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VP News: Sound like Clark!

by DemsLandslide2008, Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 11:44:16 AM EST

I tried to quit blogging :P this week, but when I saw this headline from the indelible Sam Stein I just couldn't resist.

Look I know this could mean Biden, but common, Obama couldn't pick Biden. Surrogate yes, Cabinet yes, Senate Leader sure.
Obama needs somone to throw some kidney shots to prep for his uppercuts.
But common now, for all the Clark fanboys (me included) this is music to our leeebral ears!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/11 /a-vp-hint-vps-convention_n_118148.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/11 /a-vp-hint-vps-convention_n_118148.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/11 /a-vp-hint-vps-convention_n_118148.html

A V.P. Hint? VP's Convention Day Is Veteran Themed

Does the schedule for August's Democratic convention provide any clues to whom Barack Obama will pick as his vice president?

On a conference call on Monday morning, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and top ranking aide Anita Dunn announced that the theme for Wednesday -- the night on which the vice presidential candidate is scheduled to speak -- will be national security and honoring veterans. The choice, a reporter noted, lent itself to the interpretation that Obama would choose a running mate with background in military affairs -- like, say, Sen. Chuck Hagel or John Kerry.

Sebelius tried to nip the speculation in the bud.

"I think it is clear that Sen. Obama will announce his vice presidential choice when he is fully prepared to do that," she said. "It is my understanding that every potential vice presidential choice also has a speaking slot, so nothing should be read into themes, issues and ideas. There is an array of talent out there and when the senator makes that announcement you will be prepared to know."

But her answer fell somewhat short, leading Dunn to interject before the next question could be asked. "Wednesday night is thematically about securing America's future, it is about honoring our veterans and the families of our veterans... and how to make us safer and move past the divisiveness and into the future. I think anyone Sen. Obama picks as Vice President will be more than prepared to address those issues."

As for Sebelius, she was asked to divulge whether she, currently, was being vetted for the running mate spot.

"I have made it clear since I enthusiastically endorsed Sen Obama that I would be enthusiastic to do anything I can to help elect him president of the United States," she said. "Because I believe we need a leader just like him to take over the helm of this country and have the kind of change desperately needed. All of the information about the vice presidential selection process is being answered by the campaign. All the surrogates have been ask to defer requests for information to the campaign. And I will continue to do that."

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Tags: Clark, Obama, VP, uppercut, knock out, KO, Supreme Allied Commander Wesly Clark (all tags)

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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 1)

I hope so.

Wes has been my first choice for a long time.

Obama/Clark is unbeatable in my NOT so humble opinion.

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by WashStateBlue on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 11:50:59 AM EST

Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 1)

Wouldn't a Clark/Ridge VP debate be just PEACHY? The former military commander...and that duct tape guy. I'm drooling just thinking about it.

by JBShakes on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 02:21:47 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 2)

I don't know if I'd read too much into it, after all, Reid is scheduled to give a speech on energy on Wednesday at the convention.

Maybe it is the other Reed.

by Jerome Armstrong on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 11:55:18 AM EST

Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 1)

Not going to read into to too much.

And don't worry Jerome, I am ready to be disappointed in Clark not getting picked.

While writing here, let me give everyone a little "insider" information (not sure how insider this is :) )

We all want Clark to at least be secratary of the DOD, but since he served 9 years ago he would have to wait about a year.

Well we all know about this Energy Tzar position people kept tlaking about for Gore (that he kind of refused directly recently)

Well did anybody here know that for at least 6 months or more, Wes Clark's son and former campain chairmen Wes Jr. have been working in the burgeoning Windmill Industry.

I don't know the absolute details but I assume their goal is to improve and increase wind electro production in the US.
I have no idea what the strategy is, I just know Wes Jr is in holland doing work.

I am not sure how invovled his dad is, maybe just a mentor for all I know.

But the fact is, Clark is SOOOO much more than a uniform and badass Nato title Supreme Allied Commander ( I LOVE IT!)

He is a strong progressive beleif wise.

And he is a strong progressive SPINE WISE.

I guarantee you folks, the only negative I see in Clark in Obamas eyes, is that Clark's fire might be a bit too hot for him.

I hope I am wrong on this, and Obama chooses the riskiest (according to strategists) but strongest Democrat Wes Clark.

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:18:14 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 2)

Yeah, let's not read too much into it. People around here (cough, cough) NEVER excercise that particular tendency.

