AP NewsBreak: Richardson Ends Bid

[DemocratSinceBirth]

MERRIMACK, N.H. (AP) - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson ended his campaign for the presidency Wednesday after twin fourth-place finishes that showed his impressive credentials could not compete with his rivals' star power.
Richardson planned to announce the decision Thursday, according to two people close to the governor with knowledge of the decision. They spoke on a condition of anonymity in advance of the governor's announcement.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8U2M62G1&show_article=1

I'm going to miss the big fella...

[nancyr]

1. I'm really sorry to hear this.

[pioneer111]

22. MSNBC say Richardson DENIES that he is withdrawing.

See link http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22578720/?from=ET

[MadBadger]

2. Well, these debates just took on a whole new meaning

[panader0]

3. Me too. I think he would make an excellent Sec of State.

[sarge43]

6. Or Vice President. n/t

[sarge43]

4. Well, hail and farewell, Bill.

You did good. Thanks.

[BenDavid]

5. Well, it was good to see Bill Richardson in this campaign. Only

in America and only in the democratic party can you have, A woman, a man (who happens to be black) an Hispanic American, and several other guys(who happen to be white) run for and seek the office of President.

[Adelante]

7. Thank you, Gov

You gave it a good shot :patriot:

[pinto]

8. Thanks for the run, Governor Richardson.

[goldcanyonaz]

9. Crap, he was a fun part of the debates.

[Bonobo]

10. Man never had a chance because the media didn't create an attractive narrative.

Too bad. He had the best experience to be president.

But American idiots prefer psychodrama.

[Bumblebee]

11. A big part of it was him. On paper he was a perfect candidate but

he was a bad campaigner. He could have been terrific and in some ways stronger than both Clinton or Obama but personality and charisma do matter.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

13. He Was The John Glenn Of This Political Season

Great on paper...Not so great in real life...

[Bonobo]

14. I agree. But I still don't think he got a fair shake.

[no name no slogan]

18. He did not

sadly, his resume is spectacular, and he brought a lot to the table. I hear he can be a bit abrasive personally and has some skeletons in his closet that probably shouldn't see the light of day (but doesn't everybody).

Sad to see him go.

:patriot:

[peoli]

12. Good call, Richardson.

Time to GTFO. See ya.

[Catchawave]

15. Thanks Gov Richardson

I'll miss you at the debates, but totally understand.

[JackORoses]

16. Nice Timing, Bill

He waits until after NH,
which he had no shot at,
where he got 5% of the vote,
which was more than the margin of victory and enough to affect the outcome of the Primary

But he drops out before NV,
which has a large Hispanic population,
where he would have polled higher than any state thus far,
where his votes would have come from traditional Clinton supporters

How convenient.

[asdjrocky]

17. I liked Richardson.

Don't see him as VP, he was vetted for 04, and can't pass the process.

[frogmarch]

19. Richardson is someone I've always admired. I hope he'll

be given a place worthy of him in the new Democratic administration.

[MadBadger]

20. Um, helllllllllllooooooooooo

Richardson says hes still in it.

[frogmarch]

23. I was going by the OP. So reports of his demise have been

greatly exaggerated.

Glad he's still in the running. He's a good man.

[pioneer111]

24. Richardson is a stalking horse for Clinton

and he is totally amoral. I don't think he is a good man at all.

He is the ultimate politician who says whatever is needed.

[frogmarch]

26. That's your opinion. Welcome to it. nt

[Catchawave]

21. Richardson campaign denying this...6 minutes ago/NBC reports

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22578720/?from=ET

[saltpoint]

25. Our next president will face a maze of world conflicts. I hope the man or

woman we elect has the good sense to include Bill Richardson at a very high level of the problem-solving.