Clark takes lumps while honing media savvy

[maddezmom]

Clark takes lumps while honing media savvy
By Joanna Weiss, Globe Staff, 1/26/2004

NASHUA -- He may have expected the frenzied pace and the competition for voters' attention. But perhaps the most difficult challenge retired Army General Wesley K. Clark has faced in New Hampshire in recent days is the way every statement he makes gets repeated and magnified in the media.

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At a rally in Nashua yesterday, Clark said of the past week's struggles: "I knew I wasn't going to be the smoothest politician in this race. I didn't have those kinds of skills."

At every stop, he has tried to turn that trait into an asset, reminding voters that he is not a politician.

Still, the issues come up every time Clark faces a news conference or goes on a talk show. Clark was asked about Moore on NBC's "Meet the Press," and repeatedly in news conferences last week.

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more:http://www.boston.com/news/politics/president/clark/articles/2004/01/26/clark_takes_lumps_while_honing_media_savvy/

[spooky3]

1. He is learning, and he is a fine representative for Dems. Hang in there,

General! Could be a great VP.

[maddezmom]

2. thanks spooky

I'm still looking forward to Pres. Wes Clark. ;)

[John_H]

3. mediawhores: It's Clark's fault we bash him 'cause Rove makes us