Dobbs on NM investigation: "Maybe [Richardson] messed with Senator Hillary Clinton one time too many"
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SUMMARY: On his radio show, Lou Dobbs baselessly suggested that Hillary Clinton and James Carville "ratcheted up" the federal investigation into business and government dealings in New Mexico: "What, an investigation into the New Mexico governor [Bill Richardson]? Maybe he messed with Senator Hillary Clinton one time too many. When James Carville calls you 'Judas,' look out -- things tend to happen. They ratcheted up an investigation."
On the January 5 broadcast of United Stations Radio Networks' The Lou Dobbs Show, host Lou Dobbs baselessly suggested that Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton and Democratic strategist James Carville "ratcheted up" the federal investigation that led New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to withdraw as President-elect Barack Obama's designate to be commerce secretary. Dobbs stated: "What, an investigation into the New Mexico governor? Maybe he messed with Senator Hillary Clinton one time too many. When James Carville calls you 'Judas,' look out -- things tend to happen. They ratcheted up an investigation."
According to a January 5 Bloomberg News article, the FBI's investigation concerns "how Beverly Hills, California-based CDR Financial Products won $1.5 million of work from the New Mexico Finance Authority in 2004" and is part of a "nationwide inquiry by U.S. prosecutors into so-called pay-to-play practices in the municipal-bond market." In a January 4 statement, Richardson wrote that "I and my Administration have acted properly in all matters and ... this investigation will bear out that fact."
From the January 5 broadcast of United Stations Radio Networks' The Lou Dobbs Show:
DOBBS: I can guarantee you on this broadcast we're going to be working very hard for truth, justice, and the American way as always. Are you listening, Governor Richardson? I don't mean to pry, Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico, but my goodness, what is going on with you out there in the -- in the Land of the Sun? Right there in New Mexico, the governor decided he'd rather be governor of New Mexico than secretary of the Department of Commerce for President-elect Barack Obama.
Now, what's going on? Well, what's going on is an investigation. What, an investigation into the New Mexico governor? Maybe he messed with Senator Hillary Clinton one time too many. When James Carville calls you "Judas," look out -- things tend to happen. They ratcheted up an investigation. My goodness, what is going on? Well, we're gonna find out what's going on with Governor Richardson. He is a long-standing -- obviously a public servant, a man with a distinguished service record, and also now a man involved in an investigation of pay-for-play, as they say with increasing frequency in this country.
I think he was joking, come on MMFA, lighten up.
If you're not sure if Dobbs was joking or not, then your psychiatric recommendation for Media Matters may be premature and/or ill-advised.
Thanks Governor.
Sure thing, Tommy.
It's a talk show, "maybes" are part of conversation, as is speculation. This stinging sensitivity to anything remotely directed at the Clintons is a little silly.
I am starting to think Bill is sitting in the office , any "jokes" at him or the future Sec of State , not allowed.
Is that stinging sensitivity neatly tucked away in the caged bosom of liberal like-mindedness?
Thanks Governor, for working that cute little turn of a phrase of mine into another thread. Your help is appreciated.
Some may dislike your knuckle blowing chest swipe parsing at the caged bosom of liberal like-mindedness. I, however, whine not.
I think Lou Dobbs messed with the egg nog one time too many over the holidays.
You people seem to forget how badly the media and right wing talk went after the Clintons. It was non-stop baseless speculation, inuendo, and out right lying for eight years. The right didn't stop. Heck, they're still doing it almost nine years after they left the White House. Its not silly at all. A little touchy, understandably, but not silly.
Well lets ask this question? Did James Carville call him Judas? Does Bill Clinton like the Governor of New Mexico?
It's all baseless speculation; aka a cheap shot. Lou does have better things to do with his show and our airwaves.
there's a rumor going around that Lou is thinking of running for governor of NJ. I hope he does. it will get him off the air for awhile at least until after he gets turned down by us voters here.
Let's see, Lou could run for gov of NJ, Tweety for Senator from PA, maybe Hannity for mayor of Wasila. Then we could get peace and sannity back into our homes.
No wait, we've still got to find new jobs for O'Reilly, Glen Beck, ..........0000000
Mary...even wonder who or what will be taking the place of Limbaugh and the gang when they are gone?
Taking the place of Limbaugh...how about the Hindenburg? Bill O'Reilly could be replaced by footage of the stuff he shows all the time that he deems outrageous and improper...followed by the audio of him reading his own novel, "Those who Trespass."
They'll never acept a job that might find them accountable to the public. Having to engage the great unwashed, at least in part, every election cycle.
OT, Mary we've got three concurrent weather warnings up here. Either to be washed away, blown away, or both. I know some of that will hit Oregon too. We may be able to dispense with the water wings and anchors by Thrusday.
Yea it's been hairy. Our creek was so high last Thursday eve & Friday it was over the log bridge by a foot (unprecedented) the roar (it's right below our house) was so loud it sounded like an express train. We were very fortunate and no damage, but hoping this round will be better for everyone.
It is a smear toward the Clintons, something Dobbs loves to do.
So now James Carville is in control of the "Clinton Machine". Maybe he's the one doing the investigating. Come to think of it I've never seen you two together. How Can I be sure you're not James Carville?
I thought Dobbs was straight.