Friday, July 20, 2007

Bill Richardson...Market Democrat?

Curious as to what you think about this Reason article? Is Gov Richardson the "most libertarian" of all the Democratic candidates?

The author concludes that he doesn't have a real shot at the nomination, but may be a good VP candidate.

4 comments:

Louis Winthorpe III said...

I think the article is fairly balanced. It does not point out his pro-gun stances and other things that also give him Libertarian credibility. (The NRA endorsed Richardson for governor.) I definitely think he's the most Libertarian of the Democrats, in addition to being the strongest choice amongst Democrats. And the only Republican presidential candidate I can think of who is more Libertarian than Richardson is Ron Paul, who little chance of the nomination.

What's your take on Richardson?

Strap said...

i don't think he has a real shot at winning, but like him better than any candidate...except Dr. Paul.

Louis Winthorpe III said...

I agree Hillary Clinton will probably win, but I wouldn't count him out just yet. He has steadily moved up in the polls.

At this time four years ago everyone thought Dean had the nomination locked up.

Louis Winthorpe III said...

I do predict that Edwards will fall rapidly in the polls here shortly. Recent evidence suggests this will happen. Richardson will then be #3 in the polls. It will then be his tough challenge to win as the Hillary-Obama alternative. Not easy, but it could happen.