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Carville sticks by Richardson as Judas

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor March 24, 2008 05:11 PM

James Carville, a Hillary Clinton partisan, today did not back away at all from comparing New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to Judas.

Carville had said Richardson had betrayed the Clintons -- much as Judas betrayed Jesus -- by endorsing Barack Obama on Friday despite working in former president Bill Clinton's administration. Richardson should have stayed neutral in the Democratic primary fight, Carville said today on CNN.

Carville said he wanted to show his strong displeasure and used a "seasonal metaphor."

"I'm not going to get in the gutter with him," Richardson responded on MSNBC this afternoon, saying that some Clinton supporters seem to believe she is entitled to the presidency.

"This litmus test of loyalty is unfortunate," he said.

Richardson called on both campaigns to stop the personal attacks, saying that the "bloodletting" was hurting both. "We're tearing each other apart," he said.

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  1. Interesting that he 'betrayed the Clintons," not the party...

    Posted by CTA March 24, 08 05:51 PM
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  1. Clinton is not Jesus. Therefore, Richardson is not a "Judas."

    Posted by Josh March 24, 08 05:57 PM
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  1. Carville is being ridiculous. The Judas remark was offensive to a lot of people. Richardson doesn't owe the Clintons anything. The first Clinton administration is past. The second may never be. Richardson is living in the here and now.

    Posted by Sarah S. March 24, 08 06:05 PM
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  1. I THINK IF SOMEONE HELPS YOU, YOU SHOULD RETURN THE FAVOR.
    RICHARDSON, [ I THOUGHT], WAS A GOOD MAN. I DO NOT THINK SO NOW.
    HE WAS HELPED BY THE CLINTONS, THEN WHEN THEY NEED HIM,HE SAYS,
    "NO THANKS"!. "JUDAS" IS THE RIGHT NAME FOR HIM.

    OBAMA, WATCH YOUR BACK! RICHARDSON, IS ON YOU SIDE.

    Posted by EDWARD T RYAN March 24, 08 06:06 PM
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  1. All these devious clever words are just what they are by spin meisters: lies.
    These clever bastards have no conscience whatsoever. We need a throwthebastards out party. There is no one worthy to be in D.C. I was recently there and felt the urge to shower with steel wool. When both parties spend over 400 million dollars combined for a presidential election, you know who they answer to, and we are not one of them!
    I like to see D.C. razed and started over with the founding fathers' ideals. We have moved so far away from there, no wonder we have lost our way and backbone. I'm so disgusted that I don't vote!

    Posted by Arthur K. Kalis March 24, 08 06:09 PM
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  1. With the Clintons and associate it is : trash in - trash out.

    Posted by merdalor March 24, 08 06:11 PM
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  1. First!

    And why won't the mainstream media report on how the Clintons had Vince Foster murdered?!

    Posted by Miles Long March 24, 08 06:13 PM
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  1. Politics makes for interesting bedfellows.........eh, James?

    Posted by David Jersey March 24, 08 06:15 PM
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  1. Ok. Let me get this right. The sole purpose of Christ being born was to be crucified and Judas was the catylist for the salvation of mankind.
    Why is Judas villified? If Judas didn't fulfill his part of prophecy then Christ wouldn't have fulfilled his part.
    Does anybody else see the poor logic applied to Judas' "betrayal?"

    Posted by Rev. Keith Wright March 24, 08 06:15 PM
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  1. You know - I think Carville should apologize for the Jadas remark - but I am also sick of everyone in both campaigns making a stupid remark (and that's what the Judas remark was) then backtracking and apologizing one day later. At least Carville is saying "I called him Judas and I'm standing by that. I mean what I say."

    While I personally do not like Mr. Carville for a number of reasons, I respect the fact that he is standing by his words.

    Posted by Paul March 24, 08 06:19 PM
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  1. Good for James! Richardson has no loyalty and has sold his soul for a place in the Obama administration. Hmmmmm....What goes round comes round, I hear.

    Posted by Barbara March 24, 08 06:25 PM
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  1. Good for James! Richardson has no loyalty and has sold his soul for a place in the Obama administration. Hmmmmm....What goes round comes round, I hear.

    Posted by Barbara March 24, 08 06:25 PM
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  1. Good for James! Richardson has no loyalty and has sold his soul for a place in the Obama administration. Hmmmmm....What goes round comes round, I hear.

