Old general veeping up

[TakebackAmerica]

Old general veeping up
By JAMES GORDON MEEK
DAILY NEWS WASHINGTON BUREAU

WASHINGTON - Retired Gen. Wesley Clark's stock in the Democratic veepstakes is rising again, a new report says.
Sen. John Kerry's campaign believes Clark would be a big plus in its bid to convince voters that a Democratic White House would be just as tough on security issues as Republicans.

Also on Kerry's short list are Rep. Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.), Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) and Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, Newsweek reported.


http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/189723p-164038c.html

[LittleApple81]

1. Go Clark! Go Clark! Go Clark! Well, I don't really know Vilsack

and I like Edwards (except that we would get 2 Washington insiders) but I am so impressed by Clark's intelligence, honesty, speaking ability, and... good looks (I am sorry, but being a female I AM impressed by male looks).

[malatesta1137]

3. get it over with!

Pick Clark already! And let's go after The Bush Crime Family NOW!

[joeunderdog]

39. Don't get it over with already...

there's much more coverage if you stretch out the decision. Keep milking the drama for all its worth. Let all the candidates grandstand about why they would be the best. Let others criticize. Let the cameras roll and let the debates heat up.

[Warpy]

5. I'd rater see Clark as Sec. of Defense

...Edwards as VP, Gephardt as Sec. of Labor. Of course, Edwards would also make a fabulous AG, can you imagine him going after the Bush criminals? Heh, and inmagine Clark going after the neocons infesting the Pentagon, the cretins who forced him out.

Either Clark or Edwards would "balance" the ticket, although balancing the ticket with an educated and intelligent southerner won't impress any of the idiots out there.

Vilsack and Gephardt, while both good men, won't balance the ticket. I doubt either of them could swing NC, Tenn, or Louisiana, all of which are really up for grabs, thanks to Bush bungling on the economy.
Edwards on the ticket would have a good chance of delivering those states, Clark a fair chance.

[DoYouEverWonder]

9. Clark can't be Sec of Defense

You have to be out of the military for 10 years.

[Crunchy Frog]

13. I'm sorry, but

Clark is not eligible to serve as Secretary of Defense. He hasn't been out of the military long enough.

Apart from that, I think that Clark would be by far the strongest pick for VP, and I am glad that they are giving him serious consideration.

[bain_sidhe]

14. Can't. Sec'y of State, maybe

I'd think somebody with over a thousand posts would have noted one of the many, many times it's been pointed out that Clark can't be Sec'y of Defence because he hasn't been out of the military long enough (has to have been out for 10 years or more).

I'd think that, but I'd be wrong - thereby proving my hubby's assertion that I am not, in fact, always right. Damn you! Of course, I don't have to tell him... ;-)

Seriously, I think he'd make a GREAT V.P., and would certainly help the ticket. But I also think it's true that his skills (not to mention his diplomatic contacts) would be better used as Sec'y of State.

[smiley_glad_hands]

20. He can't be Sec of Def by law for another 6 years.

[LittleApple81]

2. Takeback, I am sorry if everybody rained on your parade for your

previous post... I think it was just an automatic reaction. This one I LOVE.

[TakebackAmerica]

23. Thank you!

I now understand why people hate McCain so much.

[RedEarth]

4. Clark is the one I would like to see.....

Voted for him in the primaries and think he would be a great President or VP.

[sadiesworld]

6. Old my ass.

But GREAT news!
:bounce:

[SayitAintSo]

7. I'm with you ... Pretty nice eye candy for an old geezer....

:bounce:

[Jane Austin]

55. Yes he is!

But it's his beautiful mind that won me over.

[wicket]

64. I third that! :)

Hubba hubba :D

[leftchick]

8. Oh PULEASSSSSE Pick Wes!!!

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[Just Me]

10. Maybe Clark could start the ICC proceeding against BFEE/ PNAC/CIA!

America has got to seriously clean house if we want to regain ANY credibility!!!

