General Wesley Clark will speak at the DNC Winter Meeting
Submitted by Ruth on January 30, 2007 - 2:58pm.
DNC Winter Meeting, 'Strong Leadership for America's Future' Features Democratic Presidential Contenders
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Democratic National
Committee will hold its annual winter meeting to highlight "Strong
Leadership for America's Future" in Washington, DC from February 1-3, 2007.
The meeting will feature presentations from the Democratic Presidential
contenders on their visions and ideas for America's future.
The candidates will join more than 400 DNC members from around the
country, DNC Chairman Howard Dean, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
(D- NV) to talk about the strong leadership Democrats are providing now in
Congress and around the country and will provide in the White House.
The following presidential candidates will speak at the winter meeting:
Sen. Joe Biden, Gen. Wesley Clark (Ret.), Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sen.
Chris Dodd, Sen. John Edwards, Sen. Mike Gravel, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Sen.
Barack Obama, Gov. Bill Richardson, and Gov. Tom Vilsack.
"After six years of failed leadership from the Bush Administration, the
American people want new leadership in the White House," said Democratic
National Committee Chairman Howard Dean. "Our Democratic leaders in
Congress are working to make government work for every American, and the
talented and diverse group of presidential candidates joining us this
weekend are proof that we can bring the same kind of vision, talent and
strong leadership to the White House. Democrats are energized and ready to
build on our Party's successes, and we're confident that a Democrat will be
America's next president."
WHERE: Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Ave. NW
International Ballroom
WHEN: February 1-3, 2007
General Sessions: 9 a.m. to noon (Friday and Saturday)
Pre-set time for general sessions: 7:30 a.m.
LOGISTICS:
Press riser throw: 120 feet
Cut riser throw: TBD
Satellite Truck Parking: Columbia Road (Throw: approximately 500 feet to
the International Ballroom)
*** For press credentials, you must contact Kimberly Hunter at
or call 202-863-8148 no later than 5 PM on Thursday, Feb.
1st. Please note that if you are not on the credentials list, you will not
be allowed in the meeting.
Friday, February 2, 2007 - DNC General Session (Approximately 9 AM to
Noon)
The following is the list of speakers in order of appearance:
Senate Majority Leader Senator Harry Reid (NV)
DNC Chairman Howard Dean
Senator Christopher Dodd (CT)
Senator Barack Obama (IL)
General Wesley Clark (Ret.)
Senator John Edwards (NC)
Representative Dennis Kucinich (OH-10)
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (NY)
Saturday, February 3, 2007 - DNC General Session
(Approximately 9 AM to Noon)
The following is the list of speakers in order of appearance:
Senator Joseph Biden (DE)
Governor Bill Richardson (NM)
Senator Mike Gravel (AK)
Governor Tom Vilsack (IA)
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With eight speakers in three hours everyone is going to need to be concise. Which probably explains Biden on day two with only four speakers. ;) And where is Sharpton?
"Some of them put on their cowboy boots and put their feet up on the desk." -Wes Clark
Wes is seen as "viable" by the DNC.
That's major - I'm good with that.
(edit: sorry, misplaced reply)
"We shall continue to operate on the Italian donkey at both ends, with a carrot and with a stick." -- Winston Churchill, 1943
that he has picked up a lot of support in the party. He has certainly put in the time. I am proud to be one of his supporters.
'busting my buttons'
as gram used to say
:)
"We shall continue to operate on the Italian donkey at both ends, with a carrot and with a stick." -- Winston Churchill, 1943
My state party website has a page for the 08' candidates, Wes is front and center on the page. Picture is linked to here.
I love that he gets to speak right after Obama. He'll blow him out of the water with his genuine vision and depth of knowledge, then Edwards has to follow him up..lol.
Ron Esquerra
Alger County Democratic Party
Upper Peninsula Veterans Coordinator-
www.michigan4clark.com
In between Obama and Edwards.
It's a challenging spot but we all know the General can handle it and shine. It's an excellent opportunity to show exactly how he compares as a speaker.
You'd be taking them to the Better Business Bureau if you bought a washing machine the way we went into the war in Iraq. Wes Clark, CNN Aug 17 2003
I think it is perfect. Obama practiced that speech for months. General Clark can get up in front of everyone without notes and speak from his heart. His passion will shine through. And his intellect is never in doubt. I feel sorry for the rest of them. Sort of.
"Some of them put on their cowboy boots and put their feet up on the desk." -Wes Clark
Here we go! A MIDWINTER GIFT.
http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/photo/2007/01/30/PH2007013001828.html
I wish he would be the last of the day. The last one is always the best-remembered by an audience, especially if it's good.
