Gaylord Nelson backs Clark

[OKNancy]

http://www.madison.com/captimes/news/stories/64968.php

Wisconsin

Former U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson, one of the state's most revered political figures, has decided to endorse Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark.

Nelson, who helped graft the roots of the Progressive Party onto the modern-day Democratic Party in the state and served as Wisconsin's governor and U.S. senator for more than 20 years, is set to formally endorse Clark today during a teleconference while Clark makes a campaign swing through Superior.

Nelson praised all nine Democrats seeking their party's nomination for president, but said Clark is "first-rate and has the best chance to win."

[JaneQPublic]

1. Congrats to the General and his many supporters!

That's an enviable endorsement, indeed!

[maddezmom]

4. thanks JaneQ

[mmonk]

6. Thank you

JaneQPublic.

[maddezmom]

2. Go Wes!! thanks for posting OKNancy

Nelson, the founder of Earth Day, said he decided to endorse Clark more than a month ago, in part because of his support from former Sen. Dale Bumpers who, like Clark, hails from Arkansas.

[Democrats unite]

3. What I don't understand is...

With these endorsment comming from two of the truest & deidicated Democrtas in The Senate (past & present)... They must have missed the Memo from Dean that Clark is a Republican and voted for Reagan & Bush sr.

I guess some are just smarter than others & can see when smoke is being blown up their ass.

[Bucky]

5. Hey DemUnite, you didn't have to go negative here!

There was a Dean person here being well mannered and a Clark person (you) being crass. Let's avoid gratuitous bitching, okay?

BTW, when I first read the headline to this thread, I thought it said Gaylord Perry endorses Clark. Now that would a cool blast from the past. I wonder why there aren't any young people named "Gaylord".

[Jerseycoa]

21. Heh

>young people named "Gaylord"

Crossed my mind.

[TexasSissy]

7. This is wonderful news!

[Tatiana]

8. Good going Clark!

Wisconsin... I have a feeling WI might lean Clark's way. If we can be competitive in the South and win Midwestern states, we'll do extremely well.

[Jerseycoa]

12. We have about 20 endorsements there

This is just the coolest!

[retyred]

9. OMG Gaylord Nelson

A blast from the past....I lived in Wisconsin while he was Governor, this is a real Democrat with real appeal and meaning in Wisconsin, this is a biggie.


retyred in fla
“Good-Night Paul, Wherever You Are”
So I read this book

[Clark4VotingRights]

16. Really!? I'm not that familiar with him, so it helps to have input.

Thanks.

[kerry-is-my-prez]

10. Clark - only candidate with TV ads in Wisconsin. Is focusing on state....

http://www.madison.com/captimes/news/stories/64968.php

Nelson's endorsement is another sign of the intense focus Clark's campaign is placing on Wisconsin. Clark is the only candidate with TV ads airing around the state. The ads began running in the state's top five TV markets last week and will continue until the Feb. 17 primary.

Clark also has sent his deputy national campaign manager, Peter Shakow, to head the Wisconsin operation. And last weekend Clark turned to Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton to help shore up his support among women voters in New Hampshire.

-snip-

In addition to this weekend's appearance in Superior, Clark will be in Racine on Tuesday for a "Working for Wisconsin" forum sponsored by the state Democratic Party and moderated by Gov. Jim Doyle.

[Lefta Dissenter]

11. WHooooo Hooooooooo! Yippeeeeeee

I have gotten to know Gaylord Nelson's son a little bit this last summer - definitely not following in the political footsteps of his father, but a delightful man!!! I got to learn a lot more about former Gov. and U.S. Senator Nelson, and I've heard a lot of fun stories from the 'old days.'

As a small aside here, Gaylord Jr., who is in his 40's, confessed to having run away from Sunday School at the Unitarian Church one Sunday morning - he and a friend went out the bathroom window and started walking the 7 or 8 miles home. We did a little math and figured out that it may well have been the Sunday School class that my mom was teaching that he snuck out of! Madison is SUCH a small town!

Anyway, back to the point at hand, I just couldn't be more delighted about this endorsement. Gaylord Nelson was not only an amazing leader in environmental policies, but he also was a major inspiration for our current Senator Russ Feingold to get into politics. And now, my son, who works for Feingold, is in turn inspired by such men of honor who take the initiative to lead our state and our country towards new heights.

THESE are the role models for our young people!!! I can't WAIT till Clark is in the White House, so the youth of our country will be able to look at that position with pride, as something to aspire to. It gives me such hope for our country!

[Leilani]

27. I love Russ Feingold

He has more integrity in his little finger than most politicians have in their whole body.

I don't always agree with him, but I always trust him.

[in_cog_ni_to]

13. Excellent news!

Go, Wes!

[KaraokeKarlton]

14. Never heard of this guy before

:shrug:

[Jerseycoa]

22. Credited with merging Progressivism

with the Democratic Party.

[JI7]

28. that's VERY important

as the democratic party has not always been what it is.

[maddezmom]

15. Founder of Earth Day, I'm sure most people have heard of that

Nelson, the founder of Earth Day, said he decided to endorse Clark more than a month ago, in part because of his support from former Sen. Dale Bumpers who, like Clark, hails from Arkansas.

[Clark4VotingRights]

19. Thanks maddezmom

Sounds like a real progressive.

[RetroLounge]

17. This is a good endorsement.

Congrats to Clark and his Campaign!

Gaylord Nelson was a good Gov. and remains a well respected Democrat!

[Jerseycoa]

20. Thank you, Retro :)

[incapsulated]

18. That's a great endorsment!

It will help in Wisconsin and who doesn't want to be associated with the man who founded Earth Day? :)

:thumbsup:

[Jerseycoa]

23. incapsulated

I just have to have that car.

[incapsulated]

25. It's your's :)

[Crunchy Frog]

24. A couple of

great endorsements today. Go Wes!:bounce:

[mouse7]

26. Dumbya says: "Yeah, he was a great pitcher!"

"300 wins. Won't the whole "spitball" thing be bothersome though?" ;)

[Printer70]

29. You go "Gaylord"

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