Gen. Wesley Clark as VP?

[George_Bonanza]

How does that sound? He's kind of a low-key, dignified guy who won't look too out of place being upstaged by Obama, and having a four-star general by his side takes away some of McCain's wartime credentials. Plus, Clark is not a Washington veteran who will negate Obama's appeal for change. General Clark instantly gives Obama military credibility while not costing him his outsider appeal.

Obama/Clark 08. How does that sound?

[stillrockin]

1. He's a Hillary supporter.

[FrenchieCat]

12. Wes Clark is a Patriot. When Hillary loses the primaries,

he will be a free agent.

He will serve his country in whatever capacity.....and he wouldn't mind being Obama's Veep, IMO. In fact, considering Bill Clinton being all into Hillary's business if it is Hillary, Clark would be stronger with Obama than with Hillary.

And of course, I'm speaking as an ardent Clark supporter.

[abburdlen]

20. but you know of course

that would cause many a head to explode over at CCN.
Would they say Clark joined a cult?

[FrenchieCat]

27. No.....I think Obama could even call Clinton, if he needed to......

[stillrockin]

22. I like Clark a lot. I supported him in 2004.

I would have NO problem with him at all. I think he'd be great.

[Bodhi BloodWave]

31. out of curiosity, why would that be a problem? n/t

[AX10]

2. He's with the Clinton camp.

Besides, he is looking for the Sec of State if anything.

[abburdlen]

3. I'm down for that.

Clark though has been on the trail campaigning for Clinton.

[bluestateguy]

4. He'd be good with Clinton

Obama would need someone with foreign policy experience. Maybe Biden or Richardson.

[abburdlen]

6. Clark IS

foreign policy experience.
seriously, Biden asks Clark for advice.

[John Q. Citizen]

10. Richardson would be a good match.

[stillrockin]

23. god, no

[abburdlen]

25. great resume

and maybe a fine Governor but lets just say campaigning was not his forte

[stahbrett]

11. Richardson is a smart choice - with Biden possibly as Secretary of Defense or State (eom)

[The_Casual_Observer]

5. The way this thing is going, it's looking like Oprah

[Hawkowl]

37. WOW

We have a winner! Obama/Oprah the OO ticket! No way they could lose. Oprah is a billionaire so no funding or media shortfalls.

[Trajan]

7. I think it sounds great ....

I think Obama/Clark or Clinton/Clark would be a wonderful ticket ....

[Mz Pip]

8. I was a huge Wes supporter

in 2004. I thought his signing on with Clinton so early on was a bit premature. And it's just a gut feeling but I do not believe for one second that Clinton has any intention of choosing Wes as VP.

Don't know if Obama would pick him, but I think he would do well as Secretary of State.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[rosetta627]

24. And as long as we're dreaming

What cabinet position would be best for Kucinich?

[FrenchieCat]

29. I agree with you. I think with the Arkansas connection and his thinking

she was a shoe in....he chose early.

Little did he know.

He's great at most strategy, except for political strategy.

[Cant trust em]

9. If he'd switch his allegiance, I'd be all for it

Though Vice President doesn't quite have the ring of his last position with NATO.

Supreme Allied Commander.

[abburdlen]

15. SACEUR -- NATO

not UN

[Cant trust em]

17. Whoops. thanks n/t

[bellasgrams]

26. I would love to see Clark in a Clinton Adm. he could handle just

about any position, but I would hate for him to go down with BO. I just get really bad feelings about BO. He just doesn't have it. His mouth and his supporters have just turned me off. I don't remember ever feeling this about another Dem. in all the years of following politics. It's his low blows and his whining and then squirming around to make someone else look bad when he was the instigator. I would expect that from a repb in a campaign but not a dem, especially against another dem who campaigned for him and helped him when he needed it.

[Rowdyboy]

13. After the nomination has been won it would be a good outreach to the Clinton camp....

Clark or former Senator Bob Graham of Florida would be Obamas too best choices.

[abburdlen]

16. agree

I think the VP very well come from someone in the Clinton camp (though not Sen Clinton herself)

[bigtree]

14. perfect.

[newmajority]

18. I don't see Clark leaving Team Hillary.

It's becoming obvious he was there all along, even in 2003.

[protect our future]

19. He's my second choice for veep

But I'm concerned about his closeness to the Clintons.

[rosetta627]

21. I would love that, he's a fine man

But he's a Clinton guy.
It's a real shame. What a waste.
He'd be great president, secretary of state, secretary of defense...
Wish he wasn't a Clinton guy.

[MrSlayer]

28. As a Clarkie it sounds great.

But I think it's very unlikely. Unfortunately, he's hitched his wagon to the Clinton team.

[Bongo Prophet]

30. Clark's loyalties are not exclusive to the Clintons, as some here say, but to the Country.

I think that is obvious to anyone who knows him.
To those so caught up in primary battle armor - the Clinton camp and Obama are not enemies, at least in the larger sense.

There is a struggle for the direction of the party, and that will have a big influence on our future path; but after that battle is (temporarily) over, we put that aside to win, and then beyond.


The OP deserves further thought, as Gen Clark is somewhat lukewarm as a political animal, and so VP may not be first choice.
This is NOT a knock, he is more a thinker than a glib debater - he excels at deeper strategic thinking over salesmanship.
But as many here have stated, he would bring much to any admin. I would be more than okay with it.

[TheWraith]

32. There have been rumors in that direction for awhile, even though Clark backs Clinton.

Clark does seem like a great candidate: tons of foreign policy experience, warm and likeable, and smart on all the issues, too. I backed him during his 2004 run: I still think that he was the only person who really could have beaten Bush.

[BringBigDogBack]

33. I could dig it.

:thumbsup:

[gravity]

34. Obama/Clark would be unstopable

[featherman]

35. Great choice for Obama as I have been saying... and saying...and saying

for some time. Good unity ticket, great military/security cred.

[Kat45]

36. Sounds good to me.

Also a Clarkie from 2004. He has the knowledge to add foreign policy creds to the campaign.

[TheDonkey]

38. He supports Hillary, No.

We need someone loyal to Obama.