Wes Clark For VP! Here's Why:

[Dinger]

1. His humble background
2. His intelligence
3. His military experience
4. His foreign policy experience
5. His leading a war where not one soldier was lost in combat, and Milosivec went to the Hague
6. Saving the lives of 1.5 million Ethnic Albanians
7. His successful marriage to Gert
8. His work in the 2006 elections
9. His work against war with Iran (StopIranWar.com)
10. His heroism, which he is highly decorated for
11. His leadership (Supreme Allied Commander of NATO)
12. His bipartisan appeal
13. His character
14. His integrity
15. His southern appeal
16. His connection to the Clintons. His being a VP candidate will pull in many disgruntled Hillary Clinton supporters)
17. He breaks the mold of the "Democrats are weak in foreign policy, military, and national security matters" BS the MSM
spews.
18. He is indeed an attack dog the Dems (that's us) need. (Check the faux news interview w/asman, 11-17-03)
19. His looks (I know, but just try and explain why he doesn't look the part of a VP, and eventually, a president)
20. HIs political experience, yes I said it.
21. His support of veterans and veteran issues.
22. His compassion (60 Minutes II interview w/Dan Rather 2003)



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Give me time, I have more. Please explain your VP preference as well, and reasons. It would be nice to hear from everyone.

[Fovea]

1. I have no arguments with your reasoning.

particularly #18

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

2. Clark s not an effective attack dog

I love Wes and supported him in '04, but he's a bad politician. Half his attacks would end up back-firing because he doesn't have the instinct of political self-censorship.

He says things that are true, but that you "can't" say. That's why I like him, and why I wouldn't choose him.

[yellerpup]

3. Obama/Clark!

He's an honest, principled, brilliant leader who appeals to MOR independents and many conservative dems because of his military experience. He is a good match with Obama 's temperment and intellectual ability. Plus, he has proven to be heroic, trustworthy and brave. Your list is excellent, BTW. Of course, the choice is up to Obama. K&R! :kick:

Edit for typo.

[bunnies]

4. I'd proudly support that ticket.

If Obama can get people to realize that he can handle the economy, there is no way that ticket could lose.

[Dinger]

5. # 23. Clark Taught Economics At The College Level, And He Was In OMB In The WH

I'm just sayin'. Knew there was more I forgot to list.

[Dinger]

6. Here's Another Reason (#24):

24. No ties to lobbyist/special interests/corporations

[bunnies]

7. Well then. That makes him perfect in my book.

I didnt know either of those things. Now I'll be REALLY disappointed if Clark isnt chosen. I cant think of a smarter choice. Thanks for the info!

[RethugAssKicker]

8. Probably the only wise choice left...

[Dinger]

9. Awwww, I Like That : )

:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[King Coal]

10. I agree with you, Dinger.

[bunnies]

11. Clark was valedictorian of his class at West Point!

:rofl: What was McCain? 5th from the bottom?! Contrast much?! :rofl:

And also... from the huffpo article I was just reading...

"He won a Rhodes Scholarship to the University of Oxford where he earned a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He then graduated from the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff College with a master's in military science."

Wow. Suddenly I feel like a mental dwarf.

[Flying Dream Blues]

12. Great post...am bookmarking it. I've always thought Wes would make a great VP on the ticket. nt

[Dinger]

14. Thank You : )

This news about Wednesday night's theme being "Securing America's Future" has my heart pounding, big time!

:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[DevonRex]

27. Hi Dinger. I just registered over at Wes Clark's site. Looks like

there are a few really big cats (if you get my meaning) over there. But I love the site and I love all the Wes Clark information.

I registered because I think you are right about this. I really, really HOPE you're right about this. The "Securing America's Future" stuff is the best hint we've ever had.

I can't imagine a better team. They're both brilliant, handsome, charismatic, and they both have the benefit of great education and experience. And Wes' knowledge of the economy is a big, big plus, in my opinion. They complement each other in ways that no other combination does.

Okay, you've gotten me all fired up now. Just please, please, please let it come to pass. Gee. Until now I've been trying to just go with the flow, not care too much about the VP pick. And now you've gone and done it.

[Dinger]

31. Forgive Me?

Hope so:)


:pals:



:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[DevonRex]

32. I don't think there's anything to forgive. You're a dem.

I'm a dem. And hey, if Clark's the VP everybody's gotta be happy. I agree that would go a long way toward healing.

:hug:

[leveymg]

13. He's probably the ONLY choice that makes sense, at this point. Georgia may overshadow the election

Nobody has better credentials dealing with the region than Wes.

[femmocrat]

15. K & R

He is my choice as well. I have been a Clarkie since 2004.

[Edgewater_Joe]

16. Plus This: Wednesday Night is Veterans Night

AND the night the VP is announced.

HMMMM....

[Dinger]

17. Holy Shit!

How could it be anybody BUT Clark with all this?

[Clark2008]

25. He's announcing Wednesday?

How do we know that?

[TwilightZone]

29. It's listed in the itinerary

http://www.time-blog.com/swampland/2008/08/a_veep_convention_hint.html

Wednesday, August 27 -- Securing America’s Future

The Vice Presidential Acceptance Speech

The headline prime-time speaker on Wednesday will be Barack Obama’s Vice Presidential Nominee.

That doesn't necessarily mean that it'll be announced that Wednesday, of course. Could be sooner.

[Prophet 451]

18. Decent choice

Clark would make a good VP. I don't really have a preference although I'd love to see Barbara Boxer on the ticket.

