Clark Supporters: Check in Here!

[Jack_Dawson]

...and "Clarkize" this poll.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4160281/

Everyone who can, please join me in calling TN this weekend. If The General won by 1,200 votes in Oklahoma, it proves that informing the electorate matters - a lot. I know it's hard to start...but after awhile you get into a rhythm, and it feels great pushing the fence-sitters (and they are everywhere) into the Clark camp.

http://www.clark04.com/eblocks/

Who is ready to give new meaning to "free night and weekend" minutes? Good luck everyone!

:toast:

[Democrats unite]

1. Checking in but not for long...

I am getting to the point of getting upset with some fellow supporters & their lack of support.

[BootinUp]

3. What do you mean

Lack of support how?

[chookie]

Has it been that bad?

I have not been participating in a lot of the Clark threads because they tend to be HUGE, and my wheezy old modem just can't handle it. Although many points of view are represented at DU, I have found that there are many many Clark supporters here.

Just keep spreading the word; don't lose heart.

[Eurobabe]

108. just saw uWESa in lynchburg!

He's the energizer bunny candidate! Still going strong, and his son is such a nice guy too...very down to earth people.

[Jack_Dawson]

7. Ask Yourself: WWCD?

If you think a 4-Star would turn tail at the first sign of adversity, you're sorely mistaken. Let's embrace those ideals.

:toast:

[Democrats unite]

12. Don't get me wrong, I am behind the General 110%!

But I have seen several post today about the Clark not doing so good & who should we support. Support Clark! Until such time He decides he is not running.

I will do every thing in my power to Get Clark elected, but I may do it someplace else where I feel support.

[Jack_Dawson]

17. Don't be Deceived

by Kerry, Dean and Edwards supporters posing as Clark supporters angling for your vote.

Don't be discouraged by "Clark supporters" who were never really in the Clark camp to begin with.

I'm hardcore - Clark til the End. And I know I have a lot of company...

[Clark Can WIN]

59. I am in your company Jack

Here, HERE ALL THE WAY !

[MidwestMomma]

36. Any Clark supporter saying such things obviously needs a....

:spank: followed by a big :kick: in the bee-hind!

I'm still here and I'm still 110% for Clark! I'm going to try calling again tomorrow but I really suck at it...I need advice....How do you start out your conversation? I need some hints on getting the conversation rolling. Help me cause I feel like such a loser because I'm not doing everything I can for Clark! :cry:

Go Wes!

[BootinUp]

40. I haven't tried calling

I am just not a salesman, I'm the guy you lock in the lab and don't let him out. :)

[HoosierClarkie]

48. I have been calling since NH.

The first thing I say is: Hi I am a volunteer calling from Indiana on behalf of General Wesley Clark for President. Are you going to be voting Tuesday in the Primary? They usually say: Yes or No. Then I go from there. Telling them where you are calling from really makes it personal. I also give them my name. Sometimes I include that I am from the original draft clark movement. This sparks interest. Many people still do not know that he was asked to run. If they say they support someone else, I usually ask them to consider Clark and give them some points about his issues or I tell them to go to Clark04.com. People are generally friendly and enjoy being called by a PERSON as opposed to a robocaller. IF they say they are already voting for Clark, I thank them and ask them to tell all of their friends!

The main advice I would give is just be yourself. You know why you support Clark! After the first call or two it gets a lot easier. I know how you feel. I have been working to get him on the ballot in my state and running into republicans has sometimes made me cry. I just tell myself that running into them happened for a reason: proof that I need to keep getting the word out. :hug:

[MidwestMomma]

49. Thanks for the advice and encouragement

I am so impressed with everyone's hard work and want to do my part. Thanks again!

Go Wes

[Jack_Dawson]

53. Ditch the Script - Here's what you say:

"Hi, is _______ there?

This is ______

Hi Mr./Ms._______ my name is _____ (first name only) and I'm a volunteer with the Clark campaign, how are you doing?"