    Posted by Barbara March 24, 08 06:26 PM
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  1. I live in New Mexico and I totally absoluety agree with James Carville's comparison. Bill Richardson wants to get his hand in the cookie jar, and Obama is giving him that opportunity to grab a cookie of his choice.

    Posted by Olivia March 24, 08 06:26 PM
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  1. correct - and Carville is a mercenary

    Posted by king Luma March 24, 08 06:35 PM
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  1. This comes from one that is married to one of the most Democrat hating, spin-master person in the Ripublicant Party. Yea Jimmy you have alot of nerve calling anyone Judas

    Posted by fred March 24, 08 06:35 PM
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  1. Richardson is not a Judas. He's an ordinary prostitute.

    Posted by Ray March 24, 08 06:44 PM
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  1. Carville is right. Richardson wouldn't have gotten anywhere without the Clintons. Now he is a governor fancying himself as president -until no one votes for him. So he turns his back on his benefactors just to get a piece of the pie he thinks Obama is going to win. (He conveniently waited until Obama's nomination was a sure thing). At least Richardson and Obama are well-matched: Richardson sells out a friend while Obama sells out his own grandmother-what great guys!

    Posted by Mary March 24, 08 06:47 PM
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  1. As an observer from Canada, I find the level of political rhetoric disappointing. As well, one does find it hard to believe that the contributors of massive funds from either party desire what is in the best interests of the marginilised.
    Is the great ideal of democracy, preached at the suffering world, served by the distracting nastiness of the campaign? By the mincing of real issues into the gruel of gutter politics?

    Posted by Marc March 24, 08 06:50 PM
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  1. Everyone seems to blieve in Obama, and his new brand of politics. With this back door deal with Richardson, it looks like the same garbage to me! Sell your soul to the highest bidder! Thanks for your comments James!

    Posted by Mike March 24, 08 06:50 PM
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  1. I was a Biden person so I had no vested interest in either Hillary or Obama. First, Richardson said the super delegates should vote the way their consitituenty votes. New Mexico went for Hillary. Now, he endorsed Omaba when if it was not for the Clintons, Richardson would not be in the political area he is currently in. Loyalty, what a lost word on politicians. You go James Carville. At least we know where one person in Wash DC stands. And stays. God Bless you.

    Posted by Carol March 24, 08 06:53 PM
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  1. We now know how bad things have gotten for the Clintons. Carville has been release from his cage.

    Posted by Politico Watcher March 24, 08 06:56 PM
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  1. I completely agree with James Carville. Bill Richardson would, likely, be an unknown if it weren't fpr his positions within Bill Clinton's administration. Like any long time married couple, the Clintons are a team. Bill Richardson should, therefore, have stayed out of the fray if he couldn't bring himself to support Senator Clinton. Also, his state voted for Clinton so what happened to the opinion of many that the superdelegates should vote with their constituents? Just as Kerry and Kennedy should vote for CLinton.

    Posted by LuAnn March 24, 08 07:00 PM
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  1. I am glad he did not apologies. Richardson would not have become the Gov. of N.M. if not for the Clinton's. Richardson said super delegates should vote the way there states voted. Richardson betrayed the Clinton's and the voters of his own state.

    Posted by Christine D March 24, 08 07:06 PM
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  1. Richardson is an opportunist. Honestly, does anyone listen to Richardson and think he would have made a good president? He certainly wasn't a history breaking Secty of Energy. Clinton gave him a break when he didn't need to. Richardson is right. We need to stop the fighting. Obama should drop out now before Obama costs us not only the delegate votes but the general election. If we don't win the general election; what was all this for?

    Posted by Jeff In Illinois March 24, 08 07:07 PM
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  1. Richardson is an opportunist. Honestly, does anyone listen to Richardson and think he would have made a good president? He certainly wasn't a history breaking Secty of Energy. Clinton gave him a break when he didn't need to. Richardson is right. We need to stop the fighting. Obama should drop out now before Obama costs us not only the delegate votes but the general election. If we don't win the general election; what was all this for?

    Posted by Jeff In Illinois March 24, 08 07:07 PM
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  1. These remarks shouldn't be offensive to Obama - he's a closet muslim after all.

    Posted by Joe Neil March 24, 08 07:12 PM
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  1. So following Carville's comparison to its logical end, Hillary Clinton is the Messiah??? I generally like the Clintons despite their antics this primary, but Carville's hero worship of them has clouded his judgement and political acumen. He needs to muzzle it like his God did.

