Show New Mexico Governor betrays Bill says Devin Moss Contributing Writer Former President Bill Clinton calls New Mexico Governor Bill Richardsons Richardson's endorsement of Presidential Candidate Barack D a betrayal of the Clinton Family In a meeting with California super delegates Bill Clinton turned red in the face upon reference to Richardsons Richardson's endorsement stating that the New Mexico Governor told me five times to my face th that t he would never do that reported the San Francisco Chronicle No No I never did And I never saw him five times I I saw him once when he came to New Mexico to watch the Super Bowl with me And we made it very clear to him that he shouldn't expect an endorsement after that meeting said Richardson to CNN The New Mexico Governor said that his decision was made certain after he heard A AMore AMore AMore More Perfect Union speech in which he addressed the concern of racism I think what kind of clinched it for me although I Imade Imade Imade made a decision a week ago was that speech Richardson also stated that he was very cl close se to endorsing Senator Clinton at one point but that it is time for a new generation of leadership I feel that he brings something special to bring the country together and I endorsed Senator he said to CNN James Carville a CNN's political analysts also felt that Richardsons Richardson's act was one of betrayal comparing the Governor to a modern modem day Judas Iscariot Mr Richardsons Richardson's endorsement ca came e right around the anniversary of the day when Judas sold out for 30 pieces of silver so I think the timing is appropriate if ironic James Carville is a long known Clinton supporter having played the role of lead strategist in Bill Clinton's campaign Carville defended his Iscariot remark when he appeared on CNN's The Situation Room It had the desired intent said Carville People are calling me left and right saying Whenever I see sec that guy I cant can't help but think of that quote Governor Richardson called Carville's comment a personal attack and character assassination In an interview the Governor explains that he came close to endorsing Hillary after watching the Super Bowl with Bill However he said that the people around the think they have havea a sense of entitlement to the presidency Richardson also expressed his frustration concerning speculation about his loyalty and where it should be You know I ran against Senator Clinton Maybe that is a forgettable fact to a lot of people but I was in the Presidential race said Richardson Despite the mixed reactions to his endorsement of Governor Richardson said his affection for Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton will never waver |