Clark’s path similar to another Arkansan who ran for president

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WASHINGTON — For the second time in 12 years, little Arkansas, a state with only six electoral votes, is on the verge of supplying presidential politics with a fresh face, one some think could reshape the race for the White House just as then-Gov. Bill Clinton did when he ran in 1992.

This time, it may very well be retired Gen. Wesley Clark of Little Rock, a 58-year-old former supreme allied commander of NATO and a 1962 honors graduate of Hall High School.

Similarities in the two men’s backgrounds are beginning to get noticed as Clark’s decision draws near. Both grew up Baptists and without their natural fathers. Both were Rhodes Scholars. Both met their wives while in school on the East Coast. Both are regarded as keen intellects.

And if Clark decides to run, the political atmospheres in which both began their campaigns will bear striking similarities as well.

http://www.nwanews.com/adg/story_National.php?storyid=40530

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I did a search and didn't find this posted.



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1. Did Clark Skip Out on Military Service Too?

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2. No

And not like bush either!


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3. You mean like Bush going AWOL during a time of war? n/t

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4. Exactly

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5. Nice comparison

The article makes some nice comparisons to Clinton in 91. Their paths are similar. Clark will be on Bill Mahr friday. I want to see him discuss domestic issues. I believe he will on that show.

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6. Thanks...

and you're correct, I hadn't seen this article before. Seems to have some positives and negatives for the General. Anyway, if he runs we'll see how he does as a campaigner.

Also_it was good to run into a thread about this man that didn't turn into flame throwing. I'm watching all of the candidates and trying to think strategically as well as ideologically. This fills in some biographical blanks as well as some political ones.

While less than postive, this part is new:

Democratic strategist Victor Kamber of Washington said talk of the general generating behind-the-scenes excitement among party faithful is exaggerated.

Also, I had never heard exactly who was signing on to this draft movement. Interesting.