    Posted by john March 24, 08 07:25 PM
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  1. Is it really necessary to read everyone's opinion when reading the news? I don't care what all of you think about the news and I think it's time we got rid of Comments sections in newspapers online. If you still want to comment, write a blog...

    Posted by Bob Dobolino March 24, 08 07:38 PM
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  1. Richardson is a traitor and Obama is a liar. Hillary you have my support and you can do it ... go get 'em!!

    Posted by sakae tanaka March 24, 08 07:39 PM
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  1. I used to have a lot of respect for Bill Richardson. I thought that he would have made an excellent President. He is the only candidate, of either party, that has the credentials and qualifications to sit in the White House. I have, however, changed my perception of this individual. When he endorsed Obama the Muslim (a Christian of Convenience), he demonstrated that he is cut from the same cloth as the person he endorsed. It doesn't matter who you betray. DO WHATEVER IT TAKES. GET AHEAD ANY WHICH WAY YOU CAN. " JUDAS"

    Posted by Anonymous March 24, 08 07:40 PM
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  1. Keep up the good comment James. Richarson deserved it. After what the Clintons did for him , giving him all the opportunies in life , look what he did.
    He campaigns for experience when running for president but he endorse the most inexperience person to be president. He is a Hipocrate. If you have a friend like Richarson, you don't need any enemies.

    Posted by AE March 24, 08 07:41 PM
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  1. I used to have a lot of respect for Bill Richardson. I thought that he would have made an excellent President. He is the only candidate, of either party, that has the credentials and qualifications to sit in the White House. I have, however, changed my perception of this individual. When he endorsed Obama the Muslim (a Christian of Convenience), he demonstrated that he is cut from the same cloth as the person he endorsed. It doesn't matter who you betray. DO WHATEVER IT TAKES. GET AHEAD ANY WHICH WAY YOU CAN. " JUDAS"

    Posted by Anonymous March 24, 08 07:41 PM
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  1. Keep up the good comment James. Richarson deserved it. After what the Clintons did for him , giving him all the opportunies in life , look what he did.
    He campaigns for experience when running for president but he endorse the most inexperience person to be president. He is a Hipocrate. If you have a friend like Richarson, you don't need any enemies.

    Posted by AE March 24, 08 07:41 PM
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  1. Mr. Carville' statement was just wrong about Mr. Richardson being a Judas. This is just crazy talk. Mr. Richardson did a good job for the Clinton administration and this country. He did not sell his soul to the Clinton. Mr. Richardson in his endorsment has just continued to serve America' interest, by picking his choice and not someone elses. I am surprised that so many people use the loyalty word when they want something from you. A job or position doesn't buy loyality, what it does buy is your best effort to do the best job for your employer. I believe that loyality is best reserved for God and Country.

    While some appreciate that Mr. Carville is standing by his comments even when they are clearly wrong is somewhat distrubing but understandable. This Country
    has been subjected to this type of behavior for almost eight (8) years and I guess most people are used to it. A person who can't see his or her mistakes scares the life out of me. Mr. Carville is a Clinton loyalist at all cost, and this should scare
    everyone in America. I personally feel that he would have fit in very well in the Bush Administration.

    Iam also surprised that Mrs.Clinton hasn't spoke out more forcefully about his statements about Mr. Richardson, in light of her recent courting of the Hispanic votes. Mr. Richardson, the prominent Hispanic Gov. of New Mexico showed Mrs. Clinton great respect by not endorsing Mr. Obama until after Texas, I'm sure he was considering Mr. Obama prior to this event. I would hope that Mrs. Clinton would apologize to the Hispanic community for this attack on one of their most accomplished members.

    Posted by James Forney March 24, 08 07:44 PM
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  1. Carville is a sniveling whiner who can't stand losing. A goats rear has more intelligence than this guy.

    Posted by Steven Wilson March 24, 08 07:47 PM
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  1. We are very disappointed in you Mr. Richardson. My wife is Hispanic and I from Italian immigrants live in Washington DC as husband and wife for 48 years and we have seen a lot of wrong doing, Especially with Republican since Reagan and shamefully with the Bushes and their cronies. For you to come out and support Barack Obama at this time for your own interest only brings down the Democratic Party. The type of loyalty you demonstrated, even Barack Obama will have to think hard in rewarding you if he is nominated. The Clintons were very good to you and put you on the map and no matter what the reason was,
    It was not the right thing to do to them and to the Democratic Party.

    Posted by Serefino March 24, 08 07:50 PM
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  1. If Hillary is Jesus, then I'm an Atheist!!!

    Posted by Rain March 24, 08 07:51 PM
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  1. We are very disappointed in you Mr. Richardson. My wife is Hispanic and I from Italian immigrants live in Washington DC as husband and wife for 48 years and we have seen a lot of wrong doing, Especially with Republican since Reagan and shamefully with the Bushes and their cronies. For you to come out and support Barack Obama at this time for your own interest only brings down the Democratic Party. The type of loyalty you demonstrated, even Barack Obama will have to think hard in rewarding you if he is nominated. The Clintons were very good to you and put you on the map and no matter what the reason was,
    It was not the right thing to do to them and to the Democratic Party.

    Posted by Serefino March 24, 08 07:51 PM
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  1. We are very disappointed in you Mr. Richardson. My wife is Hispanic and I from Italian immigrants live in Washington DC as husband and wife for 48 years and we have seen a lot of wrong doing, Especially with Republican since Reagan and shamefully with the Bushes and their cronies. For you to come out and support Barack Obama at this time for your own interest only brings down the Democratic Party. The type of loyalty you demonstrated, even Barack Obama will have to think hard in rewarding you if he is nominated. The Clintons were very good to you and put you on the map and no matter what the reason was,
    It was not the right thing to do to them and to the Democratic Party.

    Posted by Serefino March 24, 08 07:51 PM
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  1. Don't be surprised if Richardson ends up being the BIGGEST loser. Let's wait and see...

    Posted by Unashamed Independent March 24, 08 07:53 PM
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  1. I agree with Richardson's endorsement. What I think the Clinton's are doing is about pride, power, and entitlement.

    They've worked hard. They've cultivated relationships. They've been generous........ so damn it, its their time. Time to call in favors, time to bear the fruit of all their hard work, time to lead.

    However, thats not always the way it works. There is no way they can get the majority of elected delegates - big problem. To get the nomination, they would have to win the popular vote (I'm not sure, but I think it's an outside chance). Without the popular vote, there would be major backlash within the party.

    The Clintons may very well have the power win. However, sometimes we have to ask ourselves not just, "can we do this", but "should we". In pulling the switch on dirty, the Clintons launched a mud fight which they can only win by a long shot, and either way, will end up sullied themselves.

    I am an Obama fan, but was planning on happily voting for Clinton if she won the nomination. Now that she's gone to fear mongering and cheap shots, I am loath to support her in November.

    ---John


    Posted by John Johnson March 24, 08 08:06 PM
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  1. Richardson could not get the presidency, so he sold out for the next best thing, the VP slot. I HOPE he did not get his HOPES up. When he said "What about the rest of us"? He sounded like a big whining baby.

    Posted by tiredofit March 24, 08 08:15 PM
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  1. We are very disappointed in you Mr. Richardson. My wife is Hispanic and I from Italian immigrants live in Washington DC as husband and wife for 48 years and we have seen a lot of wrong doing, Especially with Republican since Reagan and shamefully with the Bushes and their cronies. For you to come out and support Barack Obama at this time for your own interest only brings down the Democratic Party. The type of loyalty you demonstrated, even Barack Obama will have to think hard in rewarding you if he is nominated. The Clintons were very good to you and put you on the map and no matter what the reason was,
    It was not the right thing to do to them and to the Democratic Party.

    Posted by Serefino March 24, 08 08:16 PM
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  1. it is so silly a thing to say that it can be ignored completely; but richardson (and obama) said somethings that were wrong and cannot be ignored so easily - he said superdelegats should vote like thier ridng and not their own views but new mexico primary went for clinton so by right then he should support clinton not obama - how can you have it both ways like that?

    Posted by jojo star March 24, 08 08:16 PM
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  1. We are very disappointed in you Mr. Richardson. My wife is Hispanic and I from Italian immigrants live in Washington DC as husband and wife for 48 years and we have seen a lot of wrong doing, Especially with Republican since Reagan and shamefully with the Bushes and their cronies. For you to come out and support Barack Obama at this time for your own interest only brings down the Democratic Party. The type of loyalty you demonstrated, even Barack Obama will have to think hard in rewarding you if he is nominated. The Clintons were very good to you and put you on the map and no matter what the reason was,
    It was not the right thing to do to them and to the Democratic Party.

