Bill Richardson, the man whom I believe has the potential to get the Democrats the White House in 2008 may have almost pulled ahead of Hillary this week in the "Clinton Factor" category, as he is apparently a 'touchy-feely' kind-a-guy:

However, Cervini did not dispute the accuracy of Denish’s quotes used in the story. Cervini said Denish said the issue is “a nonstory” and “a distraction.” “She says she has a great working relationship with the governor,” he said. “They’ve been allies for 20 years.” The controversy, Cervini said, won’t affect that relationship. The article, headlined “Hands-On Governor,” quotes Denish describing Richardson touching her at public events. It also notes how the governor has greeted people with bear hugs or head butts — or in the case of a DeVargas Middle School student in 2003, a headlock. For his part, Richardson said he’s just being playful. “I tease Diane. I touch guys. It’s my way of lessening tension,” Richardson said in the story.

Posted by Ryan S. on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 10:25 PM | Permalink |