Fine, OK, Uhhh,

"Will you be voting on Tuesday?"

We're aimin' to...just not sure yet.

"I understand, there are a lot of choices...are you a fan of President Bush?"

Hayle no

"Well neither am I Sir/Ma'am, that's why I'm supporting General Clark...are you familiar with The General?"

Well...we've been seein' his messages on the TV...we're keepin' an open mind...

"Well Mr./Ms. ________, if you want Bush OUT of the White House, General Clark is your best bet. Believe me, a 4-Star General is the LAST person George Bush wants to face."

(you can wing it from here)

Trust me YOU CAN DO IT.

[MidwestMomma]

55. Thanks, I'll bookmark this for tomorrow and use for inspiration

Go Wes Supporters!
Go Wes!

[BootinUp]

56. "Hayle no"

That was very funny. :P

[Clark Can WIN]

60. jack your script is ffffffff'nnnnnnnn awesome !!!!!!!!!

Love it, gonna use it.

[Ilsa]

95. The short script is great.

I didn't dog Bush unless there was a sign that the voter was ready to dog Bush. Then we'd hammer on him for 15 minutes!

[Jack_Dawson]

96. Glad to be of service!

I'm running into a lot of Pro-Clark voters or Clark Leaners today. Doin' my best to push 'em off the fence. :-)

:toast:

[HoosierClarkie]

45. I have been on away from DU for awhile,

but I have been working my tail off for the General! Maybe taking a break is not a bad idea. I also stopped watching the National news and started reading local papers from TN and VA. Clark is getting a very warm reception. He WILL WIN!!! Clark is doing great right now!

[Tom Rinaldo]

14. More of us are spending more time eBlocking, and less time here

I'm doing that. Plus a number of us have taken off already to go directly to Tennessee. I'm not doing that, but unlimited long distance plans are a wonderful thing...

[Jerseycoa]

50. This is what you do

First, you use your Ignore button judiciously, starting with the most rabid Edwards supporters.

Second, you do the same for the extremists on the left.

Third, you X-out any thread that has the words "Clark" and "VP" in the title.

I guarantee half your troubles will be solved right there and then. After that, put those false friend "Clark supporters" on Ignore. That will take care of the rest of it. Why pay attention to this nonsense?

Then we get back to having fun while we do our work for the General.

Try it. :hug:

[faithfulcitizen]

57. Never fear, we are here!!! :)

We're just busy working are butts off! Our volunteers are way up here! Clark supporters aren't going anywhere, my friend. (but we are welcoming in many a new!)


:loveya:

[HoosierClarkie]

64. Hey I know you!

:bounce: Lets get to work tomorrow bright and early. Oops it is tomorrow!

[deminflorida]

87. Imposter Alert!!! Imposter Alert!!!!

This guys a fake, This guys a fake!!!!!

[Jerseycoa]

91. Pardon?

What do you mean, deminflorida?

[Kathleen04]

2. Here!

Checkin' in. :)

[maddezmom]

4. checking in

and going to get an e-block tomorrow. Gotta do what ya gotta do. :)

[Clark Can WIN]

5. I'M STILL HERE BABY !

I got a new calling plan last week so I could make more Clark calls.

Still got the love, still got the hope, still BELIEVE.

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[MoonRiver]

6. Here, here Jack!

:toast: Love the General! :loveya:

Oh, yeah, on edit, I'm getting my Tenn. calling numbers tomorrow. Will be a busy little bee this Saturday!

[Foswia]

8. HOw many times am i going to have to check in [nt]

[BootinUp]

9. As many times as it takes

you were expecting a different answer?

:)

[Jack_Dawson]

11. LOL! You just keep doin' what yur doin'

[NV1962]

10. Right here!

The eBlocks are VERY effective way to reach and convince voters!

I'm heavily into local canvassing & outreach in Northern NV now (while everybody else and their grandmother in our local Clark04 team is focused on earlier primaries and caucuses elsewhere...)

