I left my heart in San Francisco (WesPAC event)...I think we all did
by Sybil Liberty
February 2, 2006
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Let me tell you about it from where I stood. An awesome task for this Clark supporter, bear with...(gulp).

"General Electric" was in San Francisco this evening!

The reception was just what a WesPAC fundraiser should be, I think, with everyone knowing exactly why they were there. I've heard all of you say that Wes Clark knows how to 'work a room' and now I understand firsthand what you're talking about. This man is put off by no one. He is genuinely warm and gregarious with all. As most of you already know, he is truly gifted in this. And now I too have watched the people-magnetism firsthand. Interesting actually, to step back and watch, I thought.

I think I can speak for all of us when I say that the highlight was when he addressed the room. He began by, launching into a very witty and humorous "Rovian" satire written in the format of a 'White House Memo'. It was hilarious, but the message was very pointed indeed.

Next, Wes segued to a very serious message re: Democrats vs Republicans...comparing/contrasting party values as they are perceived to be, and also contrasting the very unified Republican party message with the Dems many and diverse ones. He spoke of how so many Dems are single-issue focused. Wes warned that Democrats must not be one-issue-voters, that we must not focus on only those issues which primarily concern us as individuals if we wish to regain a political balance in our badly broken system.