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"I endorse Wesley Clark (and discovered that nearly all my feminist
friends had individually decided to endorse him) because he is the Democratic
candidate who would make by far the best President as well as the best
campaigner against George W. Bush. Clark offers America proven leadership
ability and worldwide stature; and I especially admire his brains, his sincerity
and integrity and his moral courage. He has championed women and families
throughout his career, and I agree 100% with his proposals on women's issues.
Not incidentally, I'm glad he taught Economics and also Philosophy--two crucial
subjects for dealing with complex problems facing America today."
Muriel Fox "I support Wes Clark because I know he will be a powerful advocate for
all women, both in the United States and abroad, by making sure that we have
access to affordable health care and child care. I know that Wes Clark will
expand economic opportunities for women and use his expertise in foreign policy
to make the world safer for women everywhere. Finally, I know Wes Clark will
protect our reproductive rights. As a young woman, there is nothing more
important to me, and there is no other candidate as well-suited to do so than
Wes Clark."
Aimee Boone "I saw Wes Clark being interviewed a couple of weeks before he announced
his candidacy. I was so taken with his clarity, leadership and vision for
America that I immediately thought 'this man should be President of the United
States". Since that time, I have done extensive research on him,
particularly on issues that are important to me and other women.
As I have learned more about Wes Clark and his platform, I am deeply
committed to helping him become President. He has re-kindled my patriotism and
belief that we can have a President who will treat the office with respect and
always put the best interest of America before his own. Thank you Wes!"
Teray Stephens "Thankfully, there is now a candidate running for President who is
committed to ensuring that our country lives up to its promise and its people.
He is a decorated soldier and a respected diplomatic leader, who has already
given 34 years to his country. He is smart and he is good. He has worked hard to
get where he is and he is a national hero."
Madonna "Wes Clark inspires women with his confidence and credentials and the
strong positions he has taken on issues of concern to women. For women, Wes
Clark represents dignity, honesty and a keen understanding of leadership. Wes
Clark will make our children and families safer, and our world more secure. That
is why I am endorsing him for President."
Tara Sonenshine "There are so many reasons to like Wes Clark, but for me it comes down
to the fact that he's is a good, decent human being. Someone who says with
compassion and resolute conviction, "because when you can do good, you
should." He knows that diplomacy is most effective when backed by a
credible threat of force, but will exhaust every diplomatic means possible
first. He knows first-hand the true consequences of sending men and women in to
battle. He's an officer, a gentleman, and a Rhodes scholar who's got the ability
and experience to be a great leader of our country.
There's nothing special about me nor the kind of life I want to lead. I want
to live in a country of opportunities, where I can pursue my dreams, just as my
parents and their parents did before them. I'm a pragmatic idealist who believes
our best years are ahead of us and can say with all my heart that, Wes Clark
will make an extraordinary President."
Mona S. "First, as a leader in the military who instituted Head Start for all
kids on the military bases, made housing more affordable, and made sure every
person had health insurance; second, as Supreme NATO Commander who recognized
the outcome of the successful campaign to stop Slobodan Milosevic's ethnic
cleansing of Kosovo "was not just the weapons of war;" and third,
because Clark's experience clearly shows us, that he is a listener who can
lessen our conflicts and link us again to what makes America great."
Cindy McDaniel "I'm enthusiastically supporting Wesley Clark because I am convinced
that he will be a strong, visionary, ethical leader who can rebuild our
international alliances while addressing our critical domestic challenges in
health care, the economy and national security."
Mary Rauh "We do grant, however, that some women are wary of a President who is a
military man and we ourselves had to overcome such a feeling of wariness--too
macho, too authoritarian....That's the stereotype of the military, even though
many of the military are now women. But we had to abandon our stereotype when a
general came along who is, astonishingly, gentle and nurturing as well as tough
and brave, who is of liberal spirit and who calls for "a new American
patriotism," defined as insisting that citizens have a right--indeed, a
duty--to express dissent in a democracy.
But is there anything here that doesn't benefit men as well as women? We have
similar goals. Wes Clark's presidency would help human beings, whoever and
wherever they are, and not only Americans."
Dudley Dudley and Jeanette Hopkins "Wesley Clark approaches problems with honesty, intelligence and
integrity. He understands the power and potential of the United States and the
opportunity to use that power for good. He has experience, rarely found, in
working with allies and opponents to try to find common ground despite
significant differences. His commitment to racial and gender equity is
consistently demonstrated in his professional and personal behavior. Whether one
focuses on reproductive health, civil rights and liberties, privacy, or war as
the least desirable and last alternative, Wesley Clark's values reflect the best
of what this nation could -and should - be."
