Clark Supporters: Please check in here

[Jerseycoa]

Okay, slow down, people.

What we know:

Gert introduced Wes last night as the next POTUS. Wes did not say he was staying in or leaving the race in his speech. We saw Wes in the crowd say he would try everything he could to stay in and that they were going to talk about it today and reach a decision. We have heard there is disagreement between the family and campaign staff over whether or not he should drop out. Matt Bennett last night announced Clark has decided to back out and will announce it today on CNN. We have read that much of the Clark campaign staff was in the hotel bar and taken completely by surprise when Bennett's news came on the television. We also heard that a "mistake" may have been made in that the announcement came before a decision was reached. This afternoon, we get word that Clark's announcement may reverse Matt Bennett's announcement of last night.

Other than that, we know nothing. We'll hear from the man's own mouth in an hour or so. Let's please give him a respectful hearing and accept his decision either way.

[abburdlen]

1. I'm waiting to hear

the words for Clark but everything but points to the show being over:(

[HuskerDem]

2. Could someone please tell me what extention they've been getting through

on? Still trying to call Little Rock.

[ResistTheCoup]

5. Here's one

501-537-2004

[Maddy McCall]

3. Hi, Jerseycoa...I'm still here, but I want Clark to do what he thinks best

If he quits, I praise him for being the best candidate this primary season and for his contributions to the party.

If he stays, I will continue to support him

:)

[Tweed]

4. Whatever Clarks wants, I want

Including Kerry for President

[ResistTheCoup]

6. Hey...

Is that ABE - Anybody But Edwards? ;-)

[maddezmom]

7. waiting patiently to hear directly from Wes

OK, not so patiently. :crazy:

[ronnykmarshall]

10. When is the speech?

[incapsulated]

11. 3:00 eastern n/t

[incapsulated]

8. Well, I can still post

So I guess I haven't been banned, heh.

I don't know what to think about any of this anymore.

I just want to hear from the man himself, I can't stand this.

[Nashyra]

13. Question

* was scheduled to speak after Clark made his announcement, at about the time there were rumors that he would not drop out they chnaged the time of *'s speech, has anyone caught that?

[incapsulated]

17. Well, I remember bush's speech was for 2:00 or 2:30

As of this morning, I think.

[maddezmom]

24. the chimp is on now

have him on mute.

[Jerseycoa]

18. I think it was the other way around

Clark's speech has been moved from 3PM to 3:30 EST -- there is also some confusion due to the time difference.

[Jerseycoa]

14. I know the feeling

I scrutinized the rules about a half hour ago (out of necessity). ;)

[incapsulated]

23. I'm on two strikes!

With my ranting last night, I thought, oh boy... ;)

[maddezmom]

21. hear ya

the burning in my stomach was just going away...gotta get somemore Tums.

[rockymountaindem]

9. I'm not specifically a Clark supporter

but I hope to God he stays in the race. He is a great man and candidate and has done much to re-invigorate our party. I hope all the candidates stay in for as long as possible. Good luck to Mr. Clark and all his supporters. When it comes to the 2004 primaries, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.

[bain_sidhe]

12. I take my marching orders from Clark

Not from Bennett, and not from the media. What Wes says, goes.

[LuLu550]

40. I'm with you

I'm not out until Wes says its over. And I will continue to wear his buttons and vote for him in the NY primary no matter what. When we have a democratic nominee, I will out all my money and energy helping him unseat the unelected fraud. Until then, I'm still a Wes woman!

[boxster]

15. Gert said he would be the next president. She just didn't say WHEN!

Hehe. Maybe she thinks Bush will win again in 2004, and Wes will be the next POTUS - in 2008!

Just a little joke, people.

}(

[Qutzupalotl]

16. I thought he still had a fighting chance, so I'll wait to hear

what he says today.

Still think, if he does drop out, that he'd be a good VP for Kerry. That way, his statement that "national security has to be at the top of the ticket" would still fit. And in 8 years, we get a really good president.

[lazarus]

19. if he stays in

He's going to be Perot'd by the media. Unless he acts swiftly and decisively, i.e. firing Bennett for stepping out of line, etc.

[incapsulated]

26. I have to agree with this

That's why I'm feeling nauseated right now.

[mmonk]

20. Moved to 3:30 EST

because of Bush. Confusion over what's going to happen from what I've heard.

[incapsulated]

25. Oy vey, no more confusion!

I'm confused enough!

[Eurobabe]

29. 2:45 pm: Help there's a MORON

on my TV screen, mommy make him go away!!!!!

[Ilsa]

22. Well, I know this isn't exactly the same thing,

but Ross Perot did an "in and out" in 1992 (although it was over a longer peoiod of time), and he looked foolish.

I realize that Clark didn't announce it last night himself, and I think that, in and of itself, might have been a mistake. I don't like the way this is playing out and how it makes Gen. Clark or his campaign look. I don't understand how Bennett could walk out and just throw down an announcement like that without Clark being there to graciously concede. It just isn't making sense to me.

I wish Gen. Clark could remain in the race, but I'm not the one working as hard as he and the campaigners are, with long, long hours, and many personal sacrifices. I'm also worried about the right-wing attacks we're already starting to hear about Kerry, his service "record", marrying wealthy, etc, and how that is going to effect the electorate. I'm frustrated that they will smear Kerry enough and too much will "stick" in the minds of the voters.

Sigh.

On edit: I'll work hard (remotely, again) for the campaign, if he decides to stay in.

