MyDD :: Just When I quit...Richardson Becomes Insignificant!

Just When I quit...Richardson Becomes Insignificant!

by LibDem, Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:39:03 PM EST

Yesterday I announced that I was switching to decaf and pay no attention to the Democratic Primary. Because there are no elections for a while. And then I see this on Huffington Post (OK I cheated, I couldn't quit)

Clinton Aide: Richard Endorsement Insignificant
"The time that he could have been effective has long since passed," he (Mark Penn) continued, "I don't think it is a significant endorsement in this environment."

You know how it is. Iowa was the most important primary. HRC was doing extremely well, the inevitable nominee. In IA she swore that the MI and FL primaries were meaningless. Her flacks (Ickes and MacAuliffe) had disenfranchised them. Then IA voted.

And suddenly it became an insignificant state. NH was barely significant (by two points) and NV so far the only significant caucus (narrowly). Then came a string of states that held primaries only to prove that they are not significant. NM was (after a long recount because of very close numbers) finally declared significant.

Only the large states and super-delegates are significant, came the verdict from on high. Except sometimes a significant state can have insignificant Governor (MA).

Bill Clinton went all out trying to get Bill Richardson to become significant. Even watched the super-bowl with him, looking really depressed, sitting on an ugly couch. Richardson was called by Bill, Hillary, every flack who works for them, Chelsea. Obama called to lobby too. BR reported that the Clinton strategy is like carpet bombing while Obama's approach is like precision bombing.

Let us face it. The Clintons gave him every chance to be significant. Even his state had achieved significance. Then he had to throw it all away and make himself not significant.

What is wrong with him? Doesn't see that this is a trap to make him Vice-President? A nefarious scheme by Obama to use his-now insignificant- extensive foreign policy experience and executive background in the new Democratic Dream Ticket..

OBAMA/RICHARDSON 2008

UPDATE: Heated Convsersation with Insignificant Person! MSNBC 3/21:

Bill Richardson described the conversation he had with Hillary Clinton on his decision to endorse Barack Obama as "heated" in an exclusive with NBC Nightly News today. .. Richardson described the conversation that he had with Clinton last night "tough." "It was tough to make the call, but I did. It got a little heated. It got a little tense. But it was understood, and I'm proud of my decision."

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Tags: Obama-Richardson-2008, Bill Richardson, Barack Obama, Endorsement, Significant (all tags)

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Re: Just When I quit...Richardson Becomes Insignif (none / 0)

Obama/Webb.

by Shaun Appleby on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:40:55 PM EST

Re: Just When I quit...Richardson Becomes Insignif (none / 0)

Excellent choice! He has to be honored for putting an end to Senator Macaca's career.

by LibDem on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:48:23 PM EST
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hehehe (none / 0)

I like the expression of "He is all Maccaced out"

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by kindthoughts on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:52:45 PM EST
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Re: hehehe (none / 0)

Seriously, if Allen had not lost his Senate bid, he may well have been the Republican nominee.

by LibDem on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:09:10 PM EST
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true, true (none / 0)

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by kindthoughts on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:26:59 PM EST
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Re: Just When I quit...Richardson Becomes Insignif (none / 0)

By the time we are done, it will sound more like

Obama-Wright

If you follow history with a long enough arc, things always get better, and the truth always prevails...Gandhi

by SevenStrings on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:53:50 PM EST
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thanks for ruining a nice diary. (none / 0)

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by kindthoughts on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:55:29 PM EST
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Re: thanks for ruining a nice diary. (none / 0)

you are very welcome!!

(BTW, that is called having a debate; or were you looking for an echo chamber ?)

If you follow history with a long enough arc, things always get better, and the truth always prevails...Gandhi

by SevenStrings on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:02:37 PM EST
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there are (none / 0)

plenty of other diaries we debate in. This one was just funny.

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by kindthoughts on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:09:14 PM EST
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Re: there are (none / 0)

And you don't get the joke behind Obama-Wright ?

If you follow history with a long enough arc, things always get better, and the truth always prevails...Gandhi

by SevenStrings on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:39:51 PM EST
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not really (none / 0)

what am I missing?

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by kindthoughts on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:43:50 PM EST
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Re: not really (none / 0)

It does not matter who Obama chooses as his running mate. He will be depicted has having chosen Wright!

That prospect seems funny to me.

If you follow history with a long enough arc, things always get better, and the truth always prevails...Gandhi

by SevenStrings on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 10:14:51 PM EST
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ok, I see (none / 0)

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by kindthoughts on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 10:25:50 PM EST
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Obama-Right! (none / 0)

by LibDem on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:07:23 PM EST
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Hey DJ (none / 0)

Keep playin' that song.... all niiight... all niiight

by mattw on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:29:14 PM EST
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Re: Just When I quit...Richardson Becomes Insignif (none / 0)

I would suggest that you consider that while the Wright controversy is still 'cooking off' some overheated controversy there is another narrative emerging in the media which is in the long run just as damaging to Hillary and there is no speech she can give on the subject to ameliorate the consequences.

