Wes Clark in KY, TX, AZ, MT, PA - busy week!

[CarolNYC]

Lots of opportunities to see Wes Clark this week...and help some 2006 candidates (especially if you're in AZ)....

Monday - KY...
From the Hillbilly Report (http://www.hillbillyreport.com/blog/2006/09/general_wesley_.html):

General Wesley Clark 2004 Democratic Presidential Candidate Coming to Meade County
Sept. 22, 2006
By Becky Flaherty
General Wesley Clark 2004 Democratic Presidential Candidate will be in Meade County to support Col. Mike Weaver and Our Local Democratic Candidates!
Monday September 25 4:30 pm Meade County Courthouse.
JOIN US…LET’S GIVE GENERAL CLARK A HUGE MEADE COUNTY WELCOME!

From the Securing America events page (http://securingamerica.com/event ):

Tuesday - TX
9/26/06 - Dallas, TX: Fundraiser in support of Will Pryor (TX-32) @ 6PM CDT

description:
General Clark will attend a fundraiser in support of Will Pryor, candidate for TX-32 on Tuesday, September 26. Will Pryor is running in the district Martin Frost represented until 2004.

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: 4515 Highland
RSVP or contact for details:
Greg Richardson, [e-mail] or call 972-392-1135

Wednesday - AZ (all over!)
9/27/06 - Phoenix, AZ: Fundraiser on behalf of Jim Pederson @ 12:00 PM Local

description:
9/27/06 - Phoenix, AZ: Fundraiser on behalf of Jim Pederson @ 12:00 PM Local

Address:
Perkins Coie Brown & Bain, PC
2901 N. Central Avenue, Suite 2000
Phoenix, AZ
......
9/27/06 - Sun City, AZ: Townhall meeting with Jim Pederson on Iraq @ 2PM Local

Event location:
Exact Location To Be Determined, but the event will be held in Sun City, AZ
Check http://www.pederson2006.com/newsandevents/index.cfm?ID=26
or call the Pederson Campaign Headquarters in Phoenix at [phone]
.....
9/27/06 - Tempe, AZ: National Association of Social Workers BBQ in support of Harry Mitchell (AZ-5) @ 6:00PM Local

description:
General Clark will be attending a BBQ in support of Harry Mitchell (AZ-5) sponsored by the National Association of Social Workers @ 6:00PM Local

Location: Hackett House, 95 W 4th Street, Tempe, AZ
For additional details about the BBQ, check: http://www.harry2006.com/Events.asp or call Harry Mitchell's campaign headquarters at 480-755-3343
.......
9/27/06 - Paradise Valley, AZ: Fundraiser on behalf of Jim Pederson @ 7:00 PM Local

description:
General Clark will attend a fundraiser

Address:
6224 N 38th Street, Paradise Valley, AZ
Check http://www.pederson2006.com/newsandevents/index.cfm?ID=26
or call the Pederson Campaign Headquarters in Phoenix at [phone]


Thursday - MT
9/28/06 - Great Falls, MT: Press Conference with Jon Tester (Senate - MT) @ 2 PM MDT

description:
Contact Scott Peterson
Phone: [phone] or
Email: [e-mail] for details
Location: Great Falls, MT
.....
9/28/06 - Helena, MT: Fundraiser in support of Jon Tester (Senate - MT) @ 5:30PM - 7:30PM MDT

description:
630 Monroe Street
Helena, MT
Call 406-449-8024 for details

Friday - PA
Wes said in his last email that he'll be campaigning with Joe Sestak on Sept 29...so I assume that will be PA...No details listed on that yet....


It's all about 2006, baby!

[trillian]

1. No one has worked harder...

than Wes Clark has for 2006 candidates......NO ONE!!!

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

45. Tell that to the campaign workers.*

*If you are a campaign worker it'll be easy.

[Tom Rinaldo]

53. LOL. No one said Clark is working harder than campaign workers

but right now Clark IS a campaign worker, and he is matching the most dedicated of them, hour for hour. Clark's schedule this month is pretty grueling.

