Vaya con Dios, Governor.

Chad Shue has Governor Richardson's farewell to his supporters. His nod to the field he entered may be the best thing I hear from him during his campaign...

Senator Biden's passion and intellect are remarkable.
Senator Dodd is the epitome of selfless dedication to public service and the Democratic Party.
Senator Edwards is a singular voice for the most downtrodden and forgotten among us.
Senator Obama is a bright light of hope and optimism at a time of great national unease, yet he is also grounded in thoughtful wisdom beyond his years.
Senator Clinton's poise in the face of adversity is matched only by her lifetime of achievement and deep understanding of the challenges we face.
Representative Kucinich is a man of great decency and dedication who will faithfully soldier on no matter how great the odds.
And all of us in the Democratic Party owe Senator Mike Gravel our appreciation for his leadership during the national turmoil of Vietnam.

And you, Governor? A class act. Good luck.

And, of course, condolences to the Governor's supporters. Can I interest all y'all in a slightly bruised populist?