While most Hillary supporters have been reiterating the notion that Obama is doomed by his 'association' with Wright the media has been slowly and deliberately demolishing her credibility on her core arguments in support of her candidacy. Consider that her foreign policy experience and domestic claims regarding SCHIP and NAFTA, for example, have been eroded by damning revelations and first person evidence directly challenging her accounts. Here, for example, is a photo of her party running 'with our heads down to get into the vehicles to get to our base' at Tuzla Air Force Base in March 1996. She met the eight-year old girl in the photo on the tarmac.

Do you realise how damaging this kind of thing is when it finally sinks in to the electorate? This plays to her two most significant, demonstrated characteristics with the electorate, her 'experience' and her perceived lack of honesty where her ambitions are at stake.

She was at five meetings promoting NAFTA at a time she claims she was resisting it, including a 'rah-rah' session where she was the inspirational speaker. If she has one compelling weakness, and it is a legacy of the Clinton years as well, it is her honesty as perceived in the electorate and the cracks are starting to show. Big time. And it ain't going to get any better.

by Shaun Appleby on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:36:11 PM EST
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Monica Lewinsky for Sec Defense (none / 0)

Even you can't deny that being close to the President gives you valuable experience. Monica Lewinsky was for a while even closer. She answered plenty of phone calls from Bill at 3am. She should be qualified at least to be the Secretary of Defense. She won't wear a pant suit to work though.She looks so good in the blue dress.

by LibDem on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:46:44 PM EST
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Re: Monica Lewinsky for Sec Defense (none / 0)

'Danger, Will Robinson.'

by Shaun Appleby on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 09:29:14 PM EST
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How do you add a pciture? (none / 0)

I would like to add that pic of Bill Clinton looking so depressed on the couch.

by LibDem on Sat Mar 22, 2008 at 04:25:25 AM EST
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Re: How do you add a pciture? (none / 0)

by Shaun Appleby on Sat Mar 22, 2008 at 04:58:24 AM EST
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Re: Just When I quit...Richardson Becomes Insignif (none / 0)

I like that one too, but I worry about taking Dems out of the Senate...especially from states like Virginia. I'd rather him build up that incumbent advantage for a while.

No way. No how. No McCain.

by freedom78 on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 09:19:24 PM EST
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Re: Just When I quit...Richardson Becomes Insignif (none / 0)

I agree that's a problem. What's Mark Warner doing?

by Shaun Appleby on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 09:28:41 PM EST
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Re: Just When I quit...Richardson Becomes Insignif (none / 0)

I don't know. I do know that every Dem in the Senate is one vote closer to cloture, and one fewer Republican vote needed.

I know Obama wants to create a bipartisan process wherever possible. I'd rather not have to.

No way. No how. No McCain.

by freedom78 on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 09:31:35 PM EST
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Re: Just When I quit...Richardson Becomes Insignif (none / 0)

Frankly I think a super-majority would be the gift that keeps on giving. If Obama opted for public funding maybe his fund-raising capabilities could be used to finance a credible 50-state strategy by directing contributions from his supporters to individual campaigns or the DNC?

by Shaun Appleby on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 09:48:27 PM EST
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Please make me insignificant (2.00 / 0)

Comment and Flame way..even Recommend.

by LibDem on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:41:11 PM EST

ok this is definately funny (none / 0)

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by kindthoughts on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:41:48 PM EST

Re: ok this is definately funny (none / 0)

Thanks. Really with Mark Penn around there is no reason to make up stuff.

by LibDem on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:51:26 PM EST
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my favorite (none / 0)

Then came a string of states that held primaries only to prove that they are not significant.

-- be excellent to each other

by kindthoughts on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:56:09 PM EST
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Re: my favorite (none / 0)

Thanks. Did you know that Mark Penn and Charlie Black (McCain's Chief Strategist) are partners in the same lobbying firm? Explains Hillary Clinton's tactics against Obama.

by LibDem on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:11:05 PM EST
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Re: Just When I quit... (none / 0)

Clinton/Obama

by mjc888 on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:43:12 PM EST

Hillary Clinton is a better fit with McCain (none / 0)

Hillary Clinton brings a lifetime of experience to the table.Senator McCain brings a lifetime of experience. They would make such a dream team. They fight over who will answer the phone at 3 am.

by LibDem on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:50:24 PM EST
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hahahaha (none / 0)

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by kindthoughts on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:08:21 PM EST
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It is 3am (none / 0)

Do you know where Bill Clinton is?

by LibDem on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:12:06 PM EST
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Re: Just When I quit...Richardson Becomes Insignif (none / 0)

I suggest you go back to decaf. Or even better yet chamomile tea.

by markjay on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:23:51 PM EST

Re: Just When I quit...Richardson Becomes Insignif (none / 0)

I tried that. But it takes about twenty cups to give me a buzz...

by LibDem on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:27:33 PM EST
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Re: Just When I quit...Richardson (none / 0)

That picture of Bill & Bill watching the game is hilarious.

Even John McCain lusts after teh engels.

by sricki on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 09:15:47 PM EST

Aren't two Cabinet positions Enough? (none / 0)

Apparently Bill got angry with the other Bill, and asked him this. BR is sending the signal to other Democractic superdelegates that you can diss the Clintons and live to tell the tale.

by LibDem on Sat Mar 22, 2008 at 04:23:56 AM EST
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