I'm as strong as a bull moose, and you can use me to the limit. - Teddy Roosevelt

by fogiv on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:20:24 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 2)

hehe, more fun:

I only read into it when it seems postive towards my pick.
Not too hard to admit!

I have "approved" others, but Clark, Im 110% on.

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:22:12 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 2)

My comment was decidedly more wide-brushed. I mean, certain people around here have a strong desire to pick one snip of a daily traking poll and analyze the everloving snot out of it.

It's a little like trying to predict how much a gallon of milk will cost in 2032 by examining the tile grout in a Safeway supermarket.

I'm as strong as a bull moose, and you can use me to the limit. - Teddy Roosevelt

by fogiv on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:36:11 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (none / 0)

Clark would be awesome, but I'm content to wait and find out. All the speculating is driving me batshit.

It's like having a present you can't open until 12/25. All the shaking, sniffing, and peeking has gotten me nowhere. I gave up, and won't stare at the wrapping paper anymore.

;)

I'm as strong as a bull moose, and you can use me to the limit. - Teddy Roosevelt

by fogiv on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:18:24 PM EST

Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 1)

haha, thats why I put the last answer in the poll!

I hope gets us on this one!

Look I try as hard as I can not to view Obama with "beer goggles", I really do.

But I am starting to COUNT on him to be so politically cunning I can't catch him on his game.

Where most politicians bumble and stumble, it really seems like the obama team is 10 steps/scenarios ahead and evaluating the last 10 steps.

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:21:16 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 1)

I agree. Politicians (and their respective campaigns) are often pretty predictable. Hell, the Repubs have essentially run the same Presidential campaign since 1972. Over and over.

The Obama Team is damned good. I certainly can't keep up. Then again, I'm not particularly bright. :)

I'm as strong as a bull moose, and you can use me to the limit. - Teddy Roosevelt

by fogiv on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:30:07 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 1)

The Obama Team is damned good. I certainly can't keep up. Then again, I'm not particularly bright. :)

Are we long lost brothers or something?

Im not that bright either!

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:35:17 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (none / 0)

We very well could be! Do you also have seven toes and a penchant for vulgarity?

If so, we missed you at this year's family renunion. The macaroni salad was awesome, and Aunt Tilly tried to steal the children again.

I'm as strong as a bull moose, and you can use me to the limit. - Teddy Roosevelt

by fogiv on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:39:58 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 1)

Hmm, Im Vulgar and have a penchant for 7 toed women!

Does that count?

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:54:12 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 1)

Welcome to the famliy! If you have kids, keep your eye on Tilly.

I'm as strong as a bull moose, and you can use me to the limit. - Teddy Roosevelt

by fogiv on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:08:42 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 1)

For all my bitching of the "Wreck List"

I finally made it! with only two recs. oh the irony.

I tried to find sally fields on youtube saying "you really like me" but failed, it was epic.

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:27:08 PM EST
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what I have noticed (2.00 / 1)

is that the rec list can happen because of various things.

Such as the date of the diary, the amount of comments (possibly even how many in a set amount of time), the actual rec'd it gets and then comparing all of this to the existing diaries on the rec list.

I know that it does not happen simply from the number of rec's

Washington Woman

Progressive Blue

by kevin22262 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:44:21 PM EST
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Re: what I have noticed (none / 0)

Now with this diary, I realize that is totally the case.

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:46:34 PM EST
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Could Also Be Bayh (none / 0)

Bayh is on the Armed Services committee, it could still be him. The fact that the Obama campaign was using an HD camera crew to film them shaking hands with voters in a diner is pretty damn suspicious.

by Hatch on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:24:09 PM EST

Re: Could Also Be Bayh (none / 0)

Can someone tell me how Bayh, who gets everything wrong, has foreign policy creds? Sitting on a committee is not that same as understanding a complex subject. Now Bayh wants to blockade Iran, as if voting for K-L wasn't bad enough. Foreign policy/military means more than force, force, and more force.

by Donna Z on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 04:50:36 PM EST
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You forgot one option in your poll... (none / 0)

Bore me some more.

by Glaurung on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:30:45 PM EST

Re: You forgot one option in your poll... (none / 0)

haha good one. but I will admit:

"Im in the TANK for Clark"

remember the "your in the tank for..... " line?

so this VP Headline doesnt bore me

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 12:34:24 PM EST
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"your in the tank for..... " line? (2.00 / 1)

It doesn't ring a bell.

