Richardson backs Obama for president

Hello on this Friday, the 21 day of March, 2008. I'm Kristin Volk with a UPI headline update.

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is endorsing Senator Barack Obama for president. Richardson's backing has been sought by both Obama and his rival Senator Hillary Clinton because he's seen as an influential figure in the Latino community, which is the fastest-growing segment of the electorate. Richardson is the nation's only Hispanic governor. He's also a super-delegate. That means he would have a vote in the nominating contest if neither Obama or Clinton win enough delegates during the primaries to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination.

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is apologizing to Barack Obama for contractors who unnecessarily reviewed his passport file. Three separate contractors reportedly looked at the information three times since January in an unauthorized way. A State Department spokesperson said the breach seemed to happen out of curiosity among the workers. Those files reportedly contain scanned images of passport applications, basic biographical information, and possibly citizenship information.

The death toll in the Midwest is rising just as flooded rivers are doing the same. At least 16 people are dead from fierce rainstorms that tore through parts of Missouri, Askansas, Illinois and Indiana earlier this week. Many rivers in those areas aren't expected to crest until this weekend. Hundreds of people have been forced from their homes and floodwaters have blocked many major roadways.

No deal has been reached in Michigan to schedule a new Democratic primary. The state's senate adjourned yesterday without passing a bill on the matter. The lack of action makes it nearly impossible that a re-vote will occur. That's because the legislature is on a two-week recess, and by the time lawmakers return, it will probably be too late to approve and organize a new vote before early June. Clinton's campaign has been pushing for a re-vote in Michigan as well as Florida and blames Obama for not backing the proposal.

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[newport5042005]

i am a 100% hillary supporter but she needs to drop out now she is damaging our party

[redhawk349]

This is wonderful. Hillary needs to drop out and stop damaging the party. Richardson will hopefully get the VP slot.

[Tim010987]

Huh? Grow up, child. Barack is "hidding" nothing.

[Infoman34]

This was in response to MarkG45, another loyal obama ass-kisser!

[Infoman34]

That's the thing about dumbassess like yourself, you scurry through life unaware about most things. You're easily influenced by those who tell you what to expect.Richarson is an opportunist, not a loyalist.When obama loses in November, most of America will have a good laugh at the unqualified drug user who actually thought everybody could be fooled as easily as they are down on the block.

[MarkG45]

hahah, only 2 months later and already you look like a raving fool

[mrgnh]

Please post,THANKS! SEARCH 6 Oprah Denies Jesus Christ A Plea to Oprah Blood on Barack's hands Espanol Version Obama's Nonnegotiable Clinton - Mes de la Herencia Hispana Hillary Clinton and The Hispanic (Espanol) Obama dice ser cristiano, sus actos no lo son. Oprah renuncio a Jesus y se burla de la Cruz, No sera el enemigo de Dios quien le hace predicar que Obama es "the one" ?? PIENSE ! INVESTIGUE la nueva iglesia de ambos y RECE! POR QUE HAN LAVADO LA CABEZA A MILLONES.

[neilbruce123]

Richarson is a back stabing politician.His state went to CLINTON....AS DID KERRY'S STATE....WHY NOT BACK THE PERSON WHO WON YOUR STATE.SHAMEFUL.Obama outed/his pastor is a hater and a devider....HOPE HAS LEFT THE BUILDING.What is Obama HIDDING?Is he a staight dude that enjoys drugs and BJs from fat gays.Thought he could of did better then LARRY.WHY has his wife never been proud to call her self an AMERICAN.??????????Atleast BILL did a fat chick.

[Huskyowner2007]

He even inpired Hillary Clinton.

[Huskyowner2007]

How is he cocky because he inpired people?

[Infoman34]

This will prove to be Richardson's great undoing.How ignorant of Barack. You now have 3 (Kerry and Kennedy) who are going against what their state's voted to back BOB.Kerr and Kenn have both unanimously been disapproved by the country for Democratic presidency.Illegals are here for a better life and there's no punishment.Michigan & Florida moved primaries to aid their voice for a better life and there should be no punishment.LET MY PEOPLE VOTE!