Comments on: Sources: Bill Richardson withdrawing as Cabinet nominee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jack/ret. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208514 Jack/ret. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:31:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208514 Richard: "The withdrawal, whether the charges are true or not shows a real integrity not usually observed in a politician." We don't know that. . Does that nake him a man of integrity? Perhaps Obama gave him a choice...withdraw or the boot. If these allegations are true, he's a crook. No intregrity in that. (I've always liked Richardson but, if he's a bum, I admit to being fooled). Richard: "The withdrawal, whether the charges are true or not shows a real integrity not usually observed in a politician."
We don't know that. . Does that nake him a man of integrity? Perhaps Obama gave him a choice...withdraw or the boot. If these allegations are true, he's a crook. No intregrity in that. (I've always liked Richardson but, if he's a bum, I admit to being fooled).

]]> By: Y is NE One Surprised? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208513 Y is NE One Surprised? Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:31:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208513 Obama continuing to be surrounded by crooks and thugs?? I'm shocked!! It's not that he failed to properly vett Richardson, it's that no one (especially the MSM) properly vetted the shady Chicago politician Obama. Obama continuing to be surrounded by crooks and thugs?? I'm shocked!! It's not that he failed to properly vett Richardson, it's that no one (especially the MSM) properly vetted the shady Chicago politician Obama.

]]> By: Lynne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208510 Lynne Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:30:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208510 So haters still trying to pin everything that happens as a failure of the President-elect?? LOL...get over it, Jan 20th is STILL HAPPENING....so hate in vain! So haters still trying to pin everything that happens as a failure of the President-elect?? LOL...get over it, Jan 20th is STILL HAPPENING....so hate in vain!

]]> By: chris@stl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208508 chris@stl Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:30:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208508 I applaud Gov. Richardson's decision .... I wish that idiot Gov from IL also do the same immediately .... He is a cancer to IL and to the democratic party. I applaud Gov. Richardson's decision .... I wish that idiot Gov from IL also do the same immediately .... He is a cancer to IL and to the democratic party.

]]> By: CATINA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208492 CATINA Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:27:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208492 I wonder how long Cnn will keep this open like they do Gov.Palin. I wonder how long Cnn will keep this open like they do Gov.Palin.

]]> By: Bill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208488 Bill Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:27:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208488 We'll see more of this stuff as time goes by. There will be a sewer of sleaze disclosed before the Obama reign is finished. Some of it could have been disclosed before the election but the msm chose not to do so. We'll see more of this stuff as time goes by. There will be a sewer of sleaze disclosed before the Obama reign is finished. Some of it could have been disclosed before the election but the msm chose not to do so.

]]> By: Pat F http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208482 Pat F Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:26:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208482 @Carramea, that's rich, a Democrat lecturing to Republicans about getting over losses. Gore lost to Bush in Florida eight years ago, but the Democrats haven't gotten over that to this day. That's right, Gore LOST - every recount by independent new organizations showed that Gore lost. That election was not stolen, it was lost by everyone's favorite chubby tree hugger, Gore. Note to Democrats: Repeating lies for eight years does not make them true. @Carramea, that's rich, a Democrat lecturing to Republicans about getting over losses. Gore lost to Bush in Florida eight years ago, but the Democrats haven't gotten over that to this day. That's right, Gore LOST – every recount by independent new organizations showed that Gore lost. That election was not stolen, it was lost by everyone's favorite chubby tree hugger, Gore.

Note to Democrats: Repeating lies for eight years does not make them true.

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208473 Brian Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:25:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208473 LOL. Team of Rivals? More like Team of Corruption. When does Rahmbo step down? LOL. Team of Rivals? More like Team of Corruption. When does Rahmbo step down?

]]> By: Joe Fattal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208465 Joe Fattal Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:24:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208465 From Chicago to New Mexico " All aboard". Next stop is ..........................? Does the Obama transition team or Obama himself investigate who they hire, or its a favor returned. From Chicago to New Mexico " All aboard". Next stop is ..........................? Does the Obama transition team or Obama himself investigate who they hire, or its a favor returned.

