I can't stop watching these ads.
Kari Chisholm
Best one of the presidential cycle yet.
For what it's worth, here's an ad from his 2002 gubernatorial campaign, easily one of the greatest ads of all time.
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May 19, '07
SAVE DEMOCRACY, VOTE FOR A DEMOCRAT!
I would say this is about as powerfull communication to the electorate that a candidate can make happily with no need to accuse anyone or to make some mud stick to the wall! The best part is that the add doesn't sound like bragg, or conceit.
I also believe the sound of competant leadership, experienced leadership, pragmatic leadership is a powerfull message after over a decade of Neo-Con idealogues' rhetoric. Six years of lies, bizarre social legislation, and disasterous foriegn policy, and the most incompetant governance in our history cast as a stark contrast to a Clintonian thats not a Clinton.
Adds like this can sway elections I think!
Happy Thoughts;
Dan Grady
9:32 a.m.
May 19, '07
Great ads. Positive messages, expressed effectively. Wonderful stuff.
May 19, '07
Very, very funny. But, not very presidential. If he could affect more of an air of being above it all (his look of disbelief comes close), then they'd be on to something.
12:36 p.m.
May 19, '07
I think for many people, Richardson is the "wish he had a serious chance" candidate.
May 19, '07
tj, I wish this guy had a better chance.
1:17 p.m.
May 19, '07
great ads, but not as effective (for those willing to take the time)as "The Audacity of Hope". that book convinced Obama's the candidate i want to work for (and yay, he's coming to Seattle June 1st, and i have my ticket).
Richardson is my choice for VP, far and away. Obama in '08, Richardson in '16, Sara Gelser in '24. that's a dynasty that'll do good for America.
May 19, '07
While I don't think the ad is very "presidential," at least it gets the message out there -- this guy has an impressive background with that all-important foreign policy experience that the R's like to overhype.
I agree with TJ that this is the guy that some of us wish had more of a shot. It's still kinda early so I don't want to rule him out.
May 19, '07
Like all politicians Richardson has his skeletons in the closet (would have gone along with the DLC and supported the war), but with the exceptions of Mike Gravel and Dennis Kucinich I would take him over any other Democratic candidate. He has substance. Obama has a nice book cover and talks a good game. Edwards comes across as a nice guy, which he probably is, but when it came to voting to authorize this disastrous war in Iraq, he was no match for Bob Shrum. Hillary has a record that should turn off anyone calling himself or herself a progressive. Dodd is a mixed bag but will probably be one of Hillary's hatchetmen when the primary is nearing its end. Biden is a windbag and a joke. In the very unlikely event that Gravel or Kucinich won the nomination, the DLC would probably join with the Republicans to make sure the primary winner would lose the general election as happened with George McGovern.
4:41 p.m.
May 19, '07
I think it would be WAY premature to count Richardson out at this point. He is decidedly in the 2nd tier, no doubt, but he is also raising enough money to build a credibly national campaign infrastructure. He is better positioned than anyone else ouside the top three to take advantage of any sudden (or not-so-sudden, given that we've got 7 months) shakeup in the field.
There is also an advantage to being in the 2nd tier: no other candidate is trying to tear him down. Ultimately, somebody's going to get insecure going into Iowa, and we're going to hear about how some candidate or another is a total pigf*cker. When that sort of nonsense starts--and it can easilly drag down both candidates involved--Richardson is one of only 2 or 3 viable alternatives who would be left standing.
He certainly doesn't look any worse now than Bill Clinton did in May of '91.
5:57 p.m.
May 19, '07
He is decidedly in the 2nd tier, no doubt
And, I'd say that he's all alone in the 2nd tier. With Hillary, Obama, and Edwards all in the top tier - raising huge money and each among the top two in a bunch of states.... and Biden, Dodd, Kucinich, Gravel all hovering around the margin of error and raising no money... Richardson could jump up into the top tier, so slip down into the bottom tier.
9:47 p.m.
May 19, '07
And, I'd say that he's all alone in the 2nd tier.
Exactly. That has drawbacks and benefits. In a normal Democratic primary, I would say that Richardson's chances depend on his operation in NV (obviously), NH, IA or maybe SC. But in this crazy-ass year with a one-day national primary--who knows?
7:56 a.m.
May 20, '07
I loved these ads, and Richardson has a great resume, but if you've seen the guy speak, or paid attention to the details of his agenda (e.g., universal health care in 1 year after being elected) he doesn't seem very realistic, or very presidential.
