Well, I was two for three. I thought Richardson, Dodd and Biden were all making an immediate exit, just on the thought of how tough it would be to try to call potential donors or build an organization of volunteers in follow-on states, coming off 2 percent or less in Iowa. But I guess Richardson is going to give it a try. Best of luck.

Maybe his thinking is he can convince people the low finish is more representative of the caucus system than his actual support (and of course it is). But still, tough sell from here on out.

Obviously Richrdson ist trying to be a spoiler for Obama. By staying in the race, without having no chance, he might be trying to narrow a possible win for Obama or Edwards. Hillary had a mighty fine concession speachs. How graciously she showed her democratic heart. Thank you Hillary, that had style. Biden and Dodd did a fine job in definig foreign policy and show, that democrats have some very good experts in the race. I do admit, even as a foreigner living in Germany, I hope Obama wins. Wouldn´t it be nice to see a race Obama-McCain?

I think the way things are shaping up, especially
based on favorable reviews he has had, Richardson
seems more geared up for a possible vice-presidency.
But the same could be said for Biden. Both candidates, in fact, ALL the candidates for the democratic party appear to be the best group of people/candidates I have seen running in years. More's the pity that only one winner will take all.
This group would make an excellent advisory council so to speak; that thought lends itself to good governing, but this is America, we aren't known for doing things right. A pity they couldn't combine their good ideas and work together for a common cause. But, this is America.  Right.  This is America!

Richardson seems to  be gearing up for a possible vice presidency....for whom?

Edwards would not pick him.

His holiness BO would not choose Richardson

HRC would not

So who would pick him then?

Richardson is probably a good, experienced man, but in this climate, the votes seem to  only want pie in the sky lofty rhetoric.  

Scary stuff!

Um, it seems to me that Richardson's best shot at a VP spot is to drop out.  Being the skunk at the Democrat picnic is not going to get him there.  And as I sit here listening to MSNBC coverage, Matthews (Tweety) is still choking and spitting and drooling.  Why the hell don't they fire him?

Even so Mr.Obama did win in Iwoa i still believe the most experienced candidate,is going to win the whole process and eventually the White House,and i think will be Hillary.Richardson very good honest candidate but in reality no chance,his messages didn't get into the people.

Richardson should do us all a favor and run for the Senate seat being vacated by Pete Domenici.

Is ok i only tried to exposse my thoughts

Richardson, all the way.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Make us proud.

This is why the primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire are stupid.  Two minor states vote and the field is cut in half.  The states with large populations, bigger GDP's more electorate votes don't even get to here or access the candidates.  Why should only some states get to control the selection of candidates and minor states at that.

I do admit I like the caucus methodology.  Citizens should discuss and argue so as to know what and why you are voting.  During the '04 election I remember hearing an Iowa voter saying she didn't pay much attention to politics but G dubya didn't seem to get a fair chance because of 9/11 so she was going to vote for him.

Isn't it wonderful that we got 4 more years of him because of informed voters like that.

Now that Facebook and My Space has made Obama the winner of the Iowa Caucases, will they make him the  party nominee?? Huckabee won the religious right, GW Bush won the religious right, and the President is ?GW Bush.  So if Huckebee makes to the nominee against Obama, the Dems should kiss the White House goodbye. Big mistake Iowa, and probably NH according the polls, there will be no CHANGE, NO HEALTHCARE FOR ALL, OIL PRICES GOING UP, mainly because of Wall Street who backed Obama in money.  Money clearly won these Iowa people and Obama has plenty.  Now liberal
whites will think racism has taken a back seat, and everything is fine with America, right, not.  Corey Booker was suppose to stop crime in Newark, NJ instead there has been more crime than ever.  No change.  Obama is a fake.

So sad to see there are not more support for Biden and Richardson.    So glad HC is being shownup as the loser and hanger-on she is.   Edwards should be home with his wife and children supporting them in this time of family crisis.  He is so Teflon.

At the end of the day, HC will win it all because she the best among Republican and Dem  Candidates..

Yinusa

Richardson is the best prepared man or woman running for President. Logic would seem to imply a lot of smart American voters will see the wisdom of supporting someone actually qualified.

Need I remind you that Iowa is one state and the only resign it matters is b/c it's first.  So allot of big money will hold out until the Iowa primary is over. Also Iowa is a big college state, which is why Obama won. It only make since to what and see how things pan out.

No matter what face she put on this, you can be sure that the face Hillary is ranting and raving now!  Chances are that her closest staff members are holding her back from a screaming rage and trying to convince her not to fire everyone on her team - including Bill!  

I'll bet that her current comments about Iowans don't come anywhere close to the nice things she said about them BEFORE the caucus results.  We'll have to watch New Hampshire to see if she implodes!

ANYONE   B U T  CLINTON!

it's gonna be huck!!!

Huckabee has very little to no chance. Pat Robertson won in Iowa and its no surprise Huckabee won. An evangelical Christian will never be President. It's too polarizing of a philosophy. Same as a hippie will never be President.

Romney or Giuliani will be the GOP nominee, and I have a feeling NH will decide the Democrat. If Hillary wins, she gets it. If Obama wins, he gets it.

