Clark will participate in presidential debate

[RamboLiberal]

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2003/09/18/national1732EDT0712.DTL

Retired Gen. Wesley Clark will participate in the Democratic presidential debate next week, party officials said Thursday.

Democratic National Committee spokeswoman Debra DeShong said Clark's campaign confirmed that he will be at the party's debate on economic issues next Thursday in New York City.

Clark was scheduled to give a paid speech on Thursday, the day the nine other candidates were scheduled to participate in the debate that will be broadcast live on CNBC. His aides had said he may have to miss the debate to honor his commitment.

He was criticized by rival campaigns, who said Clark should change his schedule to lay out his position on economic issues.

[NNN0LHI]

1. kick- Please delete my dupe Thank you

[crissy71]

2. Unka Dick in the Oval Office Now

giving Child Prez a little "cough syrup" to calm the nerves

[DemExpat]

3. Good for him!

I wish him luck too....

:kick:
DemEx

[Emboldened Chimp]

4. I hope Clark slaps down Kucinich

especially on his notion of repealing NAFTA.

[Imalittleteapot]

16. I hope Clarks slaps down BUSH.

:spank:

I hope they all slap the liar.

[Mackay]

17. You like Nafta?

I wouldn't normally wish someone's job was transferred to India... but supporters of Nafta probably deserve it the most.

That said, the debate should be judged on who slaps Bushco the best. We don't need a bloodbath between the candidates.

[Emboldened Chimp]

19. It's his notion you can just repeal it

without suffering any consequences. NAFTA sucks, but you can't just get rid of it. His position is rather foolish.

[Mackay]

21. So what do you suggest?

I am truly curious...

[Emboldened Chimp]

24. Well

it needs to have worker and environmental protections worked in. Also, Chap 11 should be nullified (that's the provision that allows foreign governments to sue for expropriation of future profits.) In it's place, a provision that any corp that violates local law will be subject to fines, as determined by an international tribunal. Living wages should be established for workers, dictated by the local economy of said worker. Also, basic health care should be provided by the company doing business in whatever country. Jobs in the US should not be allowed to be shipped overseas any longer, but if a company wants to relocate, let them--but they expatriate from the US, which means no tax breaks.

Those are just some things I would do.

NAFTA is a mess, but it can be fixed. Pulling it lock, stock and barrel would probably be worse than leaving it as is. I just can't agree with Dennis on this. Sorry. Hope this helps.

[CWebster]

25. I hope Kucinich grinds the corporate general into the dirt.

[VolcanoJen]

5. HUAH!!

Good on ya, General.

:-)

[DoveTurnedHawk]

6. Clark Is Working the Media Well

All he did was say he wasn't sure whether he'd attend, and it was a story. Then he says he's decided to attend, and it's another story. ;-)

DTH

[diplomats]

15. He's no debate-ducking Arnold Swarzenegger!

[RevolutionStartsNow]

7. Yay!

This debate is going to be fun....Let's see who comes out gunning for Gen. Clark. My guess: the moderators.

[robbedvoter]

8. Lieberman must be disappointed - must get other high horse...

http://abcnews.go.com/wire/Politics/ap20030918_1049.html


(AP Photo)
Lieberman
Wants Clark to Be
in Debate

[davidinalameda]

9. cool

let's see how he performs against the others

I bet Dean goes for Clark's jugular

[DemExpat]

11. Are generals good at debating??????

:-)

Don't think so....
But Wes might be different....
DemEx

[DoveTurnedHawk]

20. I Think Clark Was Captain of the Debate Team at West Point

Which would be just so delicious. :-)

DTH

[Emboldened Chimp]

12. Dean and Clark will play nice

Remember, they talked last week. I bet they negotiated a peace accord. And I bet they also discussed being the other's VP if one of them should get the nod. Dean help Clark out by attacking Kerry, calling him "Bush Lite."

[RaRa]

22. Absolutely

There's no reason for Clark to play mean right at the start. He needs to be agressive on the campaign trail, but he's got the "officer and a gentleman" thing going for him, so he's got to play nice for awhile.

[diplomats]

13. I'd rather have all of them go for

Bush's jugular.

[Orangepeel]

10. Good. I would have completely written him off if he hadn't

now I'll listen to what he has to say

[hang a left]

14. hate to say i told you so

[DavidDvorkin]

18. Anyone know if this will be televised?

Nationally televised, I mean.

[VolcanoJen]

23. Good news: CNBC's got the goods!

Bad news: The debate starts at 4:00 pm ET, which means a lot of good working folk will have to watch the repeat...

From TVGuide.com:

4:00 PM Channel 40 CNBC Thursday, September 25

Presidential Debate
Democratic Candidates
90 mins.

Democratic presidential candidates meet in a forum focusing on economic issues sponsored by CNBC and the Wall Street Journal. Brian Williams moderates the debate, which is telecast from Pace University in lower Manhattan. Journalists from CNBC and the Wall Street Journal pose the questions.

Category: News, Politics

Release Year: 2003

[joeybee12]

26. I think was Clark's first mistake...

...there never should have been any question that he'd participate. It would have made him look like an Ah-nuld!