]]> By: Brad/San Diego http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208464 Brad/San Diego Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:24:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208464 Why don't you republicans spooks get off of OBAMA back he won and you sorry people can't stand it, that a republican will not be in the white house because most of the american people are fed up with republican crooks and lies. All the republicans wanted to do is send our jobs overseas and get big tax breaks, and the poor people did with out. Now we will have person the white house that look out for us and not just a few. Why don't you republicans spooks get off of OBAMA back he won and you sorry people can't stand it, that a republican will not be in the white house because most of the american people are fed up with republican crooks and lies. All the republicans wanted to do is send our jobs overseas and get big tax breaks, and the poor people did with out. Now we will have person the white house that look out for us and not just a few.

]]> By: jfc53 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208462 jfc53 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:24:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208462 I'm no fan of Richardson and think the cabinet will be stronger without him, but I'm so tired of the current witch hunt mentality taking politicians down before anything has been proved. I'm no fan of Richardson and think the cabinet will be stronger without him, but I'm so tired of the current witch hunt mentality taking politicians down before anything has been proved.

]]> By: Patrick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208461 Patrick Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:23:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208461 I used to have a lot of respect for this guy, that's all dissapeared. How many democrats can get busted before they start to lose support? I used to have a lot of respect for this guy, that's all dissapeared. How many democrats can get busted before they start to lose support?

]]> By: New Day http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208445 New Day Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:22:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208445 Its unfortunate but, this is how our politicians should behave. They should always put the country's business first. I didn't see Cheney, Rumsfeld or W step down when they broke the law. I didnt see Bill Clinton step down. Hell, Blagojevich is still in office and Ted Stevens refused to step down before he eventually lost the election. I think we should stop playing these stupid political games and realize that, for the first time in a long time, our leaders are acting like leaders. Its unfortunate but, this is how our politicians should behave. They should always put the country's business first. I didn't see Cheney, Rumsfeld or W step down when they broke the law. I didnt see Bill Clinton step down. Hell, Blagojevich is still in office and Ted Stevens refused to step down before he eventually lost the election. I think we should stop playing these stupid political games and realize that, for the first time in a long time, our leaders are acting like leaders.

]]> By: New Yorker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208434 New Yorker Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:19:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208434 richard rohde, Sorry, but if the charges are true this does NOT show integrity one bit. Rather, it shows that he knew ahead of time that he was caught Where did you go to school? richard rohde, Sorry, but if the charges are true this does NOT show integrity one bit. Rather, it shows that he knew ahead of time that he was caught Where did you go to school?

]]> By: Too graphic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208424 Too graphic Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:19:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208424 Are there no end to those blue signs? Are there no end to those blue signs?

]]> By: Bob F. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208421 Bob F. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:19:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208421 I thought Bill RIchardson was different. It makes me sad..... I thought Bill RIchardson was different. It makes me sad.....

]]> By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208420 Tim Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:18:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208420 You bloggers who are complaining about the news are as guilty as the news you complain about. ALL of this is based solely on speculation. No one has been found guilty of anything so far. It is an investigation. Those take time. It is possible - maybe? - that Richardson simply does not want a lengthy investigation to get in the way of Obama's progress. But who knows, other than those of you who (apparently) have all the facts already to prove him guilty of something. You bloggers who are complaining about the news are as guilty as the news you complain about. ALL of this is based solely on speculation. No one has been found guilty of anything so far. It is an investigation. Those take time. It is possible – maybe? – that Richardson simply does not want a lengthy investigation to get in the way of Obama's progress. But who knows, other than those of you who (apparently) have all the facts already to prove him guilty of something.

]]> By: Fernando http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208417 Fernando Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:18:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208417 Come one really? This will be great news for the conservatives. I really think hes innocent but the Repubs are going to bounce on this and convict him before the investigation even reveals anything Come one really? This will be great news for the conservatives. I really think hes innocent but the Repubs are going to bounce on this and convict him before the investigation even reveals anything

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208404 Anonymous Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:17:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208404 good riddance good riddance

]]> By: Mari http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208402 Mari Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:16:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208402 The far-right-nay-sayers, WILL BE EATING CROW.............SOON. I WILL BE LAUGHING! Good, I am glad Richardson is withdrawing. AMERICA REJECTED THE GOP.......LIES, HATE, FEAR & DIVISION! HOPE WON! The far-right-nay-sayers, WILL BE EATING CROW.............SOON. I WILL BE LAUGHING!

