Reply #25: I was speaking of the party [View All]

[WillyBrandt]

Folks agree more with standard Dem positions on nearly all issues than they do with GOP positions.

And from what we know, Clark has standard Dem positions and normal liberal instincts. And as his broad generalizations--"pro environment"--get fleshed out into plans (as with his jobs plan), everything looks good.

The question in your mind would, I think, be: does he REALLY have those basic liberal instincts? If he does, you can probably trust his positions overall as they develop.

Very briefly, a few reasons in his favor (please, ignore the slander mongering that will arise again. . .)

(1) Voted for Clinton, Clinton, Gore.
(2) Amicus Curae brief in favor of affirmative action
(3) A proven _DEVOTION_ to multilateralism, and working with our Allies, in the pecking order of the UN and then NATO. His actions have confirmed this, as have his two books and many articles.

There's a lot more, but that's a sampling. Political views often come in packages, and those are the actions of a Democrat, not a Republican and certainly not a GOPer.

And watch him in interviews or read his longer pieces. If he's not a confirmed Democrat, he's the best actor in the world.