Clark vs. Edwards for VP

[Quixote1818]

Ok, it seems most people on this site like either Clark or Edwards as a VP choice. lets see your pick and why you think your man is the best choice.

I think if the War remains in the headlines Clark is by far the best choice but if the Economy becomes the big story then Edwards is the better choice. Still the Right seems to want to go after Kerry mostly on being soft on Defense so Clark could be the best choice even if Iraq is off the front pages. I also think Clark is more appealing to people on the Right than Edwards is and what counts is votes not because we really like Edwards. The important thing is getting Kerry elected and Clark does the most to help Kerry where he needs help.

[FrenchieCat]

1. Here I go again....

Here is the pro-list for Wes Clark as VP....

Had strong polls numbers nationally and in many states (southwest & the south) until the media tried smearing him....They then gave up and started ignoring him instead....

Southern and comes from a battleground state

Applied and tested National Security credentials

Name recognition nationally and internationally

attractive in a masculine manner with humble star magnetism

Articulate

attack pitbull that doesn't take any shit

attracts both the left and the right and the middle

shores up Veteran vote

shores up Security Mom vote (formally Soccer moms)

Shores up Nascar Dad votes (it's the machismo of a General on the ticket appeal)

was Nato commander who won a war w/t no casualties and is a genuine 4 star

Negotiated peace treaty

Will better Muslim relations (saved 1.4 million Albanian Muslims)
was endorsed by the Arab's largest magazine

Knows the pentagon inside out....Dick Cheney and knows where the bodies are buried

Knows the State Department.....has Security clearance

Self made man from humble roots

38 years of public service with no votes to dig up

Married 36 years to same woman.

Son served in Armed services as well

has voted Republican in the past (this is now an advantage)

has a strong "stand-alone" organization--Internet and on the ground
Stellar fundraiser

Rhode scholar = intelligence

Genuine War hero

Masters in Economics

Has Commander in Chief experience/Executive

Soros liked him....Buffet donated to him....Hollywood loves him

He was the second choice of many...and Many wanted him as Dean's VP

was against the Iraq war and was very prophetic in it's outcome

knows those who work in Washington on both sides of the aisle

not typical politician....not an insider

Ultimate patriot

Can speak on faith

was on debate team at West point.....and when participating in a REAL debate, will wipe the floor with Cheney.

Is a positive selfless man who is energetic, in excellent health
Is not a "I, I, I" man -

The Right Wing is scared of him

Understands what PNAC represents and is not afraid to talk about it.

Originated some of the best lines of the campaign...including, Going toe to toe with Bush....They will not take this flag away from this party....Bush did not do all that he could do before 9/11....Bush played dress up in his flight suit and pranced around on the deck of a carrier declaring mission accomplished.

Clark also shamed Bush on that tacky commercial Bush played during the primaries....saying, I'm not attacking George Bush because he's going after terrorist, I am attacking him because he isn't attacking the terrorists.....also said over and over; Bush has no exit strategy for Iraq, a war that we didn't have to fight.

Is being quoted by Nader and was endorsed by Michael Moore...which shores up those who are supporters of each to do the "right thing".

Was already vetted by the media during the campaign...and vetted by a Republican Congress as recently as 1997.

Want's Bush out really, really, really badly....