Good, I am glad Richardson is withdrawing.

AMERICA REJECTED THE GOP.......LIES, HATE, FEAR & DIVISION!

HOPE WON!

]]> By: Meka http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208399 Meka Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:16:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208399 It's apparent that, during the "Obama Transition Team-Investigation", this information was discovered. It would have been even more "Critical", if Richardson had been selected as Sec. Of State! It's apparent that, during the "Obama Transition Team-Investigation", this information was discovered. It would have been even more "Critical", if Richardson had been selected as Sec. Of State!

]]> By: New Yorker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208398 New Yorker Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:16:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208398 Texas Teacher, No comment? in regard to one of your liberal friends? Kind of tongue tied by this one, eh? susie, Don't forget the "Emperor" Governor Eliot Spitzer, that "fine" Democrat from New York who resigned a short time ago because of his scandalous and illegal activity. And, he got off scott free after prosecuting others for the same crime! Just one of many Deocrats who bit the dust. Republicans may not have a perfect record but if you LOOK at the record you will see that Democrats have FAR LESS integrity, in general. Texas Teacher, No comment? in regard to one of your liberal friends? Kind of tongue tied by this one, eh?

susie, Don't forget the "Emperor" Governor Eliot Spitzer, that "fine" Democrat from New York who resigned a short time ago because of his scandalous and illegal activity. And, he got off scott free after prosecuting others for the same crime! Just one of many Deocrats who bit the dust. Republicans may not have a perfect record but if you LOOK at the record you will see that Democrats have FAR LESS integrity, in general.

]]> By: Peter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208356 Peter Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:11:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208356 Please find another scapegoat other than the Clintons. It's trite, unintelligent and worst of all, unimaginative. Let's all come up with something new. Lets see... How about karma? Please find another scapegoat other than the Clintons. It's trite, unintelligent and worst of all, unimaginative. Let's all come up with something new. Lets see... How about karma?

]]> By: frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208355 frank Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:11:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208355 i didnt trust ricardson, i thought he was a turn coat rat.. Mexican American from Texas. i didnt trust ricardson, i thought he was a turn coat rat.. Mexican American from Texas.

]]> By: Ken Sawyer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208349 Ken Sawyer Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:10:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208349 He might flee to Chicago. He might flee to Chicago.

]]> By: Steve B. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208344 Steve B. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:09:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208344 To Carramea: We (Republicans) will surely give Obama all the support and fair opportunity that you Democrats gave Bush when he started his presidency, which as I recall was about zero!!!!!!! To Carramea: We (Republicans) will surely give Obama all the support and fair opportunity that you Democrats gave Bush when he started his presidency, which as I recall was about zero!!!!!!!

]]> By: Susan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208340 Susan Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:08:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208340 all politicians are same all politicians are same

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208328 Farrell, Houston, Tx Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:07:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208328 Richardson is a man of integrity and is always willing to do the right thing not in self interest alone but in the interest of the democrat party. Blago and Burris could learn a lot from Richardson. Richardson is a man of integrity and is always willing to do the right thing not in self interest alone but in the interest of the democrat party. Blago and Burris could learn a lot from Richardson.

]]> By: Jane http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208323 Jane Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:06:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208323 Another example of Obama's bad judgement. Wasn't his good judgement that he claimed was so great throughout the elections? 60 million Americans duped into voting for a regular politician. No New Path, No real Change. Another example of Obama's bad judgement. Wasn't his good judgement that he claimed was so great throughout the elections? 60 million Americans duped into voting for a regular politician. No New Path, No real Change.

]]> By: Waiting for Jan. 20 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208316 Waiting for Jan. 20 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:06:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208316 Obama, and our nation, obviously face great challenges. I hope that Obama can maintain the pressure on the members of his administration to hold to high ethical standards. I'm glad that Governor Richardson won't be the cause of any wasted time for this upcoming administration. Our nation doesn't need more scandal or distraction. We had enough of that for the past 8 years. But, wow, so many people have unwittingly made things more difficult for Obama going as far back as the primaries! Obama couldn't even leave his senate seat without some corrupt person (Governor of Illinois) making that a scandal! LOL! It's such a ridiculous pattern that it seems like some sort of conspiracy against Obama! Sheesh! I hope Obama makes it his mission to make government so transparent to the public that the corruption in Congress and in state governments is burned by the light of day. Go, Obama! I can't wait to see you as our president!!! :-) Obama, and our nation, obviously face great challenges.

I hope that Obama can maintain the pressure on the members of his administration to hold to high ethical standards.

I'm glad that Governor Richardson won't be the cause of any wasted time for this upcoming administration.

Our nation doesn't need more scandal or distraction. We had enough of that for the past 8 years. But, wow, so many people have unwittingly made things more difficult for Obama going as far back as the primaries! Obama couldn't even leave his senate seat without some corrupt person (Governor of Illinois) making that a scandal! LOL! It's such a ridiculous pattern that it seems like some sort of conspiracy against Obama! Sheesh! I hope Obama makes it his mission to make government so transparent to the public that the corruption in Congress and in state governments is burned by the light of day.

Go, Obama! I can't wait to see you as our president!!! :-)

]]> By: rachel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208310 rachel Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:05:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208310 karwolo it is defintely about loyalty and Richardson showed no loyalty to the clinton and after his endorsement of Obama he continously whinned about Bill Clinton not liking him any more. Looks like Bill Richardson is not the paragon of virtue people thought. He wanted to be a part of this administration so bad he turned on his friends and then accepted a position that was thought to be well below his level and now he is under investigation. I bet he was told to to withdraw when he accepted the nod he was probably already aware they were looking into his dealings, or did obama transition team skimp on vetting him because they were too busy finding out the color of Bill Clinton underwear in 1992. karwolo it is defintely about loyalty and Richardson showed no loyalty to the clinton and after his endorsement of Obama he continously whinned about Bill Clinton not liking him any more. Looks like Bill Richardson is not the paragon of virtue people thought. He wanted to be a part of this administration so bad he turned on his friends and then accepted a position that was thought to be well below his level and now he is under investigation. I bet he was told to to withdraw when he accepted the nod he was probably already aware they were looking into his dealings, or did obama transition team skimp on vetting him because they were too busy finding out the color of Bill Clinton underwear in 1992.

]]> By: ml - California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208294 ml - California Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:02:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208294 Well Richardson, you betrayed Hillary during the campaign. So, perhaps this is payback to you, for pulling such a stunt! You know. it is said "what goes around, comes around"! Well Richardson, you betrayed Hillary during the campaign. So, perhaps this is payback to you, for pulling such a stunt! You know. it is said "what goes around, comes around"!

]]> By: Bill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208293 Bill Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:02:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208293 I wasn't a Clinton supporter, so I don't have any ax to grind with Richardson, but I just don't see him as the best choice for this post, a key post in our current economic climate. I've seen him do interviews and he just doesn't seem like the kind of exceptionally intelligent individual the rest of Obama's cabinet seem to be. I wasn't a Clinton supporter, so I don't have any ax to grind with Richardson, but I just don't see him as the best choice for this post, a key post in our current economic climate. I've seen him do interviews and he just doesn't seem like the kind of exceptionally intelligent individual the rest of Obama's cabinet seem to be.

]]> By: clifford http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208288 clifford Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:02:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208288 Texas Teacher and Proud American: Is any of this sinking in yet?? Hello! is anyone home?? Texas Teacher and Proud American: Is any of this sinking in yet?? Hello! is anyone home??

]]> By: Honest Abe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208287 Honest Abe Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:02:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208287 I told him not to shave the beard. I told him not to shave the beard.

]]> By: Sean Chong http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208284 Sean Chong Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:01:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208284 Why everytime a Democrat got caught, he/she is often too willing to withdraw or resign? And everytime a Republican got caught, he/she refuses to admit their mistakes (like Ted Stevens)? Why everytime a Democrat got caught, he/she is often too willing to withdraw or resign? And everytime a Republican got caught, he/she refuses to admit their mistakes (like Ted Stevens)?

]]> By: Joe the Drummer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208280 Joe the Drummer Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:00:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208280 Maybe Obama can appoint a secretary of commerce who will end free trade and the outsourcing of American jobs. Maybe Obama can appoint a secretary of commerce who will end free trade and the outsourcing of American jobs.

