Wes Clark will be on CNN discussing Clinton Liberary , next

[Auntie Bush]

[AmerDem]

1. Thanks for the heads up

:toast:

[Auntie Bush]

3. When they say next...means anytime this afternoon. lol

Hope I'm wrong because I'm trying to do something else.
But I'd drop everything for WES

[liveoaktx]

2. Even for Wes Clark I won't watch CNN trash

[Adelante]

4. Cool

I would appreciate a report. No TV here. Thanks. :grouphug:

[Auntie Bush]

9. Hi WesDem

That's a bummer not having TV, even if it was on CNN.
Wes raved about the Clinton library...it's construction...Clinton in general. Leave it to Candy Crowley to make a nasty comment that the library looked like a recreational vehicle. Wes corrected that asshole comment and described how befoul it was. Good for Wes.
Intelligent as always. I think he has a friend in Miles O'Brian...which could come in handy in 2008. He paid particular attention to call him his friend.

[Auntie Bush]

5. He's on now

[tishaLA]

6. Why is Miles O'Brian such an asshole?

"That's the ugliest building you've ever seen, isn't it General?"

He was fine to Wes by and large, but O'Brian is an asshat from the word go.

ETA: Here's what he said in the interview...

O'Brian asks whether the rain isn't a metaphor for Democrats' moods.
Wes: no, we ran a great campaign and we have a real vision for the future. It was great for so many people who served together to be here to celebrate Pres. Clinton's legacy of peace and economic prosperity.

Isn't celebrating Clinton indicative of the problems democrats have? I mean, he's not just the last president, he's also the gold standard.
Wes: We have lots of gret people and we have to look around and assess things just like the republiCONS have to.

O'Brian: Isn't that the ugliest building
Wes: No. Actually it's quite impressive
Really?
Wes: Yes. It has every detail of the Oval office down to the finest, smallest detail, and it has features that will make it a centerpiece for people who want to study the transition from the cold war to today.

That's all I can remember right now.

[JI7]

7. most media whores are assholes

[lukasahero]

10. Excellent!

Thanks for the recap for us cube rats.

Love this part:
"O'Brian asks whether the rain isn't a metaphor for Democrats' moods."

(Read: you guys are Loooooooooooosers with a big fat L!)

Wes: no, we ran a great campaign and we have a real vision for the future. It was great for so many people who served together to be here to celebrate Pres. Clinton's legacy of peace and economic prosperity.

(Read: No your a moran - we have vision and today we remember what it used to be like to live under that vision - peace and prosperity.)

Love that General smackdown. :-)

[bharatk]

8. He said he had no plans

does this mean he won't run in 08?

[RafterMan]

11. No

that's not what it means

[Tom Rinaldo]

12. No. It means he has no "plans"

Clark has well over a year before anyone would possibly expect him to have any "plans" to run. Actually, 12 to 24 months out from 2008 is the normal time window when possible candidates would begin to start hinting that they just maybe might consider a run. Well before they actually admit it they start finding reasons to give speeches in Iowa and New Hampshire.

[kerry-is-my-prez]

13. He sent out an e-mail that sounded like he might run. He also has a PAC

He wanted people to e-mail him and give him feedback....
[e-mail]

http://www.wespac2004.com/#home

A Message from Wes Clark
November 5, 2004

Dear xxxxx,

I can’t thank you enough for all you've done. You worked so hard and cared so much. You gave me a voice, and you amplified it far beyond anything I could have expected. I am so grateful for all your support, contributions, letters, visits, emails, and continuing commitment. And for your determination to move our country forward.

We made a difference, and I think the country and the Democratic Party are better for all we did together. We moved the debate forward. We offered a powerful critique of the Bush-Cheney go-it-alone policy in Iraq. We laid out real solutions for waging a smarter war on terrorism. And we provided significant financial support to House and Senate candidates who share our views.

We didn't win on Tuesday, but we’re not giving up.

This is a difficult week for all who believe in our vision of America. Like so many of you, I worked hard for John Kerry. Like so many, I believed John Kerry would win. And I believed John would be a good president. Thank you for supporting him. I very much regret that he won't be there in the White House for us.

Much will be written about this election. People will analyze the nominees, their platforms, and the processes. There will be detailed looks at the electorate. I'm sure our party will look hard at itself -- its ideas, policies, and approaches.

We'll likely be very tough on ourselves and each other -- but I hope not too tough. We want to strengthen our party and our ability to compete in the next election and the one after that. So we need to show each other some appreciation, too, to keep it all in perspective. We did a lot of good, and we have to build on that.

I'll be listening to their views -- and to yours. It will take time, effort, and honesty to sort out the lessons. But I hope you'll be there as we do so. And participate. I look forward to reading your ideas and hearing from you in the coming days.

As for me, well, I'm continuing with efforts in the private sector. But I haven't lost my love for this country nor my concern for her welfare. So I’m not going anywhere. Through WesPAC, I'll continue to speak out and fight for the issues we care about and the values we stand for. We must bridge the partisan divide in America, but we’ve also got to keep fighting for what we know is right.

Thanks again for standing beside me over the many months. We may have lost the first battle in the fight for our nation’s future, but it’s far from the last one. We've got a lot left to do, and I promise to continue the effort to assure a safe and just nation.

Sincerely,

Wes Clark