What the audience should see is a bunch of pious platitudes and one meaty, substantive, tour de force.
What I'd like is an advance text of Clark's speech (although he probably won't have a text). Then be able to distribute a checklist to all the attendees to ask them if X's speech included A, B, C, and D.
Stan Davis
Lakewood, CO
If not now, WHO? If not now, WHEN?
BE THE CHANGE you wish to see in the world.
Mario Cuomo said, "Wes Clark is a man of whom you can ask a question, and he will look you directly in the eye, and give you the most truthful and complete answer you can imagine. You will know the absolute truth of the statement as well as the thought process behind the answer. You will have no doubt as to the intellect of the speaker and meaning of the answer to this question....So you can see, as a politician, he has a lot to learn."
...and so it was...and so he did.
Last might have been better, but somehow I don't think it so much matters when Wes speaks.
"We shall continue to operate on the Italian donkey at both ends, with a carrot and with a stick." -- Winston Churchill, 1943
Of the modes of persuasion furnished by the spoken word there are three kinds. [...] personal character when the speech is so spoken as to make us think him credPersuasion is achieved by the speaker's ible. [Pathos...] Secondly, persuasion may come through the hearers, when the speech stirs their emotions. [Logos...] Thirdly, persuasion is effected through the speech itself when we have proved a truth or an apparent truth by means of the persuasive arguments suitable to the case in question.
is one of the best speakers I've ever seen. But coming on right after him, I think General Clark has a chance to prove he's in the same league -- and the earlier he proves that, the better.
My instinct is that Gen Clark is very competitive. He'll raise his game to be at the required level.
And while Obama's speciality is soaring rhetoric, the General can be powerful in a very personal, understated way. I think it'll be a nice contrast between oratory and intensity.
I don't think General Clark has to outperform Obama, just bring it down a notch or two, score with credibility and allow the comparison to sink in.
If he was before Obama it would be harder IMHO.
Edwards is the one who I think is going to find it hard to sustain the standard. He really didn't cut it at the Dem convention in 2004 and he's going to have two tough acts to follow.
You'd be taking them to the Better Business Bureau if you bought a washing machine the way we went into the war in Iraq. Wes Clark, CNN Aug 17 2003
Okay ms in la, get out your pearls!
You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.--J. V. Marley
and then found this blog!
I like that Wes in on Day One with all the perceived HEAVYWEIGHTS
and I really like the placement. Smack in the middle of the Candidate Sandwich.
Where the meat belongs.
And I mean that only in the most respectful sense. The substance of the sandwich, right in the middle
Flanked by all that bread.
White, Wheat, Rye, and fluffy croissant... and pumpernickle :P
to decide who the croissant is! ;P
Flaky, sweet and soft, lots of air, falls apart and crumbles at the slightest touch, not sturdy enough for a serious sandwich with any real meat... guaranteed crumbs to clean up afterwards. No fiber, too much sugar.
Never to be overlooked.
It's always a valuable indicator --
I like that Wes's Opening Act - the warmup- is Obama
And that Hillary's Opening Act is Kucinich. ; )
You have Wes right between Obama and Edwards..easy to tell where the real meat of the sandwich is versus just the stale bread.
Actually, I like the fact that Wes is speaking in that position since Obama and Edwards represent the first set of hurdles that Wes has to clear and hopefully it will be obvious to those in attendance who has the 'gravitas' to be President.
p.s...just saw your sandwich analogy below also...totally agree...exact same thoughts at same time
my earlier post?
http://securingamerica.com/ccn/node/10781#comment-178014
LOL Must be lunchtime
I LOVE the lineup!
according to TPM - don't know why his groupies even bother with us when he has BO and HRC biting his heels.
Everyone will be in the seats for Obama, General Clark will have a maximized audience.
Hillary will see people leaving the room like Joan Jett opening with I love rock and roll! :)
"We shall continue to operate on the Italian donkey at both ends, with a carrot and with a stick." -- Winston Churchill, 1943
Clark 08
I believe C-SPAN is covering and will verify. The DNC is going to live stream the speeches over the net from www.democrats.org. We'll post the link when we know what it is. They will also have the individual speeches up on their site shortly after the speeches are completed. There will be plenty of opportunity for people to see what happens.
Sorry for shouting, but I needed to hear some good news-- what with the old war drums beating and bleating again...
So thanks John for coming on and informing us.
There will be countless Clarkie ears tuning in!! :D
MS...it sounds like the DNC will not have WIFI in the room where the speeches are given - so live blogging will be restricted to typing in comments, rushing out to post, then rushing back again.
