Clinton Still Irked By Richardson's Move

Ex-President's Face Goes "Redder And Redder" Over Former Cabinet Member Backing Obama

(AP)  Former President Clinton is still smarting over New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's endorsement of Barack Obama.

During a private meeting with California Democrats this past weekend, Clinton grew red-faced as he talked about how he expected Richardson, who was a member of Clinton's Cabinet, to back Hillary Rodham Clinton for the presidential nomination or at least stay neutral, according to several people who attended.

Instead, Richardson endorsed Obama late last month, calling him a "once-in-a-lifetime leader."

"He sort of gets a little redder and redder and redder, but he wasn't off the deep end as I had seen him in the past," said Inola Henry, an uncommitted superdelegate. "It was sort of like, 'Gee, I'm a martyr.' He seemed more hurt than anything."

Clinton used his appearance at the state Democratic Party convention in San Jose to lobby California's 21 uncommitted superdelegates to support his wife.

After posing for a group photograph with the former president, superdelegate Rachel Binah told Clinton she was disappointed that one of his allies, strategist James Carville, had compared Richardson to Judas after he endorsed Obama.

Clinton, according to several people present, distanced himself from Carville's remarks. But he went on to say that he had not expected Richardson to endorse the Illinois senator, especially since the New Mexico governor had invited Clinton to Santa Fe to watch the Super Bowl on Feb. 3.

"He did say he certainly had been led to believe that he was going to get the endorsement," Henry said Wednesday. She was one of about 15 superdelegates - some uncommitted, others backing Clinton - who attended Sunday's meeting with Clinton before he addressed the convention.

Aleita Huguenin, another superdelegate, remembered Clinton saying, "We thought he'd let us know if he did an endorsement." But Huguenin said the comments about Richardson were "a minor blip in the whole meeting."

According to superdelegate Chris Stampolis, Clinton said only that Richardson had promised not to endorse Obama, saying, "'He told me to my face five times he would not do that."'

Binah did not respond to repeated requests for comment, but she previously told The Associated Press she supports Clinton. Other superdelegates interviewed by the AP said it was Binah's statement that prompted Clinton's comments about Richardson's decision.

Pahl Shipley, a spokesman for Richardson, said his boss never promised to endorse Hillary Clinton.

"He never told the president or anybody else, for that matter," Shipley said. "The governor respectfully disagrees with the president."

Richardson, the nation's only Hispanic governor, endorsed Obama on March 21, shortly after the Illinois senator gave a speech about race. It was a blow to the Clintons because of their long association with Richardson, who served as Clinton's energy secretary and ambassador to the United Nations.

Clinton's campaign declined to comment, except to say the former president was in California to promote his wife's candidacy.

"President Clinton discussed the importance of this election with Democratic Party members and how after 46 primaries and caucuses, by virtually every measure, this election remains a very close race," campaign spokesman Luis Vizcaino said in a statement. "President Clinton is incredibly popular in the Golden State, and the convention was a great opportunity for him to speak directly with members of the California Democratic Party."

Bob Mulholland, a spokesman for the state party who attended the private meeting, said Clinton expressed himself passionately but insisted the meeting was productive.

"I left the meeting feeling this was great," Mulholland said. "The guy had time to talk to us about the campaign."

[feelfree1]

Re: "Ex-President''s Face Goes "Redder And Redder" Over Former Cabinet Member Backing Obama"


Whaaaaaahhhh!!!

Zip it, and join your good friends, the Bush''s, on the dock, Bubba!

