BILL RICHARDSON: A SERIOUS CANDIDATE (The Nation)

The Democrats and Republicans who are seeking the presidency run the gamut from ridiculous to frightening. But one word that does not apply to most of them is "serious." Oh, yes, of course, they are serious about winning their respective nominations, or at least about positioning themselves for a vice presidential run, a Cabinet post or the next television camera.

But serious about governing? That's a higher standard than most of the contenders are even trying to reach.

The exception, throughout the race, has been New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who actually chooses to engage in the fundamental debate about what America will be when it grows up. This does not mean that Richardson is the best candidate, or even that he would be the best president.

What it means is that the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is going deep, talking about smart, nuanced, diplomacy-driven approaches to international challenges while most of the other candidates are dealing in slogans.

More at link... http://www.thenation.com/blogs/campaignmatters?bid=45&pid=247775

The best Democratic candidate would be the most electable candidate.

Who's electable among the Democratic candidates? Apparently the most electable ain't among the anointed by the mainstream media -- and a whole lot of the alternative media, as well -- who keep stoking the fires for their own creations, all good logic aside by the latter, knowingly or unknowingly on behalf of the so-called Republicans by the former.

Here's why --

A recent Zogby poll indicated that Bill Richardson is least objectionable to likely voters -- Democrat and Republican -- than any other candidate of either party.

http://zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1376

And political guru and University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato, who has an unmatched record at predicting races, says, "Republicans will tell you privately that if the Democrats nominate Bill Richardson, the election is over. They know they will lose to Bill Richardson."

http://www.voanews.com/english/2007-10-26-voa26.cfm

It ain't rocket science, folks.

Run the guy (or woman, but not in this case) who can get elected. Can it happen? If enough people get involved, maybe. But certainly not without that involvement.

http://www.richardsonforpresident.com

I do believe, however, that Richardson is best qualified for the job. He's not a rock star, he's not a Clinton, etc...but he knows what he's doing.

Thanks for your links though. They're very informative. :hi: