[CedarDave]

I think Richardson could spell trouble, even for a candidate like George Allen. He is not one of these shrill dems and he talks a reasonable game. He has lots of experience and he appears to be likeable and a regular human being, the opposite of a John Kerry.

Don't be taken in by Richardson's tax rebate crap; it was a shell game and he raised taxes in other areas. His style is cronyism, complete political loyalty, party connections and $$$ contributions outweigh experience in government; no deviance from his policies or you're gone. Also, typical lib environmental policy -- bash the oil industry which is the golden goose for him allowing him to do all those rebate redistribution schemes of his. Still most of us have absolutely no use for easterm libs who are completely out of touch with the rest of the country.

[twigs]

I'm not taken in by Richardson, but I'm not his choir. He APPEARS to be a moderate and that's the key. He's also likeable, a quality that he holds over Kerry, Hillary Clinton and Biden.

[elkfersupper]

Don't forget.....Bill Richardson has never had a private-sector job.

He's also the most dangerous type of politician. Exudes the "appearance" of a moderate.

He's not.