December 31, 2003

Clark shifts gear, courts South votes
He has given stump speeches across New Hampshire, talked ad infinitum on television. But it wasn't until he stood before the Young Democrats of Columbia, S.C., that retired Army General Wesley K. Clark's voice took on a new quality: a slight but unmistakable twang.
By Joanna Weiss Boston Globe

Clark announces endorsement from Native American Times "Proven to be a remarkable leader"
Citing his strong belief in tribes as sovereign governments and stellar military credentials, the Native American Times has endorsed General Wesley Clark in the Democratic Primary. The editorial will appear in the January 1, 2004 editions of the Native American Times, the Native American Times New Mexico edition and the website www.nativetimes.com. The Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and North Dakota primaries will all be held on February 3, 2004. Those states have significant Native American populations who are traditionally registered as Democrats.
By Sam Lewin NativeTimes.com

December 30, 2003

With 'True Grits,' Clark woos South
In Birmingham, Alabama, no grits were served, although presidential hopeful Wesley Clark started his "True Grits Tour" earlier Monday with a bowl of the stuff in Arkansas. Making his way by late afternoon to Birmingham -- the third stop on this swing through the South -- Clark toured 16th Street Baptist Church, a landmark of the civil rights movement, and pronounced himself the only candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination who can make the region winnable again for his party.
By Moni Basu News-Journal.com

House Party Politics
Roll call for Wesley Clark's troops will be taken tonight in more than a hundred homes across the country. The "house parties" will be informal gatherings of volunteers for the retired general's campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination and are intended to raise money, recruit new soldiers and pump up those already enlisted.
By Michael Jennings New Jersey Times

'Newsweek' Poll Puts Clark Second to Dean
Retired Gen. Wesley Clark's presidential campaign received a double boost Monday with a new poll out showing him second to front-runner Howard Dean in the Democratic primary race and news of strong donations to his campaign coffers. The Arizona Republic

Clark Embraces Open Source
Organizers for Democratic presidential hopeful Wesley Clark are making open source part of the candidate's platform with plans to release a number of open source applications.
By Sean Michael Kerner Internet.com

December 29, 2003

With Tour, Clark Focuses on Southern Votes
The New Hampshire primary is less than a month away, but Gen. Wesley K. Clark will spend the waning days of 2003 far from the North. Instead, he will barnstorm across eight Southern states, even though most of them do not hold their primary elections until well into March and many Democrats expect their presidential nominee to have been chosen by then.
by Edward Wyatt  New York Times

Democrat On 'True Grits' Tour
Democratic presidential contender Wesley Clark is scheduled to make two campaign stops in Louisiana today as part of a whirlwind tour of eight Southern states. Associated Press

December 28, 2003

Clark has Reasons to Smile
Energized by good news, both family and political, retired Gen. Wesley Clark was all smiles Saturday as he stumped in Phoenix and Tucson.
by Brent Whiting The Arizona Republic

U.S. Rep. Kildee Endorses Clark for President
U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee said Saturday he is backing retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark's presidential bid, the first endorsement from Michigan's congressional delegation in the Democratic race. Associated Press

December 27, 2003

Clark becomes Grandfather on Christmas Day
Wesley Clark got a surprise holiday present -- his first grandchild was born a little early, on Christmas Day. Associated Press

December 26, 2003

Clark Details Changes He Would Make
General Wesley K. Clark, U.S. Army, retired, is one of the more accomplished human beings one could meet.
By John Pedler Seacoastonline

December 23, 2003

Coleman Endorses Clark For President
Democratic presidential hopeful Wesley Clark got his first endorsement from a big-city mayor when Columbus' Michael Coleman announced he supports the retired general. NBC4 Columbus

December 22, 2003

Young stands by Clark in S.C.
With former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young at his side, retired Gen. Wesley Clark on Sunday presented 4,000 petition signatures to qualify for South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary ballot.
By Matthew C. Quinn The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

December 21, 2003

Refugees from Kosovo rooting for Wesley Clark for president
Half a dozen exuberant children carried a large sign proclaiming "Albanians for Clark" in front of the state Capitol as about 50 supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark drew near.
By Jon Kamman The Arizona Republic

December 19, 2003

Clark finally making headway
DURING A WEEK that was everything a Republican president could hope for, it was the kind of day that, of the Democrats, only Wesley Clark could have.
By Scot Lehigh The Boston Globe

