Globe article on Clark giving Real Security plan [View All]

[karynnj]

Although It starts by highlighting Clark:

"It could have been the 2004 Democratic National Convention. American flags. Gold eagles sprawled across banners advertising REAL SECURITY. Uniformed personnel on stage. But instead of Senator John F. Kerry ''reporting for duty" at the microphone, a probable '08 rival was front and center: General Wesley K. Clark.

Last week's unveiling of the Democratic Party's ''Plan to Protect America" turned out to be a showcase for Clark -- and his diplomatic skills in helping get badly divided Democrats behind a single message."


After saying that Clinton and Kerry were in the back row:

"That Clark was the one presidential prospect allowed to speak owes much to his role alongside the Senate Democratic leader, Harry M. Reid of Nevada, and the House Democratic leader, Nancy P. Pelosi of California, in crafting the national security plank in which the party pledges to ''eliminate" Osama Bin Laden, better equip the US military, and ensure that 2006 ''is a year of significant transition to full Iraqi sovereignty."

< so I guess Clark, Reid and Pelosi worked really hard - and basically came up with Kerry's 2004 plan (which his home town paper seems to have forgotten.) >

Then:

"Iraq was the most difficult point of agreement for party lawmakers. Over the past months, Clark spent hours on the phone and in meetings with lawmakers ranging from centrist to leftists. Last fall, he urged Representative John P. Murtha of Pennsylvania not to make his famed call for immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. And while Clark calls the Iraq war a ''strategic blunder," he continues to disagree with such lawmakers as Kerry who propose specific reductions of troops."

Now this SHOULD trouble the Clark people, but somehow doesn't, who seem to ignore everything Clark says on Iraq going forward.




Here's the link:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=235x8184