[Dinger]

2. Good, I Was Just Whining That I Want My Wes!

Just wish he'd come to Wisconsin.

[CarolNYC]

10. aw, Dinger....

I hope he makes it out to Wisconsin too...

I saw you asking about him in the Clark forum. I'm guessing he'll not have a lot of time to be appearing on Fox if he keeps up a schedule that has him doing four events in one day like he's doing in AZ...

[Clark2008]

16. Yeah - he doesn't make it out next door to Tennessee either

:(

[Donna Zen]

3. Don't forget Iowa 9/30/06

Wes will also appear in Iowa:

description:
General Clark will be the special guest at the Warren County Democrats Fall Dinner on Saturday, September 30th, 2006 in Indianola, Iowa. The event begins at 5PM
The cost is $25.00 per person.
Children 12 and under are $10.00.
Check the Warren County Democrats website for additional details as they become available.
Location: Indianola, Iowa

Just in case Clark's schedule for September wasn't full enough, the folks of Iowa are also in for a treat.

Wow Carol, this is amazing. The Arizona schedule includes a townhall event; the best.

[trillian]

4. Town Hall...

...is his best venue.

It's a thrill to watching him think on his feet. Luck AZ.

[Jai4WKC08]

5. I'm hoping to make it up to Iowa at the end of the month

And do a little canvassing for Iowa Dems while I'm up there.
:kick:

[CarolNYC]

11. Oh yes, Iowa on Saturday....

I hope he gets a chance to rest on Sunday...

And, yes the town hall...Arizona's in for a treat...I hope video of that surfaces somewhere....Or at least that someobody goes who can tell us about it.

[nickshepDEM]

6. Is he scheduled to be in MD anytime soon?

[CarolNYC]

12. Don't know...

but these events keep popping up so keep an eye on securingamerica.com for updates....

[nickshepDEM]

14. Thanks, Id like to attend an event if he's in town.

[Jai4WKC08]

26. Mostly Clark campaigns for Dems in reddish areas

Partly because so many other big-name Dems can help out in traditionally blue areas, and partly because he thinks the media blows us off so much, we MUST take our message out to red communities directly. Point is, he may not be in MD anytime soon, but maybe someplace close. I know he was in northern NJ not to long ago, a red area of a mostly blue state. He'll be in PA in Jack Murtha's district next week, but then it's KY, AZ and MT. He's likely to be in VA soon, but if it's like last time, most like the southern and western parts of the state.

[Auntie Bush]

32. Sounds like he'll never make it to Vermont. Sob!

:cry: Well at least we have Dean and that's great!

[Tom Rinaldo]

33. Yes you do have Dean and that is great, And...

...hopefully you can see a lot of Clark in nearby NH next year.

[CarolNYC]

28. Nick

If I see of any events there, I will be sure to post in the MD forum here. I hope you get to see him someday. :)

[Sparkly]

35. He's occasionally in DC

I met him at a fundraising event for Eric Massa.

[democrank]

7. Wes Clark. What a rare bird.

Our absolute best nominee for `08.

[Donna Zen]

8. So who gets to go?

Anyone?

None of these appearances are near me. I'm hoping that Wes makes it up to NH for Carol. I'll be away for a week in Oct. Oh no! What he if comes to New England while I'm away? Good grief, something else to worry about.

[CarolNYC]

13. NH

Oh Donna, I hope he makes it up there at a time you can attend....

I was very happy to see Carol included in his last fundraising appeal....and not just becuase I like her name, haha!

[CarolNYC]

9. another event in KY

Looks like Wes will be doing another event in KY tomorrow night...

From the Cincinnati Post:

"And, former Democratic presidential candidate and retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark will headline a rally Sunday evening in Wilder, Ky.

Clark will be the headline speaker at an 8 p.m. rally for state House candidates Linda Klembara of Fort Thomas and Randy Blankenship of Erlanger at the Wilder Civic Center, 530 Licking Pike.

