Bill Richardson ..... his gay debate gaffe was the second time, not the first. Should he go?

[Stinky The Clown]

To clarify, it wasn't the second time he made a gaffe regarding gay issues, but the second time he totally and completely blew a softball question in a primary debate. The first time was in one of the previous debates. I can't even recall what the question was, but I recall clearly groaning at how he just plain didn't get it, and that it was a softball question.

I saw his stumbling reply to the question Melissa Etheridge asked. I took from it not a man who is opposed to gay issues or uncaring about gay people in general. I took from it a man who didn't understand the question. I don't mean that to excuse what he said. I mean to imply that he seemed confused.

Like an old person with some form of dementia might react when asked a question that simply didn't register in their brain.

I fear that Bill may need to just bow out now and hope he doesn't get his ass kicked in New Mexico next go-round ...... assuming he's fit for the job.

This saddens me. I always liked him. I actually held out some hope that he'd be a front runner in the primary race.

But maybe not.