[MontecitoDem]

13. Here and not leaving until the General does!

I'm in it for the long haul if General Clark is too.

There's no telling this year (yet) what can still happen and I am actually feeling hopeful since the media has begun to cover Clark again.

[Jack_Dawson]

15. Y'all just bumped Clark from 13% to 14%

Nice work!

[Piltdown13]

16. Checking in...

:hi:

We're going to do some flyering this weekend, and are planning another info session in our student union next week, along with writing letters. Hopefully some folks will be able to make calls too.

[Leilani]

18. Here for Clark!

And making calls for the General this weekend!

[AbbeyRoad]

19. Hi guys.

I'm checking in. I'm completely committed to the General, and I'll stay with him. I hope you're feeling a little better about your fellow Clarkies, Democrats unite.

[Jack_Dawson]

54. Hi AbbeyRoad! Welcome...

to DU!!!

:toast:

[Jack_Dawson]

71. Kick!

:kick:

[NV1962]

72. Welcome Abbey Road!

:hi:


To quote a famous line: Here comes the Sun King...

Good to see you here. :toast:

[Jerseycoa]

20. Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town

You've painted up your lips an rolled and curled your tinted hair
Ruby are you contemplating going out somewhere
The shadows on the wall tell me the sun is going down
Ruby, don't take your love to town

It wasn't me that started that old crazy Asian war
But I was proud to go and do my patriotic chore
And it's true I'm not the man, Ruby, that I used to be
Ruby, I still need some company

GO WES!!

[Maddy McCall]

29. LMAO - Roxanne, you don't have to put on the red light.

[BootinUp]

31. All right you all are having too much fun

[Maddy McCall]

32. LOL!

Optimism breeds good attitudes, or vice versa? Or the chicken came before the egg?

[BootinUp]

35. Optimism is good!

I don't even want to see a poll, just the final results.

[krkaufman]

37. A responsive campaign... I like it..!!

I was previously confused by the Clark train's stated $700,000 deadline of "midnight Feb 11" -- but see someone's updated it to read "11:59pm Feb 10." Much better.

They're well on the way...

[NV1962]

51. Most tech staff is out in the field

That's why the choo-choo appears stalled - it's not at all. They update the pic whenever they can, 'sall...

Leading by example, once more! ;)

[krkaufman]

75. Yep, I called HQ today...

Yeah, I called HQ today to find out when they were gonna fix the "Clark Recruiters" verification link, but they said that their PHP programmer was off in Tennessee.

Wish I could be there.

[Clark Can WIN]

61. I remember how much that song hurt, seeing young men in wheelchairs

I remember all of that.

I understand.

We get this one chance to stop it now.

[Jerseycoa]

84. We do, we do

This one chance.

A great song always works on many levels, as does "Ruby."

[NV1962]

21. Want a pick-me-up? Check our friends in ME

Here: http://magic-city-news.com/article_955.shtml

Is that a great list of endorsements or what? Excellent job, Mr Richardson!

[Jack_Dawson]

22. Not F'ing bad!!!

Damnnnnnnn. Did Stephen King endorse him as well? :-)

[Taeger]

23. Go Clark!!!!

Go Clark. Just please get very explicit about an anti-NAFTA anti-WTO stance. It will gain you LOTS of votes vs Kerry.

[texasmom]

24. Checkin in...

Found out today that Gert is coming here on the 18th, so I'm super excited!!! Our man is having a big *and* little fundraiser in Houston on the 11th. Things are happening!

I haven't seen the "fair weather friend" Clark posts you talk about. Every campaign has had them. For Dec and much of Jan, there were probably two or three vocal Kerry supporters and one supporter of Edwards here. Look how that's changed.

Dollars and Delegates. That's what matters.

[MrSlayer]

25. Anyone who goes A.W.O.L. on the General....

Didn't belong in the Army in the first place. Now I'm going to look for the negative Clark threads today and donate $10 for every one. March on soldiers!