Clark's visit is open to the public; the president's and McCain's are not.'

http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060923/NEWS01/609230361

[Jai4WKC08]

24. LOTS of KY events!

There's a "Family Day" meet & greet in Frankfort on Sunday afternoon, this rally in Wilder on Sunday evening, and then on Monday:

9/25/06 - Democratic Rally @ Campbellsville in Taylor Co., KY : 8AM EDT
Start: 08:00
description: General Clark will attend a Democratic Rally at the National Guard Armory, 1503 E. Broadway St., Campbellsville, KY @ 8:00AM EDT

9/25/06 - Democratic Rally @ Hopkinsville in Christian Co., KY : 10:30AM CDT
Start: 10:30
description: General Clark will attend a Democratic Rally at the VFW Post 1913, Highway 41-A, Hopkinsville, KY @ 10:30AM CDT

9/25/06 - Democratic Rally in Paducah- McCracken County, KY @ 11:30AM CDT
Start: 11:30
description: General Clark will attend a Democratic Rally in Paducah- McCracken County, KY @ 11:30AM CDT
Location to be announced. Call Phone: [phone] for details

Democratic Rally in Owensboro- Daviess Co., KY @ 2:15PM CDT
Start: 14:15
description: General Clark will attend a Democratic Rally in Owensboro- Daviess Co., KY @ 2:15PM CDT
Location: Democratic HQ, 3415 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY

Democratic Rally in Brandenburg- Meade Co. @ 4:15PM CDT
Start: 16:15
description: General Clark will attend a Democratic Rally in Brandenburg- Meade Co., KY @ 4:15PM EDT
Owensboro, Kentucky is in the Eastern Time Zone
Location: Courthouse, 3415 Fairway Drive, Brandenburg, KY

Democratic Rally in Louisville, KY @ 5:45PM EDT
Start: 17:45
description: General Clark will attend a Democratic Rally in Louisville, KY @ 4:15PM EDT
Location: 6 River Hill Road, Louisville, KY

[samsingh]

15. i hope he runs for office.

[Donna Zen]

17. Adding another event in Pennsylvania

It seems that while Wes will be Iowa Saturday night, he will be speaking on behalf of John Murtha, earlier in the day:

JOHNSTOWN, Pa., Sept. 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Retired General and former Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark will join former U.S. Senator Max Cleland, D-GA, as the featured speakers at the Veterans for Murtha rally this Saturday, September 30th at 11 am in Central Park, Johnstown, PA.

Clark will join Cleland in helping U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha, D-PA, fend off 'swift boat'-type attacks by a rogue group of veterans who disagree with Murtha's position on the Iraq war. "We're going to make sure people across the country see the support Jack Murtha has for his courageous leadership," Cleland said.

The rally will provide a festival atmosphere with free food and music for families from 11 AM to 2 PM according to organizers. Several garages will be opened free to provide ample parking. A special tent will be set up to accommodate older people.

"I'm honored to have two very distinguished American veterans, Max Cleland and Wes Clark, come to Johnstown to help fight back and speak out against the venomous attacks on my patriotism," Murtha said.

[CarolNYC]

18. Oh Donna

You beat me to it...

How great will this event be...Wes and Max (two of my very favorite Americans) there together for Murtha! WooHoo!

[Tom Rinaldo]

19. Clark doesn't just pick Glamor Photo Ops and early Primary States

Clark is going to places where the Democratic Party needs him the most, often conservative leaning Congressional Districts that Democrats really need to pick up in order to regain the majority in the House. When Clark implores us to "Take The Hill!" he is leading by example. The National media only concentrates on a few high profile races, usually for the U.S. Senate. A potential 2008 Presidential candidate can pick some free press showing up to campaign in those races, but the House contests usually get ignored.

Not by Wes Clark. The mission always comes first for him, not his personal career. Right now Clark's mission is to restore a Democratic majority to at least one House of Congress because too much is at risk to our nation as long as the Bush Administration has no effective oversight.

[RandomUser]

21. Yes, I've noticed that

Unlike other 2008 hopefuls who focus on Iowa or high profile races to cash in on media frenzies, Clark works for Democrats across the board.