[xzonz]

He did what was good for the party and the country and America.With Barack as our next president the whole world will view America in a different light. already his messages are touching people all across the world.
America has this chance to restore its place in the world as the greatest nation and the world and Barack will help us do it

[pumaespiritu]

The many "white boys" who fall into the trend of boycotting the democratic party in favor of McCain because Obama has enveloped Hillary deserve only one political affiliation: the KKK. It is a shame how the negative smearing campaigns of the Neo-Cons and conservative democrats can only cultivate fear among the most ignorant of America- increasingly a culturally aloof, backwards, stagnant, and paranoid culture. They have no shame in posting their confessions, too, which is self-evidence of how shallow the lure has become. Worst of all, they even do so on posts unrelated to Obama such as this one. As a mostly white man I am ashamed of the white backlash many people express, reminded evermore deeply that those of us who express such sentiments have no other choice but to vacate our false patriotism and America, return to Europe with our tails between our legs, and forever concede victory to a bright light in America culture and politics. The Clintons are desparate, fake, corrupt, and shallow. McCain will collapse when head-to-head with Obama not to mention due to his health. Fall with grace.

[rich_jdy]

Let me get this straight, if you dont vote for Obama, your racist. You Obama worshippers are pathological.
I''m voting for Sen Clinton because she is best qualified to lead this nation. Obama''s judgement is suspect, attending a racist,anti-white,anti-jew,anti-american church for TWENTY YEARS and then saying he never heard the racist sermons that spewed out of his pastors mouth despite evidence to the contrary. His wife saying she''s never been proud of this country UNTIL her husband ran for president. These are NOT the type of folks I want representing me in the people''s house(WHITE HOUSE).

[mocaleo-2]

You''''re not a white boy, you''''re white trash. NASCAR Bumpkin. Did you "gradiate hi scoo?"

My guess is no....HAHAHAHAHA!!!!


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Posted by FloydZepp


obama t.u.r.d. polisher

as donnie would say "you cannot polish a t.u.r.d."!

[efarris38]

If I were Pres Clinton I wouldn''t waste my breath on Richardson. He isn''t worth that. Richardson FAILS TO REMEMBER that Sen Hillary Clinton carried his state during the primary there on Super Tuesday...so let Richardson be the ******* ...most of these types tend to dig their own graves. These few politicians and some of the media at the top of the food chain think that their rhetoric will put Obama over the top but they are sadly mistaken. Clinton voters will overwhelmingly switch to McCain in a heartbeat. Im still not past this Rev Wright issue either . Senator Clinton needs to hold her dignity and integrity and campaign with allies like Gov Rendell of PA and Senator Bayh in Indiana, she will do well in both states. Rainy Thurs in Nashville, Tn.....have a great day!

[jockh]

Clinton is now crying, saying that Richardson had promised not to endorse Obama, saying, "''He told me to my face five times he would not do that."''

Now how many timeS did Clinton face the whole country and say I DID NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT WOMAN !!!!!!

The hypocrisy of the Clintons really stinks !!

[truthspeake2]

OBAMA 2008...RIP Hillary and the GOP!

[formrusmcsgt]

Posted by jockh at 07:23 AM : Apr 03, 2008

I was about to post the same thing and read your comment.

His indignation is unbelievable.

[pepperwood2]

This is awful! The nerve of that Richardson. Just who does he think he is lying like that to, of all people, The Great White Hope. Make an example out of him - Crucify him, Bill. CACKLE CACKLE CACKLE

[crtoo]

Lots of these posts on various sites are negative, and racists or sexist.

The negatives can be blamed on the original posts back months ago, that started smearing Hillary in order to get Obama up the ladder.

The Racists comments can be blamed on the Obama people, acting WITH the senators approval, for slandering all people as racists or differed in opinion to their mantra. Now it has grown into a monster that may have no way out of this hateful rhetoric.

The sixist comments are what they have always been, Some men can not handle the challenge by a woman and some women carry too much envy and fear to see the advantages to backing a woman.

[brianbwb-2009]

It was to be expected, America sees through the code words that replace the N-word, so now the real hardcore kkk idiots come crawling out from their relatives to utter some irrelevant slur.

The closer Mr. Obama cones to being the nominee, the more blatant the cowardly race fear that they will show.

Hurl all the hate you want, but should Mr. Obama win, I expect all of you who say that you cannot accept a "Black" president, to either leave the country, or commit suicide, then and only then will I give you credit for having the courage of your convictions, and the country will be better for it either way.

