by Deb Cupples | The Washington Note reports:
"General Wesley Clark is not attending the Democratic National Convention. I was told by General Clark's personal office in Little Rock that he would not be attending.
"Clark was informed by Barack Obama's people that there was no reason to come...."
Oh dear. If this report is accurate, then Obama's strategists are making a big mistake. Frankly, I think General Clark is the best bet for a vice-presidential candidate, for at least the following reasons.
1) Clark has life experience and wisdom to spare (Obama kind of doesn't yet).
2) Clark has oodles of military and foreign-relations experience (Obama obviously doesn't).
3) Clark is perceived as a real progressive (Obama really isn't).
4) Hillary supporters tend to like Clark.
What better way for Obama to balance the Democratic ticket and unify the party than to secure General Wes Clark as his running mate?
At this point, the best I can do is hope that the Washington Note had received bad information. Memeorandum has commentary.
Hi Deb!
Well now this makes complete since coming from Obama. He called anyone and everyone a racist who supported Hillary and if he didn't need all the racist delegates they would be uninvited too - I'm certain of it =}. So- Gen Wesley Clark isn't a delegate he has been tagged a racist along with Geraldine Farraro, Bill Clinton and 18,000,000 of Hillary's strongest supporters. I hope every one of the Independants who supported Clark see your post and vote for McCain.
Posted by: Danny | August 17, 2008 at 07:04 PM
HI Danny,
Did Clark, specifically, get labeled a racist? Or was it blanket guilt by association?
Posted by: Deb Cupples | August 18, 2008 at 01:47 AM
You know Barry is calling him a racist, if he supports Clinton and is uninvited to the DNC.
Posted by: Danny | August 18, 2008 at 08:11 PM