Have you seen these commercials for Gov. Bill Richardson's Presidential Campaign? He certainly does have an impressive resume and it is very significant that he's the first hispanic canidate with any shot, but his stock has dropped a little in my book lately. Perhaps he has to promise the moon because he's polling so low right now, but he says he can get universal health care legislation passed in his first year in office and do it without raising taxes. I'm pretty skeptical. All the other democrats, even those without any kind of plan out yet (which is everyone except Edwards and Obama) say it's going to take longer and will require at least repealing the Bush tax cuts. Richardson also says he would immediately withdraw troops and that no residual presence would be required in Iraq. This is a great thought, but also unrealistic. Joe Biden has taken a strong leadership role on this issue and he, as well as all the other canidates, admit that we'll have to maintain at least some kind of presence in Iraq for a long time, even in a support role after the bulk of the troops have left. All that being said, I think Richardson is a very strong leader with executive branch experience, international experience and no personal baggage (cough, cough, Hillary). I think he'd make a great choice for Vice Pres running mate.