Richardson takes election defeat in stride

[FlyingSquirrel]

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/horsey/349031_horsey28.html

Richardson doesn't appear to be a guy who spends a lot of time on a treadmill. Unlike skinny Barack Obama, Richardson looks like a man who enjoys a meal. Unlike John Edwards or Mitt Romney, Richardson looks as if he can get along without hairspray and a starched shirt.

The governor's tie was pulled loose, his collar unbuttoned. When he crossed his legs, his black cowboy boots were on full display. A two-week growth of black whiskers covered his jaw.

Richardson said he grows a beard whenever he goes through a period of decompression. His wife hates it, as do his advisers, who tell him he'll look terrible on "Meet the Press," but Richardson doesn't care. Besides, the East Coast pundits only want to ask him whom he's going to endorse, Clinton or Obama, and the follow-up question, what is he going to get for his endorsement. His answer to the media: "Screw you."

[Glorfindel]

1. Damn...good for him!

MORE people should say that to the media.

[rayofreason]

2. The fine food in New Mexico...

...can certainly pile the pounds on.

[WistfulAssassin]

3. I admire Richardson

He is a man of conviction and showed class in the debates.