Reply #133: Inconsistency is a campaign problem--the whole Clark v Dean debate is

[snyttri]

about who has a better chance to beat Bush. They have even been working together (see below). Death is less of a problem for Clark. From what I have seen so far Clark is better able to handle the inherent inconsistencies that must be smoothed over. Dean will be the first candidate to have to answer Dr. death questions. Will he be able to handle them? If Dean was proud his performance under pressure so far, wouldn't Meet the Press and debates be on DeanTV?

"What started as a point-by-point review of his economic and health care policies turned quickly into his dissertation on foreign affairs in Cuba, Saudi Arabia, North Korea and Iraq. Dean has been getting tutored on foreign policy by numerous experts, including retired Marine Gen. Joseph P. Hoar. He has also had several private conversations with retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark, the former NATO commander who some Democrats see as an attractive running mate for Dean if Clark does not join the race himself."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34389-2003Aug22.html