[laruemtt]

26. i'll be calling saturday and sunday

that 1200 difference in OK was too close for comfort.

[Jerseycoa]

27. Anybody here from Tennessee?

How much do they love George Jones in Tennessee? A lot, right? :)


For Immediate Release
Date: February 6, 2004


Country Music Legend George Jones Endorses Wes Clark
Little Rock - Country music legend George Jones announced his support for Wes Clark's presidential campaign today. He will record a radio ad that will begin airing in Tennessee this weekend.

"I have never done anything like this before, but I feel strongly about the direction this country is headed," said George Jones. "As a former Marine, I know that Wes Clark is the candidate that is best prepared to protect our country. Wes Clark is a plain talking leader, who comes from humble roots and shares the same values that we share here in Tennessee and across the South. Wes Clark will never forget where he's from, or who he's for."

"George Jones is a true American cultural icon and his life's work is part of the fabric of Tennessee and of this country," said Clark. "It is an honor to have George Jones take such a public role in supporting my campaign. He knows that I will stand up for the same folks that have been listening to his music for years."

Jones has recorded numerous legendary songs throughout his career and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Jones is a life-long Tennessean.

[BootinUp]

30. Thats sounds like a great endorsement

I am not a country music fan, but sounds pretty good! Maybe the equiv of a Switzer eh?

[Jerseycoa]

33. A radio ad

Brilliant!

:bounce:

[MidwestMomma]

41. That's great...now if we could just get Dolly to support him & do an ad...

Tennessee would be OURS! :D

Go Wes!

[mmonk]

42. That one ought to get some support in Vol country

[AbbeyRoad]

58. That's so cool!

That was nice of George Jones. He's a country music legend. I'm sure this will catch some people's attention in TN. I'd like to hear the radio spot that'll be playing.

[kayleybeth]

28. Here!

Die hard Clark supporter here, I am with the General all the way!

[HoosierClarkie]

34. Here.

:hi:

[Nashyra]

39. I keep having server problems when I try to go back

to e-block. I will be there for the next 4days even if I have to go and borrow a friends computer. Great thread very uplifting.

[Kimber Scott]

38. Present!

But not accounted for.

:hi:

[Jerseycoa]

44. Accounting for you, Kimber

:hi:

[kerry-is-my-prez]

43. I'm still here and kicking (and making phone calls)

n/t

[FrenchieCat]

46. So busy dealing with the media

don't have time anymore for DU.......

[Jerseycoa]

52. And doing a fantastic job

I've noticed on the blog.

:yourock:

[acmavm]

47. I don't care what anyone says, General Clark is the most intelligent,

most trustworthy candidate in the race. I would, and in a way am, entrusting him with the futures of my children and my grandchildren. I have always felt that Clark could be the salvation of our country. A strong, fearless man of integrity and dignity. Truly, I love the man.

[Auntie Bush]

62. You can say that again..I love him too

Just checking in. Good to see so many people on board.

[k_blagburn]

63. Check

Check

[maxr4clark]

65. Checking in from WA, ready to caucus tomorrow!

I have relatives in Virginia, sadly all Republicans. But I also have friends, who are Dems. I'll be calling them, and then other Virginians in the next few days. I had relatives in Tennessee, too, although most of them have either died or moved to South Carolina. So I'll be calling Tennessee, too.

Go Wes!

[Myra]

66. Hey, I'll try. But I spent all day calling people in WA to get them to

caucus for Clark tomorrow. And I'll be the Clark Captain
at my caucus site tomorrow, so it'll be hectic.
But I'll try.
Tennessee is damn important.

Good luck everyone.

[For PaisAn]

67. checking in and another suggestion

I'll be calling this weekend again. When it gets past the calling time each evening, I'll be writing letters. That's a way to double our efforts!

[TacticalPeek]

68. Stuck on Clark.

The only way to win.

My only Plan B is massive gory scandals for Shrub, escalating right up to E-Day.

Can I have my cake and eat it too?