But I remember Dukakis in a tank.

And what was with this guy for VP?

What was his name -- Stockdale? Of course....Benson! What a boon(doggle) he was to the ticket!

by Glaurung on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:01:28 PM EST
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Re: "your in the tank for..... " line? (none / 0)

haha, funny good one.

Wish I was old enough to remember the tank thing.

Im old enough to remember the election (we did pretend voting, it was the 5th grade)

just can't context that controversy, except for the brief clips during his trip to europe (obamas')

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:13:38 PM EST
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Re: "your in the tank for..... " line? (none / 0)

It wasn't so much a controversy as vindication of the old political maxim, "Never wear a funny hat."

I remember reading once that JFK wouldn't put any kind of hat on in public for any reason.

by Glaurung on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:25:00 PM EST
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Re: "your in the tank for..... " line? (none / 0)

Well I think JFK was wrong.

I hate country music, and sometimes feel bad for not being able to connect to my fellow Americans who dance to a different tune than me, the ultimate latte liberal concrete jungle loving buffoon.

BUT BUT BUT, I thought the pics of Obama in a cowboy hat were simply badass.

Maybe the image of Bush, the fake cowboy from Connecticut looked so abysmal and fake as he tried to fake being a cowboy.

Also, you all know Bush is selling his Crawford ranch, you know the ranch he spent the most vacation time a president has in history, you know the ranch where he looked into putin's soul.....

yes, the SAME ranch he bought like a month before announcing for office 1999.

Yes, he is selling that house, to buy a fancy modern mansion in Dallas or Houston (see the leaked donors tape on youtube)

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:30:58 PM EST
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Hey, he wasn't a TOTAL failure... (2.00 / 1)

as a VP candidate. He did get off that one amazingly badass line schooling Dan Quayle in the debate.

Wouldn't it be nice if there were no rhetorical questions?

by Elsinora on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 02:08:32 PM EST
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Something interesting to think about... (2.00 / 1)

is this.

I believe that Wes Clark has been laying low for over a month.

When you take a look at his WesPAC site http://securingamerica.com/ you notice the lack of "air time" he has had lately.

I have been a member of Wes Clark's site since he ran for prez and I know that they are pretty good at posting up the videos of media appearances that he has done. The last one I see is from 7/23.

Now I have not been as active on his site for most of the year but I do keep an eye on it.

Check out Wes's blog here:
http://securingamerica.com/taxonomy/term /9

and his Clark Community Network blog here:
http://securingamerica.com/ccn/

If I am correct, could this mean Clark and his people are setting strategy with Obama and his people for Clark coming on as VP?

Bill Clinton is also scheduled to speak on Wed. Some have wondered if this meant he would introduce Hillary as VP, but it could also mean he could introduce Clark.

hmmm...

Washington Woman

Progressive Blue

by kevin22262 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:02:09 PM EST

Re: Something interesting to think about... (2.00 / 2)

In my best Mr Burns voice from the Simpsons:

"Exceeeeeeelent"

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:11:43 PM EST
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I Noticed That Too (2.00 / 3)

I posted about it on CCN (Clark Community Network), under the same name as here. I sure hope it means something good!

P.S. My first post here, so please be gentle.

by Dinger on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:29:22 PM EST
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Re: I Noticed That Too (2.00 / 1)

Hey do you listen to The Young Turks?

Figured you might if you post on CCN. Clark's son Wes Jr. was a once a week cohost till his business took him out of LA for trips.

Also, what are you worried about, your posting good news, and REAL news.

Just as long as you are not trying to help McCain, or sabotage the whole Democratic push in November, you have zero to worry about.

This is a very civil board in that regard.

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:36:50 PM EST
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Dinger (none / 0)

I believe your post on CCN has a broken link.

Washington Woman

Progressive Blue

by kevin22262 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:47:46 PM EST
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Re: Something interesting to think about... (2.00 / 1)

Lets hope you are right. I think most of us feel Clark would be hands down the top choice for VP.

by yitbos96bb on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 03:38:27 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (none / 0)

My prediction is that it's going to be Bayh. I think the crisis in Georgia just made a Bayh pick much more likely. From Obama's point of view, Bayh has a lot of political experience, yet he's unknown enough to still reinforce Obama's message of change.

I don't think Obama was ever going to pick Biden because he tends to get his foot stuck in his mouth too much.

