Spin machine in working order

This is so typical Clinton. Clinton aide says Richardson's endorsement is Insignificant is the headline of a story in the WSJ. But, this is also said in the front page as the blurb to the story: Richardson was relentlessly wooed by Obama and Clinton for his endorsement and has also been mentioned as a potential running mate.

And this is also part of the story: The New York Times offered a humorous account in late February about the different lengths the two campaigns had gone to, which included a personal visit from Richardson’s old boss Bill Clinton to watch the Superbowl. The former president had been particularly active in courting his endorsement. The AP reported that Clinton at one point angrily asked Richardson, “What, isn’t two cabinet posts enough?” Richardson is a former energy secretary under Clinton, and a former U.N. secretary.

See what Bubba said? They expect loyalty, and forget loyalty is earned, not bought. Further, that Bubba does not respect Richardson to make up his own mind about what he considers best for the nation is reprehensible. Of course, Bubba thinks the Clintons are what's best for the US. Putz.

The AP article has some gems.

For years, Bill and Hillary Clinton treated the Democratic National Committee and party activists as extensions of their White House ambitions, pawns in a game of success and survival. She may pay a high price for their selfishness soon. Top Democrats, including some inside Hillary Clinton's campaign, say many party leaders _ the so-called superdelegates _ won't hesitate to ditch the former New York senator for Barack Obama if her political problems persist. Their loyalty to the first couple is built on shaky ground.

Discussing superdelegates who are not friends of the Clintons: Some served in Congress when the Clintons dismissed their advice on health care reform in 1993. Some called her a bully at the time. Some are folks who owe the Clintons a favor but still feel betrayed or taken for granted.

The article quotes Democratic strategist Jim Duffy, "who is not aligned with either campaign."

""I would make the assumption that the ... superdelegates she has now are the Clintons' loyal base. A superdelegate who is uncommitted today is clearly going to wait and see how this plays out. She's at her zenith now," Duffy said. "Whatever political capital or IOUs that exist, she's already collected."

Few Democrats want to cross the Clintons when they're on top. But how many are willing to stand by them when they're down?"

Curious.