Bill Richardson's plan for Iraq... its the best one I've heard yet...

[MazeRat7]

"If I were President today.. I would be out of IRAQ by the end of the year with NO residual force"...

Thats just one choice quote from his session with Move on, there are several others. While he may not be considered "top-tier" by most politicos out there, his expertise in recognizing what its going to take to un-do or "fix" what chimpy has broken is apparent. Too bad the rock stars running can't speak as plainly and to the point.

The clip is just over 3 mins... please give it a listen.

MZr7

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3PkVWO8C_l8

[Maestro]

1. That's good. I wish more candidates spoke

like this.

[JeffR]

2. He may not be considered "top tier"

but I don't, at this point, rule out the idea that he may be the nominee. He's not my ideal candidate, but we could do worse.

[Captain Hilts]

5. He's top tier with me. He and Clark. nt

[JeffR]

6. He's smart, experienced and is pragmatic

if he wins the nomination, I wouldn't have to hold my nose quite as tightly as I would with some others. If he doesn't gain the nom, I hope to see him as Sec of State at least. He'd be an excellent SoS.

[mmonk]

3. Here's some details on Iraq and foreign policy

http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/issues/a_new_realism_in_iraq


http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/newsroom/the_new_realism_and_the_rebirth_of_american_leadership



http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/issues/us_asian_relations_in_the_21st_century_the_choice_is_ours

[mike_c]

4. um-- Kucinich's is better IMO-- get out now....

But anyone who will completely reverse U.S. foreign policy in Iraq has my support....

[bigtree]

7. same as Kucinich in my view. He says out by end of year

Kucinich has signed on to two bills which take effect in 90 days and take no more than 180 days afterward to fully implement

[mmonk]

8. But it's not just the Iraq situation that I like about Richardson.

He has a pretty good handle on the world and is an internationalist with credentials who probably can repair our image better than the other candidates because of his skill sets. I also like the idea of medicare at age 55. I have to say he and DK lead with me right now.

[Captain Hilts]

10. YES! I think DU has been distracted by petty feuds when they should be looking at guys like this...

more closely. Give them their due.

[patrice]

9. Richardson came in second, behind Edwards in the MoveOn

video town hall last month. That was the folks who actually watched all eight videos together. The next day, when MoveOn allowed the rest of their mailing list to vote, whether they had seen all of the videos or not, HC and Obama took over 1st and 2nd places. What do you think that says about how Richardson does amongst people who have not already closed their minds to anyone but the one they've already decided is their candidate?

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I agree, Richardson's plan for Iraq IS the best!