Since the DNC is streaming the speeches...how hard would it be to organize one of the series blogs or another area to live blog the Speech. It seems like a couple of folks could keep their streaming window open (it will be in WindowsMedia) and also have a window open to live blog.
Any thoughts on how the Series Team or someone else can take this on?
We have (on Friday) the Wes UCLA transcript/ sound file going up (goes up Thurs actually) on the Generation Whatever Series... but I am thinking we should occupy a Guest Blogger module-- will ask Kat-- and use that to live stream live blog?
It could maybe run at the top of the page? Just thinking out loud here.
Streaming, blogging, commenting and the Guest Blogger of course would be Wes!
Don't even make me comment on the fact that there is no WiFi... : /
Let me think on this further and do some investigatin'
I went on the CSpan site, but I didn't see anything on the schedule. This is one meeting I really want to SEE, not just hear.
Clark 08
that General Clark will use this opportunity to once again warn everybody of Jr's intent to attack Iran? What an audience he'll have to sound the alarm! Or am I being totally wacko to think this?
Once in a while you get shown the light, In the strangest of places if you look at it right. - Hunter/Garcia
This thing is a marathon, not a sprint. Let's all do our best, conserve our resources & make this a great campaign.
It's a full moon that night?!!! ~ ;-) -Peace, Kitty
From Howard Park. If you don't get in, form a rally at the Hotel entrance. Bring a Clark sign of some kind:
GETTING IN: I am told that credentials will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis to the public at the DNC Registration Table beginning at 8:00 AM, within the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW, a few blocks north (uphill) of the Dupont Circle Station on Metro's Red Line. It may be that the DNC will be more restrictive. Everything is subject to change.
WHO: Wes Clark will be speaking, I'm told that the speechifying will begin around 9:00 - 9:30 AM, and that the order will be Dodd, Obama, Clark, Edwards, Kucinich & H. Clinton. Others including Biden, Richardson & Vilsack will speak on Saturday.
WHAT: The DNC Winter Meetings. The DNC runs this event. They are responsible for credentialing, scheduling, etc. WesPAC will have a table at the event and they need volunteers, hopefully you can help out for an hour or two.
WHEN: Friday Morning, Feb. 2
WHERE: Washington Hilton. 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW
WHY: This is the first major joint speaking event of the 2008 race. Gen.Clark, clearly, is considering a run.
Subject to Change: Yes, the schedule & everything else is subject to change. The above is what I know as of Tuesday morning.
THE NIGHT BEFORE: Some have suggested an informal get together the evening before, Thursday, Feb. 1, at Biddy Mulligan's, at 1500 New Hampshire Ave, NW, an Irish Bar within Jury's Hotel, on DuPont Circle, beginning at 8:00 PM. Please come if it is convenient!
Stan Davis
Lakewood, CO
If not now, WHO? If not now, WHEN?
BE THE CHANGE you wish to see in the world.
Clark will have the maximum possible audiance. People will tune in to hear Obama and they will be waiting to hear Edwards. The three top grassroots candidates in back to back to back slots. The middle slot is absolutely ideal for Clark.
Virginians, West Virginians, Marylanders, Pennsylvanians, New Jerseys, New Yorkers, Delawareans and any others within reasonable distance, come to DC.
Rumor has it that a couple of contenders will try to pack the hall, so come to DC, and bring signs and other Clark paraphernalia, please. Clarkie gatherings after the show!
PLEASE!!!!!
Virginians, West Virginians, Marylanders, Pennsylvanians, New Jerseys, New Yorkers, Delawareans and any others within reasonable distance, come to DC.
Rumor has it that a couple of contenders will try to pack the hall, so come to DC, and bring signs and other Clark paraphernalia, please. Clarkie gatherings after the show!
PLEASE!!!!!
In the last year I've felt that General Clark has a Secret Santa at the DNC and that is Howard Dean. Clark gets the most important spot on this conference. To the new Congress, he is boots on the ground as we enter a new century and a new political country. He is Pathfinder. The changes that have taken place in Democratic politics in the last three months are nothing less than astonishing. David Sirota has a diary this morning at DKos which clearly delineates the political and cultural changes we are seeing. This is the first major political Awakening of the new century; all else will fall like scales. Jim Webb's Tuesday night speech was contrasted by Andrew Sullivan in a London newspaper to "testosterone free" Democratic speakers of the past six years. There will be no more of them. We sent them up because we were afraid to face the leadership crisis, but we are no longer afraid. This could be the most important speech of the General's life as it will awaken the sleeping dragon which is the new Democatic Party.
between then and now: Howard Dean is trying to be a fair broker. No one asked to be favored in 03, but some clearly were.