[Donna Zen]

22. Picking the tough battles:

I've noticed that in addition to backing the "fighting Dems" Wes Clark is using his "stars" to help Democrats in red states, or/and Democrats who need national security credentials. Last week every Democrat running in 08 was touring NH. Not Wes Clark. He was in MO helping Claire.

In the old GQ article, Wes said that if your intensions are all about "you" then you will lose. He has decided that this must be all about 06, and obviously that frees him to do the right thing. (btw, I'm working from a dimming memory of the GQ piece, but it's close)

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

47. Clark's going to "conservative leaning Congressional Districts"

Good for him.

Bad for me.

[FrenchieCat]

59. Good for Dems you mean.....

somebody's got to go there, cause that's where the seats we want are located. :eyes:

[FrenchieCat]

20. I've noticed that Wes isn't showing up on Fox News these days...

Could it be that "they'd" rather not?

President's popularity's gone up since the last time Wes appeared.

Guess "They'd" rather see the General "fade" away.

[CarolNYC]

23. Many KY events...

OK, I thought the AZ schedule was something...This KY schedule is just nuts...LOTS of chances for the Kentucky folks to catch our General over the next 24 hours or so....Looks like lots of Kentucky Dems will be rallying tomorrow...If any of you here do get a chance to see him, can you see if you can make sure the poor guy eats something? He seems to let the eating go by the wayside when he's busy doing events like these. Lord knows we need him strong so he can keep doing this....

9/24/06 - Northern Kentucky Rally at the Wilder Civic Center, Wilder, KY @ 7:45PM EDT
Start: 19:45
description:
General Clark will attend the Northern Kentucky Rally at the Wilder Civic Center, 520 Licking Pike, Wilder, KY @ 7:45PM EDT
Wilder, Kentucky is in the Eastern Time Zone
For more information, contact the Kentucky Democratic Party at 502-695-4828.
.................

9/25/06 - Democratic Rally @ Campbellsville in Taylor Co., KY : 8AM EDT
Start: 08:00
description:
General Clark will attend a Democratic Rally at the National Guard Armory, 1503 E. Broadway St., Campbellsville, KY @ 8:00AM EDT
Campbellsville, Kentucky is in the Eastern Time Zone
For more information, contact the Kentucky Democratic Party at 502-695-4828.
...............

9/25/06 - Democratic Rally @ Hopkinsville in Christian Co., KY : 10:30AM CDT
Start: 10:30
description:
General Clark will attend a Democratic Rally at the VFW Post 1913, Highway 41-A, Hopkinsville, KY @ 10:30AM CDT
Hopkinsville, Kentucky is in the Central Time Zone
For more information, contact the Kentucky Democratic Party at 502-695-4828.
..............

9/25/06 - Democratic Rally in Paducah at the Noble Park Amphitheater - McCracken County, KY @ 11:30AM CDT
Start: 11:30
description:
General Clark will attend a Democratic Rally in Paducah- McCracken County, KY @ Noble Park Amphitheater @ 11:30AM CDT
Paducah, Kentucky is in the Central Time Zone
For more information, contact the Kentucky Democratic Party at 502-695-4828
Location:
Noble Park Amphitheater 2801 Park Avenue, Paducha, KY
................

Democratic Rally in Owensboro- Daviess Co., KY @ 2:15PM CDT
Start: 14:15
description:
General Clark will attend a Democratic Rally in Owensboro- Daviess Co., KY @ 2:15PM CDT
Owensboro, Kentucky is in the Central Time Zone
Democratic HQ, 3415 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY
For more information, contact the Kentucky Democratic Party at 502-695-4828.
............

Democratic Rally in Brandenburg- Meade Co. @ 4:15PM CDT
Start: 16:30
description:
General Clark will attend a Democratic Rally in Brandenburg- Meade Co., KY @ 4:30PM EDT
Brandenburg, Kentucky is in the Eastern Time Zone
Courthouse, 516 Fairway Drive, Brandenburg, KY
For more information, contact the Kentucky Democratic Party at 502-695-4828.
...............

