Jeff from NC
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« on: December 24, 2008, 03:35:34 PM » |
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Yeah, I think Clark would have made a more credible candidate. The Republicans could have tried to swift-boat him, but in doing so they would conjure up Clark's performance in the Balkans - not exactly a divisive war on the scale of Vietnam. (And also a good way to remind the country that Clinton prosecuted a war more effectively than Bush did). Kerry could be associated with Taxachusetts and the Senate and cheese, where Clark's roots are in the military and Arkansas. Clark could have made the difference in Nevada, New Mexico, and Iowa; maybe even Colorado and Florida. Also, Clark is personable and handsome whereas Kerry is awkward and funny-looking.
Clark didn't have experience as a campaigner, and probably would have gotten hit for flip flopping on this or that, and probably would have committed gaffes. However the same can be said for Kerry, so it seems like tactically it would be a wash.
As for Edwards - he has more charisma, but I don't think he would wear well. I don't think he could have mustered a challenge to Bush on national security.
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