Dizzy Zzyzzy

by Zzyzzy on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:30:13 PM EST

Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (none / 0)

Why does the idea of Baye make me want to vomit very slowly?

I just don't see a progressive bone in his body.

Did I miss something?

Also, look at the cover of Newsweek. the cover is about the Repubs losing the south, and god willing the soutern strategy (ie use racism to win elections)

I really want us to crush the concept of the red south, or red midwest.

Hell, I live in Maryland. I would trade our bullshit "blue" status for competition any day.
We have the weakest democrats here (minus Edwards and Kratrovil)

So, for strait politics I hope he chooses Kaine or anyone that takes the south from the RNC (it will DEVESTATE them, beyond repair)

But for my own politics, my own agenda Clark is it, 120%

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:34:41 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (none / 0)

Why would Georgia make Bayh likely? He hasn't gotten a foreign policy decision correct ever. Photo ops don't count.

by Donna Z on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 04:54:11 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (none / 0)

Not buying it. How does Bill Clinton speaking on Wednesday fit in with the Veterans theme?

by LakersFan on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:44:07 PM EST

Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (none / 0)

Bill Clinton is also on the short list for Veep?

Wow I had no freaking idea!

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:46:03 PM EST
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Introduce his friend (none / 0)

Wes Clark...?

Washington Woman

Progressive Blue

by kevin22262 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:46:56 PM EST
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Re: Introduce his friend (none / 0)

LakersFan, I hope that was snark, if so abso-freakin-lutley hillarious!

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:48:09 PM EST
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Re: Introduce his friend (none / 0)

Sure, that's possible. Clark is the only person I see as a possible VP pick other than HRC. But that still doesn't explain why Bill Clinton is speaking on the night with the theme of "national security and honoring veterans". I love Bill Clinton, but this theme is not his forte at all.

by LakersFan on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 02:50:12 PM EST
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Re: Introduce his friend (none / 0)

Again LF, Bill Clinton is speaking before and in effor to introduce the new VP.

Why the hell should the room be decorated for him at all, it is the VP's speech.

I love Bill too, and am most excited for his speech (almost more than obama, u believe that!) but I am not blind to know that the new VP is the bigger speech than the former Pres who is introducing him.

And why are Veterans affairs not Bill's alley?

Is it because some coward chicken hawks tried to call him a draft dodger, and then nominated two prolific draft dodgers for their 2000 ticket?

stop being afraid of them, wild boars are scarry, but in the end they are just pigs.

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 03:16:21 PM EST
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By the way (2.00 / 1)

there are PUMAS on Wes Clark's site. They used to be Clarkies and then Hillary supporters, now they are just bitter pumas.

Anyone want to take them on?

I am going to write Clark and his staff about it. I think if he knew, he would want it stopped.

Washington Woman

Progressive Blue

by kevin22262 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 02:03:06 PM EST

Re: By the way (2.00 / 1)

Please do, I am sure Wes wants to part of groups who are trying to sabotage our party.

Unlike some, he panders to noone, I doubt he will even blink over those clowns.

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 02:20:38 PM EST
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Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (2.00 / 1)

I love the idea of Clark. I think he has strong appeal to both the centrists and the left within the Democratic Party -- the former because of his Southern roots and military background, and the latter because of his strong critique of the Bush administration. He's also probably the best person, except for Hillary Clinton herself, to pull in many of the dissatisfied Hillary supporters. And he would be a great person to attack McCain in McCain's supposed area of strength (military affairs).

I consider Clark an unlikely, but outstanding, choice.

by markjay on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 02:17:25 PM EST

Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (none / 0)

I saw the news today: it would seem that we have two wars (Iraq, the dumb one makes three) on our hands that include NATO. If one put the country first, Clark would be the VP.

Not to burst anyone's bubble but Clark is putting his schedule together for going on the road for Democrats. People who are planning to be VP clear their schedules.

by Donna Z on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 04:57:41 PM EST

Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (none / 0)

I just love the way you left Hillary Clinton off as a choice on your poll.

by zenful6219 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 05:18:53 PM EST

Re: VP News: Sound like Clark! (none / 0)

Yea, Im such an asshole aren't I?

Did I put Kain on or any other candidate.

Wow you got me dude, Im conspiring against Hillary and her 18 million voters.

I need to be sent to a gullag or something and be taught a lesson.

by DemsLandslide2008 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 06:28:03 PM EST
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