[JohnOneillsMemory]

40. Um...Clark ran Southern Command...Columbia? Haiti? Venezuala?

The US military has some serious human rights issues in our own hemisphere disguised as the war on drugs.

The increased militarization of the White House would be a tragedy despite Clark's noble campaign words.

Some of Europe would be confident in Clark's proclaimed multilateralism but the rest of the world would rightfully dread another representative of US brute force in the White House.

The Crusades must end.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

11. I like the excitement factor Wes brings

really gets a lot of people excited.

[KC21304]

35. You aren't just a kiddin'. I've been excited about

Kerry/Clark for damn near 10 months now !

[Eurobabe]

12. what's with the 'old' shit?

Clark is one humble panther. Watch him go one round with Assman of Faux, he's far from old.

[WI_DEM]

15. if he really wants to put someone on the ticket

who not only has extraordinary experience (US Senator and head of Veterans Administration)and an affinity to veterans as well as a symbol of the horrors of war--he should consider Max Cleland.

[w4rma]

16. Superficial paragraphs, like this one, do do more harm than good.

Sen. John Kerry's campaign believes Clark would be a big plus in its bid to convince voters that a Democratic White House would be just as tough on security issues as Republicans.


The Kerry campaign (and the Clark campaign) need to change this tone of reporting, somehow, imho.

[Tellurian]

54. That Quote is AWFUL...It's National INsecurity w/Boosh! nt

[leQ]

17. i can't remember where i heard it earlier this morning

but hagel's name was mentioned, and it no doubt turned my ear to find out if i indeed hear that correct, and sure enough, it was hagel. the idear being that a (R) on the ticket would almost guarantee a win.

i think there was a no comment coming outta the hagel camp, but that ppart i'm not sure i heard correct. anybody got any dish on this?

[goclark]

31. Sounds like a Freeper idea to Me

[VolcanoJen]

18. Best! VeepLust Report! Ever!!

OMG... that would be the most exciting thing!!! GO WES! GO WES!!

[leftchick]

27. "VeepLust"?!?

LOL... now now Jen, calm down. I saw him first! I swear!!! :)



:loveya:

[VolcanoJen]

52. My ass!!

He's mine! Mine, I tell you!

OK, I'll behave now... ;-)

[davidinalameda]

57. you can have him

I get the son!

[Kukesa]

59. LOL

n/t

[madmax]

61. You can have Wes Jr.

Give me the silver fox with experience any ol time. :evilgrin:

Oh my, I must remember I'm a grandmother and cut this shit OUT!! :silly:

[Leilani]

62. Oh, I Agree!!

The silver fox...

he has also been called a panther..

Whatever animal, I love him!!!

[Kukesa]

58. Fat Chance!

He's about my age and I get him. He's smart enough to understand the value of a mature woman.

Too bad, chicks.

[loudsue]

19. Clark YES Clark YES Clark YES Clark YES Clark YES Clark YES!!!

:bounce: O8)DO IT, KERRY!! DO IT!!! That's the winning ticket!!O8) :bounce:

That is the ticket that will do the job, domestically and internationally!! There would be NO WAY to stop these two!!

The synergy between the two would be INCREDIBLY dynamic, charismatic, and STABILIZING for the nation.

KERRY -- LISTEN UP!!! Put Wesley Clark in the VP slot, and get Eliot Spitzer for Atty General!!

ELIOT SPITZER HAS TO BE ATTY. GENERAL!!!! That would put an END to the corruption and corporate take-over that has come to characterize this country!!! Eliot Spitzer would take down the corruption in short order. Mark my words!!

Edwards can go in the cabinet somewhere, but he's not even in the same legal league with Eliot Spitzer. We don't need good looks in the Atty. General's office....we need a proven legal ass-kicker. Spitzer would have the entire bush crime family doing a perp walk.

