First on Obama and race:
Senator Barack Obama addressed the issue of race with the eloquence and sincerity and decency and optimism we have come to expect of him.
He did not seek to evade tough issues or to soothe us with comforting half-truths.
Rather, he inspired us by reminding us of the awesome potential residing in our own responsibility.
Senator Obama could have given a safer speech. He is, after all, well ahead in the delegate count for our party’s nomination. He could have just waited for the controversy over the deplorable remarks of Reverend Wright to subside, as it surely would have.Instead, Senator Obama showed us once again what kind of leader he is. He spoke to us as adults. (A observation and line first used by Jon Stewart... I couldn't agree more.)
As a Hispanic, I was particularly touched by his words.
You understand the security challenges of the 21st century, and you will be an outstanding Commander in Chief.
Let's not forget, Richardson was also the former US Secretary of Energy to Pres. Clinton:
My great affection and admiration for Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton will never waver. It is time, however, for Democrats to stop fighting amongst ourselves and to prepare for the tough fight we will face against John McCain in the Fall.
When asked about the weight the endorsement would carry, chief strategist and pollster for the Clinton campaign, Mark Penn, said Richardson missed his moment: "Perhaps the time when he could have been most effective has long since past."
Richardson is the second former Democratic presidential candidate to endorse. Sen. Dodd had already endorsed Barack Obama roughly a week before the March 4th contests in Ohio, Texas, Rhode Island, and Vermont.Meanwhile, former Sen. Edwards, who appeared on Jay Leno last night, has not yet made a decision to endorse.
Watch Richardson endorse Obama Here:
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