Will Wes Clark be coming to Virginia to help Webb/Kellam?

[Catchawave]

If so, I hope it's to the very military friendly Norfolk/South Hampton Roads area! So far, we've had Bush/Cheney/Laura/Guiliani raising tons'o'cash for Thelma Drake/George Allen.

I know the General's a Webb supporter :hi:

[lyonn]

1. Webb and Clark! We need many more Dems like

these 2!!! Listening to the two of them can make a Democrats day during this doom and gloom era we are in.

[Catchawave]

2. Oh, I agree.....

Though Webb is getting more media attention right now, which is great for the midterms, wouldn't it be great if Gen. Clark came to Norfolk too ! Or does he need to be invited?

I'll try to help :hi:

[Tom Rinaldo]

5. Clark announced he will campaign for Webb

Here is part of an email General Clark sent out a couple of weeks ago. Check out the last paragraph:

"...The politics of fear -- the Republicans used it in 2002 with the drumbeat to rush into Iraq and then with their despicable campaign tactics, like the one comparing Senator Max Cleland -- a bona fide war hero -- to Osama Bin Laden.

In 2004, they beat that drum of fear and security again by attacking John Kerry's war record and running through a series of elevated alert warnings to remind the nation that America was still in danger.

Now, in 2006, they are once again ratcheting up the rhetoric, highlighting conflicts with Iran and North Korea and ruthlessly attacking anyone who criticizes the Bush Administration's failed policy in Iraq.

Democrats have to fight back against this language of fear every day between now and Election Day in November. And believe me -- we will.

Over the next two months, I will be campaigning with dozens of candidates up and down the ballot and across America. I will stand next to Ned Lamont (CT-Sen) in his campaign against Joe Lieberman. I will stand next to Jon Tester in his campaign for U.S. Senate in Montana. I will stand with "Fighting Dems" like Jim Webb (Va-Sen), Mike Weaver (KY-2), Joe Sestak (PA-7), and Charlie Brown (CA-4). We will stand together and demand that George W. Bush and the Republican Congress be held accountable for their failures of leadership. And no amount of fear-mongering and negative attacks will keep us from speaking out..."

Full Text:http://securingamerica.com/node/1424

Wes Clark will be in St. Louis on Tuesday campaigning for Claire McCaskill, another of the U.S. Senate seats that Dems need to pick up to regain control of the U.S. Senate. I don't think his time in Virginia has been scheduled yet but you can keep informed of Clark's short term campaign schedule by checking the left side of the front page of his web site.

http://securingamerica.com/

I'm sure an appearance will be announced relatively soon. Clark is a strong supporter of Jim Webb's and Clark was among those inside our Party who urged Webb to run.

Clark went to Virginia to endorse Jim Webb before the Virginia Primary on March 29th. Here is part of what he said then:



General Wesley Clark Endorses Jim Webb in Virginia
March 29, 2006

"I am in Virginia to formally endorse Jim Webb, a good friend, true patriot, and fellow veteran who is challenging Republican George Allen for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

Today, I'm asking you to join me in pledging Jim our full support in this important race.

I first met Jim Webb back in 1982, when a West Point classmate of mine brought us together to discuss the idea of building a memorial for our Vietnam veterans on the National Mall. From our first meeting over two decades ago, and ever since, I've come to know Jim as a smart, tough, and principled patriot.

Like me, Jim Webb was drafted into politics. Thousands of Virginians, in search of a real leader to represent them in the Senate, created a grassroots movement to encourage him to jump into the race. On March 7th, Jim answered their call to serve our country once again -- and now he has just three months to introduce himself to Virginia Democrats before the June 13th primary.

I remember well your support of me when I was drafted into the Presidential race. To this very day, I'm humbled and gratified by your faith in me.

In 2003, your financial support allowed our campaign to hit the ground running. Now, I am asking you to do the same for Jim."

http://securingamerica.com/node/823


A lot of Clark supporters, including me, have donated to Webb's campaign at General Clark's urging.

[Catchawave]

3. Update: We have Obama and Edwards coming to Virginia !

:loveya:

[FrenchieCat]

4. Wes Clark will be campaigning with Claire McCaskill in Missouri,

Cause he seems to be concerned with those underdog races to see if he can make a significant difference....cause it seems that once a race has gotten "going", and the candidate moves into positive poll territory, he moves on to the next hill.

You and I can begin our physical support of Claire McCaskill on Tuesday, September 19th at 12:30 pm when General Wesley Clark will be at the American Legion Post 103 (3212 Sutton Blvd. Maplewood, Mo 63143) to speak in support of her.
http://civillibertarian.blogspot.com/2006/09/veterans-plea-to-fight-to-take-back.html

Election 2006: Missouri Senate
Date Talent McCaskill
Aug 15 46% 44%
Jul 20 42% 45%
Jun 27 42% 42%
May 8 43% 40%
Apr 4 41% 42%
Mar 6 40% 43%
Feb 8 41% 46%
Jan 2 46% 43%
Nov 9 47% 45%
Sep 1 46% 46%
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/August%202006/MissouriSenate.htm

But remember that Clark was very much the one that encouraged Webb to run in the first place, and endorsed him during the Dem primaries and asked Clarkies to contribute directly to the Webb Campaign at that time and now!

