Mike Malloy says Obama/Clark is the ticket which will bury Grandpa McLoony

Clark is on my short list, and I think it would be a strong ticket.

Your thoughts?

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to fit over there with the Clinton foreign policy based on what he said before he jumped on the Clinton bandwagon. IMO He and Obama fit much better together.

So that's why he sided with Hillary. I would think that Clark would be different from the Lanny Davis/Harold Ickes/Carville/Begala types though, and do what was right for the country, over what serves Hillary's ego, at this point in time when the contest is over.

While its true McCain will lay claim to military experience, is that something Obama wants (or needs) to match?

It seems to me that Obama's notion of change is to move us away from our military adventures, replacing it with an emphasis on resolving international issues with a foreign policy that strives to use high level negotiations.

Wouldnt a foreign policy expert be a better choice then?

I think either of them would be good for pre-empting right wing attacks on alleged "weaknesses". But if Clark was Veep, Richardson could be Secretary of State.

And Edwards for HHS czar...he could re-write the book.

Edwards as Attorney General, ripping the corporatists a new asshole. Kucinich at HHS. Although then we'd have to replace his seat in Congress.

YOU Rawk!!

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But match any diplomat to Mr. "Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran" and there's no contest.

FWIW, Clark has both military and FoPo cred.

and we woudln't have to worry about taking someone out of an important elected position that republicans could take .

Get the military background without putting a crucial Senate seat at risk. Plus, Jim Webb is about to become the Senior Senator from Virginia!

I can dig it... and it telegraphs to voters that Obama is serious about getting out of this war, responsibly, and, as he says, "with as much care as there was carelessness getting in."

there is no point in having Clark on the ticket.

Actually, I would expect President Obama to consult with any of the retired generals (the ones who are not Chimp ass-kissers) for their ideas how to go about removing the troops.

will have some ideas on the subject.

and you could reverse it to equal but opposite effect: Who would know better how to start a new military occupation than a General? It really cuts both ways.

Wes Clark has been solidly in the Hillary camp, so he wouldn't come out and play until Hillary has gone -- whenever that may be. A Rhodes Scholar who was also a four star general is nearly always going to be a good choice.

Barak Obama and those around him have been very, very smart, and they're where they are for a reason. The chances that Wesley Clark gets the offer AND accepts may not be that great, but whoever lands on the ticket will be a smart choice.

John Edwards was a good choice in 2004 in my opinion. The problem was at the top of the ticket in my view.

Then, back in 2000, Al Gore picking Joe Lieberman really doesn't make much sense with the benefit of a 2008 perspective. Gore didn't need help in New England. If he'd had a running mate that could have nailed down -- say FLORIDA -- things might have played out differently.

Barak Obama is unique among Democrats, because he wants the job, he's smart enough to handle the job AND he's smart enough to get himself ELECTED to office. That's Change I can believe in!!

I suspect he could appeal to a lot of other Hillary supporters, plus many others as well.

Women really like Clark, and he'd make a good military answer to McCain.

overwhelming Obama's position like a Nunn would do and actually make Obama look weaker than he is in reality.

Clark should be seriously considered. I would just want to know if he can make certain states more competitive, like PA, OH, and MO 3 of our keys to winning.

Good for dems. The repugs are going to try and make it about Terra, which will be bad. All Obama has to do is say, "Hey, McCain, didn't you vote for that War that is costing America trillions of dollars?" everytime grandpa brings up terrorism.

No ticket will "bury" McLame, and Barack needs a governor, someone who's done the things he's never done.

Boy, I just don't know. He was pretty visible and consistent in his support for Hillary. He's probably on Obama's short list, but I just can't see him pulling a "Bill Richardson." He comes across as so loyal and measured. I could see him as Secretary of State or Defense which would also be acceptable and "forgivable" from Hill/Bill's point of view. Jim Webb should stay right where he is - that was such a hard fought contest.

I supported Clark in 2004 but his support of Hillary makes me nervous.

if Clark can help make that happen I'm all for it...

I feel like he sold out, going from pushing his WESPAC "Stop War with Iran" to signing up with "Obliterate Iran Hillary."

Tell me why I should feel comfortable with Clark on Obama's ticket?

Peanut Butter and Jelly would beat McLoony. It's not that close. Especially now that Bob Barr is running as a Libertarian (Probably trying to rid America of all people from Khazikstan after his run-in with Borat).

I don't know if America's ready for a gay Muppet President yet :(

Although I would like the ticket reversed myself, I still think it would be a good one!

and don't think Clark would help the ticket

VERY happy with that. :D

Sibelius or Richardson is the Ticket.

There ARE other considerations in this world that trump Clinton hatred, though you sometimes wouldn't know it from looking at this board.

--he probably took the time to learn more about Clark..
Clark has an awesome resume---and progressive leanings---

I was really disappointed in his support for Hillary--but I can understand it--loyalty to his former Commander in Chief, Arkansas ties-- but Wes Clark is in spite of that--one of the brightest and capable people out there. And he knows the meaning of doing ones duty.