New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a Democratic presidential candidate, is Mr. Resume — former energy secretary, U.N. ambassador, popular governor, etc. — but he’s been surprisingly tongue-tied and tone-deaf on the campaign trail, notes this article about his recent “Meet the Press” performance.
Another experienced governor with a thick resume, Republican former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, also has struggled to articulate his message. In the second GOP debate, he was awful at times, responding this way when asked to name a specific government department he’d eliminate: “The program in the Department of Health and Human Services in CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) that deals with the stockpile.”
Huh?
It shows again that political experience doesn’t necessarily translate well or ensure success in presidential campaigns.
Posted by Randy Scholfield
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It isn’t enough to be smart and have a good resume. If you cannot communicate effectively with the people doing the hiring (voters) you ain’t gonna get the job.
Too bad, I had hope for Richardson.
Richardson is probably the best qualified candidate for President since Ike… Too bad Americans like Hype more than Quality…
Oh wait, Americans like American Idol too…
Substance will always take a back seat to Superficial; it’s the American way! Bush, is a case in point.