The Democratic ticket?

Bill Richardson endorses

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Bill Richardson, the nation’s only Hispanic governor, backed Barack Obama for president Friday in Oregon, answering speculation over one of the most heavily sought endorsements this primary season.

The New Mexico governor, who dropped out of the Democratic race for president in January, in his endorsement showed great admiration for Obama’s speech on race delivered Tuesday in Philadelphia.

“Senator Obama reminded us that cynicism is not realism and that hope is not folly,” Richardson said Friday. “He appealed to the best in us … his words are one of a courageous, thoughtful leader who understands that a house divided against itself cannot stand.”

Comment: I previously predicted Richardson as VP ... but on the Hillary ticket. Now predicting Obama / Richardson

Pawlenty: "a rising star" in GOP

Steadfast McCain ally sparks veep talk

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“First of all, his age is attractive,” Weber says, hinting at the nearly quarter-century difference between his fellow Minnesotan and the 71-year-old McCain. “Second, he’s from outside Washington. Third, he represents a battleground part of the country. And he has a nice balance of, on one hand being totally acceptable to the conservative wing of the party, especially to social conservatives, but at the same time sharing a couple of key maverick strains of thought with McCain.”

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HT: Race 4 2008
More VP speculation: Former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating

Huckabee's gambit

Huckabee criticizes Romney's change of heart on issues dear to conservatives

My view: Mike Huckabee is playing McCain's "wing man" to angle for the VP! But it won't be him. It will be Pawlenty!