Marjorie Smith "By the way, I think people who meet and spend time with Clark do have
an unusual reaction to him. He's so unlike most politicians that I've met. He
actually is an idealist in the best sense of the word - and it's genuine
(remember I'm also a shrink and I am quite good at knowing when someone is being
genuine). He reminds me of the Jimmy Stewart movie - Mr. Smith Goes to
Washington. I think many of us folks who were active politically in the 60's
have been so disheartened by politicians since those days and lots of us have
stopped being involved very actively in campaigns for exactly those reasons.
Then, after being so unbelievably appalled by Bush that we start thinking we
have to do something, the question becomes which Democrat do we support.
Do we pick the one who most agrees with us on all we care about? Do we pick
the person who makes us feel more powerful because he is so good at expressing
the anger we've felt since the last election? Do we do the one thing that the
Republicans are really good at and pick a candidate who can actually get elected
- someone who we can live with and will appeal to our fellow democrats and
independents in the red states and maybe even some disenchanted Republicans? So,
many of the Clark supporters got to Clark pragmatically - looking solely at
electability with the goal of getting rid of Bush. Then, we go about meeting
this guy - his optimism is contagious - he actually has his own vision for the
country - is extremely intelligent with Masters degrees in philosophy,
economics, government - yet, comes across as a down to earth regular guy - it's
pretty unusual.
I'm not sure that I would put my life on the line for my country but I kind
of like the idea of having a president who wouldn't ask anyone to do anything
that he/she hasn't done themselves. I think this may have a great deal of appeal
in the red states and we need some red states to rid the country of Bush."
Janet Lindner Spielberg "I support Wesley Clark because of the exciting prospect of having
someone in the White House who combines a shining intelligence, compassion and a
real, as opposed to a false, moral integrity."
Mary Gordon "I believe that with Wesley Clark, we have a man who can give integrity
back to the United States - make us respected, make us respect ourselves... and
help us rebuild a world we want our children to grow up in...
I also trust him to see that the next Supreme Court Justices named will not
turn back civil liberties 30 to 50 years, and perhaps, for the world as a whole,
that's the most important thing..."
Lucy Laederich
In looking at Wesley Clark's resume, many people are impressed with the fact
that he was a general. I am too. He is a superb tactician. Even more important
than that, he rejects war except as a last resort. But I am equally impressed
with the fact that as Clark worked his way through the ranks, he provided for
his family on a tight military salary. There is glory in that, too, though it is
easily overlooked.
Wesley Clark is often compared to Dwight D. Eisenhower: sure, they were both
generals who ran for the presidency, but I think of Clark in the tradition of
Harry S. Truman. He doesn't look on Americans from the vantage point of
privilege, holding them at arm's length and reading about their problems in some
report. He stands eye-to-eye with voters. Whether he is talking about advanced
over-the-horizon radar defense systems or the pitfalls of home finance, Clark
knows first-hand what he is talking about.
Looking at the future, I believe that Wesley Clark is the one candidate from
either major party who can bridge the widening ideological gulf that threatens
to tear this country apart. With his appeal to a wide spectrum of Americans, he
is the best hope for a return to a united United States.
Julie Fenster When Wes Clark was my age, he had already earned a Silver Star for his
service in Vietnam and was meeting his infant son for the first time. This
commitment to serving his country was derived not just from a desire to provide
a more secure future for his young family, but to ensure that America was a
standard bearer for professionalism on the battlefield, responsible foreign
policy, and civic pride. As the youngest female city councilor, and with a child
of my own, I have the utmost respect for General Clark's dedication to his
community, his country, and its place in the world.
Never have we needed a leader with this national and global vision more than
we do now. Our country has suffered from haphazard domestic policies regarding
employment, the environment, and national security and our ability to serve as a
model for other countries has been seriously undermined by a bullying foreign
policy. General Clark's direct, detailed, and reasonable policy proposals
represent the hopes and dreams of American families. We want things to be better
not just for ourselves, but for our neighbors, not just for our country, but for
our world.
General Clark brings a seasoned hand to foreign policy with a respect for
international law. He also brings a rational approach to remedying our domestic
woes from tax cuts to higher education. Wesley Clark understands that the world
will be safer when America's people are stronger, and that strength comes from a
sense of personal well-being, from pride in our communities, and from respect
for our commander in chief to lead us in the right direction. I am so glad that
General Clark has decided to share his strength with us, and to help us find our
way to better tomorrows!
