Wes Clark- Midwestern Darling

In the beginning I wasn't a Clark supporter whatsoever. I was a Dean kid all the way. But as we have all seen both the Dean and Clark camps didn't make it and were in the veep-stakes frenzy. Speaking as a Midwesterner Clark as VP will be able to bag this whole damn region, no sweat. Yeah, he's a southerner but that's not how he immediately strikes people. He has a very connectible sensibility that people are searching for that would perhaps accent Kerry's skills on the stump.
The south IMO is not shaping up to be the place where the battle shall be fought an won. Kerry and maybe Clark will have to keep a hold on all the Gore blue states plus OH and were fine. The Midwest is looking a bit shaky (God knows why...i still don't get it) and Clark is the perfect "window" for Kerry's message and he talks national security like no ones business. Clark is articulate and charismatic enough to catch ones attention but is not too "shiny" so as to detract focus from Kerry and his drive for the White House. Clark is perfect for this job guys and I for one will be really sad if Kerry's camp does not see Clark for the gold mine that he is. He can extend the hand of political logic to many swing voters and help them climb aboard the Kerry team. And the heartland is where people need this helping hand the most. Clark can help do this, but only if Kerry let's him.

Gert. She would roll over the Midwest and haul it in for Kerry and Clark (if that is the ticket)

I've seen her on TV and she's quite dynamic. She offers a counter attitude to Teresa's special appeal. It would be pretty neat to see her in action here in the Midwest. She would have influence, no doubt.

Gert and Teresa campaigning together. They would rock. :thumbsup:

I've met her several times, and she rips 'em up!

to see General Clark in a high level position in the Kerry administration, whether VP or NSA. He is definitely qualified even if he is a political neophyte. That's part of what I like about him. He truly isn't part of the beltway politics right now....

I've also joined WESPac too -- Dems are not soft on defense!!!!

:nuke:

SoonerShankle

stuff about Clark I think is a great advantage. He is new and full of all the qualities we need in a VP, without coming off as some sort of partisan hack. It provides a common sense approach to the swing voters who themselves are put off by the polarization of the political landscape. Clark can pacify the aversion people may have to this election with his broad based "newcomer" appeal.

He speaks to those disenfranchised with the political process. He is sincere; he is full of integrity; he cares about doing what is right. That is what makes him so different than the majority of shortsighted politicians who can only think of re-election. General Clark's 100 year vision is great. He thinks both long and short term -- that speaks volumes to Americans who are tired of the scandal du jour the current administration gives us.


Let's get a real regular guy in there!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

that Clark didnt do better. The guy is so damn solid. I still remember Clark handing Asman his ass (or should i say "as") on national television. that was something to behold. It became evident that Clark has two gears, 1st)Im a nice handsome political neophyte and 2nd) im an ex-Nato supreme allied commander that will completely fuck you up.

Plus, i was reading in Richard Clarke's book about how Richard Clarke had witnessed Wes pulling people out of a burning armored personnel carrier, right before the damned thing exploded - like in some movie. Not as a trooper, but as a Supreme Allied Commander, Wes was still all about putting his life on the line for the mission.

Your second gear made me giggle. So funny...yet so completely true! Screw the buff "ahnold" image....Wes' image is one much more politically potent.

Richard Holbrooke wrote about how Wesley Clark pulled rappeled down the cliff to the French APC, not Richard Clarke.

Richard Clarke mentioned the accident in his book, too. One of his colleagues was among the dead.

Look in my sig line for Clark videos to download and watch. The asman interview was nov 17, 2003, so go back to page 4 to find it. Enjoy!

..that Clark was in a position of leadership and that he actually took responsibility for those around him??

What's up with that?!

he'll pick Gephardt (yawn).

I hope they see the wisdom in picking Clark, and remember all the dough he pulled in!

You know, the jerk that started the "Clark being fired for reasons of honor and integrity"
What a major crock of shit that was :mad:
So screw Edwards and throw him attorney general bone.

that Shelton is an Edwards supporter, and there is even less evidence that Edwards has anything to do with his decision to criticize Clark.

Notwithstanding the fact that Edwards has "consulted" with Shelton on foreign policy issues (with no money changing hands), I still think it's far more likely that Shelton is a Bush supporter given his political proclivities.

Regardless, even if Shelton has a beef with Clark, that has nothing to do with Edwards unless there is evidence (there isn't) that Edwards directed him to do so.

Pesky things like facts have never stopped the Clarkie crowd in the past, however, and I certain don't expect them to do so now. So go on.

As much as I love Clark as a person, it would be awfully difficult to vote for him as VP given the people who support him. I would do it, but it wouldn't be enjoyable... How can such a great person have such obsessive support from such people?

can't resist pissing all over any and every Clark thread you can find.

Odd habit, that.

MUST go read the article referenced in this post:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x1574068

It's just dripping with Clark goodness. You will shake your head in wonder as he shreds the neocons in point after point after point. Enjoy.

And needless to say, I agree w/ iluv 100%.

That article could not have been better!

Clark is a DARLING. (period)

The whole wide word NEEDS this article and this man.

Edwards might be the one who could help most in the midwest given how well he did in Iowa and Wisconsin and how many votes he got in Ohio. Gen. Clark has been on the ballot even after dropping out of the race (just like the rest) but his showing after dropping out in various contests in the midwest and elsewhere has not been as good as Dean (who is not even in contention for VP) or Edwards (who is).

You should have seen the response when Clark came to Wisconsin (a battleground state) during his presidential campaign. I saw him in Green Bay in November at a town-hall meeting, with a jam-packed crowd at UW-Green Bay. I had the opportunity to ask a question (educational issue), have my picture taken with the General, meet Gert (wow!!), and get an autograph (Winning Modern War). More than my unbelievable good luck that day, was the response of the people there to Gen. Clark. They absolutely loved him! He has a sort of regal, dignified, good guy presence. Unforgettable day with an unforgettable man, for me, and for many!

P.S. Have any of you met Wes Clark,and want to share your
experiences?

P.S., P.S. Where do I write to get Wes to come and visit my classroom?

In NE Ohio, Clark had a very large contingent of volunteers working for him as soon as he got in the race. Those people are now working for Kerry & they would really have a ton of enthusiasm if Clark became VP. Clark was popular here although I personally was not inclined toward him.

Edwards did not have any buzz early but by the time the primary came along, Edwards had crowds of 800-1000 people coming to see him even though it was almost in the bag for Kerry at that point. He would be a popular choice here as well.

Both Clark & Edwards bring out a passion in people that Kerry really doesn't, so either one is a good choice. I think it allows them to be positioned as the strong, steady-if-not-so-exciting leader in Kerry and a VP that can arouse the passion and inspire people.

He was the favorite of the party leadership, and got a lot of favorable attention, but finally fell like Dean and the rest to the ABB=Kerry logic.

More importantly, I think he could really help.

I am reminded of how Roosevelt sent Huey Long to hussle the Dakotas in one of the elections after he was president and before Long's assasination. That was already Red country, but Long caught fire with the old Non-Partisan League and make a tremendous impact.

With Clark out working the Big Red Column that runs from North Dakota down the Mississippi and Missouri river basis (the "eastern" plains), I think he could keep Bush & Chenney tied up in knots trying to hold his base.