Clarks dropping out strategic?

[Endangered Specie]

Well, I think there is a good chance that Clark realized that he and Edwards were splitting the southern vote.

I wouldn't be suprised if Clark endorses Edwards.

Had you combined their two votes, They would have won tenesse and had a close 2nd in virginia.

If so, that probably makes it a good 2 man fight, Kerry v Edwards.


Either that, or he will endorse Kerry and essentially put another nail in the coffin of non-Kerry presidential hopes.

[JasonBerry]

1. Nope

Clark will support Kerry and work hard for him. Clark would like to be Secretary of Defense. Maybe even VP - but there's no way he would announce support for Edwards - just no way.

[mouse7]

6. Clark can't be a SecDef

There's like a law requiring a SecDef to be out of the service for like 10 years before they can take that position. It's to make sure civilian control of the military is maintained. They don't want people walking straight out of the military into civilian designated positions.

[JasonBerry]

11. did NOT know that --- Thanks! N/T

[eleny]

12. How about Secy of State?

I was hoping for Defense or State if his candidacy didn't work out.

[NNN0LHI]

19. Learn something new around here every day. Thanks n/t

[Clark Can WIN]

8. I'd like to know how you "know"

what Clark wants. Been hanging out in his back pocket?

[JasonBerry]

14. Please

Come on. You're disappointed, and I understand. No hard feelings at all. Clark gave a HELL of a speech tonight.

[ProudToBeLiberal]

2. I think this will help dean

clark was running second in wisconsin...Clark campaign sturcture and it's grassroots movement is very similar to deans

[mmonk]

3. No

politely.

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[Endangered Specie]

5. Gephardt endorsed Kerry, Braun endorsed Dean

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[goodhue]

7. well

I don't think Clark is dropping out as strategy to help Edwards.
Indeed, I suspect Clark will endorse Kerry sooner over later.

[John_H]

9. I hope it;'s a deal

VP, or even better (since it involves some real influence on real policy), secretary of defense.

[Leilani]

10. I wish I was taking whatever you're using

Rubbish Clark will endorse Edwards!

[Bucky]

13. My vote is not transferrable. It always belonged to the Democrats. But...

But my support is certainly earnable. Wes Clark will not dictate who I support next and I don't even think he'll try. He respects us all too much for that. He's doing the right thing by dropping out, just as he's done the right thing all his life (um, except when he voted for Nixon--that was pretty dumb).

[arewethereyet]

15. I think its largely monitary at this point

he may have some money left but there will be little more coming in.

[JPJones]

16. I think most of Clark's votes will go to Kerry n/t

[Avalux]

17. Just Heard on CNN

not sure who said it - the Democratic Party will do everything possible to make sure Clark is happy and stays supportive and active in the party - they need a 4 star general in their corner.

Then I heard Pucker Carlson say the Edwards campaign is probably mad at Clark for not dropping out out before tonite so Edwards could've done better. :grr:

[democratreformed]

18. I heard that too

I never wanted to say many ugly bad things in all my life.

[BeyondGeography]

20. Forget Edwards

No way Clark believes Edwards is qualified to be president at this point in history. He will support Kerry, whose military experience he respects and who has spent a lifetime thinking about foreign affairs, which is a lifetime more than John Edwards.