Denver Post: Richardson should get Obama's nod as VP
An editorial in Sunday's Denver Post says Gov. Bill Richardson should have his name alongside that of presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama on November's ballot.
"We think there's only one direction to go," the Post editorial board wrote. "The first test of a vice president is whether he or she is qualified to serve in the top job should the occasion arise. Richardson clearly leads all other Democratic contenders by that standard."
Many media outlets show differing opinions on whether Richardson is still in consideration for the spot. The Post clearly believes that Richardson is not only in consideration along with Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh and Delaware Sen. Joe Biden, among others, but it also believes Richardson is the best-qualified for the job.
The editorial referred to Richardson as "a native of the West." While Richardson was born in Pasadena, Calif., he was raised in Mexico City until the age of 13, when he was sent to a New England prep school. Richardson did not live in New Mexico or anywhere in the West until 1978, when he was already in his 30s.
The Post has a circulation (pdf) of more than 250,000 and is Colorado's largest paper.
Comments:
Posted 08/04/2008 11:28 with
I imagine that choosing Richardson would only give Obama a bump in NM, for a measly 5 electoral votes. Surely there’s someone else who would help Obama more in FL, OH, or MI, where he really needs help right now…
McCain HAS to choose Romney, he has no choice he NEEDS Michigan to win in November.
And if Obama takes Indiana or Virginia (which he might do anyway without Kaine or Bayh) he STILL would need Ohio or Florida. If Obama takes Ohio or Florida McCain is finished. Do you think Richardson might help him in Florida?