BILL RICHARDSON: A SERIOUS CANDIDATE (The Nation)

[seasat]

This post one of several articles favorable to Richardson that have appeared in the Nation. It's interesting that one of the most liberal political magazines has had several articles in favor of Bill Richardson while The New Republic (the "liberal" magazine that backed the Iraq war) has been one of Richardson's biggest critics.

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.
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Kemp, McCaffrey and their compatriots will gather November 8 in Manchester, N.H., for an event sponsored by the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College and the Center for U.S. Global Engagement. The purpose will be to urge the presidential candidates of both parties to speak more aggressively and consistently about the use of non-military tools -- negotiation, direct aid, loans medical diplomacy and moral authority - to reengage the United States with the world.

All the candidates have been asked to respond to the call. So far, only one has agreed to participate: Bill Richardson.

[pinto]

1. Good to see.

[MH1]

2. The kind of candidate we need. nt

[Captain Hilts]

3. And he has the best resume, but he needs to be a MUCH better candidate. nt

[Bullet1987]

4. Sorry, but I think Biden should be #4 and not Richardson

[Captain Hilts]

5. Huh? nt

[napi21]

6. Sorry but Richardson hasn't impressed me at all!

Yes he ahs a good resume in negotiating, so maybe he should be in the state department, but he simply doesn't make it in the Prez ring.

[DesertFlower]

7. richardson is qualified,

but he lacks "charisma". he's dull.

[Think82]

8. Joe Biden: Seriouser

[seasat]

9. And yet Richardson beats Hillary in his state; Biden loses to Hillary in his.

It seems there is a reason why Richardson is still above Biden in the polls. If you can't get the folks that know you best to back you, how do you expect to win a national election?