It was sort of dangled and discussed

[dsc]

That was what Clark said about the VP slot. I find this kind of answer pretty lame. If one is going to state he was offered the VP slot there should be a date, names of attendies, and place attached so it can be checked out.

[virtualobserver]

1. Dean was feeling him out.....

for strategic reasons.

[Justice]

2. Maybe A Video Tape?

Is this a court room? Why does this bother Dean folks so much. I think it helps Dean - show he has good taste!

Dean wanted Clark for VP. You know Dean was talking to Clark, hoping he wouldn't run for president - by dangling VP.

There is evidence Dean "dangles" - Dean dangled in front of attendees at the Florida Democratic Convention the notion that Graham would be on the ticket. Everyone thought so - even here on DU. Tell me you didn't think that was what Dean was saying. Did Dean ever use the words - I want Graham for VP? Nope.

[dsc]

3. Because

there was no follow up asked, none. I haven't been offered a VP slot but I really think I would remember where, when and who.

[Justice]

5. Does It Matter So Much?

it is really sort of silly to be so defensive about this.

In the great scheme of things, very silly

[neuvocat]

4. Oh for cryin' out loud!

Clark had said no. For whatever reason, you aren't satisfied with that. You know I would have figured if anything you would be happy enough to know Clark wouldn't be on the ticket.

[wndycty]

7. Dean should either admit it or call Clark a liar. . .

. . .I hope he calls Clark a liar, I hope he does.

[littlejoe]

8. It goes to character. If Dean didn't come out and offer

Clark the second spot on the ticket, then Clark had no business telling George Stephanopoulis that he did. Maybe a little white lie by Clark?

[Rose Siding]

6. It's all useless parsing

Gotchas and spin are the phase we're in now. None seem to understand that the destructive process is easily applied to all candidates/humans.

[poskonig]

9. It sounds like the General is "out of ammo."

Perhaps he needs a tactical retreat in order to reorganize his offensive capacity.

[DoveTurnedHawk]

10. Yawn

Steph asked him a question, Clark answered it. End of story.

Unlike Dean and/or Trippi, who organized a whisper campaign about this very issue right when Clark entered the race.

DTH