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Another one bites the dust... He had no chance..
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By NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer
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MERRIMACK, N.H. - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson ended his campaign for the presidency Wednesday after twin fourth-place finishes that showed his impressive credentials could not compete with his rivals' star power.

Richardson planned to announce the decision Thursday, according to two people close to the governor with knowledge of the decision. They spoke on a condition of anonymity in advance of the governor's announcement.

The Richardson campaign would not comment on the governor's decision, reached after a meeting with his top advisers Wednesday in New Mexico.

AP: Richardson ends presidential bid - Yahoo! News
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This is the worst news I've heard all day. Governor Richardson is fantastic and has done great things for this state. Beyond that, he's a moderate, he's experienced, and he really is the best all around choice for President. The mass media and party politics have herded us onto the Barack/Hillary path and apparently the people listened...

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But a Richardson spokeswoman told NBC News the report was wrong and Richardson was still in the contest for the Democratic nomination.
Looks like the Governor is still in it...


Richardson campaign denies withdrawal report - Bill Richardson News - MSNBC.com
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Looks like another jump the gun report... LOL.. time will tell.
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Well it would make little sense for him to quit before any of the Western primaries. Those are the ones he should do better in.
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Well it would make little sense for him to quit before any of the Western primaries. Those are the ones he should do better in.
true.. I just hate to see him waste any more of his cash on something that I really don't forsee him coming out on top in..... Like romney.. how much has he spent, and he still will never get that nomination.......
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true.. I just hate to see him waste any more of his cash on something that I really don't forsee him coming out on top in..... Like romney.. how much has he spent, and he still will never get that nomination.......
Well I think that Richardson is by far the best qualified, but we as a voting public seem to care little about that. We want star power.

Perhaps it's true the Richardson will not get the nomination for President, but the primary campaign will at least make his name better recognized.
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Sounds like Richardson's demise is a little premature. Not that I like the guy,he is about as viable as Ron Paul..
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he is about as viable as Ron Paul..
Their chances of winning may be the same, but their difference in sanity is startling.

One is the most qualified person for the job, while the other writes newsletters he sends to survivalists, conspiracy theorists, good, old fashioned racists and nut jobs of all stripes.
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Their chances of winning may be the same, but their difference in sanity is startling.

One is the most qualified person for the job, while the other writes newsletters he sends to survivalists, conspiracy theorists, good, old fashioned racists and nut jobs of all stripes.
Exactly..I am only addressing their viability not their credentials..
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