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Sun Jan-21-07 06:36 PM
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Poll question: Will You Vote (Or Consider Voting For) Wesley Clark? |
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In other words, is he in your top 3?
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:38 PM
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Edited on Sun Jan-21-07 06:39 PM by rocknation
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:38 PM
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2. I don't know much about him but, I would keep an open mind. He seems |
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to be very smart. My #2 choice just announced today: Richardson. I had planned to go with him this summer along with some others who didn't pan out (gore and feingold).
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Sun Jan-21-07 11:27 PM
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to read up on Richardson before committing. I have a good friend, NM native, who has been politically active her entire life and she has files on Richardson that are... well, as she puts it, he needs to be carefully vetted.
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Mon Jan-22-07 12:23 AM
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43. Under these and forthcoming dangerous times,? Absolutely! |
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Edited on Mon Jan-22-07 12:25 AM by Dread Pirate KR Read
And there is no one else. I'm tired of compromising my values for second best. I want PROVEN LEADERSHIP, not one run on Hope. I want a REAL Leader who's proven to lead our country, together as one. There's no one, other than Wesley Clark, whom I trust to become POTUS!
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:39 PM
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3. there was a proposal a while back that we include absolutely nobody who had a military background, |
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which could make for some rather interesting debates.
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:41 PM
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5. ??? That's how we got into this fine mess to begin with, imo. nt |
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Sun Jan-21-07 07:01 PM
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19. I am strongly opposed to ex-generals and militarists in civilian gov't... |
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...but that's not the same thing as opposing anyone "who had a military background." It's one thing to have been in the military and quite another to have been a career militarist at the staff officer level. I think the latter needs much more scrutiny before being endorsed for the white house, especially when, like Clark, they show no interest in any elected office other than the commander-in-chief. In my mind that display precisely the sort of autocratic approach that makes me wary of ex-generals in the first place.
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Sun Jan-21-07 09:49 PM
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31. Military men are FAR less likely to send men to war |
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Military men (like Eisenhower) are FAR less likely to send men to war, because they have seen firsthand that war is hell, as Sherman said. Draft-dodgers like the Repukes (only one of them that seems to have served is McCain, and he's nuts) are eager to send young men and women off to unnecessary and illegal wars that are imperialism, not truly defense wars, because they think it's a big video game.
I think Wesley Clark is fabulous, and doesn't take going to war likely. Not to mention that he's sharp as a tack, first in his class at West Point, charismatic as hell, and very good looking and an excellent speaker.
That said, I think he'd make a great Secretary of State if he doesn't run for President. And he took Oklahoma in the primary in '04!
"I looked into the eyes of the children in the countries that were scarred by war, and wondered if hope would be there." -- General Raymond S. McLain Sr., founder of the Okla. National Guard, Commander of the 45th and 90th Divisions.
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Mon Jan-22-07 08:50 AM
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51. I understand your concerns but we need someone to |
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lean on the neocons and get them out, they are very fond of pulling the if you don't support the war, you are a girlie man, most of those who have consistently spoken out against the Iraq War have been those with military service, Sen. Hagel, Sen. Webb and Sen. Kerry. I think that Clark has been actively involved in supporting political candidates and issues all the time, not just when the spotlight shines on him. And he has experience as a leader, one thing we don't need is another individual who is everyone's dream candidate in front of the camera and and a useless, inexperienced amateur on the job.
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:39 PM
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I hope he announces soon.
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:42 PM
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6. It's Kerry, Clark and Gore for me. |
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Experience, honesty, and heart matter to me.
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:44 PM
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7. He's been the candidate for me since 2004 |
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I haven't seen any reason to change and hope he runs this year.
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:46 PM
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8. Definitely a top choice. |
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Comes across as less of a politician. I think his military background would be a plus, especially with public opinion against the Iraq war, at this time.
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:47 PM
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I'll certainly consider him!
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Sun Jan-21-07 10:12 PM
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It seems he's seriously thinking about it...but he's got things he considers more important to the future of the country and the world right now than his political aspirations... See here for some insight into what he's thinking.... http://stanforddemocrats.blogspot.com/2007/01/whats-with-wes.htmlThanks for asking. And that is one gorgeous puppy.
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Mon Jan-22-07 12:12 AM
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I will consider Wes Clark and have always respected him. He would add a lot to the great group the Democratic party has now.
My (dwindling) hope is that Gore will enter the race, and I'm happy to see my governor, Richardson, enter the fray. I once thought that Dean would make it to the nomination and eventually the presidency, but Dean is doing such a great job now as DNC Chair--I couldn't be happier. I always expected that regardless of who won the nomination and the presidency, Clark would figure into a prominent place in the new administration.
We have a great number of patriotic contenders. The fact that they're interested, in the midst of this catastrophe, says a lot about them. Their experience and wealth of education says even more.
Cheers! :toast:
Dogs are necessary, and thanks.
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Mon Jan-22-07 08:16 AM
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On Wes, on Dean, on Gore, on Richardson, on dogs, etc....
If Wes doesn't jump in, I certainly hope Al can be somehow persuaded to.
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:50 PM
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Edwards, Obama and Clark. If Warner would have run, he'd be in that group as well.
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:51 PM
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11. He's probably my second choice |
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That may change, but right now, he's second to Kerry. Kerry/Clark would be a hell of a strong ticket. I wouldn't mind Kerry/Obama or Kerry/Feingold.
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:52 PM
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12. Take another wild guess. |
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:53 PM
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13. If he announces, I will listen to his message |
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At this time, the only person I would entertain voting for who has NOT announced is Al Gore. Of people who HAVE announced they are running, Edwards is my favorite.
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:54 PM
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14. Wes is my #2 - Al GORE is my #1 |
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Waiting for them BOTH to declare....