Jacqueline Augustine I, as a liberal, support General Clark because I'm confident that his
military experience will keep him from going to war on a whim, and putting our
young American men and women at risk without due reason. General Clark's
experience has shown that he can reach peaceful solutions to threatening
international strife. That, in combination with his first hand experience with
the horror of war, gives me the confidence in the belief that armed confllict
would truly be a last resort in a Clark administration.
Lynda Garner Goldstein, MS. Ed.
One of the founding members of the National
Organization for Women (NOW), she served in several positions: vice president
(1967-1970), chair of the board (1971-1973), and chair of the national advisory
committee (1973-1974).
graduate student at American University
CEO Invision Group LLC
entertainer and mother
Journalist and former White House official
Los Angeles
Women For Clark, Delaware
1998 Democratic Nominee for Congress, NH 2nd
District
Former Chair, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, and PPFA
Affiliates Presidents' Council
NH voters
Marjorie Smith is a member of the Democratic
leadership in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and chairs the New
Hampshire Women's Policy Institute.
Attorney in Los Angeles
Author
Published Author and Historian
City Councilor, Geneva, NY
Monroe County Legislator,
District 14
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I just returned from New Hampshire. There is no question that magical moments await this Presidential candidate.
Boy - was there a DRAFT in New Hampshire this weekend. With temperatures dipping below 0, and the wind chill factor contributing to temperatures resembling -15 degrees, there was no question. A DRAFT was in the air. The grassroots movement that propelled General Wesley K. Clark onto the political stage made their presence felt.
With thousands of NH voters undecided, many are taking a closer look at General Clark and recognizing the message of hope he brings to the political landscape. Drafted by over 30,000 volunteers less than 4 months ago, Clark's message is taking hold.
"I am not a politician, I am a leader." Clark entered this race to end divisive politics by underscoring the importance of multilateral decision-making; both domestically and globally. Leaders bring people together. Politicians divide them. Initially without political ambition, Clark united Americans who were looking for a rational leader who recognized that whether the United States likes it or not, we MUST interact with the global community. He also attracted those who recognize that, ultimately, ANGER is not the solution. The absence of communication within the international community creates cavernous divides and polarizing positions. Zero sum politics inflicts unnecessary damage. The United States can take the LEAD without taking LIVES.
And yet, this General with military experience and international perspective, can relate all too well to the middle class. By-passing a career in the privatesector, General Clark applied his Rhodes Scholar education to protecting the United States. During the post-Vietnam era, military service did not always evoke the feelings of patriotism once known to WWII veterans. Turning else where would have been convenient and acceptable, yet General Clark recognized the importance of remaining in the military. He KNEW that leadership could reshape the perception of the military and U.S. foreign policy. General Clark is ALL patriot---with NO act. His devotion to our country is without question.
When it comes to domestic issues, Clark appreciates that complex problems require complex answers. He understands that what matters most to America cannot be answered by convenient sound bites. His leadership and intelligence will attract the kind of public servants who are committed to the greater good, and are willing to set aside personal gain.
As the primary season unfolds, Americans have a rare opportunity to select their own president, not one manufactured by the political process. Clark graciously and willingly accepted over 30,000 Americans' cry for leadership. I hope you will join me in supporting General Wesley K. Clark.
May the force be with us,
Georgia V. Sullivan
Washington, DC
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For Immediate Release
Little Rock - Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA), held a press
conference in Atlanta today announcing his endorsement of General Clark's
candidacy.
"I believe that General Clark will bring leadership and expertise that
we so sorely need," Bishop said in his remarks before Clark supporters.
"Its an honor to receive the endorsement of Congressman Bishop,"
Wes Clark said. "Sanford Bishop is a champion for the people of southwest
Georgia and a true Democrat: the kind of Democrat that fights for the rights of
working Americans, who's fiscally responsible, who's strong on defense and
veterans' rights. I'm proud to have his endorsement."
Bill Buck, National Press Secretary for the Clark Campaign said,
"Sanford Bishop shares the values of General Clark and is an effective,
family oriented Southern legislator. His endorsement is one more example of
General Clark's strength in the South and across the country."
Congressman Bishop is currently serving his sixth term in the House of
Representatives.
Date: January 14, 2004
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January 14, 2004
Many of you have written to me in the past months asking, "Who are you going to vote for this year?"
I have decided to cast my vote in the primary for Wesley Clark. That's right, a peacenik is voting for a general. What a country!
