February 03, 2004
Sorry, I made a mistake...I can't support someone who doesn't blink
Listening to the primary election speculations this evening on NPR and John Edwards speech this evening, has indeed made me revisit General Clark as an optimal candidate.
Also, the fact that he doesn't blink very frequently has bound to explain why he has gotten such cheap overage in the press and so few vote in the primaries.
But honestly I have to admit, the overarching reason I have thrown my weight (ha!...what weight?) behind Clark in this election is: a) that I felt his idealogical viewpoints were more inline than John Kerry, John Edwards, or Howard Dean (and I don't think any of the other have a chance to win). I think if you read over the Senators voting records over at Vote-Smart.org you'll see what I'm talking about (That is if you have similar liberal views as I). b) I am looking for a candidate that is strong on issues that I support (that are in-line with the Democratic Platform) c) and probably most important, a candidate that has the ability to crush George Bush.
However, it seems I over-estimated the affects of the media and news coverage of the primary results, personalities, and the levels of coverage each candidate will get on mainstream T.V. , Radio, Print, and the Web. Unfortunately, I think Clark has been buried. Although many articles I've read has had overall great things to say about the man (despite their titles (which I think shows illustrates the bad press his son is talking about), and how he stands up for his beliefs and supports the people that advise him. I guess it's easy to do when one doesn't watch T.V. , except when I visit my, or tracie's parents.
polling shows that clark and edwards are tied in Oklahoma, that's awesome...but still speulation...I'll bet by the time I finish this post, it will have changed. And an Oklahoma resident is saying "...that there is a little bit of a suspicion of northern liberals...and that Oklahoma favors those with a military background...." -James Davis-NPR 8:36PM This is all very interesting, anyways back to my thoughts.
Earlier I heard Howard Dean, say that even if it isn't he isn't the Democrat running, he is "...for whatever candidate gets the democratic nomination...", and for the first time completely I agree with Howard. Whatever it takes to vreate unity, in fact my take is that a few of the candidates ought to just pull out of the race completely. Of course ego outwieghs that likeihood, but i think it would create the unity the Democratic Party needs.
It's too bad it seems that the head of the Democratic party seems to be backing Kerry, which I just heard a Edwards supporter on the connection mention that, Kerry against Bush, would be like a Silver-Spoon against a Silver-Spoon. And syas that Edwards can connect with the people "...not because he's articulate, but because he isn't snobbish (relating that Gore was...earlier)..." I agree, and that is why Kerry is on the bottom of my list. My list is Clark, Edwards, Kerry, Dean, in that order.
I lived in Texas for 25 years, Kerry doesn't stand a chance in Texas, whereas Clark will appeal to a great number of Texans on several levels. Clark is a retired General, Clark is a former Republican [update] historially a supporter of Republican candidates (despite his support of democratic candidates in recent elections-thanks for the correction), and Clark is a Southerner. All of the factors can play a critical weight in swaying the vote not just in favor of Clark. I grew up in San Antonio, and Military bases are scattered all over that city and the entire state. And it seems to me if he was to win the nomination, would bring the greatest chance to sway the vote away from a large enough section of Texas republicans to vote for Clark.
However, I'll weigh that ideal scenario with the reality that, Texas has elected Lamar Smith, Dick Armey, George Bush, etc. , all who had strong Christian stances on the sanctity of marriage, the alleged vileness of abortion, and their appeal to business interests, which do tend to vote at a higher rate that the democrats of that state.
Yes! Clark is predicted to come in 2nd in Arizona and 1st in Oklahoma
Anyways, I'm steady for Clark, but I'll weigh that with I'm excited with Edwards as well. Kerry I'd vote for, but I don't think he could win the election. Then again what do I know about electoral politics?
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