Is Wesley Clark at the convention?

[brentspeak]

And if not, why not?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

1. His services were not needed according to his son (via O campaign)

[No Elephants]

7. I bet it was bc the Pubs totally misrepresented what he said about McCain's military service.

[Dinger]

11. I Better Not Even Get Started (nt)

[Dinger]

9. That's So Special

NOT!!!

[derby378]

I think he'll be there tomorrow

Received a bulk e-mail from his gang saying that he's now on his way to Denver.

[brentspeak]

8. Thank goodness

Glad the rumor-mongerers were wrong as usual.

[tblue37]

2. He said he would be there on Thursday.

Last week and I read that when he was online live.

[LSparkle]

3. I got an e-mail from him today saying he'd be there tomorrow

He was in Italy ...

[Motown_Johnny]

4. I thought he had to be in Italy or something., and is expected to be there tomorrow

[TwilightZone]

5. He's been out of the country. He's hoping to make it there by tomorrow.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/livechat/2008/aug/21/gen-wesley-k-clark/

PS: Sorry for linking to the Moonie Times. It was the first link I found.

[SteppingRazor]

6. No, he's not:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-clemons/obama-to-general-wesley-c_b_119345.html

[brentspeak]

12. It sounds like Clemons is wrong

[Spazito]

13. Clemons was wrong, not the first time...

Wes Clark will be at the Convention on Thursday. He confirmed that while live blogging AFTER Clemons inaccurate blog entry.

[SteppingRazor]

14. Thanks for the correction!

:hi:

[Dinger]

15. What Do You Think The Problem Was?

Maybe Wes was TOO good.

[FrenchieCat]

10. Wes Clark says......

I'm in Munich right now, but I can't tell you how ready I am to head to Denver and join my fellow Democrats.

The Democratic Party is ready to lead and address the many challenges ahead, and Barack Obama is the leader we need for our country and to help humanity meet today's global challenges.

We're a party loaded with talent. Like many of you, I've been thrilled by the speeches at the Democratic National Convention so far. Hillary Clinton was great last night. Her strength, her character, her call for unity. Her speech just proves once again that she is a great American and has many years of distinguished public service ahead of her.

And what an inspiration Ted Kennedy was, as was Nancy Pelosi, our Speaker of the House. Brian Schweitzer, the history-making Governor of Montana and Mark Warner, a business executive, distinguished former Governor and soon-to-be a remarkable U.S. Senator.

Tonight, I'm looking forward to catching the speeches of our honored former President Bill Clinton and our vice-presidential nominee Joe Biden. We are so fortunate that these two outstanding men are Democrats.

And then there's tomorrow. Our Party is so fortunate at this time in history to be nominating Barack Obama. After Michelle's incredibly warm and personal speech on Monday, any American can see the strength of character in their family. It's clear that when the Obamas become first family, they'll definitely bring change to America.

I can't wait to hear Senator Obama's words in person. He's warned us not to expect that he can duplicate the electricity from his memorable speech in 2004, but I think he's just being wise to play down expectations. He has proven to be a remarkable human being with incredible judgment, an outstanding sense of direction, and unmatched communication skills. I fully expect to be inspired, as I was in 2004.

I'm proud to be a Democrat, and I'm proud to ask you to pull together with me. It's time to help elect our candidates to every office. From mayors to governors, from state legislators to Congress. And especially to come together behind Barack Obama.

Barack is going to be the leader of a great team of Democrats in this election campaign. And he's going to become a great American President.

I believe he has the skills and resolve to strengthen America's security, rebuild America's economy, and restore Americans' faith in the future.

Our challenge is clear. We must win in November.

Sincerely,



Wes Clark

[Gabi Hayes]

17. my take is that McCain fucked himself in the ass with all his POW excuses,

and Clark, who CLEARLY was exiled because of his too-early 'criticism' of the hero McCain narrative, has been rehabilitated by dint of McCain stepping on his own dick too many times with his fatuous reliance on his POW status as the answer to every question for which he has no answer.

Clark isn't persona non grata anymore, because McCain's 'heroism' is no longer the anodyne to McCain's lack of character, lack of honor, lack of truthfulness. he's gone to the well too many times, and the media are actually realizing it....even Jay Leno

this is good news, and I'll be glad to see him back

[davidpdx]

16. Anyone know about John Edwards?

Is he there?

[brentspeak]

18. No, he's not

For all practical purposes, he's in seclusion. It's going to be a while before he reenters the public spotlight.

[davidpdx]

20. That's what I though

given the resent circumstances. It would be easy to guess he won't be campaign for Obama either, too much baggage with the whole affair story and it being so soon after it.

[Coexist]

19. I got an email from him today, telling me he's in Munich and on his way to Denver!

He mentioned how much he loved Hillary's speech.

Of course, he also sent it to the other 2 million people on his list... but still.