Democratic Rally in Louisville, KY @ 5:45PM EDT
Start: 17:45
description:
General Clark will attend a Democratic Rally in Louisville, KY @ 5:45PM EDT
Louisville, Kentucky is in the Eastern Time Zone
Private Home, 6 River Hill Road, Louisville, KY
For more information, contact the Kentucky Democratic Party at 502-695-4828.

[Tom Rinaldo]

25. Now that's the 50 State Strategy in Action

Clark obviously made his time available to the Kentucky State Democratic Party to rally their base across the state. I count 6 rallies in one day!

[CarolNYC]

27. kickin' my own thread....

Kickin' my own thread here so anyone who might be able to catch any of these appearances knows about them......

I understand the General was delayed in getting to KY today by nasty weather in Little Rock...I hope his plane got off OK and all is well....Big day in KY tomorrow.....

[CarolNYC]

29. photos

of Wes at the Wilder event at the Hillbilly Report....http://www.hillbillyreport.com/

Video to follow....

[FrenchieCat]

30. Kick - Whata Week!

That guy's got to be taking vitamins!

[CarolNYC]

31. Louisville

Nice account from Louisville here...from mikebailey2000 at kos:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/9/26/125738/074

I was amazed by how affable and accommodating General Wesley Clark was when I met him at a Louisville home, at a fundraiser for Colonel Mike Weaver, who is running against Republican Ron Lewis in Kentucky's 2nd District.

Clark was not merely a nice guy - he was forthcoming with a great deal of important information, including the likelihood that BushCo will strike Iran.

.................

About political campaigns: Clark said that "generals and colonels can only lose wars, not win them." It is the job of the generals to make sure the troops are equipped and arrayed in a way that will allow them to accomplish the mission. But the fighting and winning comes from the troops, not the top brass. It is the grunts and the low-level officers that actually make the sacrifices and deliver the victory. "Political campaigns are no different. I can stand in front of this room through November 7th, and not deliver victory. Fancy speeches will not win back Congress. It is you, donating what you can, talking to your friends, making phone calls, and knocking on doors. It is you, sacrificing time that could be spent with your families because you believe we can build a better future together. It is only you on the front lines who will deliver victory in the fall."

About the man himself: It was an honor to meet Wesley Clark and to shake his hand. Clark is clearly service oriented. He has a passionate belief in community, teamwork, and shared sacrifice. He does not believe in easy answers or sugar-coating. He understands that tough choices must be made.

[CarolNYC]

34. Texas

Here's a TX report.... http://securingamerica.com/ccn/node/8671#comment-136850

This line sticks out: 'He IS worried about Iran, and what Bush may well do. He says we have to talk that up, everywhere.'

And this: 'Winning is done at the bottom. Politics is like that too: it's won by the foot soldiers. Give personal witness.'

He's counting on us foot soldiers to enter the fray too, you know....

[PurityOfEssence]

36. Workin' the room: damn good

It'll take every hero of the left to sway the tide of obliviousness and misplaced greed of the current monarchists.

Good on ya, General, keep it up.

[BamaLefty]

37. He'll be in Tuscaloosa, AL

on October 13th and I get to go hear him! Yes!!

[FrenchieCat]

38. Happy for ya!

and glad he's making it to as many states, to help as many Democrats as he can!

We really can't allow Bush to do what he wants for 2 more years! I don't know if I could stand it. :cry:

[Adelante]

39. What's the event, BamaLefty?

Thanks.

[CarolNYC]

40. I would think it's probably this....

Gen. Wesley Clark to give speech at UA

Clark will speak at Sellers Auditorium on Oct. 13
By Amanda Peterson
Senior Staff Reporter
September 27, 2006

Retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark will speak at the University on Oct. 13 as part of the Frank A. Nix Lecture series.

The Blackburn Institute, which will present the program, invites the public to hear Clark speak at 4 p.m.
.......

Every year the Blackburn Institute brings a different speaker to the University to speak in the Frank A. Nix Lecture series. Last year, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice came to speak for the series.

