Heading to Denver - Wes Clark

The following is from Wes Clark.


Submitted by Wes Clark on August 27, 2008 - 3:50pm
http://securingamerica.com/ccn/node/1627 2

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

I am so glad he posted this! There are some on his site who just could not let go, there are also some who have stated that they are voting for mccain and the repugs. I have battled some of them in the comments of my POSITIVE diaries about Hillary supporting Obama.

KUDOS to Wes Clark! Our Next Secretary Of State! (I Hope!)   :)



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Things are really (2.00 / 2)

looking good!


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by kevin22262 on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 04:40:48 PM EST

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I like him for Secretary of Defense.


"But not me personally were those cheers for"
by QTG on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 04:50:11 PM EST

I don't think (none / 0)

he can be SOD. You need to be out of the military for a set amount of years and I think he is still shy of those years.

I could be wrong.


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by kevin22262 on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 05:13:52 PM EST
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You are right, but he will be eligible during the Obama presidency (I believe). Make him national security advisor until that time.


by notedgeways on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 05:26:53 PM EST
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arg.. the leftover title of (2.00 / 1)

the above comment makes my comment negative to what I meant to say


by notedgeways on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 05:28:08 PM EST
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Great plan, NSA first or just keep him there?

Either way, Wes needs to be in this admin.


On Nov 4th, Barack Obama officially ends the Southern Strategy....
by WashStateBlue on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 06:17:05 PM EST
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Fo' shizzle.  I'm relatively certain he will be a major player.


I'm as strong as a bull moose, and you can use me to the limit. - Teddy Roosevelt
by fogiv on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 08:12:26 PM EST
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Re: I don't think (none / 0)

That law is arguably not constitutional.  I mean, obviously the Senate can vote someone down for whatever reason, but I'm not sure they can put legal limits on who the President can appoint.  There was a case within the last year or two, as I recall, that basically said the courts won't get involved in enforcing this type of statutory restriction on the appointment power.

That said, all I really care about is that Wes Clark would obviously be an asset to any administration, and I hope they find a way to work him into the picture.


"Another problem we have...is that in election years we behave somewhat as primitive peoples do at the time of the full moon." --Harry Truman
by Steve M on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 05:33:10 PM EST
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I'm always looking forward to your posts kevin. As you and many others might know, Wes Clark is one of my favorite Democrats (if not, my favorite one).

I would be really pissed if Obama doesn't give him a great position in his administration.

I'll rec anything that has the name Clark on it.


Welcome to a landslide WITH white working class, latinos, women and holding on sweeties!!!
by spacemanspiff on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 04:58:26 PM EST

Thanks! (2.00 / 1)

I agree.


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by kevin22262 on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 05:14:10 PM EST
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Do you munch Clark Bars while wearing those comfy Clark's shoes?

;)


I'm as strong as a bull moose, and you can use me to the limit. - Teddy Roosevelt
by fogiv on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 08:14:43 PM EST
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Clark is right, the Democratic Party is Chock full of talent, most, heck all of the people he has mentioned would prove to be great Presidents.  I hope this is the turning point for our country, God knows we have all the powerful, intelligent, and succesful Dems on Board to make it happen.  Horray Clark!!! Horray Beer!


by KLRinLA on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 05:32:01 PM EST

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The man was my first choice for VP, sorry Hillary and Joe.

We need Wes, and Obama/Biden needs Wes in their admin.


On Nov 4th, Barack Obama officially ends the Southern Strategy....
by WashStateBlue on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 06:18:32 PM EST


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