Good morning Bernie. Them's my thoughts.
You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.--J. V. Marley
about Free Trade and Bush's Fast Track extension wish. I didn't see anything there about the DNC meeting, Clark, Dean, etc...
MSNBC will have live coverage of Friday's speeches at the DNC meeting! Yipee!!
"Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words."
make a pretty good team.
My post above was in the wrong spot...but I got excited, go figure.
"Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words."
Right now I see this as a race between Edwards and Clark and whomever wins that wins the Presidency. The Repubs are in free fall, spiralling deeper into moral and ethical mayhem and strategic incompetence whenever John Warner, McCain or Richard Lugar opens their mouths or sends another dangerously inept and border-line pathological op-ed to the WaPost. I think in the end they will go with someone country, relatively unknown and out of the limelight like Mike Huckabee to try to retain a shread of continuity. I don't know what they'll do. Anyway, whatever heroic loyalist they send up to take the hit, they'll lose and the winner of the Democrtatic Primary will win the Presidency.
John Edwards is at about 35% at Daily Kos I think and is well ahead of the pack at Iowa. I just heard him and Elizabeth speak at Dartmough College this afternoon and once again I just can't see what it is he feels that he brings to '08 race in terms of leadership qualities.
PNAC poistion about IRAN needs to be discussed and known - hasn't he have PNAC national security advise the last time around?
http://tinyurl.com/2lo7su sound file - from memory - Gov. George W. Bush circa 1999 /2000 - I am going to change the tone in Washington.
Clark is the solution to the problem. The solution needs to rise above the dust of hoopla Obama and Hillary are kicking now. It is a long process and sometime after the dust of fascination has settled down, it will be clear who has the solution. How to build a steady force, a movement, that will overtake and push pretenders to the side - is the task. I believe that Clark has been laying the solid base for such movement. It is time to ignite the fuse!
Wesley K. Clark... you are needed now!
Hillary was supposed to come up here this weekend but she backed out, claiming sickness in the family. Perhaps David Broder's and Frank Rich's attacks on her this week for failure of leadership on Iraq also gave her a headache.
Both DKos and Raising Kaine have a report right now from a guy who is "kind of" an insider so far as I know (has actual conversations with key people in Virginia politics) that Wes Clark is running. First comment at Raising Kaine herewith is by a formidable person in Democratic politics as well.
http://www.raisingkaine.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=6891
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/1/31/17521/5419
Over on DKos, djm4america was a Clark supporter until 12/18 and then on 12/21 he jumped on the Obama bandwagon, saying he was tired of waiting for Clark to make up his mind, and even if did run, he couldn't win. He kept posting about how all these hard-core Clark supporters that he knew were going over to Obama, etc., etc. Then just yesterday, I think, he again posted at DKos that he was back to supporting Clark should he run. So, who knows where he's at or what he knows.
Draw your own conclusions.
http://securingamerica.com/ccn/node/10799
Stan Davis
Lakewood, CO
If not now, WHO? If not now, WHEN?
BE THE CHANGE you wish to see in the world.
As General Clark prepares to speak this Friday, it appears he will be speaking between Barack Obama and John Edwards. I just feel led to ask those who do pray to continue in your prayers for General Clark for him to have a clear mind, a relaxed sense of purpose and I hope he knows there are literally hundreds if not thousands of us who are 100% behind him out here in the country. He is our American success story our hope for a new future for America and American politics. Forgive me if I have offended those who do not pray, I hope you will at least keep General Clark in your mind and hearts with only good feelings and thoughts of support. Hit one out of the park General!
John Ballard
Carrollton, Texas
http://www.democrats.org/page/group/WesClarkforPresident2008
probably going to use this DNC opportunity to announce his exploratory committee and will probably formally "declare" sometime shortly after his March UCLA gig. To go to this meeting and not announce would be the height of hypocrisy and Wes is no hypocrite.
All systems are on GO!
Wes 08
All potential presidential candidates were invited to speak at this meeting quite some time ago, long before any or few official announcments. So, it would not be the height of hypocrisy for Clark to go to this meeting and not announce, because he wasn't invited because he had said was running or on the condition that he could only speak if was running. Also, I may be wrong, but I don't think this is the appropriate venue for an announcement.
place to announce an exploratory committee than by an e-mail posting. If he wasn't going to run, he wouldn't be there. Plain and simple.
Wes 08
whew....that line up!
You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.--J. V. Marley