Jesse Homan, a junior majoring in English and philosophy and a member of the Blackburn Institute, said it was a challenge for the people who select the lecturer to pick a person with enough recognition to follow Rice, but Homan thinks they chose a good speaker in light of current events.

"It's great to be having him come to speak because of what's gone on in Lebanon," Homan said. "I really think it's going to pull a lot of interests. People will be interested to hear his take about what's going on."

The lecture series is particularly important for Homan because of the recognition it brings to the University by drawing important speakers. And that recognition then gives students a sense of value for their school.

"It's great for the students to know that their university is worth something for these big speakers to come," Homan said. "And then the students are actually able to interact with on some level."

The Frank A. Nix Lecture is in memory of Frank Albert Nix. He graduated from the University and was a member of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. Nix died in a plane crash in 1996. After his death, the lecture series began as a way to explore more ethical leadership on a national level.

While Homan does not know exactly what Clark will be speaking about, he thinks it will be great for everyone to have him come speak.

"I think it's a really great opportunity. It's going to be a cool deal," Homan said.

http://www.cw.ua.edu/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/09/27/451a3f17d25ba

[Adelante]

41. Thanks, Carol

:hi:

Anything new on Pennsylvania Friday and Saturday?

[CarolNYC]

43. No clue...

I just know he's going to be at that Murtha rally in Johnstown on Saturday...he should be further east in PA, though, on Friday, if he's campaigning with Sestak....

[NCarolinawoman]

58. I will be curious to find out details on the Murtha rally.

I was reading at one of the smaller military sites that some right wing chickenhawk radio hosts were drumming up listeners to join them and the swiftboaters at this rally. Some vets were writing letters to the owners of these radio stations(Clear Channel, I think), and trying to shame them for supporting this bilge.

It was sounding like this rally had the possibility of getting ugly in a verbal kind of way. :( I know that is the reason that Max Cleland and General Clark are offering their support.

[CarolNYC]

60. Murtha rally

Bob Kerrey and Ed Rendell are also supposed to be there for Murtha...Every one of them's a fighter...Should be interesting. I wish it was closer to me...but I'm going to the Sestak endorsement.....

[BamaLefty]

42. Blackburn Institute

It's an on campus service/political organization. Last year, Rice spoke along with Jack Straw and then flipped the coin at the following days Bama football game. So, we're certainly upgrading this year!

Clark > Rice

[CarolNYC]

44. Yeah, nice upgrade this year...

Lucky you...The General's really great at these kind of talks....

Did you see Rice last year?

[BamaLefty]

48. I know. I'm excited!

No, I didn't see her. I saw her at the game. She was all decked out in her crimson (she's a Birmingham native) to get all of the fans behind her. Geez... I know one person who didn't clap! ;)

[CarolNYC]

50. heh

takes more than a crimson outfit to get support from a good Dem, huh? :)

[BamaLefty]

54. Freal.

She can say "Roll Tide" all day I still wouldn't support that witch. :P

[CarolNYC]

56. More Alabama events

Hey, 'lefty, Wes will be at a few places in Alabama...Forgive me if these places aren't anywhere near you...Geography is not my strong suit. lol

Posted to Wes Clark's blog:

"On Saturday, October 14, the Alabama Federation of Democratic Women is
sponsoring a team for the Race at Linn Park in Birmingham. It will begin
at 8:30 a.m. Prior to the race we are invited to have breakfast with
the General at the event at around 7:00 a.m".

If anyone in the SE is interested in attending, contact me.

Also Wes will be in the Ft Rucker Army Base area (Ozark AL) the
evening of Oct 12th. Don't have details on that info just yet.

http://securingamerica.com/ccn/node/8721

[CarolNYC]

46. KY video and press

Video from the Hillbilly Report....