December 18, 2003

Clark disputes that jobs are coming back
Democratic hresidential hopeful Wesley Clark said Thursday that even though the economy appears to be getting back on track, jobs aren't coming with it.
By Mike Recht, Associated Press Boston.com

December 17, 2003

Capture doesn't sway Clark
Shortly after testifying at the war crimes trial of former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic, retired Army General Wesley K. Clark called for a similar trial for Saddam Hussein, but still said he opposes the US intervention that led to Hussein's capture.
By Joanna Weiss Boston Globe

Clark: Milosevic knew of massacre
Former NATO commander Wesley Clark told a war crimes tribunal in The Hague, Netherlands, this week that then-Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic knew in 1995 about a planned massacre that killed thousands of Muslims.
By Tom Squitieri USA Today

Clark says Milosevic 'stubborn' in trial
U.S. presidential hopeful Wesley Clark said yesterday that former Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic was the same argumentative and stubborn man he faced as a foe during the Balkan wars.
Anthony Deutsch, Associated Press Cleveland.com

December 16, 2003

At Trial of Milosevic, Clark Sees Model for Hussein's Prosecution
Retired Gen. Wesley K. Clark, presidential candidate and former NATO commander, testified behind closed doors Monday at the U.N. tribunal here that is trying deposed Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic, and told reporters afterward that authorities should consider a similar court to prosecute former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.
By Keith B. Richburg Washington Post

December 15, 2003

Gen. Clark Testifies at Milosevic Trial
Presidential hopeful Wesley Clark began testifying behind closed doors Monday in Slobodan Milosevic's war crimes trial, facing his former wartime foe for the first time since the ex-Yugoslav leader was ousted in 2000.
Associated Press ABCNews.com

December 13, 2003

Clark lifts spirits of Dem faithful
Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark unveiled the fifth and final plank in his turnaround plan for America Friday night in Knoxville, and he picked up a campaign keepsake to boot.
By BRYAN MITCHELL Knoxville News Sentinel

December 12, 2003

Wesley Clark appears on 'The Daily Show'
Presidential candidate Wesley Clark, a retired Army general, joked with comedian Jon Stewart about the fit of a flight suit and touched on his views on education in an appearance on "The Daily Show" Thursday night.
Associated Press Boston.com

Trial duty pulls Clark off the campaign trail
Retired Gen. Wesley Clark is breaking from his presidential campaign on Saturday to travel to the Netherlands to testify in closed session at the U.N. war crimes trial of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic.
By Associated Press QCTimes.com

December 11, 2003

Clark says military, foreign-policy know-how make him best man for Democratic presidential nomination
Presidential candidate Wesley Clark said another round of military base closures is necessary in 2005, but he believes the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is in the clear...
By Elizabeth Kenny Portsmouth Herald

Clark Nabs Big Endorsements
Retired Gen. Wesley Clark, who is running for president, cited his record of supporting affirmative action in the armed forces at a rally in Harlem on Thursday as evidence that he deserves the support of black voters.

"I've fought for it, I've fought with African-Americans, I've served under African-Americans, I'm proud to have been there," Clark told a group of about 200 supporters, most of them white. "But it's not about what you sign on paper, it's about who you are as a person. And my African-American friends know me as a person who's fair, who's honest and who believes in human beings."
Associated Press cbs2chicago.com

Two southern Democrats say Clark is most appealing candidate to southern voters
Two southern Democrats were enlisted to vouch for retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark on Wednesday, saying he has the most appeal to voters in the South among the nine Democratic candidates vying for the White House.
By Alison Vekshin Stephens Washington Bureau

December 10, 2003

Clark makes the most of the moment
Presidential politics is about making the most of the moment. The candidate who came closest to that last night was General Wesley Clark. When he began his campaign, Clark was a decidedly uncertain trumpet, but in several answers last night he spoke with both conviction and seeming expertise about the United States and its role in the world.
By Scot Lehigh Boston Globe

Clark campaign hopes blogging model supplies boost
One of the original creators of Web logs, or "blogs," has pioneered a more democratic blogging format for former Gen. Wesley Clark. Cameron Barrett, one of the first handful of bloggers to popularize the highly personal, diary-style Web site in 1998, is coordinating the Clark Community Network at clark04.com.
By David Hammer, Associated Press USA Today

December 9, 2003

Wesley Clark: You Are Going to College
Retired General Wesley Clark - the Outkast-quoting war hero and Democratic presidential candidate - wants your vote, and he came to MTV News to tell you why.
Gideon Yago MTV News

