Kerry-Edwards or Kerry-Clark?

[Mass_Liberal]

I'm partial to Kerry-Clark, personally. Of course, I'm surprised that these two wouldn't be bored w/ a lameass job like VP.

[joshdawg]

1. Kerry-Edwards

[chimpymustgo]

2. Kerry/Edwards!!!!

woo hoo

[Mz Pip]

3. Kerry/Clark

but I would vote for a Kerry/My ugly cat Gilbey.

I would really like to see Clark demolish Cheney in the VP debate.

MzPip
:dem:

[Rockholm]

4. Kerry-Edwards!

[robsul82]

5. Kerry/Edwards!!!!!!!!

John Edwards: 1-0 in elections.

Later.

RJS

[Leilani]

6. I think a President Kerry

would have an activist VP.

I think Clark could travel all over, repairing our relations with allies, & especially helpful towards NATO, where is is well known & regarded.

Clarke could travel to Iraq, & bring back direct military assessments, on the actual situation.

What about Afghanistan? We have many troops there, & the people aiding us, are under a NATO umbrella. Again, Wes's old friends.And the job of finishing off Al Queda is still not finished.

I could go on & on, but those are 3 BIG reasons Clark could be a huge help.

[Padraig18]

7. 1st choice: Kerry-Edwards, 2nd choice: Kerry Clark

I would be absolutely delighted with either one on the ticket, however.:)

[Florida_Geek]

8. I like Kerry-Clark

While I like Edwards, one negative is his trial lawyer work and what the Bush people would do with that.

IMHO both Edwards and Clark add southern voters to Kerry.

[emulatorloo]

9. Kerry-Clark my dream, Kerry-Edwards good too.

I think Kerry-Clark is a killer combo.

[montanacowboy]

10. Kerry Clark

and he better get on the bandwagon and do it - he needs voices out there - these ads of the repukes are killing him - they are defining him as the big taxer -

get going Kerry and pick Clark now -

[VOX]

11. Kerry-Edwards is my preference, but Kerry-Clark is A-OK, too.

Either ticket is a winner.

:kick:

[OC_dem]

12. I'm for Kerry - Clark

2 reasons:

1, Clark is a real outsider.

2, Chicken hawks vs. war heroes, a big seller right now.

Of course they could run a yellow dog for VP now and I'd still vote for Kerry

[newyawker99]

41. Hi OC_dem!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[H2O Man]

13. All three in one administration.

(1) Edwards for VP, Clark for Secretary of State. (2) Clark for VP, Edwards for Attorney General. I'm thinking that we are very lucky as a party to have this many strong people. Think of the republicans.

[gWbush is Mabus]

14. Clark for Sec. of Defense

[Qutzupalotl]

18. He can't be.

SD has to be a civilian for 10 years.

[childslibrarian]

15. I was a Clark endorser but

Edwards has the verbal skills and the sex appeal that Kerry lacks...

[Auntie Bush]

27. Clark is much more sexy than Edwards.

(at least for us older woman) Edwards is like the country's nice big brother...not sexy!

[Qutzupalotl]

16. Kerry-Clark

Sharp as a tack, articulate, stellar career, has already been a Commander-In-Chief, knows what it's like to be a teacher, has seen to it that healthcare & education were provided for families in his care, and has the goods on the BFEE.

The right is already trying to paint Kerry as soft on defense, even though he acted heroically in Vietnam while Bush was cowering stateside. Clark reinforces the national security issue for us and makes people feel safe.

[Nashyra]

17. Kerry-Clark

Clark the strongest on defense and diplomacy

[earthside]

19. Oh, Please!!!!

Boy, that's a bold new vision, a brave new direction for America ...
... two rich white guys running for president and vice president.

THE TIME HAS COME ... a competent, serious WOMAN on the ticket will be a tremendous plus for Democrats, and will move suburban voters to Kerry.

US Sen. Landrieu is the best pick, in my opinion.

But two guys again? Oh, please.

[seahawky]

20. KERRY/EDWARDS 2004

This is the ticket that will beat Bush. Remember we need a winning team. That means strong campaigners. This is something Clark lacks. Edwards will bring energy and excitement. Something others cannot bring to Kerry's ticket.

[citizen snips]

21. Welcome to DU seahwky!

:hi:

[citizen snips]

22. Kerry/Edwards.

kerry/Edwards

[DemDogs]

23. Kerry-Edwards since it can't be Edwards-Kerry (n/t)

[deminflorida]

24. Kerry-Clark if you want a Victory in 2004.

other-wise risk another 4 years of *. The GOP is running on the "Bush-Cheney, Strong on Terrorism, Economy is improving, give us time" Platform.

They intend to paint Kerry as an Anti-Defense Systems Flip-Flopper based on his record in the Senate. Can't handle the heat if the country is attacked again.