:kick::kick::kick::kick:

[KC21304]

33. Right on, and right on, and right on.

I have a feeling it is going to be done.

[juajen]

37. I agree with you

Elliot Spitzer is terrific, and he's no slouch in the good looks department. Seasoned and tough, he is the obvious pick for AG, IMO.

Even though I want Wes Clark for VP, in my heart I know he would be a terrific Sec. of State and would do that job with aplomb. The VP office can sometimes just be window dressing. Only if the VP has added powers given him by the P, do I want Wes to be VP.

[Chovexani]

65. Oh hell yeah

I've been screaming Spitzer for AG like forever...that would be SO freakin' cool.

Spitzer kicks ass and takes names! First thing he should do as AG is get Kenny Boy's head on a platter. I'd pay to see that!

[roguevalley]

69. Spitzer would be an awesome AG. I can't think about this. The

disappointment would be too much if it doesn't happen.

[paulk]

21. Kerry has the luxury of waiting

to see how the campaign shakes out.

If it leans toward national security - Clark.
If it moves toward the economy - Edwards.

If we need Missouri or Iowa - Vilsak, Gephardt.

Or maybe even someone else, depending. It's a long way to the convention!

[KC21304]

34. Clark fits well even if the main issue is the economy.

Didn't he teach Economics at West Point ?

This is a no-brainer. ( That was for any Kerry staff lurkers )

[paulk]

45. I prefer Clark myself

but I do think Edwards is a better campaigner. Edwards really focused on domestic issues on the campaign trail and is better known for that than Clark. Most people don't know Clark taught economics. Kerry has said that he wants a VP who could step right in and handle national security - that would definitely fit more Clark's resume. In the end it's going to come to votes - who Kerry thinks can get more votes for him.

Really, Edwards or Clark is a win - win. I could be enthusiastic about either.

[KittyWampus]

49. Clark Also Focused On Domestic Issues

and people responded to him.

The difference: Edwards talked fluff and Clark actually answered questions.

[sybylla]

41. I don't think he does have the luxury

While Chimpy and unka Dick are tag teaming every swing state in the union, Kerry is one at a timing it. He needs someone to help him take on the battle and he needs someone charismatic now. If Clark is that man, bring him on now, don't wait.

[paulk]

50. Bush just spent two months and 60 million dollars

trying to define Kerry - and he has failed to make any headway in those swing states. Now Kerry has the money to fight back - to start running ads defining himself. He really needs the focus to be on himself right now - not the distraction of a running mate.

[worldgonekrazy]

22. What about Gov. Richardson (NM)?

He'd go a long way in shoring up the hispanic vote, which the Republicans are obviously after. I don't know if he would be my top choice, but he ought to be a serious contender.

I would be reasonably happy with Clark, and it would make a lot of sense strategically since he could help out 1) with the South and 2) with the crowd that thinks Dems are all wussies. I think I like Edwards more though...he's got the charisma that Kerry often times lacks.

[TakebackAmerica]

24. We Want Wes! We Want Wes!

I can still here that chant.

[freetobegay]

25. CLARK CLARK CLARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't you tell I want Clark?

[JoFerret]

26. It's a tough call

...so many good people. So many people to assign to key positions in the new administration. Gephardt for Labor. Richardson for UN or State. Clarke for Defense and so on.

[Dr Fate]

71. As I learned on DU, Clark is disqualified for that...

you have to be a civilian for 10 yrs...

[leftchick]

28. Could Someone Please Send this Thread to The Kerry Campaign!!!

They need to know how much Wes is Wanted!! :)

[maddezmom]

29. Sounds like a great ticket to me!!!!

[aquart]

30. TWO military men on one ticket?

Not my idea of a good time.

I'd prefer to see him replace Rummy.

