Since last week’s presidential candidate debate, Gov. Bill Richardson has been busy campaigning, and his press staff has been busy putting out releases proclaiming he’s gaining momentum.
The campaign put out a news release Friday – the day after the debate – naming the governor as “a standout” at the event, saying he distinguished himself “with foreign policy experience, plan to get U.S. troops out of Iraq.”
The release quoted one South Carolina newspaper that said Richardson was one of two candidates who “stood out with clearly stated positions and a deft handling of a few tough questions,” and said that article was “just one of the many reports today praising the governor’s performance in the debate and his impeccable and unequaled experience and credentials.”
The release was a nice piece of spin, but that’s what it was supposed to be. It’s true that there were a few articles praising Richardson, but there were many others criticizing him, and most gave him hardly a mention. You can read what I thought of Richardson’s performance by clicking here.
After spending some more time in South Carolina, Richardson headed to California to speak at that state party’s convention. Another news release said he built momentum there and “fires up party faithful with bold plans for universal health coverage, immigration, election reform.”
The campaign then put out a news release about Richardson’s Sunday speech to a crowd attending the Global Darfur Days rally in San Francisco. My sister works on Africa issues, and I can tell you that Africa activists really like Richardson.
You can read his speech to the group by clicking here.
Richardson did something right in California. An Associated Press article analyzing the state’s new prominence since it moved up its primary starts by talking about Richardson. Check it out by clicking here.
Since last week’s presidential candidate debate, Gov. Bill Richardson has been busy campaigning, and his press staff has been busy putting out releases proclaiming he’s gaining momentum.