Breaking News AP reports Clark will drop out

[ringmastery]

Was just on MSNBC

[Kathleen04]

1. Oh man..

This one is actually true.

After so many other threads with speculation, I felt this was one more..it still hasn't sunk in yet.

[LTR]

2. A link

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=694&ncid=703&e=2&u=/ap/20040211/ap_on_el_pr/clark

These things have been wrong before.

[JasonBerry]

15. Ron Fournier Reported It

Fournier is the go to guy for getting word out. He is the chief political correspondent for the Associated Press. He would never report this if it were not true.

[John_H]

23. Fournier's word is gold, unfortunately in this case.

[Meshuga]

3. I appreciate Wes...

Whether he drops out or not I think Clark was (is) an asset to this nomination process. I always hated when people called him a republican and didn't give him a chance.

[Avalux]

4. Now we can cry

and the gall of Wolf dickhead to say "Clark ran an incredible campaign". UGGHHHHHHH! :cry:

[Kool Kitty]

22. Yes, Wolfie, he did-

too bad you and the rest of your cronies paid NOT A DAMN BIT OF ATTENTION to it. I am so sad :cry: and MAD about this. :argh:

[hlthe2b]

5. if true....

I'm saddened for Clark and all supporters. I really don't know why he did not "catch hold" but I suspect it is our cumulative desperation to make certain Bush is thrown out. Clark, for all his experience and credentials lacks the domestic experience. He's been a very quick study, but I think it has hurt his campaign. My guess is that many have seen that and been a bit concerned that he might be at a disadvantage when facing the nasty, and very fiercely fighting Repub machine.

And, yes, I think the media got their marching orders and intentionally sabotaged Clark's momentum by ignoring him. Disgraceful.

I hope there will be a role for Clark in the next Dem administration... Defense Secretary, perhaps? Chairman, Joint Chiefs? Secretary of State?

[mmonk]

6. Yes

tomorrow in Little Rock.

[aldian159]

7. To damn bad.

Wes is a great man and would have been a wonderful president.

[curse10]

8. I'm sorry to hear this

I genuinely liked Wes Clark and his supporters. I would have been proud to vote for him in November.

[Endangered Specie]

10. I second that, I hope he gets VP or DoD position

[adadem]

11. Me, too

A fine gentleman.

[adamrsilva]

9. If true, this sucks

Clark is a great man and would have made a great prez. I think he should have stayed in until Super Tuesday.

[theoceansnerves]

12. Fox

Fox News reporting Clark will drop out.

[_NorCal_D_]

14. They are no doubt

tingling with delight. :cry:

[theoceansnerves]

18. yeah

their morning show crew will be beside themselves tomorrow :eyes:

[robsul82]

13. God. Only the Democratic Party would be so stupid...

...as to look at a Southern four-star general and say, "No thanks!"

Later.

RJS

[BootinUp]

28. ain't that the truth

:argh:

[Leilani]

16. He entered the race with class

Ran a campaign with class

And will exit with class

A true officer & a gentleman.

[Mrs. Overall]

17. This is too bad--

I'm sorry he's dropping out.....Wes Clark is a good man.

[Eloriel]

19. To Clark Supporters --

Even tho I did not favor Clark as nominee, I know it must be rough and a shock that he is dropping out, and my heart goes out to all of you who have been so loyal to him over these many months. For the most part (that is, with a few notable exceptions), you fought the good fight.

I also want to say that I believe that Clark was the unfortunate beneficiary of DNC machinations behind the scenes. I have absolutely no PROOF of that -- I can only share what my perceptions are. For all I know, they may have even included him (IOW -- did Kerry promise him the VP slot too? LOL -- little joke there, don't get excited.)

Anyway, I can only imagine how you are feeling at this point and I'm sorry for your disappointment.

[nonconformist]

20. Clark supporters, you have my heartfelt condolences

Clark has been my #2 guy since he officially jumped in the race, and I love the man and his message.

I'm chain-smoking and tearing up here. Wes is a wonderful human being, and I certainly don't think we've seen the last of him.

Hugs to all of his supporters. :hug:

[revo2004]

21. He was too honest for the corrupt DNC Dems (like kerry) /eom

[ecstatic]

24. Looks like his volunteers betrayed him

They were demanding pay; told the press that if Clark didn't win TN today then they were leaving.

[Avalux]

26. Volunteers don't demand pay

and your snide remarks are not welcome.

[Jerseycoa]

27. Is that person an Edwards supporter? nt

[ecstatic]

29. huh?

I'm sorry you took my remarks as "snide." I was only commenting on what was reported during the news; that is the exact line I heard. I added the betrayal part in because thats what it sounded like to me--they leaked to the press that they would quit if they weren't paid/and or if Clark didn't win TN. They could have at least kept that to themselves until after the TN primaries.

[LTR]

30. Demanding pay?!?! Please!

I've heard that they refused pay to give him a little more money to continue to Wisconsin.

If you post scathing 'facts' like that, at least provide a link.

The 'truth' only hurts when you actually use it.

[LiberalBushFan]

25. Congratulations, CNN et al

You've just earned the hate of a huge chunk of Democrats who will stop at nothing to bring you down. You won't be forgiven for this, because we're ten times more angry than we were when you "Gored" Gore. That was nothing, you'll see.

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[maddezmom]

32. damn you GROVELBOT

just kidding

[eissa]

33. Clark is an asset to our party

I hope there's a place for him in the next administration.