[KC21304]

38. I guess every thread advocating Clark for VP should have the

info that he can't be Sec.of Def. because he has not been out of service for 10 years. Would save a lot of bandwith. :)

[KittyWampus]

53. Kerry Isn't "Military" And Clark Transcends That Label Entirely

Kerry was a Prosecutor and Senator... how does that become "military"? Cause he served in Viet Nam?

Clark may have been career Military but his role included, Diplomat and Governorship of many thousand NATO troops and their loved ones.

He has also advised Congress and the Courts on issues such as Education & Affirmative Action.

He also understands Macroeconomics.

[0007]

32. I'd say bring back Janet Reno for Attorney General

....just to piss the freepers off, LOL!!

[Mountainman]

36. Clark would win over some repubs

My repub friend who supports the war was talking about who the Dem presidential nominee was going to be back when everyone thought it would be Dean. He was bursting to get my goat if I said I liked Dean, but I told him I liked Clark and there was dead silence from him. I'm sure he likes Clark also but being a repub he couldn't tell me to my face that he does.

[Auntie Bush]

42. I LOVE Wes Clark-----I WANT Wes Clark----Go Wes Go!

or should I say...Go Kerry Go...Go hunt down Wesley Clark and make him your running mate NOW. Right NOW!!!!

WOW! This made my day! I've been away (basking in the sun) for a couple weeks. Just turned on my computer...low and behold...here is this article. That news not only made my day but if he gets the job... it will make the next FOUR years for myself...all of you faithful Clark Democrats, the whole Democrat party, the whole DAMN world and the whole human race...now and in the future. Even our grandchildren will live in a better and safer world. Go Wes Go!

[xultar]

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[Auntie Bush]

46. What did you say Xultar? Can you repeat that one more time? n/t

[xultar]

47. tee hee hee....

U WES A!!! U WES A!!!

[Tellurian]

44. Do it Now rather than Later...Clark can be a Big Help..

he can be out there running interference while the campaign is getting set up!

just, mho-:)

[xultar]

48. From your lips to Gods ears!

U WES A!!! U WES A!!!

[pacifictiger]

51. Isn't there the small matter

of the "official" nomination at the convention before the running mate and cabinet is finally selected?

[Toucano]

56. Old?....OLD?

Whatever!

I love Wes Clark. He's an amazing person.

I will also be enthusiastic about John Edwards. For the record.:)

[PROGRESSIVE1]

60. Clark, Vilsack, or Mark Warner.

Wes Clark is still my first choice however.

[Leilani]

63. Wes Clark is a gift to the Democrats

Please, do no waste it!

[Rebellious Republican]

66. Yes on WES , Rove would shit himself!

[loudsue]

67. DU Activism Alert!!!

E-mail John Kerry's campaign -- en masse -- and write:

YES TO WES!!!!

:kick::kick::kick::kick:

[AnnitaR]

68. Wow finally a post that brings a smile to my face!

The news has been utterly depressing around here lately.

This is such a nice change!

I hope that Kerry sees what the rest of us see in Wes!

[Dr Fate]

70. I think it would be unbeatable.

And I cant wait.

[flaminbats]

72. A Kerry/Clark ticket would be unbeatable...

It shouldn't be an issue that this administration's failures has lead to the deaths of hundreds of American civilians and soldiers. But why does Kerry get lower marks on national security than does Bush? Another poll shows that 80% of the voters would not change the way they voted during another terrorist attack. But 10% would change their preference if such a massive attack occurred outside the country, another 10% would be swayed only if it occurred in this country.

[jsw_81]

73. Terrific

I'm happy to hear that General Clark is being seriously considered for the vice presidency. I was somewhat critical of him during the primaries, but now I understand what an asset he is to our party; Kerry/Clark would be an outstanding ticket.

[psychopomp]

74. A Winning Ticket

Though I had been reticent about posting my interest in Clark during the primaries I now know it is time to "come out." These two together could go a long way toward restoring respect for American values around the world.

Kerry-Clark in '04!:bounce: