Russert: Bill Clinton called up Richardson to watch the Superbowl, BUT THERE WILL NOT BE AN . . .

[wndycty]

. . .ENDORSEMENT. This is per Richardson aides.

[my3boyz]

1. I bet you anything

Clinton wanted to watch the super bowl with him so that it could "appear" that Richardson endorsed Hillary. Of course, Richardson knows this. Richardson is trying to remain neutral so he has a chance of getting a cushy position regardless if Hillary or Obama wins.

[Vinca]

12. It would be amusing if Richardson came out for Obama on Monday. nt

[polichick]

2. Probably cuz Richardson can't tell who's gonna win yet...

So much for friendship ~ it's politics folks!

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. You Nailed It

If Richardson was positive either would win that would be the one he would endorse...

Maybe politicians have a different moral calculus...

[polichick]

10. Richardson's is an interesting case...

The Four Corner states are up for grabs on Tuesday ~ if Richardson's endorsement meant a lot to the people in that area, it could influence the outcome; if it didn't mean much, he'd be less valuable in the general. I think the moral calculus for all these guys (Edwards included) is COVER MY BUTT!

[sunonmars]

3. fortunately no one believes anything that shit spews forth

Just Bill Clinton seen with Richardson will be enough of an indicator to hispancs.

[bigtree]

5. I certainly doesn't hurt for Bill C.to be seen with Bill R.

It will stick in the voter's minds who notice it.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

6. I Tend To Agree

It's a dog whistle endorsement...

If he would have endorsed Obama it would have been the unltimate betrayal but if you want a friend in politics "buy a dog"...

[bklyncowgirl]

7. Maybe Richardson should invite Obama.

Could be fun, imagine the three of them knocking back beers, eating chips and dip. Might take the edge off the campaign.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

8. When We WereTeen Agers We Might Even Light Up A Joint

Now that would be something...

[bklyncowgirl]

9. Ah but Bill C. wouldn't inhale--he'd probably scarf up the chips--especially if Hil wasn't around.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

11. Neither Bill Looks Like They Would Push Away The Plate

~

[bklyncowgirl]

13. You got that right--I think Barack would get squeezed out there on the way to the nachos nt

[Pharlo]

15. Barack?

Don't you mean Michelle? 2 spouses of current candidates and a former candidate. After all, approximately 40% of viewers of the Superbowl are females.

http://cgi1.usatoday.com/mchat/20030124001/tscript.htm (about 1/3 of the way down the page)

http://www.gallup.com/poll/26353/Americans-Super-Bowl-Phenomenon.aspx (graph about 1/2 way down page)

[Thrill]

14. So he wants to appear to have an endorsement

without actually having it