Special Anouncement For Clark in New Mexico at 2:00 MT

[Quixote1818]

We received notice to be at the Clark headquarters at 2:00 MT here in Albuquerque for a special announcement press release for the General. The press will all be their. It is bein touted that it will help him win New Mexico. I am guessing Bill Richardson the Gov. is going to throw his support behind the General but I don't know for sure. That would help him win the Hispanic vote all over the place. Bill Richardson is perhaps the most powerful Hispanic in the Country. The Albuquerque Tribune Endorsed Clark Saturday with a glowing endorsement. Looks good in New Mexico for Clark!

[windansea]

1. yehawwww

hope so!!

[Rowdyboy]

2. That would be flawless

Thanks for the good news!

[tishaLA]

3. That would be excellent!

eom

[dolstein]

4. This doesn't surprise me

Bill Richardson is a smart guy, and probably thinks Clark's our best shot against Bush. I'm leaning more towards Edwards now, but I certainly wouldn't be disappointed if the General was our candidate.

Of course, the value of endorsements shouldn't be overstated. Just look how much Harkin's endorsement helped Dean.

[Maddy McCall]

5. Richardson came within a hair's breadth of endorsing him after SOTU

He wanted to SOOOO bad, but he withheld. I bet you are right...that will be the big news.

Excellent!

Edited to add that Clark is leading in NM polls right now, and has been consistently leading, so his probable victory there is also due to the fact that voters identify with his stance on issues.

[Jerseycoa]

6. It would be beautiful

But Richardson is chairing the convention and can't endorse anyone. Unless he's stepping down as chair, but I doubt that would happen.

[Quixote1818]

8. Perhaps Senator Bingiman?

What else could it be? Bingaman is very popular in New Mexico. I don't know if they would call a press release for that? Would they?

[Leilani]

23. Agreed

Richardson said several nights ago, he cannot endorse anyone, because he is chairing the convention.

What if the nominee has not been decided? he needs to remain neutral.

[in_cog_ni_to]

7. I hope

it is A Richardson endorsement. That would be great!

Go, Wes!

[JI7]

9. that would be something

great endorsement if richardson endorses clark.

[Clark Can WIN]

10. yyyyyyyyyyyeaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhuuuuuuuuu

Exciting news! Thanks for the heads up.

[Loren645]

11. Will CSPAN run it?

I hope...

[Rowdyboy]

12. I'm afraid Jerseycoa is right

Since he's chairing the convention, I don't think Richardson CAN endorse anyone. Maybe it is Bingaman.

[Bombtrack]

13. Why not, the nomination will be decided 4 months before the convention

maybe both of them are endorsing him

If it's Richardson, it's not only a help in the New Mexico primary, it should also, as he is the highest ranking state hispanic in the country, with particularly, in other states like Arizona, Texas and Florida

[Rowdyboy]

15. I'm really not certain and I hope you're right

[Jerseycoa]

16. Richardson repeated two nights ago

He will not endorse until there is a nominee. Since it could go all the way to the convention, he can't do it before. I would love it, but I don't see it happening.

[maddezmom]

14. How bout NARAL and NAACP

I think they are holding thier annual dinner in NM today.

[maddezmom]

20. read this article from today

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/7771946.htm

from the article: Abortion rights groups generally oppose attempts in state legislatures to narrow a woman's access to abortion.

Kate Michelman, head of NARAL-Pro-Choice America, said she is satisfied Clark "will not only be a pro-choice candidate but will make it an issue in this campaign" against Bush if he wins the nomination.

"I think what the general is saying is that he supports a woman's right to choose as protected by the law," Michelman said. "We're good to go with Gen. Clark."

[Jerseycoa]

17. OK it's seven minutes after two

What is it? :D

[maddezmom]

18. LOL

2:00pm MT..... I'm anxious to hear it, too.

[Jerseycoa]

19. Duh

Time difference :dunce:

[TexasSissy]

21. I'll wait and see. I've heard rumors before that didn't pan out.

[Clark Can WIN]

22. Does anyone know about possible coverage yet?

CSpan? Anyone?

[Clark Can WIN]

24. Anybody know yet?

[davsand]

26. Ok, what is up?

I watched Judy Woodruff on CNN and nothing on there so far. Anything? Anybody?

Laura

[returnable]

25. Kick for more info...

[SW FL Dem]

31. Another Kick n/t Any info?

[Quixote1818]

35. Gephardt Camp Joins Clark Camp

In New Mexico. That was the news.

[snyttri]

27. I don't think so, since Richardson is chairing(?) the National Convention

and their could be a convention fight.

[VolcanoJen]

28. Here's the pre-announcement from the NM Clark Site

I have a feeling Clark's about to receive a NARAL or Planned Parenthood endorsement, which would make sense, as today is the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Richardson can't possibly endorse anyone yet... I'll bet it's NARAL, and that would be HUGE for Clark!!

http://www.newmexicoforclark.com/

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BRIAN BURKE,
NM STATE DIRECTOR

Dear Clark Campaign Colleagues,

On Thursday, January 22 at 2pm, I will join Clark Campaign State Chairman Ed Romero and members of the Clark Campaign Executive Committee for a major campaign announcement.

This is very exciting news that will help us win the election in New Mexico, and we would like to encourage you to come to our Albuquerque Headquarters for the press conference at 2 p.m. and be a part of the announcement. Our office is located at 2501 Candelaria Road NE, between I-25 and Carlisle.

Sincerely,

Brian Burke

[maddezmom]

29. I was thinking NARAL as well

thanks for posting :)

[Freddie Stubbs]

30. I doubt that NARAL or Planned Parenthood would endorse him

after his flip-flop on the abortion issue.

[Qutzupalotl]

32. NARAL praised Clark

...not an endorsement, but good words:


Kate Michelman, head of NARAL-Pro-Choice America, said she is satisfied Clark "will not only be a pro-choice candidate but will make it an issue in this campaign" against Bush if he wins the nomination.

"I think what the general is saying is that he supports a woman's right to choose as protected by the law," Michelman said. "We're good to go with Gen. Clark."

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/7771946.htm

[HFishbine]

33. So....

What was it?

[LTR]

34. This?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=166711&mesg_id=166711

[TexasSissy]

36. What did this turn out to be? I never heard anything.

[Quixote1818]

37. It was about much of the Gephardt Campaign joining the Clark

Campaign nationaly. It wasn't an endorsment from Gephardt but much of Gephardts campaign people joined the Clark campaign all over the country. It just means help getting Gephardts labor vote.