If McCain the R nominee, then Clark should be on the Democratic ticket

[andym]

If McCain is the Republican nominee, I think Wesley Clark should be on the ticket regardless of who is the Democratic nominee.

Clark's outstanding military credentials will help reassure the American people that the Democratic vision for security and ending the Iraq war is sound. Furthermore, he helps hedge against the manipulative effects of a possible terrorist attack in America during the election.
He would be an excellent advisor on security, defense and international affairs to the future President. He is close to Clinton, which bodes well for a future relationship. However, he is not a divisive figure on the campaign path and his straightforward, intelligent, friendly demeanor should be very compatible with Obama.

I believe that his sense of service to the country would assure that Clark accept either candidate's request to be VP.

Finally, Clark is progressive, who has been very helpful in getting Democrats elected, and should help unify the party after this very contentious primary season is over.

[lvx35]

1. Clark is a great man.

Against the war, incredibly strait forward and clear-thinking in his Resistance to Bush. He would be great on any ticket.

[tekisui]

2. I can get behind that.

:thumbsup:

[ElsewheresDaughter]

3. Wesley Clark endorsed Clinton...I'm sure he is on her short list for running mate

[TexasObserver]

4. No. Wesley Clark is no politician.

He will never be on the national ticket.

[elixir]

5. I'll support that ticket all the way to the WH.

[ingac70]

6. Bad idea...

McCain is the one that is going to get it from the crazies this go 'round.... i.e. Vietnam Vets Against John McCain.. lets not remove the attention from him and have the liars put it on us.

I love to see repubs eat their own.

[andym]

7. Attacks will come regardless of background

You post that McCain will be attacked by the "crazies," and imply that any military man/war hero type would be. Given the history of recent elections, it is clear that anyone of any background will be attacked. Given that Clark now has quite a bit of experience with fending off political attacks, and that he comes across as honest and non-political which helps in this regard, I think his presence of the ticket would only be beneficial.

[Bucky]

8. I'm a hardcore Clarkie, but tactically speaking, Jim Webb would be better

[andym]

9. Webb would be a good choice too

I agree that Webb would be a good tactical choice too. My only problem is that his Senate seat is in Virginia, which makes it vulnerable.