March 21st, 2008
01:15 PM ET
15 years ago
Richardson endorses Obama
Watch Bill Richardson endorse Obama. (AP Photo)
(CNN) - Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico endorsed Sen. Barack Obama in the Democratic race for president Friday.
"Barack Obama will make a great and historic president," Richardson told a rally in Portland, Oregon, with Obama standing at his side.
Richardson said Obama's recent speech on race in America, saying he "understands clearly that only by bringing people together, only by bridging our differences can we all succeed together as Americans."
"He appealed to the best in us ... as a Hispanic American I was particularly touched by his words," Richardson added.
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Lol...his endorsement does not matter. His own hispanics does not even like him.
That is great news. Hopefully many more will follow so we can wrap up this nomination.
about time for all DNC to come together and suport the true leader!!!
OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gov. Bill Richardson has an agenda – his.
Obama has not only shown us that he has bad judgment and is a liar but now he can add hypocrite to his impressive resume. Hillary won New Mexico. Bill Richardson, a superdelegate, should support Hillary according to Obama's argument. If Barack does manage to make it to the White House, I can't wait to see what back door, untransparent deal he cut with all the good all boys that support him like Richardson, Kerry and Teddy.
no loyalty – a political gamble
As an Independent white voter who has changed party affiliation to vote for Obama, I was delighted to see what to me looks like a strong potential ticket.
Andy how many votes did you get Richardson?
What would surprise me is if Obama can get Edwards endorsement after having his Pastor for 20 years say Bleep Bleep America.
That is news worthy.
Bill Clinton meet with Pastor Wright not ounce... but twice.
The fat lady is singing Hillary. Up next: John Edwards.
I thought his speech on race was very real. It might have touched a raw nerve within us but he was certainly brave to do that. I think he will make a great president.
That's a major endosement! That only proves that Barack Obama is the one! The maths are very tough on Sen Clinton now. Hope she majors in miracle like Ockabee because she desperately needs one!
Let's stop fighting and back up the one that is much closer to win this nomination and more qualify to beat John McCain: Obama!
What took him so long? I hope this endorsement starts to the mend the democratic wounds so that we can take the White House in the upcoming election. Where are the rest of the superdelegates? Get on board please...time is a wasting.
The "real dream team" has finally come together! Hope and experience and a shared goal of a United States of America. North, south, east, west and a focus on home and a great perspective of the rest of the world. Shared GOOD judgement instead of tear down politics. Sounds tough to beat! Now if John Edwards would agree to be Attorney General...pretty dominating force.
Great,
endorse after Obama has already secured the nomination.
I would like to see these two on the same ticket., what a powerful team for change in America.
Is that an Obama/Richardson ticket?
Si se puede!!! Obama/Richardson in 08, 12 and Richardson for President in 2016.
It's great to see more and more people realizing that Barack is the candidate that can win. Bill, thank you for siding with change!
This will be great for Obama's campaign. Bill Richardson was by far the most experienced candidate in the Democratic nominee field and it was a shame how his candidacy was totally overlooked. With Richardson as his VP, I think Barack could have a general election in the bag.
Why is it that ONLY the negative ads about Obama get to have comments???
I love this pic. GO Obama GOBill R
CNN only broadcasts news favoring Obama, but ironically it always
calls itself the most neutral network. What do you think?
BR is another loser. Obama is the next one
As a British closely watching the American politics, I hope Gov. Richardson edorsement of Sen. Obama should open the eyes and voices of other Americans in saying no more to political dynasties. Unless off course, America wants to create a Clinton-Bush Monarch where Chelsea would take over the mantle from her Mum should Americans decide to elect Hillary as Pres.
Obama/Richardson would be a pretty formidable ticket. Richardson has the experience to trump any concerns about Obama's lack of it and will carry a key Southwestern state that borders both Mexico and John McCain's Arizona. The fact that he's a former Clinton exec also scores political points.