Reply #28: Edwards rep trying to convert Clarkies - story in my mail: [View All]

[robbedvoter]

Edwards reps went first (were there 45 min early) and didn't do much to inspire any of us...they weren't the best people to send. One of the questions raised with them was the Hugh Shelton comments--we knew that would be touchy, but as I told them, it made a huge negative impression on us and we could see no reason for the early smear of Clark that seemed to remain in the news for the duration. They had no comments other than "Shelton did not speak for Edwards". They were looking into whether Shelton was a paid staff member/advisor, or just a peripheral loose cannon.
But when Clark asked:

Edwards kept the tiff going with a snooty reply directly to Clark: "Whatever your personal views on General Shelton, I'm sure you agree that he is a respected military leader who served our country with distinction." Concluded Edwards: "I will continue to seek his advice," adding, "When I talk to the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, it's about the safety and security of our men and women in uniform, not about politics."
http://www.villagevoice.com/print/issues/0347/mondo5.php