Clark's Son Blasts Media for Campaign Coverage

Reuters ^ | 02/03/04 | Arthur Spiegelman

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By Arthur Spiegelman

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Retired general Wesley Clark (news - web sites)'s only son blasted the media for its coverage of his father's bid for the Democratic nomination Tuesday and said he would like to see his father withdraw from the race if he does not win the Oklahoma primary.

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Wesley Clark Jr. a 34-year-old screenwriter, in a meeting with reporters while his father called voters from a phone bank, said; "I'd like to see him win today. If he doesn't win I don't want to see him stay out there.

"It's a really disillusioning experience."

In a rare outburst by a member of the Clark family, Clark Jr. launched into a harangue about the unfairness of the media and dirtiness of politics.

"You go out and see the way politics really works. It is a dirty business filled with a lot of people pretending to be a lot of things that they are not," he said.

"There was a lot of sneering and whispering going on by columnists and talking heads. ... It is all a horse race. No-one is talking about the issues."

Wesley Clark Jr. was clearly frustrated by the fact that the biggest Wesley Clark media story over the weekend in Oklahoma City was that the drivers of his father's three-car caravan got speeding tickets during a late-night journey between campaign stops.

"It is a helluva way to pick a president," he said.

Clark Jr. said the media had not been fair to his father or any of the other candidates and was giving President Bush (news - web sites) a free run. "It's all about access. You know you would be denied access if you all covered this fairly," he said.

He said his father had sacrificed a lot for his country in his 35 years in the military and that he was proud of him and the race he was running. But he said no one was reporting his stand on the issues.

Oklahoma is a must-win state for Clark in Tuesday's seven state primary after he decided to skip last month's Iowa caucuses.

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Wesley Clark Jr. was clearly frustrated by the fact that the biggest Wesley Clark media story over the weekend in Oklahoma City was that the drivers of his father's three-car caravan got speeding tickets during a late-night journey between campaign stops.

If he wanted more attention, he should have streaked the Super Bowl halftime show.

[Rivendell]

In a rare outburst by a member of the Clark family, Clark Jr. launched into a harangue about the unfairness of the media and dirtiness of politics.

Booo frickin' hooo.

When ya climb down in the RAT sewer, you gotta expect to be covered with $*!^

[mystery-ak]

Hey Junior....your dad's insane..

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

If he wanted more attention, he should have streaked the Super Bowl halftime show.

Or shown both nipples.

[Shermy]

I was hoping for a jailhouse interview of Muhammad Sacirbey about his dealings with the Clarks.

[Shermy]

But he said no one was reporting his stand on the issues.

Clark has so many "consistent" stands he befuddles the media.

[theDentist]

Clark Jr. launched into a harangue about the unfairness of the media and dirtiness of politics.
"You go out and see the way politics really works. It is a dirty business filled with a lot of people pretending to be a lot of things that they are not," he said.
"There was a lot of sneering and whispering going on by columnists and talking heads. ... It is all a horse race. No-one is talking about the issues."

Welcome to the world of Politics. Hadn't you or your Dad known this before? Seriously?

[NorthGA]

Oh I beg to differ with his son - I know people in the south heard him loud and clear when he said life begins when the mom wants it to - even up to the head being born.

That is an issue for many that people are still talking about.

[newheart]

He does have a point. After all, the media is only supposed to be attacking Republicans. Something must have gone terribly wrong here.

[JustPlainJoe]

Sorry Junior, but your father's a GOOF!

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"You go out and see the way politics really works. It is a dirty business filled with a lot of people pretending to be a lot of things that they are not," he said.

This from a Hollywood screenwriter. ;)

[Free_at_last_-2001]

He said his father had sacrificed a lot for his country... ...and while he's phoning voters he son is busy outside totally screwing up his political career by blabbing to the media!

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There's a nice passage on NRO and if I knew how to post it, I would >It is in the corner section ,bylined by Jonah Goldberg.Fascinating analysis of the Clarks, father and son.

By the way, where in the heck did Wes jr decide The President got a pass in the media? If George Bush is getting a pass, I'd hate to see a beating from the media jackals.

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Hey Junior....your dad's insane..

Apparently, so is Junior. Has the same ethical standards as well.