Richardson Still Owes Obama a Favor

[wyldwolf]

Commerce Secretary-designate Bill Richardson tells Esquire how his new boss saved him during a Democratic primary debate:

"As I'm chatting with Obama, the moderator says, 'Governor Richardson, what do you think of that?' And I look at him like a deer in the headlights. I was about to say that I hadn't heard, when Obama puts his hand over his mouth and says, 'Katrina.' So I gave my four-point plan on Katrina. When I was done and the debate moved on, I looked over and said, 'Thanks, you're okay.' He said, 'Nothing to it, brother.'"

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2008/12/03/richardson_still_owes_obama_a_favor.html

[Lucky 13]

1. ROFL

Now that's funny!

[wyldwolf]

2. the funny thing is, Richardson ALWAYS had the 'deer in the headlights' look in the debates

I was a Richardson supporter early on (and still think he's one of the smartest Dems out there), but the debates pushed me to Hillary.

[firedupdem]

3. I had heard about this one before. It always amazes me that

Obama is so real. That's only something a real stand up person would do. Others would stand there and hope their competitor fucks up answering the question.

[ProSense]

4. Richardson told this story when he endorsed Obama. n/t

[Diane R]

5. Obama helped Biden during a debate, too. When Biden was accused of racism, Obama validated him.

[JI7]

6. here it is, one of the best moments of the debates

it was around that time i thought Biden would be a great VP pick .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOXzyTGsC1c

[IndianaJones]

7. Obama is a genuinely good man. nt.