[crtoo]

Hate, fear, racism and sexism are one in the same.

So long as people keep adding fuel to the fire - it grows and grows until it burns everything down.

The DIVISION in the democratic party is because of Obama and his supporters. They picked the wrong card to play and will pay for their choices for years to come. They have set back any and all progress made over the past 25 years.

THIS policital blunder will go down in the history books for all our children and grandchildren to read and hopefully learn from. Since the people of this Generation still choose to nurture themselves on HATE.

[craigh9]

This is very telling regarding the Clinton Campaign. Aren''t our elected officals suppose to have OUR best interests at heart - apparently the Clinton''s don''t believe that - they feel his loyalty should be to them not what he thinks is best for the country.
If you take the Clinton concept to the nth degree we would all be clones of our kindergarten teachers. Times change, people change (including which Clintn is involved) - it looks like someone finally gets the fact that they can exercise conscience versus lock step with the old gaurd.

[jonsid2]

As you can see, former President Clinton will be calling the shots at the White House if his wife becomes President. He is the most outspoken one of the two, and he gets his chutzpah from being a former President. Every major undertaking will be watched carefully by him and soon it will turn into a fight between congress, him and Hillary if she becomes president. We can''t let this happen - vote Obama.

[crtoo]

I for one have given up.

This entire year has been and continues to be just too mean and viscious for anyone to take seriously.

DIVIDE AND CONQUER?

Not this time. Divide means separate and fall.

[sharncedar]

Now Bill is a victim too. The poor Clintons, everyone is so mean to them. Why won''t Americans just let them be president, which is their right? The country belongs to them, how cruel and wrong it is to deny them their natural right to be president.

[truthspeake2]

It was to be expected, America sees through the code words that replace the N-word, so now the real hardcore kkk idiots come crawling out from their relatives to utter some irrelevant slur.

The closer Mr. Obama cones to being the nominee, the more blatant the cowardly race fear that they will show.

Hurl all the hate you want, but should Mr. Obama win, I expect all of you who say that you cannot accept a "Black" president, to either leave the country, or commit suicide, then and only then will I give you credit for having the courage of your convictions, and the country will be better for it either way.

Posted by brianbwb at 07:44 AM : Apr 03, 2008


...well said, and great post!

[barefootboy9]

It''s really a sad time for our country. Over the last 40 years, race relations have gotten better, blacks were getting a lot of good jobs. You folks are turning the clock back. I believe all this will set the black race back 40 years. I really believe it will be harder for you to get jobs etc. If Obama is elected after all this hatred you will see congress not going along with Obama on any of his programs. He can''t do nothing without the backing of congress. I can read these messages and almost tell who you are and your background and the hate in your heart.

[mcvet]

It''''s really a sad time for our country. Over the last 40 years, race relations have gotten better, blacks were getting a lot of good jobs. You folks are turning the clock back. I believe all this will set the black race back 40 years. I really believe it will be harder for you to get jobs etc. If Obama is elected after all this hatred you will see congress not going along with Obama on any of his programs. He can''''t do nothing without the backing of congress. I can read these messages and almost tell who you are and your background and the hate in your heart.


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Posted by barefootboy9 at 08:03 AM : Apr 03, 2008
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First of all the Congress IS going to be democrat... the only question is how big a majority and I haven''t heard ONE of them say any of his ideas do not make sense. Obama has been working with people of all races and all walks of life for a long time and he will continue. I think he''s going to make a great President and will move the nation forward... BIG TIME! Sieg Heil Bush

[mcvet]

for one have given up.

This entire year has been and continues to be just too mean and viscious for anyone to take seriously.

DIVIDE AND CONQUER?

Not this time. Divide means separate and fall.


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Posted by crtoo at 07:46 AM : Apr 03, 2008
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There is NO division Sparky! There are TWO highly motivated Canidates that want ONE job. Two groups who suppoert their canidate to the max and want to win. The Division you speak of exist only in the minds of the lowly fascist who have NO chance otherwise. Sieg Heil Bush.

