Gep/Kerry/Dean camp reaction to Clark's shifting postion on Iraq war [View All]

[CMT]

Yesterday General Clark told reporters he "probably" would have voted for the Iraqi war resolution. Today, in Iowa, he issued a statement that he "would never" have voted for the Iraqi War Resolution.

According to the Washington Post here are the reactions of three different candidate camps:

Gephardt Camp: "If you're going to make the case that 'i've had 35-years of military experience and deep knowledge of military and foreign affairs,' on this issue it would seem you would have a very clear idea of what you want to say."

The Kerry Camp: "We'll withold comment until the General's blue ribbon team of consultants and advisors decide what his position actually is."

The Dean camp through Joe Trippi was less critical, "I know we were surprised yesterday when we heard he would have voted for the resolution. But look, he just got into the race...and I think you've got to give him some time so we can learn where his positions are. But we think he is going to have an impact on the race, and other candidates should take him seriously. We do."

I find it interesting that again Dean and his team are continuing to be polite and even understanding towards the General, while the other camps are somewhat critical and even condesending towards him. It makes me think just who they think Gen. Clark is going to hurt more--Dean or them?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37215-2003Sep19.html