why hast thou forsaken us?

I'm still waiting for the "change". . . ..

For someone who depended on wins in the primary by criticizing the Clinton Administration and any attempt to "go back to the 90s," his "ideas" for the "future" sure do seem like much more of a "back to the future" moment.

Should have been Hilary. Then we would have at least gotten the real thing instead of this Chicago politician who will do and say anything to get elected and then scoff at anyone who dares challenge any one of his numerous changes in position.

I can't believe Jan Brewer will be Arizona's governor. What a disaster for our state!! Now we will be completely run by conservative Republicans and they have not been doing a good job so far. They like to brag about how great Arizona is doing but it is NOT doing great. Our schools are terrible, the main cities are poorly planned and overbuilt with no character. Jan Brewer? UGH! Janet, don't leave us please!!!!!

I see that the "Judas" drivel is already starting.

Fortunately, nobody cares what the PUMAs think.

When Lulac, La Raza and the various other Latino organizations asked Obama to place Latinos in cabinet, they didn't expect Obama to kick out the Latinos currently in place to make space for Richardson.

He should of just kept the current Commerce Secretary in place….he is also Latino and he at least knows what he is doing.

If this move is meant to make the Latinos feel better…..it didn't work.

Looks like the Latinos got the short end of the stick once again.

After Brewer's term is up, she'll lose to another Democrat!

This is not a good time for political LOSERS (R)!

congratulation richardson ,go make us all proud you are a true american.

I applaud Richardson as a Cabinet member.
In fact, he was at the top of many lists for the Presidency. Too bad all of those people I know who fell into that category were not voting in the Iowa and New Hampshire primary.

I do hope that the momentum continues for Dems, otherwise, the appointments Obama makes may cause a shift to Reps when they have absolutely no reason to believe that they can recapture their old glory days. At least not right now.

Actually, with Janet being picked, Arizonia might see the Obama admininistration better as her being his surrogate and be a good prep for 2012.,…. as bad as that sounds…

Also, govenorships do count toward filling Senate and house seats.

He didn't get SOS — even after betraying the Clintons and sucking up to Barry. He thought he'd have a higher position that SOC. Barry knows he'd jump ship on him as well.

Richardson is still getting more than he deserves.

WHAT HATRED YOU LIBERALS HAVE FOR MANKIND (CONSERVATIVES AND EACH OTHER) YOU DON'T LOVE YOUR COUNTRY YOU ONLY LOVE YOURSELF.. I AM A CONSERVATIVE WHO LOVES MY COUNTRY, MY GOD, MY LIFE , MY LIBERTY, MY PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS , AND YOU TOO….I AM PRAYING FOR YOU

Paul in Miami- Backstabbing? He endorsed the better candidate. Plain and simple. The people have spoken and Obama is the one the people have chosen.

Is he planning to shave soon?

Both New Mexico and Arizona heavily endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Dumocrat nomination, yet both governors saw fit to disregard the will of the their respective constituencies to sell their souls to Obama for a cabinet job.

Napolitano, the opportunistic b….h, managed to get herself Homeland Security and leave a Repug in the governor's office in that hopelessly backward state of Arizona (I was born there, so I can say what I want). According to friends who still live there, she did not send Vaseline to those she left behind. But then again, Maricopa County is the home of Loser Boy McCain, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and more rednecks than I care to contemplate.

Richardson, who would never be more than the insignificant governor of an insignificant state, if it weren't for Bill Clinton, chose to sell himself to Obama because he was actually dumb enough to think he would become Secretary of State. Instead, the very person he should have supported (will of the people) got it– as well she should have. He got a slap in the face called Commerce. heh heh heh LMAO It's better than he deserved.

What's even more fun is that many Hispanics (Hillary supporters in the primaries who backed Obama in the election,) are bent at Obama's cabinet choices because he ignored them completely. Good thing ol' Bill "Bad Rug" Richardson got his little Commerce gig, because he perhaps could kiss the governorship adios! Que tonteria!

the grasping Hillary is not qualified…. this is a real insult to the better Richardson….

