Clark will not answer a question fully

[Jackson4Gore]

Every question asked he says I dont know, I have not decided, Im not aware of that, or something to that nature. It seems to me he does not know the issues that well and is not ready to be a candidate.

[wndycty]

1. Does that mean.. . .

You will not be meeting us at the Clark meetups on Monday?

[wyldwolf]

2. On the contrary...

Novak was giving him loaded questions that, upon answering, the right could use against him..

Example: The partial birth abortion ban. Remember, while the majority of the population is pro-choice, people get a bit hesitant over partial birth abortion.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

3. this man is not even a Democrat!!!! who seriously is gonna vote for him??

and he is pro-life...jays'us slap me i need awaking

[bicentennial_baby]

4. No he is not

Wesley Clark is most definitely pro-choice, and I have heard him state as much very clearly in several interviews.

[Nashyra]

6. You did not listen to the full answer

He at first said pro life and excused himself and said that he was pro abortion rights. He included the word abortion in his answer which makes it abundantly clear how he stands.

[Pepperbelly]

7. no he's not ....

If you shouldn't slander the man. He is, in his own words, "pro abortion rights."

[robbedvoter]

8. He is pro abortion rights - nice try though!

As I said, I am passionate pro-choicer and I also got mixed up in the pro/anti names - the wingnuts euphemisms are confusing sometimes. Let's no go freeper on our candidates (actual or potential).

[KC21304]

13. We should not let the anti-choice get away with

saying they are the only ones who are pro-life. I am pro-life,pro-choice, and more importantly pro-child.

[Cornus]

16. Exactly!

I think that very few people are actually *pro-abortion*...rather, they are *pro-choice* recognizing the fact that it's the woman's CHOICE to make. I consider myself to be both pro-life and pro-choice...no conflict there. If a woman finds it necessary to make the choice to abort, then it's HER CHOICE and should be respected. I'm sure making such a choice is very difficult. However, I also feel that saying one is pro-choice is much better than pro-abortion. Pro-choice by its very definition recognizes both options.

[Avalux]

12. Clark is a Democrat

He's a registered Democrat in the state of Arkansas. Will you people get your story straight before writing derogatory comments?

[Kahuna]

20. I smell a whiff of desperation in the air..

I like Dennis, but he stands a snowballs chance in hell. And, yes. Since Dennis is absolutely at the bottom of the poll, even Clark would out poll him if he announces. So, there is really no reason for you to mislead and misrepresent about Clark.

[MattNC]

5. disappointed

As a Clark supporter, I was disappointed with that appearance ; he's usually much more clear and concise in his answers.

Oh well. I could hardly stand to make it through Crossfire. Novak is a prick most of the time, and Carville is annoying.

[Nashyra]

9. As an avid supporter I was thrilled with his appearance

Novak was trying to bait him, no questions from Novak about econ, military, foriegn policy, all his questions were about items that the RW could nail him for and i don't think he shied away. I much prefer a candidated who admits to not being informed than to lie or waffle. His economic and national security knowledge was far superior to any candidated that i have heard.

[Pastiche423]

14. I much prefer

a candidate who admits WHICH FRIGGEN PARTY HE WOULD RUN FOR!

:eyes:

[grasswire]

10. the segment was called "rapid fire"

...which means a succession of quick questions with quick short answers expected.

[graham67]

11. I have to agree....

that this wasn't a great appearance, and the haters will pick up right away on his pro-life/pro-choice boo boo. Oh well, tomorrow is another day....

[Nashyra]

15. What a shame

I haven't read anything on any thread about how well he answered his military questions because of course everyone expects this from him, but has anyone thought about how incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable this man might sound to all those sheeple that the chimp has managed to scare. Hell the current administration just might scare the sheeple into voting for this guy because the * is so stupid when it comes to solid answers about our National Security and whether any one wants to admit it or not it appears all things being realitive the voters don't trust the Dems on national Security, it is not right but it is a fact, this guy can change this attitude.

[poskonig]

17. I agree somewhat, D4A.

Clark doesn't answer questions decisively. We cannot logically infer that he is not ready to be a candidate because of this, however.

[unfrigginreal]

18. You've Got To Be Kidding

If you didn't come away from that interview as Clark being a progressive Democrat, then I don't know what it's going to take!

I missed the first part of it but while I was watching he said:

On Taxes - Start at the TOP and work our way down
Pro-Choice
Iraq "Biggest Blunder Since The Cold War"

To be honest, I wasn't happy with his responses about the vote in the Senate re:Iraq...and I've got some concerns over his responses about his being relieved of duty, on the Diane Rheem Show.

He certainly hasn't said anything to turn me against him...I just hope he gets in!

[Kahuna]

19. Nice try. Everybody has seen Clark interviewed at least once...

Everybody knows that he is very honest and answers all questions as honetly as he can.

Nice to see you all shook up though, as Elvis used to say. You should be.