I think Hillary will pick Richardson to seal the Hispanic vote.
Shes got the blacks already well under her wing.
richardson doesn't have the hype that obama has. if she doesn't pick obama, she might lose the black vote. don't forget that a lot of blacks are turning republican, and have been for some time. the dems are hemmhoraging black votes, and obama will bring them all back to the plantation.
I think you are correct... he is also a trusted Clinton lackey.