Bill Richardson responds to accusations...says he never questioned Obama's electability

[TeamJordan23]

Statement from Richardson spokesman Pahl Shipley:

“Governor Richardson has never questioned Senator Obama’s electability. He believes Barack Obama is the right person to lead this country and he will be America’s next President.

In fact, the Governor endorsed Senator Obama based on his ability to bring this country together both domestically and internationally.

The Governor wants to move beyond this he said-she said nonsense. It’s irrelevant and petty. The focus should be on ending the war in Iraq, improving the economy and passing universal health care, which is exactly what Senator Obama is talking about.”

http://thepage.time.com/richardson-camp-response-to-accusations-that-he-questioned-obamas-electability/

[Zachstar]

1. Sounds like a likely VP to me!

Looks like the VP candidates is down to 3 and they all look good!

[Voice for Peace]

8. I don't see him as VP. I think Obama may surprise us with his choice.

I'd imagine it would be someone with extensive middle east/ military knowledge & experience. Just a guess.

[Kber]

2. Well duh

to suggest that Richardson suggested that Obama can't be elected, but decided to risk his longstanding relationship with Bill Clinton to endorse him anyway strains the credibility of the dumbest rock.

IMO

[gateley]

3. HE is said to have questioned Obama's electability?

I missed that -- is that a recent accusation?

[wileedog]

4. Today - a Clinton advisor actually tried to pin the Quote on Richardson

Because, you know, people often endorse the guy they think least likely to win.

[gateley]

5. Man --

it just gets laugh-out-loud ludicrous sometimes. I'll have to look that one up -- thanks!

[cooolandrew]

6. That is what the plan is stop him being VP. More reinforcement for him to be one I'd say.

[george_maniakes]

7. Seems kind of unfair people from a campaign are able to launch a lie like that...

about richardson, and all he can do is stand there and say "no thats not true".