    Posted by Serefino March 24, 08 08:17 PM
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  1. Do I have a permanent obligation to support anyone who gave me a job in the past? Even when I think that it is better to support someone else? Nonsense.
    Bill Richardson had an obligation to support the person he thinks is best for the country. He thought that person is not Hillary. He spoke up for what he believed. Carville is off base and grotesquely inappropriate to make such a comparison, especially at Easter. It speaks poorly of him to associate with the Clintons and it speaks poorly of the Clintons to associate with him.

    Posted by out of the loop March 24, 08 08:22 PM
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  1. I'm an Obama guy, and have campaigned vigorously for him, but I feel that it's getting to the point where a person has no freedom of speech. Everyone decries another's statement they disagree with, so that any honest opinions are throw out the window in favor of Hallmark phrases.

    I may disagree with what a man has to say, but will defend 'till the death his right to say it. And for the record, calling someone a "Judas" is synonymous with "betrayer". In no way does the betrayed have to be Jesus, or Jesus-like. Allow Carville his opinions. And let it be at that.

    Posted by Matthew March 24, 08 08:24 PM
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  1. Good for Carville not apologizing. Apologize for what? Are Americans no longer able to speak their minds when it comes to anything about Obama? Let's muzzle Americans because Obama and his camp are arrogant enought to believe that they can do and say anything they want. Then they scream racism or gutter politics if anyone else criticizes Obama or his corrupt camp headed by such rodents as Jesse Jackson (oh, and his son), Al Sharpton, and now Bill Richardson. Richardson's disloyalty is to the Clintons and not the Democratic Party. The Clintons gave him the help he needed in the past, but he saw that Obama was offering something more for him "right now", so he dropped the Clinton's faster than you can say, "race". Obama and Richardson -- what a dirty pair. An anti-American government, anti-Semite, anti-white pacifist and his new partner, whose loyalty only extends to how it will benefit him in the here and now. Our forefathers are turning over in their graves. If the Democratic Party continues to stick by this guy, Obama's defeat in November is going to be so laughable and so very enjoyable.

    Posted by Mel March 24, 08 08:25 PM
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  1. Good for Carville not apologizing. Apologize for what? Are Americans no longer able to speak their minds when it comes to anything about Obama? Let's muzzle Americans because Obama and his camp are arrogant enought to believe that they can do and say anything they want. Then they scream racism or gutter politics if anyone else criticizes Obama or his corrupt camp headed by such rodents as Jesse Jackson (oh, and his son), Al Sharpton, and now Bill Richardson. Richardson's disloyalty is to the Clintons and not the Democratic Party. The Clintons gave him the help he needed in the past, but he saw that Obama was offering something more for him "right now", so he dropped the Clinton's faster than you can say, "race". Obama and Richardson -- what a dirty pair. An anti-American government, anti-Semite, anti-white pacifist and his new partner, whose loyalty only extends to how it will benefit him in the here and now. Our forefathers are turning over in their graves. If the Democratic Party continues to stick by this guy, Obama's defeat in November is going to be so laughable and so very enjoyable.

    Posted by Mod1 March 24, 08 08:29 PM
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  1. Richardson is slug slime for what he's done to Bill! This was his mentor who appointed him to various positions in his administration and gave him the political capital to become the Gov of New Mexico. To come out for Obama like he did is a kick in the groin to Bill. If he didn't want to support Hillary, he should have remained neutral in the press. Richardson is scum.

    Posted by dman March 24, 08 08:42 PM
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  1. Just makes Clinton's camp seem like that much more a bunch of weasels. No better than than Cheney/Bush act.

    Posted by Stacy March 24, 08 08:48 PM
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  1. What a shame Bill Richardson is. But hey, even his own state wanted Hillary. Richardson doesn't matter to anyone. He just killed his career: BYE BYE Richardson: you are no longer needed....BEAT IT.

    Posted by Katherine March 24, 08 09:22 PM
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  1. The facts are the facts. Bill Richardson has referred to the Clintons as being like family to him. He watched the superbowl with Bill Clinton and then turns around and endorses the other candidate? C'mon!
    His endorsement seems rather opportunistic and political- and James Carville is as free to express his feelings for Bill Richardson's betrayal as Pastor Jeremiah Wright is free to express his harsh feelings toward this country.

    Posted by Evelyn March 24, 08 09:25 PM
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  1. Bravodo straight talk Carville!
    Obama plays dirty to discount voters in MI and FL. How he can clime he is a uniter.