]]> By: S Callahan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208262 S Callahan Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:59:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208262 Investigations happen all the time ...one only needs an allegation...but allegations don't necessarily mean truth. Politics is dirty..and will decieve the public through tools like this. I am so sorry for you Gov. Richardson... I only wish you had paused your role and stayed unwavering in letting the truth come out. You were destined for Secrectary of State but that didn't work out..sadly. Perhaps this is God leading you in areas that are more vital. My prayers are with you and your family. Investigations happen all the time ...one only needs an allegation...but allegations don't necessarily mean truth. Politics is dirty..and will decieve the public through tools like this. I am so sorry for you Gov. Richardson...
I only wish you had paused your role and stayed unwavering in letting the truth come out. You were destined for Secrectary of State but that didn't work out..sadly. Perhaps this is God leading you in areas that are more vital. My prayers are with you and your family.

]]> By: clifford http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208260 clifford Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:58:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208260 More Democratic shananagans!! More Democratic shananagans!!

]]> By: Bill in Albuquerque http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208247 Bill in Albuquerque Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:56:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208247 I'm a Dem who voted for Obama, but Richardson and his buddies are dirty. Most state employees were happy to see him leave NM and have the Lt Gov step in. I'm sure he is guilty and that's why he was asked to step down. I'm a Dem who voted for Obama, but Richardson and his buddies are dirty. Most state employees were happy to see him leave NM and have the Lt Gov step in.
I'm sure he is guilty and that's why he was asked to step down.

]]> By: Jon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208240 Jon Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:54:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208240 I doubt Richardson committed any wrong-doing. He has been a committed public servant for years without hint of scandal. That said, I hope these allegations are fully explored so that he might be exonerated. Good for him in voluntarily withdrawing his nomination until these claims are settled. I doubt Richardson committed any wrong-doing. He has been a committed public servant for years without hint of scandal. That said, I hope these allegations are fully explored so that he might be exonerated.

Good for him in voluntarily withdrawing his nomination until these claims are settled.

]]> By: debbie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208223 debbie Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:51:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208223 I'm sorry to see this because I like Richardson. But, I understand his wish not to taint the new administration or be the cause of distraction. As to Latinos' being disappointed - their disappointment should not be with Richardson, not Obama. Obama demonstrated faith in Richardson in nominating him knowing full well that this investigation was going on. Latinos should be proud if anything that Richardson is putting his country above his personal gain in declining to drag us through more mud. I'm sorry to see this because I like Richardson. But, I understand his wish not to taint the new administration or be the cause of distraction. As to Latinos' being disappointed – their disappointment should not be with Richardson, not Obama. Obama demonstrated faith in Richardson in nominating him knowing full well that this investigation was going on. Latinos should be proud if anything that Richardson is putting his country above his personal gain in declining to drag us through more mud.

]]> By: Carlos http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208221 Carlos Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:51:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208221 "...absolute power corrupts absolutely." Term limits please. "...absolute power corrupts absolutely." Term limits please.

]]> By: carol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208220 carol Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:50:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208220 That is absolutely right for him to step down, we don't want any shady characters from day one in the new administration.....PE Obama needs to keep everything and everyone above the fray, we've had enough scandal's to last us a lifetime that have come from both sides of the isle!!! That is absolutely right for him to step down, we don't want any shady characters from day one in the new administration.....PE Obama needs to keep everything and everyone above the fray, we've had enough scandal's to last us a lifetime that have come from both sides of the isle!!!

]]> By: Perusing-Through http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208211 Perusing-Through Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:49:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208211 ALTHOUGH THIS COMES AS A SHOCK AND I'M VERY DISASPPOINTED, , , , , , , I thank you Gov. Bill Richardson for having the wisdom to act unselfishly and allow this sideshow to be taken offline and out of the nations way; so we the people of the United States can right this ship and fix the "Bush/Cheney/Rove/Rumsfeld" disaster. Gov. Bill Richardson, the people of this nation are happy you did not take the same road Senator John Edwards took which was to knowingly place the Democratic Party in a risky situation with full knowledge of questionable baggage emanating from your closet. ALTHOUGH THIS COMES AS A SHOCK AND I'M VERY DISASPPOINTED, , , , , , , I thank you Gov. Bill Richardson for having the wisdom to act unselfishly and allow this sideshow to be taken offline and out of the nations way; so we the people of the United States can right this ship and fix the "Bush/Cheney/Rove/Rumsfeld" disaster. Gov. Bill Richardson, the people of this nation are happy you did not take the same road Senator John Edwards took which was to knowingly place the Democratic Party in a risky situation with full knowledge of questionable baggage emanating from your closet.

