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Hatchling Donating Member (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:12 PM
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Richardson as Clinton's VP?
Just saw Matthews suggest it on Hardball. I think it would be an excellent idea.
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Cooley Hurd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:14 PM
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1. VP or SoS - he's very qualified for both...
:thumbsup:
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:14 PM
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2. I think Richardson finds it an interesting idea too...
Yesterday he was on CNN with Wolf, praising each candidate individually as he did today and talking about how important the Western states are now. Smart to keep that front and center!
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tritsofme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:19 PM
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3. The entire purpose of his campaign was to audition for the VP spot.
And I think he did a pretty good job.
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Warpy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:20 PM
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4. Matthews is an idiot. Please turn your TV off
because Richardson has said repeatedly he would rather serve his next two years as governor than run in the relatively useless #2 slot and people who quote Matthews suggesting otherwise don't sound any brighter than Matthews is.

I think the job that might tempt Richardson is SOS.
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bbinacan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:29 PM
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9. Remember this date as I
say Richardson will be on the ticket as VP.
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Hatchling Donating Member (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:31 PM
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11. How rude.
No matter who suggested it I think it's an exciting idea. I'll attempt to be "brighter" in future posts.
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goodgd_yall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:22 PM
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5. Bad choice
Edited on Fri Jan-11-08 07:23 PM by goodgd_yall
Richardson does not have a good public persona. He doesn't present well. I could see him in a cabinet post; I just don't want to see him in too public a position.
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Hatchling Donating Member (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:35 PM
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12. Yeah, I thought of that.
In the VP debates, he would not do well, unless he was coached intensively. If there were no more cammpaigning, he would be good.
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iamjoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:47 PM
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16. I Disagree
Richardson may be about as inspiring as cardboard as a public speaker, but he brings a lot to the ticket as a VP candidate.

Adding Richardson could help appeal to two very important demographics - Hispanics and Westerners. The west is still very much a swing region, so it would work a lot better than say, adding some one from the Southeast to help in the South (most of which has been solidly red).
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Gman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:25 PM
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6. I think that's the likely ticket in November
It was a not very well kept secret Richardson was running for VP, not president.

Richardson on the ticket will lock down the Hispanic vote and increase Hispanic turnout tremendously.
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RB TexLa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:27 PM
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7. I predicted this as the ticket months ago and still think it will be the ticket
You do better choosing someone who was not that involved in the primary campaigns.
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:38 PM
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13. Won't help with the crucial Western electoral votes...
I'll bet Richardson's on the short list of all three candidates. He brings the West and Hispanics.
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hfojvt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 08:00 PM
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19. so then is the ticket called Clinton/Richardson
or "Hillary and Bill"?

When I watched a debate with five candidates - Richardson, Edwards, Clinton, Dodd, and Biden, Richardson was the one I liked least. Having him on the ticket certainly would not endear me to Clinton.
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RB TexLa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 09:23 PM
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21. The picture was her with Evan Bayh. I think it will be Clinton/Bayh
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Captain Hilts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:28 PM
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8. I think it will be Clark. Richardson is too tall and has proven too awkward in debates. nt
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:31 PM
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10. i bet she picks Byah if she wins the nod.
or i should say i bet Byah is hoping he's on the short list.
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WI_DEM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:40 PM
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14. She would almost certainly have to pick Obama
Edited on Fri Jan-11-08 07:41 PM by WI_DEM
If AA get their hopes up with Obama and he's not on the ticket I think that could dampen turnout among our most loyal base and we would need them to turn out to win in November.
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iamjoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:50 PM
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17. Obama Would Be A Mistake
sure he's inspiring, but picking an inspiring running mate to offset a more reserved Presidential candidate didn't work so well in 2004.

The African Americans like the Clintons, they aren't going to turn away based on her choice of running mate, unless she picks some one who is seen as a bigot.

And picking him as running mate could just as easily backfire if it is seen as a black man subordinate to a white woman.

Who knows.
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aikoaiko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:43 PM
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15. Sec of State IMO. He needs to be on the the front line of diplomacy.
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Kucinich4America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 07:51 PM
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18. Richardson as VP would be a sensible choice
Hillary as President would not.
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golddigger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-11-08 08:14 PM
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20. Wes Clark...
I think its a done deal.
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