    He even can not unit Dem. LOL.

    Posted by John Doe The Man March 24, 08 09:40 PM
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  1. Bill Richardson is indeed metaphorical for Judas. Will we be surprised if Obama names him as the VP spot on the democratic ticket? Unfortunately, no one in history ever liked or respected a traitor because they cannot be trusted. Unfortunately, Bill Richardson is just like Obama, a typical politician. He voted not because of Obama's racial-re-setting speech, which was only delivered to try to cover up for the hatred of Obama's personal adviser and anti-American, bigoted Pastor, but for political aspirations.

    We shall see how Judas' move plays out if Obama should be lucky enough to hoodwink Americans and actually win the presidency and, by coincidence, Judas Richardson, whom perhaps Obama also sees as a typical brown person, will be assigned to a new cabinet position. Richardson's loyalty is as pathetic as John Kerry's when he dumped John Edwards to favor Obama. What a joke to see John Kerry & Ted Kennedy both had egg on their face after Massachusettes paid zero heed to their "endorsement" and voted overwhelmingly for Hilliary Clinton. Who needs friends like Richardson who will sell your white Grandmother for political gain? I doubt the Hispanic community will fall for Obama’s political move to try to win their support. If he casually uses terms like “a typical white person,” how can that assuage the Hispanic community or the Asian community both of which thanks to the spotlight on the Reverend Wright acutely realize that Obama is dedicated to the black community and Africa first and foremost, according to the tenants of his church.

    Posted by William March 24, 08 10:00 PM
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  1. According to Carville's logic, ANYONE who EVER worked for BILL Clinton MUST support Hillary. WTF??? If you want the "Friends and Family Program," call your cell phone company. We don't select our President simply because they're married to a former President. No doubt a lot of people owe Bill Clinton favors. (Especially all those he pardoned from prison his last day in office.) Richardson did what the "Super Delegates" are supposed to do -- he voted the will of the PEOPLE. The will of the people means ALL of the people, in the entire country. He looked at all the numbers: Who's won the most states, who's ahead in the popular vote, who has the most delegates, and the he went the way the super delegates are supposed to go. I, for one, am glad to see that there are super delegates who will vote the will of the people instead of "personal favors."

    Posted by Terri March 24, 08 10:29 PM
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  1. I would be more suspicious if Richardson had chosen to endorse Hillary. A case could be made that he was doing it out of a debt to the Clintons. I believe he chose to endorse Obama because he believes he would make an outstanding president, period.

    Posted by Rob Bruckner March 24, 08 10:33 PM
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  1. Can someone please explain how an acknowledged sleaze like Carville has suddenly become a moral compass for us all? Carville represents the very worst of the soon-to-be-over Bush-Clinton-Bush era.

    Posted by Alan March 24, 08 10:46 PM
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  1. I think Bill Richardson should take it as a badge of courage. If you are going to be knee-capped by someone, let it be a "professional liar" like Carville who shows his loyalty to the Clintons by trashing anyone who dares to speak truth to their power. The Clintons continue to try to sell their particular brand of arrogance. Do they truly believe that the American people believe anything they or their paid liars say? I don't. Bill Richardson is a good and decent man.

    Posted by Donna Smith March 24, 08 10:58 PM
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  1. Can we all just stop this incessant hatred to one and other with in the party?! It is important to note that neither Hillary or Obama can be held accountable something one of their supporters says. We live in an era where privacy is all but abolished due to advances in technology. We live in a world where everyone can go online and become a pseudo-journalist with in the blog-o-sphere. Mr. Carville's comments reflect more about him than Mrs. Clinton. I do question why he seems to feel that Mr. Clinton "owns" Richardson and therefore Richardson "owed" him... But again the Clinton's did not say this, James Carville did. I should also note that Mr. Richardson continues to say he has nothing, but respect for Senator Clinton and her husband, his former boss. I see no reason to denigrate anyone because of their personal preference for a candidate.

    While I am definately for Senator Obama, I AM A DEMOCRAT FIRST! I think Senator Clinton is a great politician who deserves better than the campaign staff she currently has. I guess my point is... STOP blaming the candidates!!! The media thrives amid controversy... despite the endless complaints and accusations of media bias from supporter in both camps, here is the truth... the media is not pro-Hillary or pro-Obama. They are PRO-Controversy! You can't blame them for it (ratings?), but we can understand it -- and more beyond it. The more dramatic the story, the more it sells... regardless of the validity of the accusation.

