Richardson Endorses Obama; Announces It In Low-Key Fashion; Sent Out Early Morning E-Mail ...

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan ^ | March 21, 2008 | Joe Monahan

[CedarDave]

Here is the complete text of the Governor's e-mail endorsing Obama:

Dear Friend:

During the last year, I have shared with you my vision and hopes for this nation as we look to repair the damage of the last seven years. And you have shared your support, your ideas and your encouragement to my campaign. We have been through a lot together and that is why I wanted to tell you that, after careful and thoughtful deliberation, I have made a decision to endorse Barack Obama for President.

We are blessed to have two great American leaders and great Democrats running for President. My affection and admiration for Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton will never waver. It is time, however, for Democrats to stop fighting amongst ourselves and to prepare for the tough fight we will face against John McCain in the fall. The 1990's were a decade of peace and prosperity because of the competent and enlightened leadership of the Clinton administration, but it is now time for a new generation of leadership to lead America forward. Barack Obama will be a historic and a great President, who can bring us the change we so desperately need by bringing us together as a nation here at home and with our allies abroad.

Earlier this week, Senator Barack Obama gave an historic speech. that addressed the issue of race with the eloquence, sincerity, and optimism we have come to expect of him. He inspired us by reminding us of the awesome potential residing in our own responsibility. He asked us to rise above our racially divided past, and to seize the opportunity to carry forward the work of many patriots of all races, who struggled and died to bring us together.

As a Hispanic, I was particularly touched by his words. I have been troubled by the demonization of immigrants--specifically Hispanics-- by too many in this country. Hate crimes against Hispanics are rising as a direct result and now, in tough economic times, people look for scapegoats and I fear that people will continue to exploit our racial differences--and place blame on others not like them . We all know the real culprit -- the disastrous economic policies of the Bush Administration!

Senator Obama has started a discussion in this country long overdue and rejects the politics of pitting race against race. He understands clearly that only by bringing people together, only by bridging our differences can we all succeed together as Americans.

His words are those of a courageous, thoughtful and inspiring leader, who understands that a house divided against itself cannot stand. And, after nearly eight years of George W. Bush, we desperately need such a leader.

To reverse the disastrous policies of the last seven years, rebuild our economy, address the housing and mortgage crisis, bring our troops home from Iraq and restore America's international standing, we need a President who can bring us together as a nation so we can confront our urgent challenges at home and abroad.

During the past year, I got to know Senator Obama as we campaigned against each other for the Presidency, and I felt a kinship with him because we both grew up between words, in a sense, living both abroad and here in America. In part because of these experiences, Barack and I share a deep sense of our nation's special responsibilities in the world.

So, once again, thank you for all you have done for me and my campaign. I wanted to make sure you understood my reasons for my endorsement of Senator Obama. I know that you, no matter what your choice, will do so with the best interests of this nation, in your heart.

Sincerely,

Bill Richardson

[CedarDave]

As a Hispanic, I was particularly touched by his words. I have been troubled by the demonization of immigrants--specifically Hispanics-- by too many in this country. Hate crimes against Hispanics are rising as a direct result and now, in tough economic times, people look for scapegoats and I fear that people will continue to exploit our racial differences--and place blame on others not like them . We all know the real culprit -- the disastrous economic policies of the Bush Administration!

What BS!! Victimization as usual. When illegal aliens are responsible for a great many violent crimes here in NM what do you expect, King Bill? Love and flowers?

Forget about so-called "hate crimes." What about crimes against all citizens by illegal aliens, especially related to drug activities and gangs. Just this week NM was named third most dangerous state. Clean up your own house first before trying to impose your non-working solutions on the rest of the country.

[CedarDave]

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[CedarDave]

Thrown under the bus...

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and former President Bill Clinton watch the Super Bowl at the Governor's Mansion in Santa Fe, N.M., on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/The Santa Fe New Mexican, Rebecca Craig) 12:28 a.m. ET, 2/23/08

[greyfoxx39]

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[freedomlover]

Clinton looks like he’s having a great time, huh?

[Pistolshot]

[mtbopfuyn]

If Richardson, the cretin who harbored the runaway Texas chicken RATs, endorses Obama, that only straightens my resolve not to give him my vote.

[Godwin1]

“As a Hispanic.......” These people do NOTHING but try to balkanize the country by tribe. They won't be happy until America is pre civil war Yugoslavia, a seething cauldron of racial and ethnic animosity.

[Santa Fe_Conservative]

Just the other day, my father, a newspapre publisher out east who had me read his editorial about how the divided-Dem race was a good thing for the GOP pointed out that Richardson had not endorsed anyone yet and that he had become a nobody because even if he endorsed one people wouldn’t care/wouldn’t remember who he was. Hehe!

I guess our nobody’s just endorsed another nobody.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks CederDave.

[Enchante]

Caption Bubba:

“Damn, Two High-Level Appointments for this Guy and I Still Can’t Get Him to Endorse Shrillary!”

[Lancey Howard]

This is a little surprising. Maybe Bill found out he is not on Hillary’s VP list.

[woofie]

I was up at 2 am our time and saw the story ....I guess it was political move to get it out in that way and avoid the NY Times?

[bruinbirdman]

"I want to be VP. I have a constituency."

Pancho Ricardoson

[SunkenCiv]

This is the last presidential campaign where no candidates stump rhyming in doggerel with a thudding rap soundtrack.

[SunkenCiv]

Got enough white space in the pic? ;’)

[bruinbirdman]

"This is the last presidential campaign where no candidates stump rhyming in doggerel with a thudding rap soundtrack."

Soundtrack is bad enough. Its the subliminal, strobe, 1/2 second video flashes that top my turn-off.

minimal white yitbos

[LegendHasIt]

No doubt that Obama offered him something exciting. Not sure about VP; Maybe.
More likely Secretary of State or some sort of major “ambassador at large” type thing.

There IS a bright side: It would at least get him out of our state.

That new black dyed beard of his is even more embarassing now than it was when it was just gray scraggle.

[greyfoxx39]

That new black dyed beard of his is even more embarassing now than it was when it was just gray scraggle.

Oh, I don't know...I prefer that beard, whatever the color, to the ugly old fatty jowls.

Obama will probably offer him "Liason at Large to World Terrorists".

[deport]

They were onstage today together at some event where Richardson made the announcement. I saw a part of it on CSPAN. I think it was in Oregon at a rally. Richardson stayed onstage through the entire speech/q&a by Obama..