There are many important issues in this Presidential election, clearly one of the most important issues is national security and keeping the American people safe. In my opinion, protecting the American people is the most important duty of our next President. I have made comments in the past about John McCain’s service and I want to reiterate them in order be crystal clear. As I have said before I honor John McCain’s service as a prisoner of war and a Vietnam Veteran. He was a hero to me and to hundreds of thousands and millions of others in Armed Forces as a prisoner of war. I would never dishonor the service of someone who chose to wear the uniform for our nation.
John McCain is running his campaign on his experience and how his experience would benefit him and our nation as President. That experience shows courage and commitment to our country – but it doesn’t include executive experience wrestling with national policy or go-to-war decisions. And in this area his judgment has been flawed – he not only supported going into a war we didn’t have to fight in Iraq, but has time and again undervalued other, non-military elements of national power that must be used effectively to protect America But as an American and former military officer I will not back down if I believe someone doesn’t have sound judgment when it comes to our nation’s most critical issues.
More ….More…..Wesley Clark is clearly out of line then and now. It is all about Wesley Clark now, isn’t it?
The LEFT may love the attacks -look at the some of the comments at Ben Smith’s blog:
Thank you General Clark, for standing behind your very reasoned assessment of John McCain and his fitness for the Oval office. I for one find McCain’s outrage indicative of the temper we have heard so much about. He does not like to be questioned, he does not like to discuss issues that are not part of his talking points, and he seems to be willing to allow his surrogates to attack the Democratic nominee at will while having absolutely no ability at all to tolerate even the slightest of criticisms. Come to think of it, this whole episode reminds me more and more why McCain is just the flip side of George Bush. Stubborn, inflexible, unwillingess to be questioned, and surrounded by loyal surrogates who do his dirty work for him.
Good for Clark. He didn’t say anything wrong. If you want to take offense, you can take offense at anything. Getting shot down & tortured would not necessarily make you a good president.
And you my dear general have good judgement? Thousands of innocent christens dead, Chinese consulate gone,fired by your boss and demoted by your superiors. Great judgement.
Governor Palin visits with the Joy Greisen JEC Preschool and Camp at the Congregation Beth Sholom synagogue in Anchorage after signing HB 88 “TVs & Monitors in Motor Vehicles” on June 16, 2008
William Kristol, the founder and editor of the conservative weekly political magazine, The Weekly Standard on Fox News this afternoon raised the prospect of a Sarah Palin nomination as a Vice Presidential running mate for Senator John McCain.
Kristol first raised the prospect of Sarah Palin on Fox News Sunday.
Sen. McCain responds to Gen. Clark’s comments and says that they were unneccessary.
John McCain has responded to retired General Wesley Clark’s remark yesterday:
“I don’t think riding in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to be president.â€
John McCain:
“That kind of thing is unnecessary. I am proud of my record of service, and I have plenty of friends and leaders who will attest to that,†McCain said, adding those sorts of attacks don’t “reduce the price of a gallon of gas by one penny†or help struggling Americans keep their jobs or homes.
McCain is right and Obama is putting out yet another fire.
The Democrats are the masters of the “CHEAP SHOT” and in this case they are not only wrong but mean spirited.
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks as retired Army General Wesley Clark (R) listens during Obama’s meeting with generals and other military flag officers at a military and foreign affairs round table discussion in Washington June 18, 2008
Barack Obama speaking in Independence, Missouri threw former General Wesley Clark “UNDER THE BUS” for his remarks yesterday regarding John McCain’s Vietnam era war record.
Obama also sought to tamp down controversy surrounding comments over the weekend from a supporter. Retired Gen. Wesley Clark said in a television appearance that the Vietnam War-era military service of John McCain, Obama’s Republican opponent, does not necessarily qualify him to be commander in chief.
McCain was a fighter pilot who was captured and held as a prisoner of war for more than five years.
Obama said that patriotism “must, if it is to mean anything, involve the willingness to sacrifice” and sought to distance himself from Clark’s remarks without mentioning them.
“For those like John McCain who have endured physical torment in service to our country—no further proof of such sacrifice is necessary,” Obama said. “And let me also add that no one should ever devalue that service, especially for the sake of a political campaign, and that goes for supporters on both sides.”
The comment drew loud applause.
Separately, in a statement, Obama spokesman Bill Burton said, “As he’s said many times before, Senator Obama honors and respects Senator McCain’s service, and of course he rejects yesterday’s statement by General Clark.”
Wesley Clarks’ comments were definitely over the top but Obama is being disingenuous about his surrogates attempts at smearing John McCain. Note that Senator Jay Rockefeller made similar comments and when called on them, quickly apologized.
Barry needs to completely disavow Clark’s comments and “FIRE” him from the campaign. So, he went half way today.
These type of campaign tactics might excite the LEFT and lately they have been pushing this crap through the blogosphere but impugning a man who has been tortured for his country will not win you any friends with American voters.
Flap bets you won’t be seeing Wesley Clark around much……..
After statements by a half-dozen high-profile Democrats and Obama surrogates, you cannot persuade me that there is not a concerted effort on the part of Obama Democrats to criticize McCain on his war record. George McGovern, Jay Rockefeller, Tom Harkin, Democratic congressional candidate Bill Gillespie, Ed Schultz, Tony McPeak, and now Clark. Way too many to be coincidence. We’re seeing a lot more derisive comments about McCain’s wartime service than we are about Obama’s race.
You bet it is a concerted and a drawn out organized attack.
But, if you made the comment about Obama’s lack ofANY military service it falls on deaf ears.
Senator John McCain and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney tops John McCain’s list for Vice Presidential candidates? So, it seems.
Surprising many Republican insiders, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is at the top of the vice presidential prospect list for John McCain. But lack of personal chemistry could derail the pick.
“Romney as favorite†is the hot buzz in Republican circles, and top party advisers said the case is compelling.
Campaign insiders say McCain plans to name his running mate very shortly after Barack Obama does, as part of what one campaign planner called a “bounce-mitigation strategy.â€
The Democratic convention is in late August, a week ahead of the Republican convention. That means McCain can size up the opposing ticket before locking in his own.
In the meantime, Barack Obama has opted out of public campaign financing and Team McCain finds itself vastly underfunded.
McCain sources tell Politico that they believe Romney could raise $50 million in 60 days. One close Romney adviser said it could even be $60 million.
McCain’s choice will come down to the three M’s:
Mitt
Money (business, economics and fundraising)
Michigan
Flap predicts McCain goes with Romney. Of course, this will not be my favorite choice (which is Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska) but in a match-up against Obama and Biden/Bayh it is a winning combination. Previous:
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