www.obamaclark.com is site dedicated to getting Clark the number 2 slot on the ticket.
Here’s LINK to the site and petition.
Executive Experience
General Clark is the only potential running mate with experience of leading our nation’s armed forces into war. As NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander, General Clark led Operation Allied Force, which saved 1.5 million Albanians from genocide, without losing a single American soldier.
Military Background
During thirty-four years of service in the United States Army Wesley K. Clark rose to the rank of four-star general as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. In previous duty, General Clark was the Commander-in-Chief, US Southern Command, where he was responsible for all US military activities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
General Clark’s awards and honors include the Presidential Medal of Freedom, The State Department Distinguished Service Award; the US Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal;(five awards), The US Army Distinguished Service Medal(two awards), The Silver Star, the Bronze Star (two awards), the Purple Heart, and Honorary Knighthoods from the British and Dutch governments.
Foreign Policy Experience
There is not greater authority on foreign policy in the Democratic Party than General Wesley Clark. As a senior adviser to the International Crisis Group, he has traveled and worked in the Balkans, Northern Ireland, and Africa to bring peace treaties and stability to countries in their time of need.
He is the author of the best selling book Waging Modern War: Bosnia, Kosovo and the Future of Combat (Public Affairs, New York, NY 2001) and Winning Modern War: Iraq, Terrorism and the American Empire (Public Affairs, New York, NY 2003).
Against the War From the Start – Iraq and Iran
General Wesley Clark is one of the few potential running mates and national leaders who, like Senator Barack Obama, opposed the Iraq war from the start. Having a running mate who was clearly against the war provides a strong contrast to John McCain, and gives the ticket credibility in fighting to change the mindset that led us into the war in Iraq.
In 2006, Clark launched StopIranWar.com to help frame the debate and stop the mindset that led us into Iraq, from leading us into a war with Iran. Senator Obama and General Wesley Clark have been outspoken in leading the fight together on this effort.
3 Comments
August 1, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I am tired of petitions being circulated to force Obama to select a particular VP. He’s an intelligent man and can pick his own VP.
August 2, 2008 at 12:45 am
Of course he can. But it also doesn’t hurt for him to hear what people think.
Personally, I think Clark is a great possibility. I like the fact he said what he did about McCain and then didn’t back off. He wasn’t being disrespectful; he gave McCain his due for service, but said that does not qualify him for commander-in-chief. And when he got heat, Clark stood behind what he said. I admired that. The man has balls. And good judgment. I think he’d be a great addition to the ticket.
And that’s my two cents….
August 6, 2008 at 9:03 am
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