I believe that Wesley Clark will end this war. He will make the rich pay their fair share of taxes. He will stand up for the rights of women, African Americans, and the working people of this country.
And he will cream George W. Bush.
I have met Clark and spoken to him on a number of occasions, feeling him out on the issues but, more importantly, getting a sense of him as a human being. And I have to tell you I have found him to be the real deal, someone whom I'm convinced all of you would like, both as a person and as the individual leading this country. He is an honest, decent, honorable man who would be a breath of fresh air in the White House. He is clearly not a professional politician. He is clearly not from Park Avenue. And he is clearly the absolute best hope we have of defeating George W. Bush.
This is not to say the other candidates won't be able to beat Bush, and I will work enthusiastically for any of the non-Lieberman 8 who might get the nomination. But I must tell you, after completing my recent 43-city tour of this country, I came to the conclusion that Clark has the best chance of beating Bush. He is going to inspire the independents and the undecided to come our way. The hard core (like us) already have their minds made up. It's the fence sitters who will decide this election.
The decision in November is going to come down to 15 states and just a few percentage points. So, I had to ask myself -- and I want you to honestly ask yourselves -- who has the BEST chance of winning Florida, West Virginia, Arizona, Nevada, Missouri, Ohio? Because THAT is the only thing that is going to matter in the end. You know the answer -- and it ain't you or me or our good internet doctor.
This is not about voting for who is more anti-war or who was anti-war first
or who the media has already anointed. It is about backing a candidate that
shares our values AND can communicate them to Middle America. I am convinced
that the surest slam dunk to remove Bush is with a
four-star-general-top-of-his-class-at-West-Point-Rhodes-Scholar-Medal-of-Freedom-winning
-gun-owner-from-the-South
-- who also, by chance, happens to be pro-choice, pro environment, and anti-war.
You don't get handed a gift like this very often. I hope the liberal/left is
wise enough to accept it. It's hard, when you're so used to losing, to think
that this time you can actually win. It is Clark who stands the best chance --
maybe the only chance -- to win those Southern and Midwestern states that we
MUST win in order to accomplish Bush Removal. And if what I have just said is
true, then we have no choice but to get behind the one who can make this happen.
There are times to vote to make a statement, there are times to vote for the underdog and there are times to vote to save the country from catastrophe. This time we can and must do all three. I still believe that each one of us must vote his or her heart and conscience. If we fail to do that, we will continue to be stuck with spineless politicians who stand for nothing and no one (except those who write them the biggest checks).
My vote for Clark is one of conscience. I feel so strongly about this that I'm going to devote the next few weeks of my life to do everything I can to help Wesley Clark win. I would love it if you would join me on this mission.
Here are just a few of the reasons why I feel this way about Wes Clark:
Now, before those of you who are Dean or Kucinich supporters start cloggin' my box with emails tearing Clark down with some of the stuff I've seen floating around the web ("Mike! He voted for Reagan! He bombed Kosovo!"), let me respond by pointing out that Dennis Kucinich refused to vote against a resolution in Congress on March 21 (two days after the war started) which stated "unequivocal support" for Bush and the war (only 11 Democrats voted against this--Dennis abstained. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2003/roll083.xml). Or, need I quote Dr. Dean who, the month after Bush "won" the election, said he wasn't too worried about Bush because Bush "in his soul, is a moderate" (http://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/09/politics/campaigns/09DEAN.html)? What's the point of this ridiculous tit-for-tat sniping? I applaud Dennis for all his other stands against the war, and I am certain Howard no longer believes we have nothing to fear about Bush. They are good people.
Why expend energy on the past when we have such grave danger facing us in the present and in the near future? I don't feel bad nor do I care that Clark -- or anyone -- voted for Reagan over 20 years ago. Let's face it, the vast majority of Americans voted for Reagan -- and I want every single one of them to be WELCOMED into our tent this year. The message to these voters -- and many of them are from the working class -- should not be, "You voted for Reagan? Well, to hell with you!" Every time you attack Clark for that, that is the message you are sending to all the people who at one time liked Reagan. If they have now changed their minds (just as Kucinich has done by going from anti-choice to pro-choice, and Dean has done by wanting to cut Medicare to now not wanting to cut it) - and if Clark has become a liberal Democrat, is that not something to cheer?
In fact, having made that political journey and metamorphosis, is he not the best candidate to bring millions of other former Reagan supporters to our side -- blue collar people who have now learned the hard way just how bad Reagan and the Republicans were (and are) for them?