[pepperwood2]

Bill & Hillary, come on now. Just CHILL out!

[dante805]

She should be irked. Carville was right; he was worse than Judas. He actually gave Clinton his word a year ago that He would support Hillary. I guess the New Mexico''s Governor words are just that. He''s a sell out and can''t be trusted. I wouldn''t VOTE for Richardson if He paid me. Another politician who can''t be trusted. Shame on Bill 0 and not Bill C.

[jackknows]

THis is not a close race. What I see here is Hillary stomping her feet and crying "he can''t win, he can''t win, he just can''t" she needs to take her tantrums out of the race. If she was true democrat and not for herself, she would stop this bickering and get behing Obama. I am thinking that inside hillary resides a racist that believes a "N" can never amount to anything. It is time for hillary to step down and let the people get the man they need, not some crying and venegful former first lady.

[crtoo]

The Division you speak of exist only in the minds of the lowly fascist who have NO chance otherwise. Sieg Heil Bush.
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Posted by MCVet at 08:17 AM : Apr 03, 2008

I can almost agree with the first part, however, this last part is again stereotyping.

These past few months have been hurtfull, dirty typical politics from both candidates, and mean. One can be a balance minded person - until they begin reading these posts.

I remember the times of Malcom X, and the Black Panthers. The hate messages and the kill whitey messages, and down with America, resulted in BIG TIME DIVISIONS. some of the hate lingers today.

Most of us, got a wake up call to the realities of that time. The media began showing the rest of America what racism meant. As a young person, I would not have known the half of it if not for a Political Science Teacher (in High School), who point us to other media sources to learn about the injustices in the southern USA.

On the same hand, WHY DO YOU THINK MLK came to rise as the voice for the Black People. Becuase of what the HATE from Malcom X and the Black Panthers brought about. he wanted his voice heard by all people of America but with the facts not the hate and violence.

[future_watch]

Obama chose to make race an issue early on in his candidacy. He did it by saying the Selma marches brought his parents together and that the Kennedy''s brought his father from Africa because of the inequality they saw in this country. Unfortunately, he was either confused about his birth date or the dates of the historic events. He was born in 1961, Kennedy became President in ''62 and Selma happened thereafter. He is the one who repeatedly has pointed to the fact he has a white mother and African father.

Some of the progress we have made in terms of race in our country has been genuine, but based on what I''ve seen on these boards, a good bit of it is also superficial. There is still negativity between races and it has been brought to the surface and I''m not sure if that is good or not. Some times you have to step back to go forward, but I can''t help feeling the level of hate and division I have witnessed is setting us back.

[blkpresident]

Somewhere in NY a neglected kitchen stove needs cleaning. PA., do America a favor and send the lil'' woman home to her apron and cake mixing bowl.

[rushlimpdrug]

If richardson had given his word to support Hillary then this points to his character.

Who would want a person like him on their side?

Obama creates more division by taking from Hillary.
This is a school game.
Instead of building a base of support he goes and takes from Hillary and puts it in her face.
She should be the better player.

richardson proved himself to be a skum politician period.

[crtoo]

Now, we hear the Rev. Wright and others spewing the same hate and violent rhetoric as before. THIS was and is the casue of DIVISION in American and Division in the Black Community. Many posters on message boards spew the same hate, vengence, and violent messages.

I personally feel I can see Sen. Obama as a very ambitious, arrogant individual that hides behind others coat tails to do his dirty work. He is not what he says he is. But it works.

This is a very tight race, and it may be that he wins, and it may also be that Clinton wins. We just have to wait and see.

The damage done by these and all voices for and against one or the other, is yet to be seen.

The media has started and fanned fires and where a match was needed to get it going they were the first. But as with fires, hate creates its own energy and no one is large enough to put it down very quickly.

[betty521]

What''s with this Larry Sinclair dude?? Is this true? I am just now hearing about this. I received an email on this.

http://www.rense.com/general81/letsinc.htm

He is now going to sue.

