Why the surprise with Richardson backing Obama?

Gov Bill Richardson of New Mexico endorses Obama, and the Clintons are bent; James Carville calls Richardson Judas; Hillary's conversation with Richardson was "heated;" and pundits everywhere are somewhat surprised that Richardson endorsed Obama in spite of a "20 year relationship" with the Clintons.

Richardson was Bill's Energy Sec; what in the world has this to do with Hillary's qualifications to be the president of the US?

Why should she expect Richardson's endorsement? Because her husband picked Richardson as a cabinet member? Because her husband appointed him as an ambassador to the UN? Because Richardson and her husband watched the Super Bowl together?

See where this is going?

I'll ask it again: What is it with women who have picked Hillary as the standard-bearer of their 'movement'? I'm referring to those women who are supporting Hillary simply because she is a woman; no more, no less.

Just as George W would never have been elected Gov of Texas if not for his father, Hillary would not have been in a position to run for a senate seat in New York, if not for her husband. She would certainly not be running for president, if not for her husband.

Yet these women have been brainwashed in believing Hillary to be a strong, independent woman who has made her mark in the world.

Please....