General Wesley Clark was just on Ed Schultz talking about Secretary Gates.

[onehandle]

Says it was a good move on Obama's part to keep him on. Had good things to say about him. General Clark said that he would likely be there for a year or less.

He was in Chicago at the celebration on election night and is thrilled that Obama won.

Ed asked him if he would like to be asked to serve as SoD and General Clark said yes, but that the party had a lot of talented people for that position.

Ed said that he could not imagine anyone more qualified, but General Clark repeated that Obama has others to pick from and that he is enjoying his private sector work.


Keep making that cash General, but when Obama calls you in 2010*, please accept.

(General Clark isn't eligible until 2010)

[Ozma]

1. Thanks for this news! I agree, Clark is qualified but probably

wants to leave Gates there for a while, too!

[Cha]

2. Yeah, General Clark gets it.

Surprise:sarcasm:

[eleny]

13. Speaking of "gettng it"...

Did you see Brad Blakeman praise Obama's decision on MSNBC a little bit ago?

I usually hit the mute button when he opens his mouth to speak but I kept the sound on so I could gloat over his swallowing the bitter pill. But he had nothing but good things to say about Obama's choices for the Cabinet and advisers.

[Cha]

14. Not only didn't I see it but don't

know who Brad Blakeman is? Clue me in, eleny:)

Don't watch cable..depend on DUers.

[eleny]

16. He's this guy - a Republican talking head at MSNBC

He's had absolutely nothing good to say about the Dems during the entire Primary and General Election season. He's why I started using the mute. I just couldn't take him.

And btw, I corrected my typo above. I meant "gloat" not "goat". This is a week for fun typos! :rofl:

[Cha]

17. I wasn't going to say anything! Maybe you meant

goat:P

I'm waiting for my sister to pick me up and take me to Albany where I'll spend the night in the Red Roof and fly to Portland, Ore tomorrow to celebrate everything we have to be thankful for this momentus Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to you, eleny!

[Kalyke]

3. Well... I'd had rather see Clark as SoS, but Def Sec would

be fine and dandy, too.

Obama would be overlooking a lot of international clout and talent if he overlooked Clark.

I mean, his other choices (as speculated by the media)? Hagel the Republican, Luger the ancient and Richardson the "has no business near defense?" Oh, come on!

[Thrill]

4. Jack Reed was on MSNBC yesterday before it was announced

saying the same thing. Said he recommended Gates stay

[Adelante]

5. He had tears streaming down his face in Grant Park

According to a HuffPo writer who was nearby. I hope Obama makes some kind of good use of Wes's incredible talents, but I don't think he is all about the military anymore. He would be great heading Homeland Security or Energy or almost anything, really.

[Kalyke]

8. Yeah, I don't get his Homeland Security choice.

Napolitano? What experience does she have other than some immigration/illegals experience? There is far more to that job than that one issue. Sorry, I must be missing something.

[Captain Hilts]

6. LOVE Clark. Always will. He's My Guy. And, yes, Gates is doing a good job. nt

[Kahuna]

7. Wes is right again. If I hear any bitchin' about Gates..I swear I'm gonna

lose it..HEAR THAT RACHEL???? Gates has been not only an effective SoD but has also been a non partisan gentleman at all times. He's all business and he's good at the business he does. That should satisfy anybody. The bonus is, God forgive there is an "incident" Gate provides cover for the Democrats.

on edit: U-WES-A!! U-WES-A!! :patriot:

[BootinUp]

9. I don't agree that the party has a lot to choose from

for that role. Not with near the qualifications he has. sigh.

[bunnies]

10. Love him. Cant wait 'til hes SoD!

:bounce:

[UnrepentantUnitarian]

11. I'd even like to see Gen Clark as assistant SoD...

then he could easily move up in a year or so.

[johncoby2]

12. Gates time is limited

This is one position that the transistion should be slow. 1 year should be fine and the General would then take over.

I think this is a good move.

[amitta]

15. so he basically said nothing

you don't get a job by criticizing the guy who might hire you.