[rational_1]

Richardson probably got tired of being constantly harassed by Clinton''s campaign staff and figured they''d leave him alone once he moved into the enemy''s camp.

[crtoo]

As this distortion of reality continues to grow, it will be McCain that wins the presidency.

It reaches its own flash point where niether candidate can win from the Democratic side.

Time has come to take a deep breath and think really hard before posting more moronic hateful words. Most of AMerica can just sluff off most of the rhetoric MOST of the time. Eventually, as it continues to grow, it gets in our faces to a point where it can not be "sluffed off " any more.

[pepperp1]

Against McCain, Clinton bests Obama in swing-state polls
By David Lightman | McClatchy Newspapers
WASHINGTON %u2014 Hillary Clinton is stronger than Barack Obama when pitted against John McCain, according to new polls of three major states that tend to swing between Democrats and Republicans in November elections.
A Quinnipiac University survey released Wednesday found that, thanks largely to white voters, Clinton leads presumptive Republican nominee McCain in Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania, while Obama trails the Arizona senator in Florida and leads him by narrower margins in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
The results:
%u2022 Florida: Clinton 44 percent, McCain 42 percent; McCain 46 percent, Obama 37 percent.
%u2022 Ohio: Clinton 48 percent, McCain 39 percent; Obama 43 percent, McCain 42 percent.
%u2022 Pennsylvania: Clinton 48 percent, McCain 40 percent; Obama 43 percent, McCain 39 percent.

BUT WE NEW THAT %u2013 DEAN PELOSI get you hand out of the cookie jar%u2026

[blackspirit3]

HILLARY WANTS TO WHINNNE HER WAY INTO THE WHITE HOUSE - SO ONCE SHE GETS THEIR SHE CAN WHINNNE ABOUT HOW SHE CANT''T PULL BOTH SIDES TOGETHER TO BRING ABOUT HEALTHCARE REFORM, AN END TO THE WAR IN IRAQ, STABLIZED ECONOMICS, AND LOWER TAXES FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS, SHE WILL BLAMES THE VAST WHITE WING CONSPIRACY ON EHR FAILED ABILITY TO UNITE THIS COUNTRY. SHE IS NOT A UNIFYING PERSON, EVEN IF SHE HAD 200 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, SHE DOES NOT HAVE THE MENTALITY OF A PERSON WHO UNITES ABOVE PARTY, ETHNIC, OR POLITICAL DIFFERENCES. WHINNING DON''T WIN

[jockh]

Clinton is now crying, saying that Richardson had promised not to endorse Obama, saying, "''''He told me to my face five times he would not do that."''''

Now how many times did Clinton face the whole country and say I DID NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT WOMAN !!!!!!

The hypocrisy of the Clintons really stinks !!

[rational_1]

Now how many times did Clinton face the whole country and say I DID NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT WOMAN !!!!!!
The hypocrisy of the Clintons really stinks !!
Posted by jockh at 09:00 AM : Apr 03, 2008

Richardson also didn''t make his statements under oath!

[craigh9]

Let''s face the facts folks and move away from conjecdture and petty issues.

1 - Money talks
2 - Hillary is broke
3 - Obama rasies huge sums
4 - Politicians flock to money
5 - Superdelegates are Politicians
6 - This race is OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rowdytexan2]

Just before the last primaries, didn''''t she throw a huge huff about saying she''''s calling Obama out? Everyone says she score better than him in debates, why wouldn''''t she agree to it right away?


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Posted by melchg at 09:02 AM : Apr 03, 2008

Why debate someone who sits and echoes everything you say? Kinda pointless, what?

[tbweb]

Clinton Still Irked By Richardson''s Move

This is because as Gov. Richardson pointed out, former Pres. Clinton thinks he''s entitled to a lifetime of loyalty all because he gave him a job. Gov. Richardson also said the Clinton''s think they are entitled to the Presidency and he is tired of Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton and noted he ran against Sen. Clinton and owe the United States his loyalty, not the Clinton''s!