]]> By: Ted http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208203 Ted Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:48:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208203 @ Burns: Wow. Wow. Just, wow. Also, are people still sore over the primary endorsement? Really, there's no such thing as a turncoat in politics. You endorse who you want. @ Burns:
Wow. Wow. Just, wow.
Also, are people still sore over the primary endorsement? Really, there's no such thing as a turncoat in politics. You endorse who you want.

]]> By: New Mexican Resident http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208201 New Mexican Resident Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:47:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208201 The real Bill got caught and was shown the door by Obama. Knowing how state business is done in New Mexico, there is reason to believe that there are merits to the allegations. In any event, the truth will emerge big enough to fill the Bill and he a jail cell. The real Bill got caught and was shown the door by Obama.

Knowing how state business is done in New Mexico, there is reason to believe that there are merits to the allegations. In any event, the truth will emerge big enough to fill the Bill and he a jail cell.

]]> By: Carolyn Greene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208199 Carolyn Greene Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:47:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208199 STOP STOP STOP!!! The man has not even been sworn in yet and you vultures are still trying to find ways to pick his bones ! Are you so fearful that you can't come from your dark corners to see the sunlight and smell the fresh air? You who creat this supposed news (gossip) going inorder to cause distraction and comotion , have become like dogs chasing their tails. STOP! and look to the future and stop placing stumbling blocks in the way of progress! WE DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR THIS FOOLISHNESS ("investigations") LET US PUT THIS COUNTRY BACK ON IT'S FEET AND STOP TEARING IT DOWN. STOP STOP STOP!!! The man has not even been sworn in yet and you vultures are still trying to find ways to pick his bones ! Are you so fearful that you can't come from your dark corners to see the sunlight and smell the fresh air? You who creat this supposed news (gossip) going inorder to cause distraction and comotion , have become like dogs chasing their tails. STOP! and look to the future and stop placing stumbling blocks in the way of progress! WE DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR THIS FOOLISHNESS ("investigations") LET US PUT THIS COUNTRY BACK ON IT'S FEET AND STOP TEARING IT DOWN.

]]> By: Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208197 Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:47:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208197 No tears being shed with me. I wrote Richardson off for any position in Obama's cabinet because of his outrageous and disloyal treatment of Hillary Clinton during the primaries. What goes around comes around, Governor Richardson. No tears being shed with me.

I wrote Richardson off for any position in Obama's cabinet because of his outrageous and disloyal treatment of Hillary Clinton during the primaries.

What goes around comes around, Governor Richardson.

]]> By: Concerned Texan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/04/cnn-confirms-bill-richardson-withdraws-for-consideration-for-obamas-cabinet/#comment-2208191 Concerned Texan Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:46:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34160#comment-2208191 Just political business as usual. Democrats and Republicans alike are all just men and women with a proclivity for greed. This is not a problem that can be attached to any particular party, but better yet it is one of the reasons/perks that cause some to aspire to be politicians in the first place. They know full well what’s at stake here just as CEO's, bankers, pimps and preachers understand that there is great opportunity for personal financial gain in all these vocations if you are so qualified. I believe given the opportunity most of us would get caught up in the easy pickings that are available in these different positions Just political business as usual. Democrats and Republicans alike are all just men and women with a proclivity for greed. This is not a problem that can be attached to any particular party, but better yet it is one of the reasons/perks that cause some to aspire to be politicians in the first place. They know full well what’s at stake here just as CEO's, bankers, pimps and preachers understand that there is great opportunity for personal financial gain in all these vocations if you are so qualified. I believe given the opportunity most of us would get caught up in the easy pickings that are available in these different positions

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