I've been most enthused by Edwards campaign over the last month or so, though I'll hold off deciding whom to work for until after the first round of primaries.
The primary campaign will last longer than most people realize. I think we'll have a meaningful primary in Oregon.
May 20, '07
Thruthdig has an interesting and related article on the Democrats' Faustian Bargain.
The (Bend) Bulletin has an Associated Press article by Brad Cain on Steve Novick - neither pro or con but it does get him exposure on this side of the Cascades.
May 20, '07
I have sent money off to Richardson twice now and got interested in him for the way he ran the school system capital asset management. Very professional, very organized, very energy efficient, very good places for kids to learn, all while the state was growing and had the same pressures we do here in Oregon, but handling it well.
May 20, '07
Unless there is something I missed in their biographies it looks like Richardson is the only one with executive experience which is a very important factor to consider. Hillary was sort of a co-president and co-executive, but in the process she managed to alienate too many people - except the big donors who want to buy the next president - which is a sign of a seriously flawed manager. Richardson has many factors going for him, but I would like to get his explanation as to why he was in favor of the war. However, as an independent I'll be open to whatever Bloomberg (and maybe Hagel) might have to say.
May 20, '07
awesome commercials. was the interview set run just on youtube, or also on tv in early primary states?
at the very least, richardson is a really interesting candidate--on foreign policy, and energy/environment none of the "serious" candidates comes close to touching him in experience, and policy ambition. however, for domestic issues, and trade he is about as moderate is they come. ahead of the pack on a few very important things, behind the times on several other things. he doesn't seem to have a natural constituency.
1:07 a.m.
May 21, '07
Sal Peralta wrote, if you've seen the guy speak, or paid attention to the details of his agenda (e.g., universal health care in 1 year after being elected) he doesn't seem very realistic, or very presidential.
Well, Senator Ron Wyden's plan would also go into effect approximately one year after passage. He's still making the case that if we could have universal health care BEFORE the next president takes office. More info at StandTallForAmerica.com.
5:20 a.m.
May 21, '07
Well, Senator Ron Wyden's plan would also go into effect approximately one year after passage. He's still making the case that if we could have universal health care BEFORE the next president takes office
Sounds great, Kari. Has Wyden's bill moved out of committee? Does he have the 60 votes it takes to move it to the floor of the Senate?
May 21, '07
Bill Richardson is, and has been, my favorite candidate. I think his problem is he attracts people like me: sensible people who are unwilling to throw a lot of money at a long shot 8 months out when the Bus Project and the DPO need money now and will still be around in November of 2008.
If Richardson is looking good in December, I'll consider sending him some money. Right now, he gets my best wishes and a thumbs up every time I talk to someone about the 2008 election.
9:17 a.m.
May 21, '07
As a woman from New Mexico, I can't think of a better presidential candidate than Bill Richardson. Any time I've been asked who my pick is, I say Gov. Richardson and reel off his accomplishments. Folks are always shocked and impressed by him and wonder why they haven't heard more about this guy. I say, visit him at www.richardsonforpresident.com. We'll all tire of the "front runners" eventually.
10:26 a.m.
May 21, '07
I thought Richardson did a great job at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. He was one of two people who impressed me that night, and it stuck with me: Richardson and Obama.
Bert-- I completely understand what you mean.
May 21, '07
This article on ABC news (which is not always the most reliable of sources) raises a question about Richardson. Another is, "What is his position on Israel?" Blind support for AIPAC and the Likud/Kadima wing or be an honest broker? His web site ignores this important issue.
May 21, '07
richardson actually made either a huge blunder, or huge policy implication, when speaking to the national jewish democratic council, saying he would "consider appointing former secretary of state James Baker to be special [bipartisan] envoy to the Middle East peace process if elected president".
baker is not seen as being especially israel frendly...
May 22, '07
Bert you don't have to send a lot of money, and by far I find myself sending money to a lot of folks that don't have a chance this time around but they are good people and I would like to see them stay in public service. If everyone put it on their do list to find deserving candidates to send just $25 to them. I can't afford a lot but it is important to put down some financial commitment to people who have the courage to run. If you also volunteer a couple afternoons to a phone bank. With cell phones now you can call weekend free, and it is fun to do a living room cell phone call in, and believe me it works a lot better then robocalls.
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