Brandenburg here:
http://www.hillbillyreport.com/blog/2006/09/general_wesley__2.html

Wilder here:
http://www.hillbillyreport.com/blog/2006/09/general_wesley__3.html

Nice long article about Paducah here:
http://www.murrayledger.com/articles/2006/09/26/top_story/news02.txt


Clark stumps for Democrats in western Kentucky

By GREG TRAVIS
Staff Writer

PADUCAH, Ky. - Gen. Wesley Clark, a highly-decorated veteran, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and former Democratic presidential candidate, brought his “Kentucky Candidate Tour” to Paducah Monday afternoon. Clark was stumping throughout the Commonwealth for House and Senate candidates while spreading his message that the Democratic grassroots organizations can change the face of America.

“I am here today because I want to re-enforce the efforts” of the Democratic candidates from this area who are running for office and to “share some of my thoughts with you,” Clark said.

He noted that he grew up in Arkansas, had lived in Kentucky twice (both times while assigned to Fort Knox) and always felt that Kentucky was real close to home for him. “I think that people here and in Arkansas have about the same values and the same concerns. We're worried about the same things. We're worried about jobs, education, health care, taking care of our families and we're worried about the war in Iraq,” he said.
........

Clark said he was “fed up with phony patriots” - ones who didn't serve their country but “wear an American flag on their lapels then vote against the kind of leadership and support that is needed for the men and women in uniform.”
........
He said people ask him why he is a Democrat and he tells them, “Because when I was in the Armed Forces I learned that it's not enough to issue orders and turn your back. To get the mission done you have got to take care of the troops. Those are the two responsibilities of any commander - and helping every man and woman and their families to be all they can be.”

He said when he returned to America he discovered one party talked about helping people and climbing the ladder of success. But what they liked to do was climb up the ladder and then pull it up after them and strand the rest of the people behind.

“What I learned in the military was a principle leadership in life - it was a natural thing to be a Democrat. Because our party lifts people up and believes in people. We pull people together and we help every American be all he or she can be.”

Story created Sep 26, 2006 - 11:58:01 EDT.

[Donna Zen]

49. It's Thursday!

Where's Wes Clark?

Looks like he's in Montana.

[CarolNYC]

51. Yep,

I just wish I knew specs on tomorrow and PA....

[CarolNYC]

52. Some press on the Phoenix visit

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2006/09/25/daily34.html

Former NATO chief blasts Bush policies during Phoenix visit

Former NATO Supreme Commander and 2004 Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark blasted President Bush on the Iraq War and Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks when he was in town Wednesday to support Congressional candidate Harry Mitchell and Senate hopeful Jim Pederson.

In a telephone interview Tuesday, Clark said he expects Iraq, terrorism and security to be the main issues in this year's election, overshadowing the economy and immigration. Immigration is a top issue for Arizona business interests, which favor a guest worker program.

The retired U.S. Army general hosted a fundraiser for Mitchell and joined forces with Pederson for a town hall meeting on the Iraq War.

(more)

[CarolNYC]

55. OK, Friday's PA events....

From the Securing America events page.....

9/29/06 - Rally and Endorsement Event for Joe Sestak (PA-7) @5:45PM EDT

Start: 17:45
End: 18:30

description:
Join General Clark for a Democratic Rally and Endorsement Event for former 3-star Admiral Joe Sestak (PA-7) @ 545PM at the American Legion Hall Post #358 Cliffton Heights, PA 19018



9/29/06 - Fundraiser for Joe Sestak (PA-7) @6:45 PM EDT

Start: 18:45
End: 20:00

description:
General Clark is the special guest for a fundraiser for former 3-start Admiral Joe Sestak beginning at 6:45 PM.
This event is at a private home @ 410 North Providence Road, Wallingford, PA 19086
Call 610-891-9880 for details


Go Wes! Go Joe!

[CarolNYC]

57. AZ event with Pederson

Heck, I'm just going to keep posting in this thread I like it so much. lol

I like this observsation from someone who attended the event with Pederson:

Wes Clark was doing his level best to keep this event about Pederson and I respect that. The idea that a major political player is able to go to an event like this and make sure that the lights and focus stay on someone else speaks highly to me of his character.

http://mistrelboy.blogspot.com/2006/09/handshake-line.html

Yep, that's Wes...It's all about 2006 right now...