    Posted by Kenny Alan Cramer March 25, 08 12:00 AM
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  1. yes, betrayer. coan opportunist to the end. hoping to be vice president maybe?

    Posted by n.s. March 25, 08 12:05 AM
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  1. When Richardson served in the Clinton administration
    Obama was nowhere to be seen politically.
    THis retroactive obligation is undemocratic.
    Is this Tammany Hall, patronage and power?
    This is politics.

    Posted by Lee March 25, 08 12:39 AM
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  1. Barack Obama = Jesus

    Hilary Clinton = Judas

    Bill Richardson = The rope "Judas" used to hang HERSELF.

    Posted by James March 25, 08 01:37 AM
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  1. Carville tell it like it is. What Richardson did was an act of Judas. This phrase is often used when someone betrays another. The best thing Richardson should have done is remain neutral until the convention. Richardson is very disloyal and brazen. Why invite Bill Clinton to watch the Super Bowl, when he knew all along that he was itching to endorse Barack. He also had the nerve to call them his friends. With friends like him, do the Clintons need any more enemies? Clinton appointed Bill to two Cabinet Posts and these appointments helped to elevate Richardson's character and credibility on the world scene. In some cultures they would say the Clintons got sh**t for thanks. Richardson is an opportunist, and I don't think he can sleep well knowing that he is a two-faced, and as Carville aptly put it a Judas. What goes around comes around Bill Richardson. You have joined the ranks of other prominent Democrats like Edward Kennedy, by voting against the will of your constituents.

    Posted by Charly March 25, 08 01:55 AM
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  1. Since when is the US Presidency a return favor for loyalty? And that too to the wife of the man owed?

    That is how royal titles are obtained and part of what the founders risked their lives to change.

    Posted by Young Atheart March 25, 08 02:03 AM
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  1. Mr. Richardson says: "All this is tearing us apart". I say: thank you for your contribution, Mr. Richardson. I wonder if you remember anything about your Latino
    background. For example: loyalty to your friends? Actions like yours are the ones that are tearing us apart. I agree with Mr. Carville, you are a Judas ( and I don't find any justification for Judas' actions) Mr. Richardson. However, I am glad that you had exposed yourself, and I hope this ruins your career.

    Posted by Mary March 25, 08 02:41 AM
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  1. The size of the clinton sleeze machine is disturbing. I think we had enough sleezy clinton dealings in the first 8 years....time to open the white house windows and let some fresh air in...if ms. clinton gets the nomination, i will not vote this election. i don't feel like i should be responsible for the scandals that will ensue.

    Posted by linda lavender March 25, 08 08:36 AM
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  1. As a Hispanic woman I want to throw my support behind James Carville's
    words. Bill Richardson is disloyal. I don't know what's in it for him but this
    is one Hispanic that will never vote for Obama!!

    Posted by Rosemary Binder March 25, 08 08:54 AM
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  1. Way to Good James!!!! Bill Richardson is a JERK, Backstabbing....low life. All he cares about is himself. I use to live in New Mexico and everytime I go back, it makes me sick on how he has let that State go. In order to be on Richardson side, you have to kiss his $%^, trust me, I would never do that, he makes me SICK!!! But if your higher up, he will kiss your %^& until he gets what he wants. He does nothing for New Mexico and Olivia is right, he just wants his hands in the cookie jar...Richardson needs to go away and I wish New Mexico would throw him out and get someone who cares. Make New Mexico a better place to live!!!!

    Posted by Dee March 25, 08 09:34 AM
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  1. Let me see if I got Carville’s revised version of the New Testament straight: If Bill Richardson is Judas, then Hillary Clinton must be Jesus; James Carville, John the Baptist; Barak Obama, Caiphas; Obama’s staff, the Sanhedrin; Jeremiah Wright, Satan; John Kerry, Lazarus; the uncommitted Howard Dean, Pontius Pilate; Norman Hsu, Nicodemus; General Wesley Clark, Cornelius; George Bush, Cesar; John McCain, Herod; Monica Lewinski, Magdalene and Bill Clinton, God the Father.

    Did I miss anyone?

    Posted by Carlos Navarro March 25, 08 10:17 AM
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  1. The comment must have been effective, based on the passion with which people are commenting.

    Kind of dumb to make such an important endorsement during Holy Week and campaign for it on Good Friday. Of course, Bill got 30 pieces of silver for his endorsement. Why else do it - especially during this particulary week?