I'm sure that Wes Clark will make an appearance with Webb when and if he is needed again.....cause all of the races matter in the end...in getting congress back! :patriot:

[Catchawave]

6. Thanks Frenchie....but

My Q was about Virginia, how "underdog" are we too :D

If he needs to "be invited" to Virginia, can I help ?

[Schema Thing]

7. How "underdog" is Virginia?

At this point, not underdog at all.

This is Webb's to lose. It's been a beautiful sight to behold; Webbs trajectory has been up, and Allen's down, from the moment the better man stepped into the ring.

[Catchawave]

8. George Allen? Thelma Drake?

Underdog. Bush, Cheney, Laura, Guilliani, underdog. Where's the GENERAL when WE need him :shrug:

Don't blame Webb, geesh.

[Tom Rinaldo]

9. Please see my post above. Clark gave his word, you will have him

Meanwhile Virginia is not the only place in our nation where Democrats need Clark. To win back the Senate we need to win up a number of difficult races. You have already been told that Clark will be in Saint Louis on Tuesday, isn't that a specific enough answer as to where is Clark when we need him?

Unlike a lot of other Democrats, Clark was there for Webb when Webb really needed him, before the Democratic Primary. Webb and Clark are on very friendly terms. It wouldn't surprise me if Wes Clark is remaining flexible, to be there for Webb when Webb most needs him there. In other words, Clark will be there for Webb during a week when other major Democrats can't be, at a time and at a place that Webb believes will do him the most value. Don't be surprised if Webb brings Clark to areas of Virginia where Allen is strongest, that's where most Democrats in red leaning states want Clark to help them.

[Catchawave]

11. Thanks Tom

Guess I was looking for a definite date at this time, Sept and Oct are getting full. Can't wait to see if I can fit him in, but I'm afraid it will have to be in South Hampton Roads, for me that is :hi:

Edit:typo

[FrenchieCat]

10. The General is always there when he is most needed.....

and that needs to be appreciated by all Democrats.

Wes Clark is in it to win Congress back first and foremost....using a strategy that is helpful in that respect over any other "needs" he may have!

If folks want him for publicity and a photo-op in one of the "now" closely media watched race (as after MTP, fever pitch is going on in VA), there is a possibility that he may not be available. It's not to say that Wes may not enjoy the attention and the limelight that showing up for camera lightbulbs might garnet...but it may mean that winning Congress back comes first and foremost in his list of priorities!

[Catchawave]

12. Obama and Edwards don't mind :)

Thanks anyhow :hi:

I would still like the opportunity to meet him that is. Hope he can work us in at some point :D

[FrenchieCat]

13. Were you supporting Webb before he won the primaries?

Cause Wes Clark was there back in March of 2006...when he endorsed Webb.

"General Wesley Clark Endorses Jim Webb in Virginia
March 29, 2006" and other stories below.

Jeeze...looks like Wes helped Webb get press when he sorely needed some. How about that? :shrug:

Glad you are thankful for this!

http://securingamerica.com/node/823
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/richmondreport/2006/03/clark_endorses_webb_1.html
http://www.augustafreepress.com/stories/storyReader$39359
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/6/11/122717/863
http://66.160.135.208/index.php/anwc/comments/the_wapos_slant_on_jim_webbs_support/
http://lowkell.mydd.com/story/2006/3/28/12038/9832

Maybe since Wes Clark leads from the front instead of from the rear, he was ahead of your time....and just a little too quick for you to have caught up with him? LOL!

[Catchawave]

14. Yes, yes I was !

However, I didn't know Wes supported Jim until I read it here on DU :shrug:

Whatever :hi:

[Tom Rinaldo]

15. I hope you do get the chance to see him when he comes, Catchawave

I know things can get competitive here on DU between the supporters of different possible candidates, but they all know how to put their competitiveness behind them when the time comes, and we can too. I worked hard for Kerry Edwards in 2004 when they became our ticket even though I was not originally supporting either of them. If one or both are on our 2008 ticket I'll work hard for them again.

All the leading Democrats have some different strengths and weaknesses, but pretty much all of us would support any of them in a heartbeat against whoever the Republicans run in 2008. If you manage to see Clark in person I think you'll like him a lot, which doesn't mean that you still might not like some other Democrat more, lol. Good luck catching Clark, and of course us Democrats all across the nation are pulling for you in Virginia with Webb.