[BlessedByLiberty]

Make that 2004 and I think you have a strong case. Richardson is easily manipulated by the Clintons and is a lure for the Latino vote.

She's been holding her fire on too many issues to not be in the shadow/stealth candidate right now. Her lava is bubbling below the surface.

[oceanview]

why would she risk getting into the 2004 race via some "extraordinary" means to run against an incumbent, when she has a clear shot at the 2008 run?

For 2008, that Hillary/Richardson ticket will be strong: the appeal to independent women, Hispanics. Don't underestimate it.