Reply #15: I believe Trippi qualified his remarks by saying

[eileen from OH]

it didn't happen at any meeting he was at. If this indeed did happen (and I have my doubts) Trippi was asked a question and responded honestly. Y'know, I really, really like Wes Clark, but this is very disappointing. If indeed, this did happen, to whose advantage is it to reveal it? It's like a major "so what?" Dean has always said he talked to Clark and had high praise for him and when asked, indicated he could definitely work with him. Clark's team has tons of quotes from Dean that reflect his admiration and respect. Again, if indeed it did happen, and happened just between the two of them, you would think it would be in both their interests to keep it private. That kind of talk goes on all the time behind the scenes in a campaign and it's just dumb to air it publicly.

And finally, if indeed this did happen, the fact that it was a one-on-one meeting implies it was private and confidential. Doesn't say much for Clark's respect for those things. I guess when you meet with General Clark one-on-one, you better be real careful what you say.

I'm just disappointed in him, that's all.

eileen from OH