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Politics : WHO IS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT IN 2004 -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Raymond Duray who wrote (4325)	8/26/2003 8:15:25 PM
From: stockman_scott	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10965

Here's a little more speculation just to keep things interesting... dailykos.com I could see Clark taking Dean as VP if he ended up with the nomination, and I suspect based on comments made by Dean and Trippi that he is their lead choice for the VP slot. A surprise announcement of a joint ticket between the two would almost certainly be the nail in everyone else's coffin, including Bush. I think they complement each other so well they could easily crush Bush in what could be one of the most one-sided elections ever. Bush would lose much or all of the south. I'd be shocked if he made it to over 30% of the popular vote against Dean/Clark. Optimistic perhaps, but clearly Dean is taking off in a major way, his rhetoric and style resonates in a way rarely seen in politics - I really believe we are just now seeing the beginnings of what his campaign is capable of, and Clark is a very strong candidate. I have concerns about him being weak on domestic issues vs. other candidates, but teamed with Dean this can be alleviated by touting Vermont and using the incredible campaign infrastructure Dean has built up. Generally I would say that as things seem now, Dean/Clark would be a lot stronger than Clark/Dean, but no matter which way you cut it they can definitely kick ass like nothing else. Posted by Jett at August 24, 2003 08:37 PM

To: Raymond Duray who wrote (4325)	8/26/2003 8:58:06 PM
From: stockman_scott	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10965

A few more comments on the campaign... Message 19247592 I have a hard time believing that someone who has been steadily ramping up high profile public appearances and drawing clear differences between himself and Bush would not be running. Doesn't make sense. Clark's been very cleverly maximizing the free media attention surrounding speculation about his candidacy. By doing so, he is covered as a separate entity, rather than being lumped in with the Democratic field. He has just about maxed out this strategy, and therefore I believe he'll announce he's in very soon. Remember, undecideds have been increasing. Dean looks good, but nobody else does and thus there is a lot of room for him. I say Clark's in, and will really change this race. Posted by KM at August 24, 2003 09:05 PM ---------------------- Clark's position as #2 on Meetup is significant. For a long time Dean was the only candidate with any presence there. For Clark to get to #2 without having spent one penny in campaign money is impressive. Posted by Rob at August 24, 2003 09:05 PM

To: Raymond Duray who wrote (4325)	8/27/2003 12:09:01 AM
From: American Spirit	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 10965

Crowds in Seattle and Portland are predictable. It's the old Nader crowd. Nader used to get 50,000 per event in those cities. Remember? Angry left-wingers are great to have behind you, but they dont win national elections. In fact, they can lose national elections for you. They scare the moderate-conservatives. Bushies will go through the Dean rallies with video cameras and show all the "freaks for Dean". It will be all over for Dean then.