[craigh9]

Let''s face the facts folks and move away from conjecture and petty issues.

1 - Money talks
2 - Hillary is broke
3 - Obama rasies huge sums
4 - Politicians flock to money
5 - Superdelegates are Politicians
6 - This race is OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rowdytexan2]

Gov. Richardson is a no brainer. Obama winked a VP slot at him and he fell for it. Now Obama''s dropped him like a hot potato and woeing Bloomberg for the VP slot. It''s kinda poetic justice.

Richardson knew he had a cabinet position with Hillary Clinton, but he just couldn''t resist.

When you don''t dance with one that brung ya, it shows a serious character flaw.

[jack3213]

Dark Tales of others unfortuneate cirmustances to tug on the heart strings of America is a ploy, yet, not to undermine the people involved, it shows how Clinton manipulates the public and yet does not prove what she is capable of doing or having done to avoid such incidences. The women is a scam artist. This is not any differant than Obama promising to unite a country when he himself spent 20 years in a Church that spewed hate. Change is finally understanding that to accomplish anything you have to have a straight shooter, someone on the level, no double-talk, and certainly no BS.

[sosoe-2009]

GET OVER IT!! WHITE FOLKS HAVE BEEN "PREACHING HATE" AND "DISTRIBUTING HATE" SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME!!! LEAVE REV WRIGHT ALONE!! That''s ALL Clinton supporters have to hang their UGLY hats on. Bill Richardson WORKED WITH THE CLINTONS, KNEW THE CLINTONS, VERY WELL. THAT''S WHY RICHARDSON ENDORSED OBAMA!! HE KNOWS FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WHAT SCUM LIARS THEY ARE!! "Slick Willie" Clinton, has his NERVE calling someone, ANYONE, for that matter, a LIAR!!

[oleander8]

"Pahl Shipley, a spokesman for Richardson, said his boss never promised to endorse Hillary Clinton."

That''s not what Clinton claimed - he claimed Richardson said he would not endorse Obama.

Obama is a naieve, inexperienced candidate - and all the "big guys" that have endorsed him are going to expect something in return if he wins.

We don''t need another figure-head president that is manipulated from behind by the old entrenched politicians.

[blazercoach1]

In these days regarding Bush we hear so much about "cronies" and "cronie-ism".

And here are the Clintons arguing that a man shouldn''t follow an action that he believes is for the betterment of the party and nation....but should play along and be "loyal". How come intelligent Democrats don''t see this for what it is?

Does it make anyone wonder just how many people are supporting Clinton only out of loyalty and NOT because they believe she is the best candidate?

[oleander8]

TO: Posted by craigh9

"It ain''t over ''til the fat lady sings."

[rowdytexan2]

RowdyTexan2 - Just because they both have similar answers on many of the issues doesn''''t mean that he is echoing her. We could be saying the same thing of her if the shoe was on the other foot.


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Posted by melchg at 09:15 AM : Apr 03, 2008

Trouble with that is, she took the stances months ago, he didn''t even take a stance on anything until December.

He''s always behind...he has to wait till someone else takes a stance before he know what his stance is.

[vet_sk]

You could tell when Bill went to visit Richardson during the SuperBowl things did not go well.

And this gets back to the whole dynasty thing. Why would the Clintons think that because Bill gave him a step onto the National stage that now he owes Hillary.

Good riddance to the Clintons if they are going to act like that.

[xlib]

Love the use of the word "irked". Too, too funny. Listen, these people bypass "irked" and go straight to demonic anger. Look at the history of the clinton''s. It is full of people who have crossed them, or they thought crossed them and they end up, well... Fort Marcy Park, web hubbell-ed, etc,etc.
Bubba''s project eschelon was carried out so that bubba and the missus could keep track of any perceived enemies.

[bcweitzel]

"It ain''''t over ''''til the fat lady sings."
Posted by Oleander

Well, she''s gotta get Clinton''s member out of her mouth before that can happen! ;-)