    Bad timing, Bill. You deserve the abuse.

    Posted by Mary OK March 25, 08 12:19 PM
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  1. I know Jesus and Bill Clinton --- he is no Jesus. The tenacity and disregard for our country has turned me off of the Clintons. They have set the stage for four more years of the same politics. The Clintons and Rush have pitted the left against each other effectively.

    Posted by Mike Hicks March 25, 08 12:19 PM
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  1. BILL RICARDSON IS AN OPPORTUNIST AND A TRAITOR.

    Posted by ISABEL LOPEZ March 25, 08 03:16 PM
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  1. Now you all understand the essence of Democrat Party politics,"When the cannibals have nothing to eat, they eat each other."

    Posted by Anonymous

    Posted by Frederick Satkin March 25, 08 03:41 PM
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  1. Isn't the era of political quid pro quo what we've all been railing against? Do we really expect our politicians to be beholden to those who have helped them in the past regardless of their current views and opinions? Sounds to me like Bill Richardson backed the candidate that he thought would be the better President - past political favors be damned. As far as I'm concerned, good for him. All of you political loyalists should think twice about complaining about someone that was actually loyal to us instead of his cronies and benefactors.

    Posted by Tom O'B March 25, 08 03:43 PM
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  1. Mr. Richardson says: "All this is tearing us apart". I say: thank you for your contribution, Mr. Richardson. I wonder if you remember anything about your Latino
    background. For example: loyalty to your friends? Actions like yours are the ones that are tearing us apart. I agree with Mr. Carville, you are a Judas ( and I don't find any justification for Judas' actions), Mr. Richardson. However, I am glad that you have exposed yourself, and I hope that your own actions ruin your career.

    Posted by Mary March 25, 08 04:28 PM
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  1. Richardson is a traitor. He has no loyalty much like the man he endorsed. He has turned his back on his own people. He is digusting and deserves everything he wont get with Osama. God Bless America and Isreal our sister country.

    Posted by loyal american March 25, 08 05:19 PM
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  1. Richardson will swallow his sorry for the rest of his life! History will tell.

    Carville is a real man. We love you.

    Posted by goodcitizen March 26, 08 01:53 PM
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  1. THINK WHAT YOU WANT BUT DON'T ALWAYS SAY WHAT YOU THINK? NUTS TO THAT! WHAT A BREATH OF FRESH AIR!

    Posted by Laurel March 26, 08 04:50 PM
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  1. James is right. Richardson caved in. Hilary is being trashed by the media because they want to continue the fight. Chris Matthews can hardly wait to ridicule every thing she does. Does anyone in their right mind think that the dirty tricks of the republican apparatus would not crucify Obama. Hilary has been a credit to her gender and to all Americans who believe in a fair discussion.

    Posted by B. Petrina March 26, 08 05:37 PM
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  1. This just represents the sense of entitlement the Clintons have. Because Bill was president, the party is a bunch of traitors if they support someone else! What a bunch of ingrates. They should be thankful that we overlooked all the scandals and let them stay in eight years. If you can't get it done in eight years, why should we give you four more?

    Politics as usual. The two party system has become a machine that protects their own. All those Clinton supporters backed the wrong horse this time. Power is a privilege, not a right. Time to end the Bush and Clinton dynasties.

    Posted by John March 27, 08 11:40 AM
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  1. Richardson is a very nice, intelligent, and well-respected person. People may wish to pay attention to what the Clintons are doing to him. If they can trash a friend's reputation, because he is no longer any value to them --- imagine what they can do to little old us.

    ( We in New York learned this the hard way. We were discarded as soon as we were no longer needed. )

    Posted by wolf March 27, 08 01:31 PM
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  1. Everyone seems to be attacking Richardson for playing dirty.... would endorsing someone as a trade for a previous job be any more noble? It would seem that his loyalty lies with his country instead of the conniving Clintons

    Posted by Chris April 3, 08 02:11 AM
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  1. Call him Bill "the Latino Judas" Richardson.

    I know this comment is quite late, but to get it out of my chest here it goes.

    Bill Richardson is a Judas in the full sense of the word. The logic superdelegates make for moving to Obama's camp is that they follow their constituency. If that's the case, Bill "the Latino Judas" Richardson, must have declared his support for Hillary. He has betrayed his constituents.

    Posted by Jose Martinez de Tejas May 1, 08 11:14 AM
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