Richardson and the Latino vote

February 26, 2008

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has suggested that he may give an endorsement to one of the two remaining Democratic candidates and added, "I don't think this race is over."

As one of the seven Democratic dropouts (Richardson ended his bid for the Democratic nomination in January) Richardson holds additional weight simply because of his Latino background. An endorsement from him would certainly carry a lot of weight in the form of the Latino vote.

For Hillary Clinton, a Richardson endorsement couldn't come at a better time as the front page of every national newspaper continues to only report how great Barack Obama is doing. Just today, the New York Times released its first official poll that shows Obama significantly ahead of Clinton in the national vote.

On the other hand, if Richardson endorses Obama it could cut the Ohio and (a Latino) Texas string her hopes still dangle from.