AP: 10/02 Clark supports congressional resolution

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http://www4.fosters.com/election_2002/oct/09/us_2cong_1009a.asp

Retired Gen. Clark supports Swett, raises concerns about Iraq policy
By STEPHEN FROTHINGHAM

Associated Press Writer

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark said Wednesday he supports a congressional resolution that would give President Bush authority to use military force against Iraq, although he has reservations about the country’s move toward war.

Clark, who led the allied NATO forces in the Kosovo conflict, endorsed Democrat Katrina Swett in the 2nd District race.

He said if she were in Congress this week, he would advise her to vote for the resolution, but only after vigorous debate. The resolution is expected to pass the House overwhelmingly. Swett has said she supports it, as does her opponent, incumbent U.S. Rep. Charles Bass.

The general said he had no doubt Iraq posed a threat, but questioned whether it was immediate and said the debate about a response has been conducted backward.

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1. That was fast! Thanks!

The plot thickens..

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2. Yup. Too easy.

Clark better get his story straight.

Looks like he has the same position as Kerry.

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3. Now I'm Not Sure he should even be VP

It's one thing to change your stance, it is another to misrepresent your stance. Plus he flip-flopped this week and had to call his handler to his rescue and they still got it wrong. I actually like Clark, but he may not be ready for prime time.

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4. You are GOOD, that was quick

I looked but gave up because I am watching Velvet Goldmine on Bravo. Thanks.

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5. "he would advise her to vote for the resolution"

I have whip lash over the changes in his position in the last few days.

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6. LOL! I'm likening mine to a tennis match!

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7. That's what we get for being "hysterical, radical, lunatic, leftists"

Or so I've been informed many times in the last week by a certain candidate's supporters.

But you are right this is a bit like watching Martina Navratilova against Venus Williams at Wimbledon. :)

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8. I'm wondering how many other people who voted for this war

asked for his opinion?

I bet his experiences in Kosovo would have made him quite valuable for some in congress.

Hmmm.

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9. Well, here's what I get out of this

1) He endorsed a Democrat - so much for the "Republican in Democrat's clothing" theory
2) His position on the war is similar to Kerry's - subtle and logical, yet open to attack by some folks.
3) He is critical and distrustful of the Bush administration's push to war. Hey, and so was I! Hi Clark! :hi: