Reply #6: Why Kerry should pick Clark

[Skwmom]

By putting Wes Clark on the ticket it will turn the "Dems are weak on national defense" meme on it's head (it will become Republicans are chicken hawks who send the sons and daughters of others off to needless wars while dodging their own responsibility).

Kerry alone is vulnerable to an attack that he is weak on defense (for example he voted against funding of military equipment critical to the Afghanistan mission). This will free the ticket up to pound Bush on the economy, health care and other matters.

In addition, because of Kerry's prior health problems if he doesn't appoint someone qualified to step into the role of commander-in-chief, I'm sure the Republicans will be more than happy to point this out.

Edwards is so weak on national defense, I don't think even General Clark could prop him up.