Reply #37: Clark is trying to help the Democrats "keep their eyes on the prize" [View All]

I also have many friends who I had leaning towards General Clark if he chose to run and were very disappointed when he endorsed Hillary Clinton. I admit I was even surprised. But if we on the left agree that THIS ELECTION IS A MUST WIN for both the White House AND a super-majority in Congress, then it only makes sense to pick your strongest candidate and start training for the big game.

Furthermore, while I have serious doubts that many of my progressive friends envision America playing any positive role in the world, Clark demonstrates that one can be both ashamed of our country's misdeeds under the Bush-Cheney oligarchy, and still be proud Americans. Even more so after reading the General's new book which only confirms my belief in our country's basic goodness and why America can, with the right people in charge, lead the world through this dangerous time.

When I think about it, I have to admit that while I firmly believe General Clark would be the best choice for our country's next President, Hillary Clinton is more capable and well-rounded than the rest of the field. Add to that the fact that she can hit the ground running and we all know that she will ask General Clark to serve in her administration and I have confidence that the General knows what he's doing by endorsing her early.

And just look at all the media attention the combination of his book release and Clinton endorsement is giving him at such a crucial time. We've got to help him get his message out about Iran. We can't let MoveOn.org ruin the dialog and hand the administration a new hammer to beat on the Democratic Congress with. I'm convinced that the "General Betray-Us" ad cost us the Webb Amendment. The few Republicans that were considering voting for it could never do so after that ad and still face their constituency. Clarkies must help keep the message on the Bush Administration's failed strategy so the "end the war NOW!" factions don't undermine the Democratic effort to do just that in the smartest possible way.

I trust the General on this one. He knows what needs to be done.