Richardson attacks the Clinton Camp

CNN: Reports that the Governor Bill Richardson has attacked the Clinton Camp for its view that his endorsement of Obama does not matter. The article is more interesting about how Richardson informed the Clintons that he was supporting Obama, they come across has having no grace under fire. All those that have defended the Clintons over the years might think whom they are defending.

Hillary Clinton and the 08 Race

Slate: Looks at the effect of the Richardson Endorsement of Obama and how Hillary Clinton has a tough time in winning in the long term. The article asks a very important question will other Super Delegates now start to support Obama. My view is not yet, still few more votes to go, except better view after the last vote in early June. Read of the Day.

Obama Un - American ?

My Way News: Reports that Bill Clinton has put his big feet in it again, it seems that the Former President in comments has implied that Obama is Un - American, the Clinton Camp have done their usual spin and state that the comments have been taken out of context. THE USUAL CLINTON LINE ABOUT THESE ATTACKING STATEMENTS. The Obama Camp is now equating Bill Clinton with McCarthyism. Political Advice to the Clinton Camp, if your going to attack Obama use someone lower in the Campaign, they you can fire them after the row starts but the comments are out in the public.

Judas ?

New York Times: Reports that the Governor Richardson is paying a personal price for his endorsement of Senator Obama. The Clinton Camp is calling him a Judas, that is very low politics by the Clinton Camp. One has to ask when did Hillary Clinton became Jesus Christ!!. Richardson has done the right thing when it comes to politics, Clinton so far looks like she is finished. The Captain of the Titanic who is in a state of denial.

Obama and Richardson 08?

New York Times: Looks at the in depth effect of Richardson supporting Obama. I was thinking, Obama - Richardson would not be a bad ticket. But my hard political instinct comes to mind, how many firsts can the USA voters take, an African - American on the top of the ticket and and a Hispanic for Vice - President. Richardson has the experience of Foreign Affairs, also executive experience as he is is a Governor. Also he is good on the old box, also has no problem with appearing on Fox News. This just might be a Ticket to kick the USA up the backside, has some appeal.

The Politics of the Richardson Support

CNN: Looks at the impact of the endorsement of Obama by Richardson. Two main factors, the Governor is a Super Delegate and also Hispanic. Hispanic voters is one of the foundations of the Clinton Camp, look at Texas and Nevada. If Obama can take the Hispanic vote, it will be over for Clinton. But lets not lose our heads, the Clintons have been in political and legal trouble before and come out smelling of roses, still a chance, its Bill and Hillary Clinton who are in this Presidential Race.

The Real World

The Politico: Reports on the Democratic Race, how the Clinton Camp in their heart of hearts know its over, but how they and the press need it to go on, for their own self interest. In the Clinton Camp Bill Clinton needs this or it will always be impeachment, while the press love a race. Must Read of the Day.