NYC Letter: Annointment Disappointment

[Hillary is] acting as if she's won.

Bill Richardson,
at-the-time presidential candidate, soon-to-be also-ran,
(day-job, governor of New Mexico)
vexed by contending in a done deal
October 14. 2007 (Puffington/AP)

Well, it will be me.

Hillary Clinton,
at-the-time Juggernaut, soon-to-be also-ran,
(day-job junior Senator for New York)
mispronouncing the outcome of the primary season
November 26. 2007 (BBC)

Well, it wasn't.

I want to thank two people, one of whom is not here and one of whom is. Bill Richardson has been a friend of mine for a long time. He is a distinguished, accomplished American public servant. He has given of himself to the Congress, to the cabinet of our administration when my husband was president. He has served with distinction as the governor of New Mexico. And he broke through a barrier by running for president.

Hillary Clinton,
recent Juggernaut, more recent bitter also-ran,
most recent bitter VP discard,
dispensing table scraps from her campaign's banquet
LAS VEGAS January 12, 2008 (ABC)

Mr. Richardson's endorsement [of Obama] came right around the anniversary of the day when Judas sold out for 30 pieces of silver, so I think the timing is appropriate, if ironic.

James "Corporal Cueball" Carville,
Clinton intimate, describing the going rate
for backstabbing a Clinton
March 22, 2008 (Puffington/Time/NYT)

The campaign over, the Clintons begin the important work of reconciliation within the Democratic Party.

BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON DRAW UP LIST OF 'ENEMIES'

WASHINGTON June12, 2008 (Telegraph) - Bill and Hillary Clinton have drawn up lists of "enemies" who betrayed them during the Democratic primary campaign by supporting Senator Barack Obama.

WHY WON'T CLINTON FRIENDS STAY BOUGHT?
The Clintons Know Who You Are, Where You Are, What You Are
[Photo source: AP]

The tally of traitors is dominated by former Clintonites whom the couple, especially Mr Clinton, believe owed their careers to the former president and first lady.

Top of the list is thought to be Bill Richardson, now Governor of New Mexico and former energy secretary and United Nations ambassador, who gave Mr Obama a glowing endorsement after dropping out of the race himself, and only weeks after being pictured watching the Super Bowl with Mr Clinton. Mr. Richardson:

I know they're unhappy, but I've been on these lists before.

Other A-List betrayers include James Clyburn, the third-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, Gregory Craig, Mr Clinton's lawyer in his impeachment trial, Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri and various members of the Kennedy political clan.

Terry McAuliffe, chairman of Mrs Clinton's campaign [and former Clinton-designated DNC chairman]:

The Clintons get hundreds of requests for favours every week. Clearly, the people you're going to do stuff for in the future are the people who have been there for you.

Clearly.