Posted on 12/25/2010 9:22:34 AM PST by greyfoxx39
US “troubleshooter” Bill Richardson, who just returned from a trip to North Korea, is likely to be tapped to succeed Hillary Clinton to become the next U.S. Secretary of State, Yonhap News Agency said Saturday citing a report.
“Numerous sources are pointing toward New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as possibly replacing Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State in 2011,” Exminer.com said.
The possibility is opening up, with some circumstantial signs backing up the view.
For example, the current U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s husband, Bill Clinton, is suffering from heart conditions and she is said to want to spend more time with her family, it said.
If Hillary Clinton steps down, Richardson is likely to be one of the strongest candidates for the position. The New Mexico Governor has a background in diplomacy. He previously served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations as well as energy secretary under President Clinton.
Richardson also acted as a troubleshooter a few times before when American civilians became hostages in North Korea, by visiting North Korea and rescuing them.
Richardson himself also recently stated that he would like a position in the Obama administration after he leaves office at the end of this year, the report said.
Fitting into the change, Obama advisor David Axelrod said Friday that there would be “significant changes” announced in the Obama Whitehouse after the President returns from his vacation in Hawaii, it added.
But how much time does he actually spend with his wife?
If the Dems are stupid enough to replace Obama let them try. The only thing they'll accomplish for certain is the alienation of the black Democrats. Without that voting block the Dems are pretty much screwed.
The way he was used by the Clinton administration certainly indicates density coupled with blind loyalty was a prime job qualification.
Richardson was assigned roles which required no measurable IQ and expected to perform perfunctory duties in the manner of the faithful family dog.
As in "Here's my squeeze, give her a job and hide her away for me, Bill-do."
Algore seems to have been subject to the same job qualifications. Dolts like Richardson and Algore definitely made it easier to hide the rampant corruption in the Clinton administration.
I have no idea but I said, “One look at Hillary would cure that condition very rapidly.”
Something about a “constitution” but, on second thought, you are probably right.
Stupid is as stupid does.
Ahhh yes Bill Richardson-—Chia Pet butt kisser. Following in the vaulted footsteps of the famous Madelyin’ NoBright. Toast a cup of cheer anyone to BR? Didn’t think so!
Remember when old slick head Carville went bananas calling Pudge a Judas traitor'. He'd be almost as incompetent as Big Sis.
Predicted this. Hillary leaves quietly because of health reasons for her dear husband. Behind the scenes, she is planning her run. That is why I reserved the website: thebitchisback2012.com
Again, that’d require Bubba to spend enough time to get a good look at her. Bubba is not stupid.
Make that "Presidents Clinton". It's another two-fer.
(He was in college, wasn't he?)
ML/NJ
Snowe
Collins
McCain
Graham
Brown
Murkowski
etc
etc
etc
Anyone can get confirmed.
“The cackle and the cankles are enough to throw anybody into a massive MI.....”
Otherwise known as “vapor lock.”
Why do both parties seem to always bring back people who have already shown they cannot do the job?
I actually know the answer, but it’s still ridiculous.
This is precisely what I said would happen. Now, this is obviously still just a rumor, but I think it's not unlikely.
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