[bunnies]

19. Interesting tidbits from Clarks website:

These are the top seven links on Clarks "blog buzz" page:

Daily Kos: Obama/Clark: Best VP for Barack; Best ticket for the country, 8/7/08
Daily Kos: Wes Clark Unimpeachable Advocate; Military/Foreign Policy Expert; Top VP Choice, 8/6/08
Huffington Post: And It's Got To Be... Gen. Wesley Clark, 8/5/08
Daily Kos: Wes Clark is best VP choice for Barack Obama and the country., 8/1/08
Daily Kos: The (Strong) Case for Clark, 8/1/08
International Crises Group: Failed Responsibility: Iraqi Refugees in Syria, Jordan and Lebanon, 8/1/08
Open Left: Wes Clark for VP, 7/31/08

http://securingamerica.com/blogbuzz

Add to that the fact that the VP nights theme just *happens* to be the name of Clarks PAC... and I'd say it looks like he might just be our guy!

[Dinger]

21. Please, Please, Please!

I'll even try to behave, for a while anyway:evilgrin:

[NancyG]

20. Would be perfect

[polichick]

22. imo Clark is a good choice - and I love him as an attack dog...

He said exactly what needs to be said about McCain ~ and what Obama can't say. That episode could've been a good cop, bad cop situation.

[BigDDem]

23. #23. Puts Arkansas in play

Wes Clark would be a wonderful pick, crossing my fingers on this one.

[Dinger]

24. Crossing My Fingers, And Anything Else That Helps! (nt)

[wmbrew0206]

26. Not going to happen. Clark has major baggage from how he left EUCOM and Shelton's comment about him.

I know a lot of DUers love Clark, but he will NOT be Obama's VP pick. Whether it is fair or not, Clark's early departure from EUCOM combined with what CJCS Gen. Hugh Shelton said about him later on puts him out of the running.

If Obama goes with a former general, it will probably be Tony Zinni. Zinni is a retired Marine General who was the head of CentCom before Franks and was against the Iraq War. He has also been a special envoy for the Israel Palistine issue.

[Dinger]

28. Shelton NEVER Explained Those Comments, And Therefore Had NOTHING To Back Them Up

It was a smear job, and Shelton never denied it. I think it goes back to Clark's going above his head in the Kosovo Campaign.
Wes didn't follow the chain of command, and Shelton was pissed about it. In the process of doing this, Clark saved over a million lives, and I would guess that he doesn't regret his decision, even if it cost him politically. Shelton seems bitter to me, and if he thinks he can do better, he should run for office.

[wmbrew0206]

33. Do you really think it matters if Shelton explained them? That quote will be dragged out two minutes

after Clark is announced as VP.

I want to be clear on this, I think have a lot of respect for Wes Clark and the awesome military career he had.

However, the Rethugs will have an ad already to go if Clark is picked as the VP. The way they will sell it to Joe Sixpack is that Clark was fired for a lack of "integerity and character". The news story will go from talking about Obama's VP pick to what happened for Clark to leave EUCOM before his three years was up and why Shelton made those comments. Then the story will be how the Obama vetting team screwed up.

I completely agreee with you that Shelton was pissed at Clark for going above his head during the Kosovo Campaign. Personally, I think Shelton is bitter that is why he made that comment.

[Dinger]

36. Shelton Isn't Much Of A Political Player. He Might Think He Is Though

At this point, he probably wishes he were Wes Clark. Isn't he a repuke anyway?

[wmbrew0206]

37. I bet Shelton probably leans rethug. However, if he doesn't take that comment back or apoligize for

it, the press will run with it. Given what appears to be some presonal issues between the two of them, I don't see Shelton taking the comment back or apoligizing.

All Shelton has to do is keep his mouth shut and he can essiantly hurt an Obama/Clark ticket.

[Dinger]

44. You Give Him Waaay To Much Credit (nt)

[MasonJar]

30. Wes will not take any dishonest slur (or even innuendo) off of anyone.

[FVZA_Colonel]

34. I know, I know I shouldn't be concerned what the militia types say,

but they like to proclaim that he was connected to Waco (true or not), and we all know Rush and his crowd give their usual "wink and a nod" to their listeners whenever denouncing them. I doubt this would be a liability at all, given the nature of their claims, but it is something that could dog him through the campaign (of course, all candidates have their liabilities.)

[Duncan]

35. I agree.

yep.

[bonito]

38. K&R!!!

[farmboxer]

39. Clark is my choice also

Gen. Clark

[Satyagrahi]

40. Wesley Clark Jr.: "no sign that Obama ever considered him for the job".

Don't hold your breath on the VP nom. I've seen no sign that Obama ever considered him for the job.

by WesClarkJr on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 10:31:26 PM PDT
http://www.dailykos.com/comments/2008/8/12/0596/25128/13#c13

:-(

[goclark]

42. Um ~ that response doesn't have the right ring in my opinion

Wes Jr. said it that way?

[fujiyama]

41. I'm down with that ticket

Was not a big fan of him earlier, but he was absolutely right about what he said re: McCain. Obama disagreed, but I think Clark can make the case that McCain's service while admirable, does not a president make. McCain does not have the judgment, temperament, or even the requisite knowledge of foreign and domestic affairs to manage this country.

Clark is a smart guy, and one plus is he has dealt with Russia and the former Soviet States before on the ground. He'd make a great VP or top adviser in any capacity.

[davidpdx]

43. Clark would be a pretty decent pick

No one is going to satisify everyone, but given he was a strong Clinton supporter it should help.