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:54 PM
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15. My top 3 are: Gore, Edwards, Clark. So, Yes, I'm considering Clark. |
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:56 PM
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hope I get to vote for him sgain!!
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:57 PM
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17. I voted no because he's not in my "top 3" but really the issue is more complicated... |
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...than that. The real answer is that yes, I would certainly consider whether to vote for him if he was the democratic nominee. His politics are a mix of things that I agree with wholeheartedly and things that I disagree with strongly enough to oppose his candidacy, so he's a mixed bag IMO. If he's the party nominee then I would weigh his positions against those of other candidates, just as I would do if someone more to my liking, like Dennis Kucinich, were the nominee.
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Sun Jan-21-07 08:00 PM
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I know that there some things that you will never see eye to eye with Wes on but I really do appreciate your civility and your open-mindedness. I wish there were more like you out there. Thanks for the sincere answer.
And, of course, I voted yes....
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Mon Jan-22-07 09:04 AM
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52. thank YOU for such kind words.... |
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Sun Jan-21-07 06:58 PM
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18. He came to CT and campaigned for Lamont. |
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Edited on Sun Jan-21-07 06:59 PM by femmedem
So did Kerry and Edwards. Clinton and Obama did not.
Edit to add: Obama spoke in RI during the height of the campaign season. It would have been easy for him to come to CT.
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Sun Jan-21-07 09:29 PM
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28. Oh, and he did those awesome radio ads trying to warn folks |
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Sun Jan-21-07 07:47 PM
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20. Of those who announced, my preference in order: Edwards, Richardson, Clinton/Clark n/t |
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Sun Jan-21-07 07:58 PM
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22. This guy has sacrificed a life of ease and comfort to serve his country.... |
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He could be sitting on over a dozen corporate boards right now earning millions in commission, living the life of luxury. Rather, even after 35 years of military service, he's just a simple old-fashioned guy who believes in public service.
With the sacrifices Clark makes, it's hard to not support him.
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Sun Jan-21-07 07:59 PM
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23. He makes it so damn easy |
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As Donna Zen would say. :)
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Sun Jan-21-07 08:23 PM
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25. Yes. I like Clark. nt |
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Sun Jan-21-07 09:01 PM
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26. Obama and Edwards are my favorites |
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But I would definitely consider voting for Clark.
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Sun Jan-21-07 09:27 PM
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27. if kerry choses not to run, I would take a look at Clark! n/t |
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Sun Jan-21-07 09:32 PM
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29. NO: Kucinich, Obama, Gore |
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Sun Jan-21-07 09:47 PM
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30. I must be a mixed bag of tricks, but I need an 'Other" choice! |
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Even though my spouse and I donated more to and worked harder for Howard Dean in the last primary, I took my kids out of school one afternoon and we attended a rally for Wes Clark at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. I listened to all of the candidates during the forums, and at crunch time my spouse and I split out primary votes between Clark and Dean.
I like Edwards, Richardson; I love Dennis Kucinich, but I'm still waiting to see who is running and who isn't...Gore hasn't declared yet (my fav, besides Dennis), neither has Clark, so I don't have a top 3 yet, it is far too early for me.
At this point I can say that I'm the least favorable toward Vilsack and Sen. Clinton, so I didn't vote in your poll. :hi:
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Sun Jan-21-07 09:52 PM
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32. I would if he were nominated but ... |
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practically he has about as much chance of winning the nomination as a snow ball in hell.
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Sun Jan-21-07 10:27 PM
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34. My first choice, absolutely. |
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if he doesn't run I hope he ends up as Secretary of State. He'd be terrific.
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Sun Jan-21-07 11:21 PM
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paired with Obama or Edwards. I cant decide what would be the best combo of the 3.
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Sun Jan-21-07 11:33 PM
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who I will vote for if General Clark doesn't run. That's a YES to WES!
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Sun Jan-21-07 11:45 PM
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38. You got your Clark cheerleading in for the day. |
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Mon Jan-22-07 12:06 AM
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Gimmie an L!! Gimmie an A!! Gimmie an R!! Gimmie a K!!!
Wassat Spell?? CLARK!!! Wassat Spell?? CLARK!!! Wassat Spell?? CLARK!!!
GOOOOOOOOOOOO, CLARK!!!! :bounce:
Okay, cheerleading done for the day. ;)
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Mon Jan-22-07 12:24 AM
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44. I would consider it, yes. |
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He's one of the ones I think the media is missing the boat on, and ignoring.
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Mon Jan-22-07 01:46 AM
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That may be over the top, but until I know that he's not running I'm not looking elsewhere.
Actually...that Clark/Obama banner looks pretty good. That just might work.
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Mon Jan-22-07 02:12 AM
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Along with Richardson, at this point.
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Mon Jan-22-07 02:21 AM
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47. In a New York minute, by a country mile |
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Yes of course. Gore would be my second choice and after that I'm uncertain. It used to be I would say Clark, then either Gore or Feingold. Too bad Feingold is out. Obama, Richardson, Dodd, dunno, after them even less likely. I hope I can get one of my top two. But I really really hope we can get Clark. The man doesn't duck questions and he doesn't lie, and he does know what he's taling about, and no one really owns him other than his own core values, and I respect those.
I've been waiting a long time for someone like Clark to come along who actually stands a chance of getting elected President. Now I'm just waiting for Clark to say he's in the race.
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Mon Jan-22-07 07:37 AM
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48. Very good not Hillary canidate, but President Gore is the best.. |
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Mon Jan-22-07 08:28 AM
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50. Gore / Clark would be my dream ticket right now |
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But if Gore refuses to step up, then Edwards is probably our best hope.
That's how I see things at this point ...
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