New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who quit the presidential race Jan. 10, says Barack Obama calls him every three days or so and that about 10 supporters of Hillary Clinton call him on a typical day.
Their goal: obtain his endorsement for president.
The New York Times says Richardson is one of the biggest prospective endorsers in the Democratic Party because he is a former candidate, Hispanic governor and a superdelegate.
Richardson tells the newspaper that he is “genuinely torn.” He says he may make an endorsement next week, or not at all.
Former President Bill Clinton went to New Mexico early this month to watch the Super Bowl with Richardson. Obama heard about the trip, Richardson said, and also called, saying, “You know, I’d be good company, too.”
Of the attention, Richardson told The Times, “I want to make it clear that I’m not annoyed by any of this.”
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5 Comments
#1. Eileen Ehlers 02.23.2008
Don’t endorse either one, Gov. Richardson. As they continue to woo you, they will become more certain how valuable your service to our country has been, continues to be, and can be in the future.
#2. mb 02.23.2008
Gov Rischardson, your state voted for Hillary and showed tremedous support for Clinton. Please for our sake, endorse Hillary. Please endorse Hillary.
Go Hillary. These dudes are nuts.
Obama is an abomination
Obama is a diaster
Obama is an empty shirt
Obama is a plagiarist
Obama is two faced
Obama is nothing but words (& not even his own)
Obama is a fraud
Obama is an opportunist
Obama = No you cant
HILLARY IN 08
#3. DALE W. 02.23.2008
THERE IS ONLY ONE CORRECT VOTE! HILLARY CLINTON! DON’T LET THIS COUNTRY DISTRUCT, WHAT IS WRONG WITH WITH ALL YOU AMERICAN’S? AT LEAST THE ONES WITH BRAIN.
#4. homi 02.23.2008
Richardson is a piece of crap! His career is owed to Clintons and he is holding off like he is somebody!
Jerk
I am glad people showed he is a crap and didn’t vote for him
#5. Barbara Harwell 02.23.2008
I hope very much that Governor Richardson will not endorse either candidate, and, instead, express honestly to each his desire to serve our country through the Presidency of either Hillary or Obama. I feel the same about John Edwards, Joe Biden, and Chris Dodd. We Democrats were blessed with so many wonderful candidates this year. It is really sad to see everything end in such acrimony. Each of these former candidates, as well as even Dennis Kucinich, could make valuable contributions to the next Presidency, and I do not think it is fair to pressure former candidates to endorse. My first choices, actually, were John Edwards and Bill Richardson; I gave money to each campaign, and hope very much that Richardson and Edwards in particular will be utilized strategically in the next administration.
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