I back Clark, but I will not criticize Dean

[bluestateguy]

Wesley Clark is my choice for the presidency. I will back whoever the nominee is: from Al Sharpton to Joe Lieberman. Howard Dean is my #2 choice. As such, I will not atatck or criticize him, unless his campaign goes dirty and below the belt. If I feel dean is UNFAIRLY criticized by someone else, or certainly by a Freeper invader, I will step up to his defense. Remember we are all on the same team, and we ought not to let a family disagreement turn into a civil war.

edit: typo

[nono]

1. Well Said

I feel the same

[TakebackAmerica]

2. Right ON!

This is exactly what I was thinking. Thank you for writing this.

[joeybee12]

3. I'm all for constructive criticism

I think we all need to be a little more open to criticsm of our chosen candidates. They all could improve in areas.

That said, there have been orchestrated bashings of Dean (not here) by the DLC and the Dem leadership in Congress which is not only uncalled for, but extremely stupid.

Now we're seeing the right bash Clark, which should be answered.

Remember who the enemy is.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. Liberal, Anti-Rush Dittoes

but John Edwards is my second choice since I'm from the South

[Room101]

20. Your backing Edwards simply because you are from the south?

Freeper logic? Surly there is more to it than that right?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

21. I Like John Edwards Because He Has A Pleasant Personality

and like me comes from solid working class roots.

He's also a trial lawyer... I like trial lawyers.... They even the playing field for little guys.... That's why Republicans hate them...

Also, with a little seasoning he can get the Clinton mojo....


on edit- I thought Freepers embrace anybody who has right wing views....

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

5. Good for you!

I'm still waiting to hear specifics on Clark's program to decide about him. I believe that NO Democratic campaign should go dirty. This is counterproductive and only helps the GOP. I think whenever we hear of someone dissing a Dem, we should steer them back into telling the truth on Bush & Co and why we must unite to get rid of the GOP power machine that is ruining this country. Questions about a candidate's stance is fine-dissing should be ruled out, imho.

[Raine]

6. Same here

I don't see the point in trashing our own candidates. :argh:

[newyawker99]

11. Hi Raine!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[WillyBrandt]

7. Absolutely

I agree absolutely. I'm pro-Clark, but I want Clark to OUTPERFROM Dean, not to smear and bash him. We're in this together. Repeating smears, whether they come from Counterpunch or the DLC or from Rush is no good.

[calimary]

8. This Dean supporter thanks you. Very gracious.

Clark would be my second choice if Dean blows it.

[Raenelle]

9. Exactly my thoughts.

Anybody but Lieberman for the nomination. But I'm really, really hopeful about Clark's candidacy.

[Cha]

10. Wow! I am properly impressed! And I give my Props to you,

bluestateguy! :-)

I'm am so Sick of the gratuitious bashing on this Board!

I'm glad to know all the Facts about the Dem candidates but some of the Bashing has been mean and downright Ugly spewing!

And I consider lieberman a repuke.:-(

[ronzo]

12. I'm with ya...

eom

[NNN0LHI]

13. I will raise you. I will not criticize any of them n/t

[Sagan]

14. Well that's a crappy fucking' attitude...

Our job here is to run down ALL the candidates. It's vitally important that you get with the program. We are providing a vital and free focus group for the RNC smear machine, and you're encouraging people to slack off!

I should hit "alert" on you, bub....

[Fenris]

16. Good one

Almost missed the sarcasm...very subtle.

[liberalmuse]

15. I back Dean...

but I will not criticize any Dem candidate, even Lieberman, though I have in the past, and I can't promise not to in the future if he goes even more to the right or says something truly heinous. I have done some soul-searching, and will even vote for Lieberman over Bush, rather than stay home. Anyway, I'm saving all my criticism for Bush and his gang of thugs.

[NNN0LHI]

17. Just so you know

This kind of thread is Karl Roves worst fucking nightmare.

Don

[VolcanoJen]

18. Damn skippy, NNN0LHI!

I miss Ron Brown, and fondly remember his battlecries to unite the party and keep the criticisms focused clearly on Bush I in '92. I hope McAuliffe is up to the task, because if not, it could be to his peril...

[wryter2000]

19. Yup, yup, yup...thanks

I have my #1 and #2 reversed from yours, but I got your back!