Richardson on loyalty & betrayal-what he promised the Clintons-why he fell in love with Obama

[kpete]

Judas Speaks
GQ has a must-read interview with New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson.

http://men.style.com/gq/blogs/gqeditors/2008/04/title.html

On making his presidential endorsement:


Hillary and Bill were always very proper and ... The discussions were more tactical. You know, "If you endorse us now, maybe we win Texas, because you're Hispanic." ... And the approaches were different. With Obama, he called himself. Never "OK, Governor, Sen. Obama on the line."


On the Clintons' loyalty:


Well, it wasn't disloyalty, but in 1992, I was supposed to be named, according to his staff, secretary of the interior. And in a last-minute switch, I wasn't. So I was unhappy then. And this is after I'd worked very hard to get him elected in '92.

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And what do you make of this attempt to cast him as arrogant or—

Richardson: Not at all. That is so wrong. Oh, that is so wrong. Arrogant?

Elitist is the other word being thrown around.

Richardson: No. Here's a guy that—I mean, we talk basketball, we've talked sports, we joke with each other. And I'm not a close friend. Not at all. I mean, here— One thing I remember. Right before we went onto the stage for a debate, we were in our dressing rooms. We came out and said hello. And there was a number of police, custodians, volunteers that were there, as we headed towards the stage. And instead of, like, the entourage leading the candidate, he went and shook hands with every person there. Said, "Thank you…thank you for your help…thank you for your help…thank you for your help." And there was one lady that was cleaning in the back. And I remember he waved at her. And then he walked over there. And it was more than just "I want every vote." It was: "You're worth something."



http://politicalwire.com/archives/2008/04/13/judas_speaks.html
much, much more at:
http://men.style.com/gq/blogs/gqeditors/2008/04/title.html

[rodeodance]

1. will obama and bill get the bridal room? at the local hotel?

[IntravenousDemilo]

2. Quite possibly. And the honeymoon will last for eight years. n/m

[Starbucks Anarchist]

6. Excellent burn, my friend.

[Cha]

3. I love reading about Richardson

now..he certainly made the right choice with endorsing Obama.

[Scurrilous]

4. K & R

:thumbsup:

[NC_Nurse]

5. I really like Richardson. He's very genuine.

[Voice for Peace]

7. Thanks kpete, great interview

I like the guy. Heartfelt & human.

[Emit]

8. It was: "You're worth something."

That's what shows with Obama.