Thank You Bill Richardson

News Type: Opinion — Seeded on Sun Jan 4, 2009 3:45 PM EST

Article Source: msnbc.com

politics, obama, corruption, u-s, new-mexico, richardson, pay-off, appointment-commerce, favoratism

Here we go again.. Slim pickings at the top of the political heap.. Once again a seemingly un tainted political apointee..Comes up dirty... Thank you Bill for conceding prior to pulling Obama through the looking glass with you.. Tough System.. Political favoritism in a good ol boy network? Naaaw... Isn't graft a part of commerce? Business as usual.

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Nancy-400923

Amen! I feel somewhat relieved....now let's see who he picks.

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#1 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 3:52 PM EST

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Raymond Max

The challenge continues in the quest for qualified cabinet heads. Even in the Who,s Who of National politics.. I do find it od.. that Obama fishes for appointee,s from the same pond that attempted to drown him during the presidential campaign.. Good luck to you Governor.. I hope this mess can be cleaned up quickly... Do you feel that the Governor has done anything POLITICALLY INCORRECT ?

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#2 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 3:54 PM EST

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Sally York

There is an old political philosophy " Keep your friends close and your enemies closer" It does make sense especially give he enormous job Obama has a head of him. He doesn't need anyone from his own party taking pot shots at him.

I highly question this turn of events, because how did Richardson get so far without this coming to light. This appears to be an attempt to get to Obama through those around him. I am betting that he will be exonerated of these charges. The interesting thing is who started this investigation?

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#2.1 - Mon Jan 5, 2009 10:09 AM EST

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Raymond Max

Sally.. As P.E. Elect Obama continues to clear the obstacles littering the road to our countries success,it does become apparent that a group of political under minors are very busy.. It will be interesting to watch what surfaces next... Good Luck Mr.Obama..

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#2.2 - Mon Jan 5, 2009 12:34 PM EST

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Raymond Max

Yes Nancy.. I did find his pick questionable.. it seemed as if it may of been an attempt to balance his cabinet..

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#3 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 4:01 PM EST

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SalemCat

Maybe Obama will display his aptitude for real change, and nominate a corrupt Republican to replace this corrupt Democrat. Sigh.

At least Richardson had the decency to resign ! Unlike a certain Democratic Illinois Governor.

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#4 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 4:49 PM EST

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Project44

Hey.. I'm a (so-called) democrat and it seemed to me that Richardson was above board.

so OK...call me naive, and maybe he hasn't done anything inappropriately, but, lets face it...theres too many "coincidences" in politics these days about contributions leading to preferential treatment.

I'm from Connecticut and "our" governor went to jail all for having the bathroom floor tiled (for "free") in his summer cottage....................Im still laughing about that one.

Life goes on. Politics goes on.

Happy New Year.

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#5 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 5:00 PM EST

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Raymond Max

Project44. The road Blocks thrown in front of Obama will be endless... I too thought he was above board,and in fact nothing has been presented to show other wise.. Perhaps the donation records required will eventually clear him..

In the case of P.E. Obama.. it's tough to rub elbows in politics with out getting your shirt a little dirty.. So Far so good... he will be the most scrutinized President in history.. Thanks to the BUSH ADMINISTRATION and its treatment of the American general Public..

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#6 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 5:15 PM EST

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Nancy-400923

I think of it this way....it's a good thing for us because everyone of his picks will go under a microscope and any flaws will be exposed. We've needed that for a long time.

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#7 - Tue Jan 6, 2009 3:13 PM EST

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Raymond Max

Thanks Nancy.. I hope we can give the man enough time to perform.. the critisism began months ago.. We need positive change this year.. NON PARTISAN... Everybody.. Rich,Poor or in the middle.. Not one of us has been unaffected by the policies of the out going administration.. The country and the worlds well being depends on positive thoughtful Change.. Start climbing the hill Mr. Obama. Good luck and Good skill..

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#8 - Tue Jan 6, 2009 5:09 PM EST

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