NBC's First Read: More on Richardson's exit. Staffers were told he will release supporters

[flpoljunkie]

From NBC's Andrea Mitchell

Richardson's own polling showed that they were not going to do well in his next-door state of Nevada, where he had campaigned aggressively. It became important to get out before Nevada and avoid the embarrassment.

Said one adviser, "It wouldnt do us any good to get our a** kicked in Nevada."

At a staff meeting today, people were told that Richardson will not endorse Obama or Clinton -- but release any supporters to whomever they prefer.

In Iowa, Clinton campaign officials were angry at Richardson for what they claimed were backroom deals with Obama on second-round choices in the caucuses.

Richardson holds a press conference today in New Mexico at 3:00 pm ET.

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/10/568069.aspx

[xultar]

1. That's cool. I think Richardson will endorse Obama and that will be a good get by Obama.

[pennylane100]

2. I do not understand how a condidate can release supporters,

If my candidate dropped out, and well he may, I would not wait for him to release my
vote. I would take another look at the remaining candidates and decide myself which one to choose even if the candidate had recommended someone else.

Do they think the voters are all sheep or am I misunderstand the term.

[Lucinda]

5. Gov Richardson has 19 super delegates...maybe he was referring to them?

[pennylane100]

7. Thanks, that makes sense.

[CottonBear]

3. Once again, no mention of Johne Edwards. n/t

[geek tragedy]

6. In a two-horse race, why mention a pony? n/t

[gkhouston]

4. So by making no endorsement, he avoids offending anyone who

might offer him a VP position later. :rofl:

[cloudythescribbler]

8. point of information: Nevada isn't "next door" to New Mexico nt

[bpeale]

9. i think its part of our 4 corners area?

[thevoiceofreason]

10. Nope

Ariz, N,M,. Colo, Utah

Next door -- heh heh.

[LandOLincoln]

11. Quite right. I see you're a Texan, so you are next door.

There's an old New Mexican saying, I forget the Spanish for it, but the English is:

"Poor New Mexico. So far from Heaven; so close to Texas." ;-)