Reply #16: At this point I am reluctant to narrow the focus in that specific way [View All]

Both men have strengths and gifts to offer. I strongly backed Clark for the nomination in 2004 and plan to again in 2008, but I think Madfloridian makes a good point. For example I would prefer a tough fighting moderate Liberal to a non assertive left Liberal for our candidate next time, if I had to choose using those terms.

There are still some bruised feelings here from all the rallying for Clark and Dean that took place this last time around. That's why I hesitate to weigh them directly against each other now. I think it is less problematic and ultimately more productive right now to explore the positive qualities one or the other or both have to offer our Party and the nation. There is plenty of time left for it to become directly competitive.

If the question is though, was Wes Clark Liberal in the positions he took, the answer is yes. He ran a progressive campaign, and the amazing thing is he consistently polled very well with moderates despite that. That is a delicious thing.