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TrollBuster9090

(6,135 posts)
Tue Dec 23, 2014, 06:21 AM Dec 2014

Gov. Bill Richardson Appears to have Shaved, Bought a New Wardrobe, and Dropped 50 Pounds.

I just saw former New Mexico Governor, and former U.N. Ambassador Bill Richardson on TV, and he appears to have shaved, bought a new wardrobe, and dropped 50 pounds. Could this mean he's gearing up for another presidential run?

DARE I DREAM? He was my favorite candidate in 2008, and when he lost to Obama I was hoping Obama would choose Richardson as his VP candidate.

CAN WE DRAFT HIM? (I would suggest that he could be Hilary Clinton's VP candidate, but I know Hilary Clinton cut him off with extreme prejudice when he endorsed Obama over her in the 2008 primary. He's said that she's never forgiven him for that.)

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Gov. Bill Richardson Appears to have Shaved, Bought a New Wardrobe, and Dropped 50 Pounds. (Original Post) TrollBuster9090 Dec 2014 OP
Why VP? Faux pas Dec 2014 #1
He was my pick in 2008 exboyfil Dec 2014 #2
My picks were Kucinich, then Richardson Faux pas Dec 2014 #3
I think he'll be running... Mike Nelson Dec 2014 #4
It means he is ten years older. FSogol Dec 2014 #5
I thought maybe he'd been ill jberryhill Dec 2014 #6
"Judas" won't be picked by Clinton Capt. Obvious Dec 2014 #7

exboyfil

(18,371 posts)
2. He was my pick in 2008
Tue Dec 23, 2014, 08:10 AM
Dec 2014

I think he could give it a credible shot especially if Clinton slips. Governors with diplomatic and federal legislative experience are rare. His resume is excellent - the kind of training you would like to see for President.

Faux pas

(16,523 posts)
3. My picks were Kucinich, then Richardson
Tue Dec 23, 2014, 08:16 AM
Dec 2014

and then Obama. I hate how the media makes our picks for us by making the best candidates 'insignificant'.

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