We need to take that big DO NOT ENTER sign off our tent and reach out to the vast majority who have been snookered by these right-wingers. And we have a better chance of winning in November with one of their own leading them to the promised land.
There is much more to discuss and, in the days and weeks ahead, I will continue to send you my thoughts. In the coming months, I will also be initiating a number of efforts on my website to make sure we get out the vote for the Democratic nominee in November.
In addition to voting for Wesley Clark, I will also be spending part of my Bush tax cut to help him out. You can join me, if you like, by going to his website to learn more about him, to volunteer, or to donate. To find out about when your state's presidential primaries are, visit Vote Smart: http://www.votesmart.org/election_president_state_primary_dates.php.
I strongly urge you to vote for Wes Clark. Let's join together to ensure that we are putting forth our BEST chance to defeat Bush on the November ballot. It is, at this point, for the sake of the world, a moral imperative.
Yours,
Michael Moore
www.michaelmoore.com
mmflint@aol.com
mike@michaelmoore.com
P.S. To register to vote visit www.yourvotematters.org.
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'...Even McCaine on hardball predicted Dean the democratic nomination and in the same sentence republicans gaining more seats. We will prove them wrong...'
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by NapervilleClarkie
(NapervilleClarkie
at forclark dot com) on 12/17/2003 01:35:01 AM EST
(Re: Re: 'Drudge Garbage' (#5) by kurt(kurt at forclark dot com) on
12/16/2003)
hi Kurt, thanks for your post. I am also concerned with the
extreme gravitation in this country to the far right. The republicans seem
to have been hell bent on a deep divide since Clinton beat Bush 1. They
were absolutely out for blood. All they could scrape up was hanky panky so the
divide had to be based on moral indignation. Your either with us or
against us. Your either a righteous moral republican or a disgusting
immoral democrat. I am still so mad at what they put this country
through. They took a skilled President and great world leader and turned
the office of President into a joke. I don't condone what he did but I
didn't need to know about it either! I don't think it effected his job
performance, he was a great President. And this comes from an independent
whom voted Reagan, Bush 1, then Clinton 2nd term. But I will NEVER
vote republican again!!
Sorry I really needed to get that
out of my system. I had to take my mother-in-law Christmas
shopping in my 3 Clark bumper-stickered car, another
driver pulled along side of me gave me a toot and a thumbs
up. She wanted to know what that was all about so I
thought it was a good time to tell her about the General.
I talked from the heart for 10 minutes and all she had to say
was "but he's a democrat and that Clinton was the worst
president we ever had." I would be better off banging
my head on the dashboard. I told her, "well I guess
it's good that he isn't running cause Bush is terrible and we
need a new leader. Point by point I laid out the reasons
why, which she could not argue. But it still came down to
her thinking...Bush-not that great but moral vs Democrat immoral
liars.
I really wanted to understand this thinking, you
know...know your enemy. So I spent some time looking
into republican websights and even, though it was hard,
listening to Rush and Shawn. The radio is a bunch of
misguided patriotic hype and bashing those immoral and
unpatriotic liberals. Their defense of Bush is
comical. But the websights are down right
frightning. How can Americans hate their fellow citizens
so much and for what? From the Linda Tripp defense
fund, to the call for contributing to Deans campaign and the
various other "freeping calls". These people
hate so much they sound like nazis. And no I don't mean
all republicans, just these far right wingers I observed.
If you read carefully you get the message that Bush isn't the goal here.
They really don't defend him to much. What does seem to be the important
message is the control of the house and senate and the current administration
being able to appoint judicial seats. This is really frightning
people! This campaign is not just about 4 more years of
Bush, but how this rightwing republican party wants to shape this country
for decades to come.
The democratic party really must come together to be
strong. The republican rant is Dean has the worst coattails. Dean
wins the nomination the general election is in the bag for Bush and the
upcomming supreme court vacancies come with it. This is their rant.
When I read how much their contributing to Dean, and then the media
practically proclaiming Dean the nominee, I truly have to fight the
feelings of despair. But fight I will! This is our Country
too and we can't let them steal it from us, all of us... republicans and
democrats and everyone in between. They see a great leader in
Clark. They know that an outsider can bring the parties together
where the majority of Americans are...in the middle! With General Clark we
are no longer the immoral party to the left and we attract middle of the road
republicans unhappy with Bush by the boat load! We can do this. I
beleive Wes Clark sells himself. We just have to get the middle
majority to look and listen.
