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September 19, 2003

Clark Analysis


Daily KOS gives the first analysis, of Gen. Clark's candidacy, supported by Left is Right. Snippet:

But now Clark states that he did, in fact, back a war against Iraq. Clark, a retired army general, said his views on the war resemble those of Sens. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., and John Kerry, D-Mass., both of whom voted for the war but now question Bush's stewardship of the Iraqi occupation.

"That having been said, I was against the war as it emerged because there was no reason to start it when we did. We could have waited," Clark said during a 75-minute media session.

Waited for what? Either Iraq was an imminent threat, and Bush needed Congressional approval to wage war, or it wasn't. Sen. Graham knew the real score and voted against the resolution. So did a great deal other Democrats. I blame the deaths of every servicemember not just on Bush, but on every congressman and senator who enabled Bush to wage war. I'm surprised that in the current climate, with public opinion souring on the war, Clark would align himself with those under fire for supporting the war. Not to mention such statements are clearly at odds with what the Draft movement (myself included) were selling.

And there's also THIS critical analysis.

Kucinich is looking better every day.

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