[Jack_Dawson]

69. 13% to 15% - YOU guys did it!

On the MSRNC poll, Clark started at a hard 13%, and now he's at 15%...thanks to Y'ALL!!!

If DUers can move it up 2%...just imagine what we can do if all of us called 10 people! :-)

CD

[faithfulcitizen]

73. now at 16%!!!

whoo-hoo!!!


http://www.wewantwes.com/wesismore.htm

http://www.wewantwes.com/respect.htm

:toast:

[Jack_Dawson]

74. Great Clark Flash!!!

I love it. Did you do that yourself?

[TakebackAmerica]

70. Clark supporter, here.

I've made 51 phone calls to Virginia! Anything to get Clark in the White House.

[Esurientes]

76. I am going to see Gen. Clark today

He's coming to a local restaurant for a brief stop on his way to Richmond. It will be packed!


(NC/southern VA people, be at Mary's Diner in Danville at 1:40 or the airport at 2:00)

[maddezmom]

77. make sure ya post a report :)

PS: Checking in for Clark.

[Esurientes]

109. Here is my report about Gen. Clark's visit

to my town. His big black bus stopped at a local mom 'n' pop diner just after 2 pm. There were about 125 supporters in the parking lot with signs, about 75 more people with Clark buttons inside eating. There was a great variety of people: veterans in peaked hats, kids about 10 years old, scions of our tobacco/textile families, guys with Nascar jackets on -- and many, many teachers like me.

He went inside the restaurant and went through the cafeteria line. He shook hands with dozens of people and signed autographs for them. L.F. Payne was with him and stood up to introduce him. This impressed me: Gen. Clark stepped down into the audience while Payne was talking and looked up at him with intense interest in what he was saying.

When Clark got up to speak, he told a joke that went over well and outlined his program (including $6000 a year for 2 years of college, health care and prescription drugs, and the environment). He introduced his son, who was with him.

The biggest audience reaction came when he said, "I've forgotten more about national security than George Bush ever..." then he was drowned out by cheers.

My favorite thing he said was: "I can bring jobs and I can bring peace. I've done both."

He shook more hands and went back to the parking lot to talk to reporters. Of course, the first question was about gay marriage. He said something to the effect that everyone must have equal rights. He said he would love his son just as much if he were gay.

He left after about 30 minutes. Some of the remarks I heard as he left were, "Well, he got my vote", "He was impressive", etc. Some people repeated the joke he told with obvious pleasure (It was "They told me the first thing that happens when you campaign is, you lose your voice. The second thing is, your grip hurts. I don't want to find out what the third thing is.") The ladies in the cafeteria line were thrilled that "he even came back here to say hello to us."

One of the tobacco/textile ladies spoke up loudly for Dean to her friends. The friends demurred in favor of Clark. Two suited, clean-cut middle-aged men were positively star-struck at meeting L.F.Payne. This all goes to show that Democrats are still a force in rural, southern Virginia!:dem:

[Crunchy Frog]

78. Here

checking in kind of late. I took that poll already ages ago. I guess I'm going to have to make myself do some calls this weekend, even though it's really uncomfortable for me. Just hope I don't turn more people off the General than on:P .

[robbedvoter]

79. Voter. See the demo dervy on page had Dean as second, then on the site

it's Edwards with a lot of excuses (which do not include the fact that SC was his birth state or that clar beat him 5 out of 8 races)
man, oh, man - we can't get a break, can we?
I did enjow though the dead horse under Joe

[Jack_Dawson]

80. Kick

:kick:

[Jerseycoa]

83. Great day in the morning!

Go get 'em, Michigan and Washington State Clarkies! :grouphug:

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/primaries/pages/candidates/1771/index.html

[tameszu]

81. Go Clark! Go eBlocks!

We did it in OK and we can still do it in TN!

[Bad Thoughts]

82. Here! eom.

[Tim_in_HK]

85. Here!

Still voting for and supporting Clark.