[janx]

27. That's the way I feel about it too. If we're going to have

someone with military experience in the race, why on earth vote for Kerry over Clark?

I support Dean, but that's the way I see it. And I've had it with the dirt of "inside the beltway" politics.

[incapsulated]

32. I'm torn to pieces

Of course part of me want's him to stay in. Another part says, if he does they will rip him to shreds and make you long for the days when he was ignored.

The way this whole thing was handled makes me want to go down to Arkansas and strangle some people, I swear.

[OKNancy]

28. Checking in....

I arranged my schedule today to be by the tube at 3:00 Central..
I wonder what is going to happen. Whatever it is, I support Clark.
BUT, if he quits I hope he makes a Bush blasting speech and throw in a few barbs at the process too.

[BootinUp]

30. I'm seriously gonna miss these days

Its been a blast fellow Clarkies.

:)

[maddezmom]

35. Where you going?

I'm staying, we have to stick together. :pals:

[BootinUp]

37. Well no where but

it will never be quite the same I think. I mean until he runs next time. :)

[maddezmom]

41. knew what you meant

;) just playing with ya.

[Joe the Revelator]

We're a voting block now

Stonger together then apart.

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[MidwestMomma]

33. I'm here

Stomach in knots. If Clark drops out, might be a good day to put my old dog to sleep. Might as well be depressed about everything. Thanks for thread and everyone's support.

[maddezmom]

57. hey momma

sorry to hear bout your dog, we just had to put a puppy to sleep a few weeks ago. It was heartbreaking. I'll be thinking of ya. :hug:

[tishaLA]

34. Hi all

I'm still down from last night and I'm here listening to chimpy talk about weapons, sounding like an idiot. I wish Wes would get on TV now so I can leave cable news behind for a while. I need a break.

[Jerseycoa]

36. I'm still up from last night

Not a blink of sleep. There's a fist in my chest. :(

[incapsulated]

38. Aw, Jersey, no sleep at all?

:( I'm sorry, hon.

:hug:

[neverforget]

42. I slept really bad last night too. I kept thinking about how much I'm

going to miss him. :cry:

[incapsulated]

43. I got in a few hours

No work today, class this evening.

I can't concentrate and I've got all these assignments to do. :puke:

[HoosierClarkie]

39. All I know is....

I will work my * off if he stays in! I kept hoping this was a just a nightmare and I would wake up. Hopefully we all just slept really late today! *trying really really hard not to get my hopes up*



:grouphug:

[HuskerDem]

44. If he stays in I will DOUBLE EVERYTHING

money time effort EVERYTHING

[Nashyra]

45. Me too

call or fax Little Rock and let them know

[incapsulated]

46. Well, the chimp is done

Waiting for the Champ. :)

[Nashyra]

47. That is great

the chimp and the champ

[Tom Rinaldo]

48. Pins and needles on top of Heart Ache

Now there's a double dose. I kept trying to put a positive face on the idea of Clark withdrawing. I kept failing.

[BootinUp]

50. I'm about ready

to go buy a pack of smokes. (I quit 2 1/2 weeks ago!)

Aaaaaahhhh! :)

[incapsulated]

52. don't do it!!

Although I sympathize, believe me. Stay strong. I'll smoke for you. ;)

[BootinUp]

59. thanks but who's going

to smoke so you can stop??? :)

[davsand]

49. Still here--Still standing.

This has been a hell of a ride in the last 24 hours. Frankly, I think Bennett set him up for this and I hope Bennett and Lahane both get the big old army boot...

I saw Clark on CSPAN last night worrying about a supporter who was in the crowd crying when he gave his address. He told somebody from the campaign to go get her and then gave her a big hug and told her they were gonna be ok--not to worry. THAT is not the kind of guy that sends a campaign staffer out to break the news to the campaign and the rest of the world, that the race is over. Clark has WAY more sand than that.

This whole mess reeks, and I hope to heck the General stands strong!

Laura

[Nashyra]

55. Must be getting close

CNN he's not on yet. Still saying he's dropping out.

[elcondor]

51. Checking in

I was so depressed last night and today has been a terrible day (for other reasons besides the rumors). CNN is still reporting he's dropping out though.

[laruemtt]

67. me too, elcondor - today

has been a terrible day for other reasons also. let's not lose hope in tomorrow. hope both our tomorrows are better!

[Rowdyboy]

53. I'm listening

but I refuse to get my hopes up

[TakebackAmerica]

54. checking in!

If Clark's gone my support goes to Kucinich

[incapsulated]

56. CNN is still talking like it's a done deal

From their Clark reporter.

[Joe the Revelator]

58. Surprise the media, and get an all day story

[incapsulated]

60. I don't think they

would deliberately lie to a CNN reporter just to get coverage about something as serious as this, imo.

[HoosierClarkie]

63. Here!

Clark: CNN should have been slow to confirm the final result like they did for OK cause I am staying in this race!

I wish. :)

[incapsulated]

61. He's ON! eom

[incapsulated]

62. arrrggghhh!!!!! wait...

[thelocalkgb]

64. I'm here

We are currently talking about the Vagina Monologues on CNN with special commentary from Jane Fonda. I'm not sure what this has to do with Clark.

[laruemtt]

65. here and anxiously awaiting word

from the general himself. and hoping against hope he is staying with it.....

[Doctor_J]

66. I'm here

Here's my opinion

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=308752#311678