Clark Says Environment Plan Would Prevent 100,000 Deaths
When he presents his environmental plan today, retired Army General Wesley K. Clark will cast his goals in terms of lives saved, not simply emissions reduced.
By Joanna Weiss Boston Globe

"Clarkansans" Rally for Candidate in New Hampshire
About 50 Arkansans braved heavy snowfall and fierce winds to campaign for presidential candidate Gen. Wesley Clark. The group arrived on Saturday from Little Rock. They will stay until Tuesday.
By Alison Vekshin Arkansas News

December 8, 2003

Clark Announces His Goals in Domestic Policy
Gen. Wesley K. Clark, trying to supplement his credentials in military and foreign policy, laid out a set of domestic policy goals for his presidency on Sunday that, if met, would increase household income, college enrollment and the number of Americans with health insurance.
By Edward Wyatt New York Times

Clark Plans Busy Week of Selling "Turnaround Plan"
The retired general will spend this week promoting the plan and do most of that promotion in New Hampshire. Today, he will address his plan to increase American family income. Tomorrow, he will talk about the environment, and on Wednesday, he will discuss education. He will also talk about leadership in today's address.
By Benjamin Kepple Manchester Union Leader

December 7, 2003

Some Dean Rivals Pin Their Hopes on Feb. 3 Voting
Many Democratic strategists now expect the contests on Feb. 3 to transform the race from a crowded fracas into an unencumbered two-way competition with Dr. Dean ... If the race does evolve this way, General Clark would appear to have a significant advantage.
By: Adam Nagourney New York Times

December 6, 2003

Clark on rise in New Hampshire: More see him as best bet to rival Dean
Bob Bettilyon sat in the front row of a crowded college meeting room, waiting to hear retired Army general Wesley K. Clark, and looking for a sign, a buzz, a spark...
By Joanna Weiss The Boston Globe

Clark brings anti-war campaign to state
Presidential candidate Wesley Clark told about 300 supporters here yesterday that he is the man to lead the country out of the ''mess'' in Iraq.
By Bonna de la Cruz The Tennessean

'Clark Convoy' heads for the Granite State
Retired Gen. Wesley Clark planned to return home from an East Coast trip in time to see 40 Arkansas volunteers off to New Hampshire last night. Associated Press

December 5, 2003

Dean, Clark Catch Lieberman in Florida
Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut, the vice presidential nominee in 2000, was credited with exciting Florida Democrats and almost winning the White House for Al Gore, but a new poll shows he can no longer look to the state as a second home base in his own quest for the White House.
By Peter Wallsten Miami Herald

Is Clark a Threat to Dean in New Hampshire?
If present trends continue, Clark will be alone in second place in New Hampshire by the end of the year. Add to that the possibility, which we pointed out yesterday, that Clark could actually surpass Dean in fundraising this quarter, and it's not a huge stretch to think Clark could be within striking distance of Dean come mid-January. The New Republic

December 4, 2003

Clark Gains on the Leaders
Could a Dean-Gephardt stalemate coming out of the first two contests in Iowa and New Hampshire provide an opening for Clark if he wins South Carolina? MSNBC.com

December 3, 2003

Clark Says Guantanamo Bay Detainees Should Face International Trials
Wesley Clark said in New Hampshire that suspected terrorists being held at Guantanamo Bay should be put on trial before an international court.
Associated Press KATV.com

Clark to announce education program
Retired Army General Wesley K. Clark will announce a $70 billion early childhood education plan today that calls for universal access to preschool for 4-year-olds, an expansion of Head Start, and improvement in preschools' academic standards.
By Joanna Weiss Boston Globe

December 2, 2003

Bush approach to AIDS fight wastes time, money
Democrats and many Republicans have called for a larger effort. Ironically, it took a general -- Gen. Wesley Clark -- to put forth a truly bold program. Clark would double Bush's commitment and build upon World Health Organization programs rather than spurn them.

He sees this as a centerpiece of what he calls a "preventive engagement policy" to make America a source of hope in the world. Perhaps it takes a general, knowing the scope and the limits of our military strength, to deal aggressively with a disease of mass destruction.
By Jesse Jackson Chicago Sun-Times

Gen. Clark declares war on AIDS
Gen. Wesley Clark, the Democratic presidential hopeful, came to Fort Lauderdale Monday -- World Aids Day -- to sketch out an ambitious new plan to fight the disease.
BY ASHLEY FANTZ Miami Herald

Clark to air commercials in three Feb. 3 primary states
Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark will begin airing television commercials this week in three states with Feb. 3 primaries.
Associated Press KOTV.com