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Jolie Rouge · 09-24-2003, 01:28 AM

by Gary D. Halbert
September 23, 2003

Three surprises: two that should have surprised no one, and one we need to think about... First, retired General Wesley Clark entered the Democratic presidential race last week (he said as much over a month ago). Second, he immediately became the front-runner (like that took much!). Third, Clark apparently has the full support and backing of Bill and Hillary Clinton and the DNC political machine (this one requires some explaining).

The embrace of Clark by the Clintons has many wondering why. I’ll tell you why. In short, they are scared of Howard Dean who is a threat to their defacto control of the Democratic party. So they have shoved Clark, who they can control, into the race. The question is, will it work?

Polls released over the weekend and since show that Clark has vaulted to the front of the Democratic pack in just a week. Republicans must admit, this is impressive, relatively speaking. However, other polls showed that President Bush would beat Clark 47-43 if the election were held today, as compared to polls that showed Bush would trounce former Dem frontrunner Howard Dean by 47-38.

This week we look at the facts, the rumors and the likely goings-on behind the scenes in Wesley Clark’s latest coming-out party and why the Clintons have jumped on his bandwagon…

Can you say, Hillary for Vice-President? Hum……

The Clintons Back Clark – Why?

Some of my conservative friends and colleagues are scratching their heads over why Bill Clinton, and to a lesser extent, Hillary would come out in support of Wesley Clark. It has been widely reported that former president Bill Clinton actually urged Clark to get into the race and promised to support him. The question is, why would the Clintons come out in support of Clark, who some feel is the only candidate that might actually have a chance against President Bush?

It is no longer any secret that Hillary is eyeing a run for the White House in 2008. I am certainly not alone in thinking that the Clintons would just as soon see Bush win in 2004, so that Hillary would not have to unseat a Democrat incumbent president for the party nomination in 2008. So again the question is, why would the Clintons come out in support of Clark?

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Jolie Rouge C & P Queen Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lan astaslem ! Posts: 37,953 iTrader: (2) Thanks: 1,419 Thanked 3,479 Times in 1,914 Posts	A Clark/hillary Ticket In 2008 ? by Gary D. Halbert September 23, 2003 Three surprises: two that should have surprised no one, and one we need to think about... First, retired General Wesley Clark entered the Democratic presidential race last week (he said as much over a month ago). Second, he immediately became the front-runner (like that took much!). Third, Clark apparently has the full support and backing of Bill and Hillary Clinton and the DNC political machine (this one requires some explaining). The embrace of Clark by the Clintons has many wondering why. I’ll tell you why. In short, they are scared of Howard Dean who is a threat to their defacto control of the Democratic party. So they have shoved Clark, who they can control, into the race. The question is, will it work? Polls released over the weekend and since show that Clark has vaulted to the front of the Democratic pack in just a week. Republicans must admit, this is impressive, relatively speaking. However, other polls showed that President Bush would beat Clark 47-43 if the election were held today, as compared to polls that showed Bush would trounce former Dem frontrunner Howard Dean by 47-38. This week we look at the facts, the rumors and the likely goings-on behind the scenes in Wesley Clark’s latest coming-out party and why the Clintons have jumped on his bandwagon… Can you say, Hillary for Vice-President? Hum…… The Clintons Back Clark – Why? Some of my conservative friends and colleagues are scratching their heads over why Bill Clinton, and to a lesser extent, Hillary would come out in support of Wesley Clark. It has been widely reported that former president Bill Clinton actually urged Clark to get into the race and promised to support him. The question is, why would the Clintons come out in support of Clark, who some feel is the only candidate that might actually have a chance against President Bush? It is no longer any secret that Hillary is eyeing a run for the White House in 2008. I am certainly not alone in thinking that the Clintons would just as soon see Bush win in 2004, so that Hillary would not have to unseat a Democrat incumbent president for the party nomination in 2008. So again the question is, why would the Clintons come out in support of Clark? __________________ Laissez les bon temps rouler! Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. a 4 day work week & sex slaves ~ I say Tyt for PRESIDENT!** Not to be taken internally, literally or seriously ....Suki ebaynni IS THAT BETTER ? Last edited by Jolie Rouge; 02-01-2005 at 01:43 AM.