Ret. Gen. Wes Clark Decries "Politics" Against HRC In New Iowa Ad

A new HRC ad in Iowa. Here's the text.

"I see that Hillary's opponents have started to attack her. That's politics. What this country needs is leadership. I'm Wes Clark, and I commanded our forces in Europe when we won the fight against ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. I've known Hillary Clinton 24 years. I know she has it takes to end the war on Iraq, avert war with Iran, and restore our standing in the world. These are tough times, and Hillary Clinton is the right choice for America."

Comments

Really interesting that they're using Clark in ads as extensively as they appear to be doing. I think he's an effective surrogate, so it's a smart move. Still though: why no Vilsack, especially in Iowa?

Posted by dry_fish | December 5, 2007 2:29 PM

Clark is such a weak surrogate. Just like Vilsack. They have whiny voices and have not been effective advocates for Democrats.

We know Hillary loves the brainy guys, but she must have learned from Bill that she's better off with guys that have no charisma at all.

Weak Ad.

Posted by Joe Justice | December 5, 2007 2:50 PM

What a tool.

Posted by Phoebe | December 5, 2007 2:50 PM

This may have been a useful (and maybe effective) ad three weeks ago. Now, after the Kindergarten incident, it just seems silly, not to mention hypocritical.

Posted by rashomon | December 5, 2007 2:56 PM

"I see that Hillary's opponents have started to attack her. That's politics. What this country needs is leadership."

Ummmmm...well isn't Clinton a uh, politician? Isn't this a nice way to say 'just give her the crown already'. I am more convinced she will lose Iowa if her staff though this would go over well with voters there.

Posted by AH | December 5, 2007 3:06 PM

Of course its Politics.

It's a presidential campaign, for crying out loud. What did they expect? Sleepovers and pillow fights?

Hillary, if you don't like politics, you shouldn't be a POLITICIAN.

Posted by freaktown | December 5, 2007 4:28 PM

So Clinton expected to run for President without politics getting involved, huh?

I mean, call me naive, but isn't that the whole point of running for president?

Posted by Jack | December 5, 2007 4:33 PM

But I thought Senator Clinton liked politics, and thought slinging mud at other democrats was the 'Fun' part of the campaign.

Posted by Mark from NY | December 5, 2007 5:02 PM

I can't believe the timing of this. How can the Clinton campaign, which seemed to be functioning so well over the summer, now seem so completely sophomoric?

Posted by Paul | December 5, 2007 6:28 PM