Only Clark pulls the rug out from under their strongest position to run against the Democrats.

Take it to the bank.....

We risk losing, even if it's by a small margin, but we RISK LOSING without Clark on the ticket.

I like John Edwards, don't get me wrong, and I think he has just as good of an opportunity to hold the White House for the Dems a full 16 years. But, we risk losing without Clark right now.

Lose it this time and we're done...Bush survives without any major FU*K UPS another four years, and Jeb will move in right behind him. Bank on it, the Next Bush Administration will be extremly moderate compared to this one. They intend to pack the Courts and Kill the Democratic Party, they can only complete the job by ensuring Jeb follows his brother.

[GOPBasher]

25. Kerry/Clark, but I won't be upset with Kerry/Edwards

[laruemtt]

26. Kerry / Clark!!!!!!

[maddezmom]

28. Kerry/ Clark

[DIBL]

29. Kerry/Clark is my dream choice but...

I doubt Kerry will pick Clark for one simple reason: compared to other seasoned politicians, Clark is a novice campaigner. Don't get me wrong, I adore Clark, I supported him in the primaries. He's a great charismatic leader, a visionary and a genuinely good man but he simply hasn't master the art of public campaigning. He sometimes comes across as too rigid. At other times, he goes off on tangents and gives overly complicated and convoluted answers to a seemingly simple question. I liked Clark best during his impromptu Q&A sessions in which he demonstrated the great depth and breath of his knowledge, intelligence and sensitivity. He seemed more relaxed and willing to open up.

In any case, I don't think Clark himself would enjoy the VP position very much since it is mostly legislative and ceremonial. Of course, Kerry could always bend the rules a and give him more meaningful responsibilities.

[Bryan]

33. Telling point, there

He sometimes comes across as too rigid. At other times, he goes off on tangents and gives overly complicated and convoluted answers to a seemingly simple question. I liked Clark best during his impromptu Q&A sessions in which he demonstrated the great depth and breath of his knowledge, intelligence and sensitivity. He seemed more relaxed and willing to open up.

Don't look now, but you just gave a very apt description of one John Forbes Kerry. I think Clark makes sense because he has essential similarity to Kerry. I think there's a possibility that Edwards, with his reputation as a comer, might actually overshadow Kerry, especially in a debate (the problem with Dukakis/Bentsen). Kerry/Clark has resonance on the same wavelength, as it were.

But then, to be fair, if we switch to an oppositional rather than a relational dialectic, Edwards brings a youthful, energetic quality that Clark, God love 'im, doesn't quite (though the General is quite energe-dammit, now I just sound patronizing. Shouldn't post while drunk). It's a complicated question. Then again, having to choose between Clark and Edwards is a nice problem to have...

[AgadorSparticus]

30. Kerry/Clark is my hope for the ticket

[AbbeyRoad]

31. Kerry-Clark [n/t]

[in_cog_ni_to]

32. Kerry/Clark n/t

[webkev]

34. Kerry Clark

but either 'l do

[Crunchy Frog]

35. Kerry/Clark n/t

[grannyfran]

36. I'd Work To Get Either Ticket Elected

but, of course, I'd prefer Clark. We need a crystal ball to tell us what the situation is gonna be in late summer and fall. Is Iraq going to keep getting worse and terrorism expanding? Then we definitely need Clark. Is the economy continuing to decline and jobs are still falling? Then maybe Edwards' feeling our pain will be just the ticket. Who knows? Whatever it takes to just get our foot back in the door at the WH.

[atre]

37. Kerry-Edwards

Or maybe we could amend the Constitution to have two Vice Presidents. That would make both camps happy.

[robbedvoter]

38. Kerry/Clark is winning is important

The whole 9.11, war in Iraq, National security thingy...
Of course, Poppy did have Dan Quayle...

[Eurobabe]

39. Kerry-Clark

...let Clark defuse the national security issue.

Cheney vs. 4Star? No contest.

[Paradise]

40. Kerry-Clark n/t

[MrSlayer]

42. Kerry/Clark by the proverbial mile.

[goclark]

43. Kerry- Clark

What a team!

I have met Clark and Edwards. They are both charismatic,intelligent, easy on the eyes etc.

Of the two, my heart and my brain say Kerry/Clark for '04.
Don't like the idea of two senators together. Need more varied experiences.The Repukes will eat their two voting records alive.

Clark is so much broader in an international sense.

In addition, Clark knows this bunch of crooks in the White House from a different perspective. He has worked closely with the Pentagon as well as several administrations and he understands the terrorist threat from the side of the military. He has "been there,done that" in terms of War and in terms of Peace. And, I know that he understands how to bring people together.


Clark... a man for all seasons.


Kerry/Clark '04
:loveya:

[Dying Eagle]

44. neither

Edwards: Attorney General

Clack: Defense or State

I am still undecided who i would like to see as VP