Ed Morrissey is a major conservative blogger whose piece about Richardson has been getting a lot of linkage the last couple days. The gist: Uh-oh, this guy could take us DOWN in 2008:
However, the punditry and the Democrats may just be overlooking the one candidate that the Republicans should fear the most and, perhaps, Clinton should as well.
The Democrats certainly have no other candidates with Richardson’s experience and his certified centrist appeal.
Neither do the Republicans have anyone in their committed field of candidates who can match this resume, either. And that should worry the GOP, if Richardson gets close.
The GOP has a significant edge in experience at the moment, but it is an edge that will evaporate if Richardson takes the Democratic nomination. Will the Democrats be smart enough to take advantage of it?
Yes! Let’s do it.
It wasn’t that long ago that the National Review also conceded the sheer kick-ass-ness of Richardson. And I’ve had some personal conversations with Republicans where they say Richardson is so impressive that he’s the only guy they could see themselves crossing the aisle for if the GOP nominates a socially conservative nutjob.
Not because Bill’s conservative. He’s a moderate Democrat who loves the environment, renewable energy, kids’ health, investments in education, and the rest. Because he’s such a skilled leader.
Spread the word, guys: The GOP’s worst nightmare in 2008 is a guy named Bill Richardson.