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 wishful thinking about more blacks turning GOP.There may be a very slight trend in that direction but betcha that Hillary will get close to 90% of the black vote.Especially black WOMEN.They are head over heels about her.Don't ask me why.
Richardson is more low key than Obama but I'm sure he will be coached well by Hillary's handlers.