Don't get me wrong, I love Wes Clark. I think he's got the right ideas, the right message, the right experience for 2008. But he needs to get out as a candidate now. Right now, his rivals are raising money, making appearance, getting introduced to the American people as candidates.
General Clark isn't sitting on his heels.
He's doing great work with Wespak, his podcasts, his public appearances, and now with StopIranWar.com. I can't say a bad word about anything he's doing. Only what he's not doing.
Yes, General Clark I want to prevent war with Iran. I want us out of Iraq.
I want your leadership.
What's the holdup? Do you think Clinton and Obama will self-destruct over the summer and you'll be able to announce in September and come out swinging? With what war chest?
Reasons to declare NOW:
- Fundraising - a successful campaign requires mega-bucks for advertising, staff, etc.
- Name recognition - Don't discount it! People won't vote for Wes Who? You need to get out and share your great ideas.
- Giving people time to change their minds - a lot of people have committed to candidates already. Give them a chance to know you so that they'll have time to come around. Democrats, Independants, even Republicans.
- Give your supporters something to do. Let us start putting those Clark '08 bumperstickers on our cars, let us start leafleting, let us start knocking on our neighbors' doors.
Please General, Please. Declare now. Let us start working for you. I'll be out campaigning as soon as you give the word. I'll put my money where my mouth is.
Run.