That's a rhetorical question. We already know the answer.

He can hate on Richardson all he wants, and call him all sorts of shitty names... in private. Behind the scenes. But shit like this in public just damages the democratic party as a whole, does nothing to help his candidate, and does nothing to further the democratic process or debate. And he should know better. Unfortunately his arrogance and lust for power frequently overrules common sense.

Hillary aught to dump his ass before he does more harm than good (if it isn't already too late for that).

Oh yeah, and boo Carville. He's a douche. A loyal douche, but still a douche.

All hail president McCain. Maybe he'll make Hillary his veep.

The only people who care what a Clinton supporter said about an Obama supporter is oversensitive Obama supporters.

Four more years here we come.

TRUE-Now the shrewd Gov Richardson gets lots of perks from the Obama machine power brokers _

Cool

ONLY-If he is betting right .....

CALLED BUSINESS AS USUAL POLITICS - OF COURSE - OBAMA DIDN'T PROMISE HIM ANYTHING - BETTER HOUSE, ON THE TICKET, BACK TO A SLICK AMBASSADOR POST - SURELY NOTHING EXCEPT HUGS AND KISSES

You Obama fags all are living on pixie dust .... and too much jism.

And Carville's best trait is his candor. Love it from him most of all.

Those of us who will vote for either candidate with no qualms are the perfect new generation that Obama is talking about - unifiers.

ThosE who will not WORK for THE HEINOUS OTHER candidate are not only the true douche bags - theY are directly related by the BLOOD OF JESUS to Judas.

Remember the name Judas Democrat will follow you the rest of your life if you work for Mc Cain and the next batch of wars he will start ... with the help of all the old Bush era people ... who are all working like crazy on his campaign.

Judas Democrats will replace the rather polite Reagan Democrats.... among the slogans and language of remembering this contested year. Mark my words.

God damned Judas Democrats ... has a ring, AS THE NUKES FALL.

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Nice, of course, but then when does the cross scene present?
Ugh.

Using the term Judas for someone who has committed what one considers an act of betrayal is a pretty common rhetorical act and certainly not as beyond the pale as this Slog post seems to portray it. If anything, it's a bit funny, as it posits Hillary as Jesus.

Just when I think it might be time for Hillary to step down, Obama hysteria always reminds me of why it's so much better that she's around.

Clinton Supporters when Obama loses the general: "We told you Obama couldn't win. This is all on him." Obama Supporters when Obama loses the general: "This is all Clinton's fault! Yeearrrghhh!" McCain Supporters when Obama loses the general: "Ha-ha!"

He's really like Saul on the road to Damasucs. He traveled with Obama for a year, he travelled with the Clintons for what, 20 years? He just couldn't make up his mind between them after he dropped out until ....THE BIG SPEECH.

He suddenly saw the light!!!

It was all shining out -- from those polls and delegate counts written on those walls over there !!

Praise be. Let's welcome another convert.

they willing to (nearly) kill us one-by-one...

http://www.kdrv.com/article.aspx?id=25584

...to make up ground. just leave us winners alone, ok?

I believe there is a story about some cats in Kilkenny or somewhere that is a good prophecy in this case.

There are people who see through him, and people who don't.

When you wake up, you'll find yourself in a bathtub of ice with your kidneys missing.

He had a good run at the top of the political consulting field during the 90's, but he's gone waaaay downhill since then.

Like JFK or Reagan, and unlike stupid Ford (he turned Reagan down for VP in 76 and lost to Carter). See the article in Newsday today on realclearpolitics.

Ford: divided party, loser.

Reagan and JFK: divided party, winners.

Obama's choice.

Obama co-chair in Iowa:

"Bill Clinton cannot possibly seriously believe Obama is not a patriot, and cannot possibly be said to be helping -- instead he is hurting -- his own party. B. [Bill] Clinton should never be forgiven. Period. This is a stain on his legacy, much worse, much deeper, than the one on Monica's blue dress."

Classy!

Some of us got to than on our own long ago.

The metaphor is not literal, just means big time betrayer. Richardson fits that exactly, and for silver, just what is the deal he made with "new politics" Obama??.

Richardson has a failed run for the nomination. I wonder if he is in a bit of a snit, or brooding as well. Sorry Bill, kick ass world out there.

I can't imagine the candidates really care at all about these 'insults'.

Why should Hillary care if someone called her monster? Heck, in some lights, that could be a compliment. And, why should Obama care if Geraldine said something stupid about his advantages as a black man? It was simple enough to just call it out as 'ridiculous' - no need for apologies, resignations, and all that crap.

To stop this squabbling, which is serving no one but McCain, the Dem campaigns need to give the people something substantial for the masses to discuss - thus Obama gives an 'important speech' on race in America, and Clinton has now given an 'important speech' on the economy. Maybe that will help?

then why don't ya'll zip it so we can enjoy our victory? ¿you can join us if you'll be civil, comprende?

What a bunch of shit is flying. so trivia and so infantile. If Hillary had been shot in Kosovo, the H. Haters would have blamed her for going in harm's way.

Once you become a fanatic, reason wings away and in comes the brooding vultures of doom and gloom.

Judas Democrat is a perfect name for those who will not unify behind whomever is nominated.

I like Hillary and all her flaws, Obama is a little too slick for me and churchy.

Bit I detest the Republican agenda and its puppet, John Mc Cain.

Jeez, has there ever been anybody touchier than an Obama supporter? People in the media call others "Judas" all the time. Where is the Stranger police then?

Yes, it's stupid and callous those times too, but mainly it's just boring. Repeat after me: THIS IS NOT NEWS.

Sven, flip-side here. The more the Supes realize that her campaign sucks at winning even using negative campaigns the more they will see obama as the person they should vote for.

but to complain that he used a commonly understood term for traitor is silly; the problem is that he felt the need to publicly call him a traitor at all.

but here's why it had to be said:
it was done in an attempt to shame other other potential judases (hello washington state!), and to reinforce the idea that obama is stealing the election. once again, a savvy political move.

james carville is an asshat. he always has been. who gives a fuck what he has to say when the woman he's defending has no fucking scruples whatsoever?

Carville is nevertheless an obnoxious talking head, and has been for nearly 20 years. I've disliked him long before he ever made his Judas remark.

My particular problem with the Judas remark is that it is just bitter name calling. Vented anger from a high profile political advisor. A comment like that does nothing whatsoever to help his candidate. It is a lot like some of the name calling that goes on here on Slog. If you call me a blindfolded dumb ass for liking Obama, how does that in any way help sway my opinion toward Hillary? It only embitters me, and makes me more defensive about my Obama support.

Likewise, how does calling Richardson a Judas help sway anyone to relinquish their support of Obama and back Hillary? It only serves to make people disgusted and cynical of the whole political process. If Hillary ends somehow ends up with the nomination, I will vote for her, but I'll have to hold my nose doing it. I will have no enthusiasm. And jerks like Carville are why.

Judas does present a sexy theological paradox—why should he be punished for allowing salvation to happen? what if he was on a spiritual suicide mission, saving humanity at the cost of his own soul—but, conventionally, he remains a bad dude. The worst.

I don't know, but she demanded the resignation of the person who said it. Apparently she does care.

The more the Supes realize that her campaign sucks at winning even using negative campaigns the more they will see obama as the person they should vote for.

Is that before or after she wins by landslides in Pennsylvania, West Virgina, and Puerto Rico?