“An innate ability to lead...”

Kelly Flinn
Carmel, California

Why do I support Wesley Clark? Because he is what's best in all of us...because he is the best of us.

What does that mean, exactly?

It means he not only embodies, but demonstrates daily, those qualities to which we all (hopefully) aspire; honor and ethics, compassion, strength, kindness, honesty, a healthy sense of humor and humility, brains, unabashed patriotism without the dangers of blind obedience, an open mind with the driving curiosity to understand the world and people around him (you know...that part of us that drives us to become better human beings and evolve!), for starters.

Along with that genuine interest in others is an innate ability to lead - which is why I always laugh when opponents say he has no governing experience.

What do people think being a base or regional commander is?

It's being a Governor - and one who is directly and solely responsible for everything from potholes, to education, to the health and welfare of every individual in his command, their families, and other civilians. Bear in mind, some of his commands encompassed millions of people spread out over dozens of countries - something no state governor has to navigate. And...tell me again when was the last time a senator had to govern anything? Yet, the majority of presidential candidates always seem to be senators. Did they not get the memo that we don't usually elect senators to the presidency? We elect those who have a demonstrable ability to lead and govern - and there is no one, since Eisenhower, who has successfully performed the majority of the duties of a president, including winning a war, before he ever considered running for public office.

Did I mention he's also one of the nicest guys I've ever known??