Hypothetical Question: If Clark runs, would the DLC use him as a pawn

[mot78]

against Dean? Even though they're backing Kerry, I'm afraid that the DLCers would put their muscle behind Clark, and paint as the "anti-Dean". If we ended up with a "Clark vs. Dean" primary and Clark won, then Nader could exploit angry Deanies with anti'DLC rhetoric.

[bluestateguy]

1. This Dean supporter will NEVER vote Green

I will support the nominee of my party. I am interested in electing a president, not participating in hopeless ideological crusades.

[whoYaCallinAlib]

2. Good analysis!

And by the way, welcome to DU.

:-) :+ B-) :hippie: :party: :toast: :smoke: :crazy: :silly: :bounce: :hi:

[lcordero]

3. Clark is too Progressive for the DLC/PNAC

The DLC/PNAC would never go for him.

[mot78]

4. I know They Don't Agree with him, but

Clark has a better chance of getting nominated than Kerry, and because Clark's a southerner, and the good orator, he appears more moderate than he really is. The DLC is in an "anyone but Dean" mode, and if Clark's their best hope of stopping Dean, they'll try to hijack his campaign.

[Gman]

5. Good grief, you give the DLC way too much credit

it's just a Democratic organization... a caucus, just like the many others.

Give it a break already.