Obama has no chance whatsoever to win a national election. None. His junior status and lack of experience will be his defining feature in a 50 state presidential run in November and he will be taken to the cleaners for this and the skeletons that people in the Democratic know have constantly alluded to, but not yet spoken.  Neither does HRC and this dirty little secret is finally being alluded to, albeit cautiously, by the press that has previously lauded her with a crown. Edwards is another has-run, way left and not representative of the whole electorate that actually shows up in November. There seems to be a lot of whistling past the graveyard going on right about now ... same thing happened last two elections for the Dems. Sad, but true.

Oh Jeff. How the mighty have fallen.

The GOP is up its own creek without a paddle if they're counting on Huckabee or Romney to win the election for them. Talk about experience, none of them have it in regards to international politics. The only Republican that has a realistic shot at winning the November election is Giuliani, anyone else and you're headed for Dole-like #'s in a loss.

From what I have seen directly in New Mexico, you need to watch out for the real face of Richardson after he gets what he wants! He is a micro-manager beyond belief with a little bit of dictator thrown in. I for one am glad he lost Iowa big time and wish he would come back to New Mexico to finish his remaining two years as Governor and then get out of my life!

I think Bill Richardson coming out of this race with 2+% is a decent showing. I don't blame him for staying in.

But why isn't the media talking about Ron Paul now? He got 10% in Iowa and never once campaigned there.  

I live in NH and if he can get 10% in IOWA, I think that indicates a heck of a run coming up in NH on Tuesday.

Thank God, there is at least one other person in America (ohio) that realizes Ron Paul is by far the best choice if you really care about this country.  He'll end the war and stop unfair trade. Unfortunately he won't win because like myself and only 10% of Iowa, Ron Paul' a realist. No one else wants to really fix the problems because there won't be anything left to screw up. It's called job security!!! check out his web site

I have been a loyal viewer of MSNBC for 7 years and NBC virtually all my life.  Now that MSNBC has invited 4 candidates instead of the actual 5 remaining (Dennis Kucinich was not invited) not only is unfair, but I and everybody I know are boycotting your stations.
M

Obama all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is a sad day in America. We have lost the one candidate that could unite our country. By far the most qualified of any on either side-Joe Biden. And this was determined by 1 small state. If this is a democracy-God help us.

There is only one Democrat, and I would argue, only one candidate left that has the experience and proven ability to lead this country out of Bush's mess at home and abroad.  His name is Bill Richardson.  The two-term governor of New Mexico is also a 7 term Congressman, former Ambassador to the UN, Secretary of Energy, and 5 time Nobel Prize nominee.  It was to New Mexico, not the White House, that North Korean diplomats journeyed to in the hopes of breaking the impasse of George Bush's sabre rattling.  As a direct result of talks with Richardson North Korea shut down its nuclear reactor.  He has proven that he can bring together disparate parties to the table.  He has not always gotten results but, as history has shown us, sometimes just getting to the table is an accomplishment.  Stay in the race Governor.  America hasn't figured out how desparately it needs your leadership and experience.  Take a listen New Hampshire and choose substance and proven leadership over money and image.

Addressing several of the comments already posted ...

Richardson's support in Iowa was much higher than 2%, but typically it fell between 10 and 15% as far as I know - thus, no delegates at most precincts.  So, for example a 12% becomes a 0% as far as reporting goes.

Did the media even try to cover the "real" support Richardson had in Iowa?  No.  The media doesn't want to cover all the candidates - "show him getting 2%, and don't say anything about the skew of the caucus system - and maybe he'll go away so we'll have fewer people to cover from now on".  Heck, even Edwards (now that Iowa has voted), is being mentioned less by the media - he finished 2nd after all.  Huh?

Iowa probably has too much power over the process - yes; but you have to start somewhere.  It should be a smaller state (but maybe a more "representative" state) - so everyone is heard.  That said, Obama won in small part due to the large number of college students from Illinois that attend the Iowa universities.

Huckabee hasn't got a chance on the national stage - Bush had support from religious conservatives and business conservatives.  That's the coalition that's worked for several elections for Republicans.  The religious conservatives may like Huckabee, but the business conservatives backed Romney here in Iowa.  There's no unity as there was with Bush.

The Ron Paul story should make news - no doubt (even if I disagree with most of what he says).  But he'll never get much more than 10% anywhere - he's got a loyal following, but no pull on undecideds.

I think Biden dropped out a little prematurely as well.  However, maybe his support will move to the other foreign policy expert running - Bill Richardson.

Only then will the media realize they need to cover all announced candidates - instead of letting their budgets limit their coverage.  That's why Richardson and Biden got no pre-caucus coverage.  That's why Kucinich is getting left out of debates.  That's why Ron Paul doesn't get his 10% story.  That's why we have "image marketing" rather than issue debate.

Good luck Governor Bill!

After viewing footage of the democratic debate the other night and tonight, the even keel and vast experience of Governor Richardson stood out.  His understanding of budgets, diplomacy, education, and environmental issues are admirable.  Sure Edwards, Clinton, and others mention conservation and alternative energy sources in passing, but Richardson presents a certain conviction when he presents his case.  I saw the same conviction in a summer debate.  And, what is wrong with a little experience?  The Change vs. Experience debate appears distorted.  While I long for Richardson's orations to carry more "zeal", his character and record are strong.  His party nomination is a long-shot, but if he is chosen as a running mate, I would glady support him as Vice President.  And the jab at his term as Energy Secretary?  I know for certain that gas prices and utilities costs were not this high in 2000.  In increasingly unstable international politics, I wouldn't mind employing more of Governor Richardson's diplomacy experience.  Keep spreading your message Richardson!  

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