Richardson is out...just don't check his website...

So as noted in my post from the other day, Gov. Bill Richardson has dropped out of the presidential race.

I confirmed that through major news reports in the New York Times, and Fox News.

At least we find out about it through the media because his website sure isn't talking. The only evidence that he has dropped out is that there is still Iowa Caucus information on it. There isn't even a mention on his blog. The only other indication are several posts from supporters saying thank you.

Hmmmm....

Ok...scratch that. The real-time nature of the web and all...(grin). I just went back to check and there it is ... the thank you and I'm out of here announcement right on the site index page. Now if you've bookmarked the main page of the site..you won't see it.

Splash/Index page:

Main page:

And still no mention on the blog (hopefully that will change soon too).

At what point will politicians "announce" important information from their websites -- and that is where both the media and the constituents will get the news? So here's another case (as we watch them go by the wayside) where the website and social media they set up for the campaign don't fully and truly reflect the ending of the campaign in any meaningful way. It takes a full 48 hours or more -- when it should be the place that provides the information FIRST.

So a final goodbye to Presidential Candidate Bill Richardson...see you on the VP ticket (smile).