Obama secures coveted Richardson endorsement
The New Mexico governor joined Obama at spirited rally yesterday and said the Illinois senator demonstrated his leadership abilities this week with his speech on race. “You are a once-in-a-lifetime leader,” said the governor at the rally. “Above all, you will be a president who brings this nation together.”
Richardson dropped his own bid for the nomination in January. His support for Obama comes during a tough period for the senator, the leader in the delegate chase over Hillary Clinton. Obama has seen his lead in national polls wither as he has grappled with the fallout from divisive remarks by his former pastor. Richardson was relentlessly courted by both candidates and his support for Obama represents a potential counterweight to Clinton’s strength among Hispanic voters.