Fight to get the message out! But also
important, we must work and watch our lesser elections
also. We can not afford to loose anymore seats. Even
McCaine on hardball predicted Dean the democratic nomination and
in the same sentence republicans gaining more seats. We
will prove them wrong. We have to. Now get to
work.
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By GP Boisse
Posted to Republicans For Clark
(Endorsements)
on Tue Jan 20th, 2004 at 06:01:00 PM EST
Lame accusations from Kerry's camp and opponents finalized my decision: Clark for President in '04.
Years ago I was a Reagan fan, like many Americans. Heck, last election I even favored George W. Bush over Al Gore. But following worldwide devastating results of the Reganomics in people's life and the outrageous deceptions of the Bush administration, I have now, for the first time in my life at fifty, had enough and decided to get involved politically. Observations and maturity have made a Democrat out of me. America is at a no return stage if we follow the present administration's policy (please note that I did not say Bush's policy, or lack thereof). Americans will be the most hated country in the world. Terrorism will increase. Old allies will go to great lengths to retaliate against our government's blatant disrespect for their sovereignty and the "you do as told NOW" policy or you are our enemy, ignoring centuries of amicable relationship. Liberties will be mutilated in the name of security and worst of all we will forgive the American dream as our Elitist administration will provide heaven for multinationals, minimum wages "jobs", with only poverty in between.
I was a Republican, I loved John McCain and still do. I felt betrayed when the Bush puppeteers attacked McCain's credibility and then won the Republican nomination. I will not sit in silence and allow the same to happen to General Wesley Clark.
I don't care if Clark supported Nixon or Regan. In fact, that's why he can swing votes from Republicans where others can't. I don't even care if he made money as a lobbyist after a venerable and dedicated career defending our Country. I admire the fact that he might have changed opinions about the war after receiving unknown or additional truthful and reliable information. After all, only fools do not change their minds, insanity is repeating the same actions expecting a different outcome, and finally, he who has never sinned throw the first stone.
Here are my own 10 reasons to see General Wesley Clark as President of the United States of America in 2004.
The only thing we need to do until October is let America know who Wesley Clark is, what he stands for and what he will do as 44th President of the United States of America, for the people and for the world to be a better place for children of all nations to grow. Please do yourself a favor and lean more about this great human being, he will fire you up and make you believe that this time it's not politic as usual. We can take our Country back,
G. Pierre Boisse
71 W. Sylvestor Pl.
Littleton, CO
80129
303-830-2001
gpboisse@qwest.net
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Newsday .com |
By SARA KUGLER
Associated Press Writer
January 21, 2004, 4:50 PM EST
Former mayor David Dinkins will campaign this weekend
with Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark, he said on Wednesday after
endorsing the retired general because "he can win."
Dinkins,
the city's first black mayor, was elected in 1989 and lost his re-election bid
to Rudolph Giuliani four years later.
Dinkins told reporters he began
looking seriously at Clark after learning that he was among a group of retired
military officials who filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of
affirmative action at the University of Michigan.
He said Clark "has
values ... that are consistent and congruent with things that I deem to be
important."
"It's also important to win, and I think he can
win," Dinkins added, speaking to reporters on a conference
call.
Lara Bergthold, the Clark campaign's political director, said the
endorsement was "another example of our broad base of
support."
Dinkins said he plans to join Clark this weekend in New
Hampshire, which holds its primary on Tuesday, and hopes to campaign for him in
South Carolina.
A crucial first test of the Democratic contest in the
South is the Feb. 3 South Carolina primary, where black voters are expected to
make up as much as half of the electorate.
Clark has campaigned in the
South with two close friends of Dinkins: former Atlanta mayor and U.S.
ambassador Andrew Young, and Rep. Charles Rangel, a New York congressman who
voiced his support for Clark at the beginning of his campaign.
Rangel, a
Korean War veteran, has worked behind the scenes in his home district of Harlem,
around the state and in the Congressional Black Caucus on Capitol Hill to win
support for Clark, based largely on Clark's opposition to the war in
Iraq.
On Monday, Dinkins attended a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event with
longtime friend Al Sharpton, also one of Clark's opponents in the presidential
race. Dinkins said he had not spoken with Sharpton about endorsing Clark, and
Sharpton's campaign declined to immediately comment.
During his remarks
at the King event, Dinkins said as long as an administration picks people like
"arch conservative Charles Pickering," the Mississippi federal judge
recently appointed to an appeals court, "justice will be denied and it will
be our job to choose other powers to make those choices."
"If
we do our part, that day may come as soon as the November presidential
election," he added.
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