Clark-Hillary 2004? A winning ticket.

National Review Online ^ | Sept. 18, 2003 | Peter Augustine Lawler

[ReleaseTheHounds]

This deserves a semi-barf alert, but I decided to withhold. I think he actually has the strategy and logic about right, especially the "appeal of Dean" to "Bobos" and how Clark could be the top alternative.

Where he is wrong is: if Clark is leading and Bush looks vulnerable, you can count on the Old Witch stepping in to take the top slot -- I wouldn't be surprised if Clark steps up and ASKS her to take it with him settling for the VP slot. This has Clintonism written all over it.

[CholeraJoe]

[sheltonmac]

For the last couple of months I have predicted that Hillary will run with Clark as her VP. I stand by that prediction.

[ReleaseTheHounds]

CJ: Wow! Quick reply! I like your barf-bag... and your tagline. Reminds me of Fort Jackson!

[TexasNative2000]

Someone at NRO has been reading FR threads . . . . .

[Only1choice____Freedom]

B-B-B-But Clark is our hero.

He's a leader! (with this bunch, it doesn't take much)

He is going to save the Democratic party. (for Hillary)

sarcasm /off

[Consort]

Yes, it makes sense. Why do so many posters here insist that she will not run or that she will not be a VP candidate?

[CholeraJoe]

The barf bag graphic has served me well. Anyone who hasn't been through military basic (Or seen Full Metal Jacket) will look at my tagline and go, "Huh?"

[staytrue]

Why would the senator give up her all the influence that comes from having a safe seat from one of our largest states?

Because Guiliani is rumored to be running for her senate seat in 06. A senate loss in 06 to Rudy would dash her presidential hopes.

[WarrenGamaliel]

"Why do so many posters here insist that she will not run or that she will not be a VP candidate?"

Because the idea is the silly notion of those still addled by the Clintons 3 years after Slick left office. Hillary is an extremely polarizing figure who would sink the Democrat ticket in a year they have a good chance of winning.

[dighton]

Someone (I forget who) is using: "This is my tagline. There are many like it, but this one is mine."

[TexasNative2000]

Because Guiliani is rumored to be running for her senate seat in 06. A senate loss in 06 to Rudy would dash her presidential hopes.

Bingo.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Why do so many posters here insist that she will not run or that she will not be a VP candidate?

I believe she'll run, as long as she's assessed that Bush is beatable. However, Hillary Broadass Clinton will not run as VP. It's not in her nature. (Unless the presidential candidate is terminally ill, with only months to live.)

[Consort]

Didn't they say about the same thing when she was running for Senator?

[boris]

"I believe she'll run, as long as she's assessed that Bush is beatable. However, Hillary Broadass Clinton will not run as VP. It's not in her nature. (Unless the presidential candidate is terminally ill, with only months to live.)"

Whoever has Hillary as his V.P. should watch his back. AF1 might develop mechanical problems, like engines detaching from the wings (happens all the time...). Heck, if I were Pres with Hillary as veep, I'd have a food taster. "I, Claudius" got nuthin on her.

[Consort]

However, Hillary Broadass Clinton will not run as VP.

Is that a definite or just an opinion?

[gulfcoast6]

Gen Clark, you mean the guy who jumps over buildings, faster than speeing bullets, faster than a speeding train? Wow! Ummmmm, whats his name again?

[EggsAckley]

[11B3]

You've got that right! The Ankle as VP would have the president Arkancided making her the president. Which would also allow her to choose her own VP - hello Bubba. The 'toons would OWN the White House. (At least until the military decided enough was enough.)

[ravingnutter]

For the last couple of months I have predicted that Hillary will run with Clark as her VP. I stand by that prediction.

Our local talk radio host came up with an even scarier scenario yesterday...Clark as President and Bill Clinton as VP. They said it was within the bounds of the Constitution (???), and that if something happened to Clark, Bill could serve as President again (since he would be "appointed", not elected). Hillary could then run in 2012, giving her more time under her belt as Senator. As someone above stated, the only kink in this plan might be Guliani running against her in '06 and winning, the talk radio host did not take that into consideration.