Hillary will be nothing but trouble.

I wish Gov. Richardson had run for prez. The 'majority' in this country is made up of hard-working proud hispanics that are becoming a political force in this country. Hispanics do not want hand-outs, they want jobs.

Richardson is a back stabbing bastard. He did it to Hillary, he'll do it to Obama. Bad idea to put such a treacherous person in your cabinet.

Griff:

Shut your piehole.

Thanks!

I"m happy for Janet Napolitano, but she is leaving the state of Arizona in the hands of an ultra conservative who means to undo all the progressive measures Janet has worked so hard to put in place. Jan Brewer is anti-abortion and will quickly sign the laws our ultra-conservative legislature plans to put on her desk, ASAP. As governor, Janet has vetoed seven anti-abortion measures that the GOP majority has come up with–Jan Brewer will make certain that will change.

Education in Arizona is a low priority with state Republicans and Janet has worked hard to push for all-day kindergarten. With Napolitano gone, the legislature will have free reign to undo her push for education funding. We will be left with a governor who intends to push for anti- gay and anti-abortion laws and will ignore the needs of the poor and needy, as well as educators in the state.

Moving on up might be good for Janet Napolitano, but it is going to be a sad day for Arizona.

I wouldnt expect Napolitano to do much, she really hasnt done much for AZ. Richardson will do well!

Pat in NY: Yeah, but luckily having the lead in governships means squat when it comes to the national stage.

I read the words "a conservative Republican", and immediately thought that meant: HUGE-spending, rights-trampling war-hawk, but from what I've read about Jan Brewer, they actually mean "conservative Republican", like the old-school type.

I'd actually much rather see Jan Brewer as governor of Illinois…we could really user her here.

I think Richardson will do well in the Commerce role! I do wonder about the Arizona replacement, though…It's going to be odd for the people to go from center to far right without voting for it! I wish you good luck.

Poetic Justice!

Richardson endorsed Obama and wanted to be Sec. of State but lost it to a political superstar- Hillary!

John Kerry endorsed Obama and his home state of MA went to Hillary by 15 points! Then he wanted to be Sec. of State but lost it to a political superstar- Hillary!

Pat, take a pill…

HE LOOKS LIKE WOLF MAN JACK ……

I remember his positions on trade and exports; I like him handling the money

Although PE Obama's selection of Napolitano was good, I was hoping to see her kick McCain's butt when he seeks re-election in 2010. Well, there's still 2 years to find a good candidate for senator and send McCain packing.

ewww…gross now I'm realy leaving AZ within 5 years

Nothing shows change in Washington like Napolitano's nomination as Sec'y of Homeland Security. Obama picked the person he wanted even knowing that it would move a governorship from Democratic to Republican control. This spirit of cooperation is a breath of fresh air following the past 15 years starting with Newt Gingrich's win at any cost attitude in 1994. Yes, some of the hardcore Republicans are fighting it, doing such things as labeling the recession we now know we've been in since 2007 as Obama's Recession, as if the president elect could do anything about it before he has taken office. But I think most Americans are tired of the decisiveness and want a government that wants to prosper by uniting us all, not by keeping us divided.

Is there really any such thing as a conservative Republican??

They squander money, lives, and principles. What exactly do they conserve?

A Recess….To Re-Access… You America can't… Your in a Depression, you don't have time to check your Pockets….
They are full of Holes…,.

Poor Richardson, always the bridesmaid and never the bride it seems. Not envisioning any more presidential runs in his future.

I'm happy for Bill Richardson.

Does Arizona not have a LT Gov position? Or is it just empty??

GO RICHARDSON – And antoher hispanic should replace him!!!! Keep it REAL!!!

i'm concerned over all the governor appointments, because repukes can take the lead in governorships and will be bad news for dems come reapportionment time in 2010-11.

Both will do their country and their States proud.

Obama was Elected Governor for one Reason.. He was Black!!!!
Now he is President EJect… Because he's Black???????