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Denver Post: Pick Richardson

In an editorial yesterday:

His outstanding record makes him an ideal partner for Obama, not only on the campaign trail but at the vital job of shaping America's future.

After 14 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Richardson was appointed by President Clinton in 1997 as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. That background and other diplomatic experience means Richardson would bring formidable foreign policy credentials to the Democratic ticket -- offsetting one of Obama's key weaknesses.

He's one of the few Americans actually welcomed in North Korea.

But that's only the start of Richardson's strong resume. ...

Which, when you think about it, is kind of how Richardson answered every question in the primary debates: Reciting his resume. But who knows? Maybe Richardson would be a better VP candidate than he ever was a P candidate.