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Gen. Wesley Clark

Gen. Wesley Clark

Posted: March 29, 2010 01:42 PM

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Almost four years ago to the day, I threw my unwavering support behind a passionate, thoughtful veteran in the middle of a close, competitive primary.

His name was Jim Webb -- now Senator Jim Webb of Virginia.

Today, I'm compelled to enter the fray once more, and throw my full support behind Cal Cunningham for North Carolina's Senate seat.

This is another key pick-up opportunity in a southern "swing state," and Cal is beyond a doubt the best candidate to take on Richard Burr this November.

Cal would be the first veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to serve in the U.S. Senate. He would bring a veteran's unique perspective to policymaking in Washington.

Cal has seen war and understands it's time to "Conclude the Mission in Iraq. With Honor. Period."

Cal knows sexual orientation plays no role on the battlefield, and that it's time to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Cal knows first-hand why we must break our "destructive dependence on foreign oil from unfriendly regimes," and he recognizes that climate change poses a critical threat to our national security.

Cal will fight for veterans and honor their sacrifices.

On all these issues, and so many more, Richard Burr is at odds with Cal -- and at odds with his constituents.

Cal Cunningham has seen war with his own eyes. He's earned a Bronze Star cracking down on contractor crimes in Iraq, taking on some of the most powerful corporations on earth.

He's ready for this fight, too, and I'm confident he can beat Richard Burr this November.

I urge you to contribute to Cal Cunningham's campaign -- before the May primary and before his crucial end-of-quarter fundraising deadline this Wednesday.

 
 
 
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mauibob
I am a recovering Liberal. I apologize for my past
04:13 PM on 04/04/2010
He's down between 11% PPP(D) and 19% (rasmussen) in the polls. Is that your idea of a winnable election at this point? If this is a swing state, wait for the republican leaning states polls.
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onlinesavant
08:55 PM on 04/04/2010
Well. Firstly, rasmussen IS a republican leaning poll, and so it is thrown out pretty consistently, and it is consistently in-accurate. Secondly, it's April, and if Cunningham is only down by 11% at this point, even before the primary, I'd say his odds of winning a general election against Burr are pretty good.
09:30 PM on 04/04/2010
Rasmussen can barely be considered an unbiased polling org. That's why the only major outlet that regularly quotes them is Fox.
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dennissinned
Progressive but not a Democrat.
02:20 PM on 04/04/2010
Bye, Bye, Burrdie!
11:01 AM on 04/04/2010
I salute this idea.
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DaneAZ
Trapeze Artist
03:00 AM on 04/04/2010
Thank you General Clark.

It's good to hear from you.

I am confident that your recommendations will once again be verifiable and well supported.

Please don't be a stranger.
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Alirocks
03:34 PM on 04/02/2010
Oh my goodness! I was thinking of Virginia but meant North Carolina! My bad! Don't crucify me HuffPo's!
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Alirocks
03:32 PM on 04/02/2010
General Clark, I supported you during your run for President in '04 (my first vote after turning 18!!). You've always spoken with reason and logic and I hope the citizens of Virginia follow your example and support Cal! Thank you for doing what you do!
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mauibob
I am a recovering Liberal. I apologize for my past
04:22 PM on 04/04/2010
I think it may be hard for voters in Virginia to support him, except monitarily, since he is running in N. Carolina.
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lownote
03:06 PM on 04/02/2010
Only one thing to say to General Clark.

"Yes sir."
05:33 PM on 04/01/2010
Nice to see all the good comments about General Clark. He's the only candidate that I've ever contributed to. He would have been great as President. I hope he continues to contribute here, and I'll support him again if he runs.
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Alirocks
03:32 PM on 04/02/2010
ditto!
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Michael Carmichael
03:54 PM on 04/01/2010
North Carolina is a pivotal state - a real battleground. Cal Cunningham is like a breath of fresh air: young, impressive and capable of moving forward in a progressive direction. Perhaps, General Clark can visit North Carolina to lead a rally for Cunningham and give military voters more of his views.
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Greybeard53
All Hail Marx and Lennon !
05:12 PM on 04/01/2010
I'm ready to hit the bricks for Cunningham; he HAS to be an improvement over Burr. Especially since Burr was the one that delivered the message to the Senate that"someone on this side of the aisle" had issues with being asked to work after 2 PM!

Burr ran as a moderate, but I've seen no deviance from the No Doctrine.

No progress, no re-election, for Burr or ANY Republican log!
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rgilley
11:17 AM on 04/01/2010
I can't vote in Carolina General since I live in Maine. But if you'll run for President in 2012 I will contribute my time, money or whatever it takes to get you elected.
And thank you for your service Sir.
09:31 PM on 03/31/2010
Good to see commentary by General Clark. I volunteered for his campaign in 2003-2004 and will always be a big fan.
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lgillooly
05:25 PM on 03/31/2010
If you recommend him, I will support and donate. Burr is useless. Like the rest of the GOP he has 4 constituents
1. Wall St
2. War profiteers
3. Big oil
4.Pharma/health
We need people in office that represent our soldiers, not contractors. Patients, not insurance companies. Consumers, not Wall St mega profits at our expense.
Basically, we need a Government of, by and for the people and not of, by and for the Big 4.
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rgilley
11:18 AM on 04/01/2010
Fanned!
11:00 PM on 03/30/2010
It would be refreshing to have someone who served recently, to add the modern soldiers perspective on the hill.
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sheaintsayin
My micro bio is winking at me... ;-)
10:25 PM on 03/30/2010
General Wesley Clark is my idea of a smart man of intelligence, honor and credibility, with a firm, just grasp of contemporary issues; I still wish he was in the Obama Administration. Handsome doesn't hurt, either.
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rgilley
11:19 AM on 04/01/2010
So let's draft him for president in 2012!!
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Alirocks
03:35 PM on 04/02/2010
Clark 2012!
07:40 PM on 04/04/2010
With you, she.
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09:51 PM on 03/30/2010
Anti-war soldiers have credibility
06:48 PM on 04/04/2010
Most soldiers are anti-war. Chicken-hawks love em.