Why isn't Richardson being given a more prominent role?

[Onlooker]

As good as the convention has been, one thing I'm puzzled by: Why hasn't there been more attention given to Hispanic representation within the Democratic Party? That is a key swing voting block that is not guaranteed to remain solidly in the Democratic column. I would have thought the Obama campaign would have showcased more of the Hispanic talent in the Democratic party. I was hoping Richardson would actually introduce Obama tonight, but instead he's not even being given a particularly prominent time slot. Any thoughts on this?

[flamingdem]

1. He's speaking tonight! Plus we had the Mayor of Miami yesterday, etc. nt

[Lucinda]

2. He's speaking tonight. Seems pretty prominent to me.

[lark]

5. Good, I'm glad he's getting some face time

I'd like to see him be Secretary of State - I think he'd be great.

[lark]

3. Saw Richardson on CNN a few days ago

He seemed very supportive, upbeat, saying all the right things. I think this is interesting too and have wondered the same thing.

:shrug:

[jesus_of_suburbia]

4. I don't know... I do know that he sounded really upset that he didn't get VP though.

He was talking on MSNBC Tuesday night and sounded really disappointed.

I'm sure he'll get a major position in Obama's administration though.

[question everything]

6. If he does, I hope it will be on the merit and not on his race (nt)

[sandnsea]

8. Explain that statement

How would race ever become more important than Bill Richardson's resume.

[question everything]

9. This thread started complaining that Richardson - a Latino - is not given

a prominent role in the convention, to emphasize the importance of this group.

Thus, I hope that Richardson does not get an important role in the Obama administration as a gesture toward the Latino population, but, yes, based on his resume. (His race can be the cherry on top).

[goodgd_yall]

7. All I can say is

I've seen many hispanic speakers up on the podium delivering speeches. Richardson is being given a pretty good spot---prime time which is more than some other governors got.