Went to Dems Abroad caucus in Hong Kong today. Kerry got our one delegate. No one else was viable (Clark was at 14%), but it didn't really matter, because our one delegate was going to go to the overall winner anyway (which would have been Kerry). So, I actually chose not to caucus and am going to do my absentee ballot in New York instead . . . caucuses are so stupid. I'd rather my vote be counted then engage in some horse-trading action.

But it was very interesting nevertheless. The woman who spoke on behalf of Clark (I don't have her name) worked in the Clinton WH for 8 years (in the protocol office, I believe). She said that she has met all of the candidates numerous times, and Clark was the most impressive by far. There was also a man I spoke with later who went to high school with Clark and had some good stories. Obviously also a supporter.

An interesting experience, but I'm glad I chose not to caucus and look forward to checking Clark's name for New York.

on edit: also, the caucus today reinforced my decision that Clark is definitely the best. Listening to what other people had to say about their candidates showed that Clark shines above the rest. Not that anyone was bad (the Edwards guy was actually quite good), but Clark has the positive traits highlighted by all the speakers . . . and more. The most irritating thing were Kerry supporters pushing the 'electabilty' issue. They took it as gospel that Kerry was the most electable because . . . well, just because. On the bright side, I was able to talk some people into at least looking at Clark, and made some good points (if I do say so myself).

[BootinUp]

86. Thanks for the report Tim. n/t

[Jerseycoa]

88. Good for you!

Also for saving your vote for us. We need every single one of them.

:toast:

[incapsulated]

89. Yes, I'm here

I'm making calls today and tomorrow!

[artistaboard]

90. Standin' in the snow for Clark

Stood with signs outside Bath Iron Works shipyard in a snowstorm, a Republican vows he'll vote for Clark in the GE. Via e-block, 150 handwritten letters to 4 states, will speak for Clark at tomorrow's caucus. You bet, you've got Clark folks who'll go to the wire and more. Go Wes!

[aquanut]

92. You go!

Good on ya, mate!

[Auntie Bush]

106. Welcome to DU artistaboard

What a hard worker! So glad to have you and anxiously awaiting your report

[knight_of_the_star]

93. I've been calling

I'll be calling again on Monday so that I can be sure that my dad won't walk in on me calling long distance! Although I have found that 10-10-220 is good for that. I'm going to try to get some last minute votes again on Monday, and also get to work on getting San Diego County to go to Clark.

[Jack_Dawson]

97. You live in San Diego too?

Maybe I saw you at the Meet-up?!

[Jack_Dawson]

98. eBlock Today...

Lots of Clark supporters, Clark Leaners and Undecideds. I'm sure it's a matter of time before I find the staunch Kerry and Edwards supporters. I talked one woman out of voting for Edwards. Now she's voting for Clark! This is fun. :-)

[Ilsa]

94. I just finished an eblock of calls to TN.

Several were No Answer/No Answering Machine. One I left a message on. One is thinking about Clark as he is the only candidate she has received mailers from, and three or four were solidly for Clark, including one whole household that voted absentee for Clark. Great Clark response!
They hate the Robo-callers, though.

[Jerseycoa]

99. When calling Tennessee

When calling Tennessee, tell voters to listen up for George Jones's radio endorsement.

[Jerseycoa]

100. Here's the link to the ad, if anyone here wants to hear it

http://a471.g.akamai.net/7/471/9997/v0001/clark.download.akamai.com/9997/radio/Clark04_Jones.mp3

It's really darling. :)

[aquanut]

102. If you're from the North

Slow down your rate of speech.

[Jerseycoa]

105. Oh, that is good advice nt

[Jack_Dawson]

101. Just talked a misguided soul out of voting for Edwards...

Good Times!!!

:beer:

[Jerseycoa]

103. Sun over the yardarm

I'll join you. :beer:

[Avalux]

104. Hey Everyone!

We've all been busy - eh? I'm really enjoying making these calls. EBLOCK! :bounce:

[stuzzy]

107. Clark supporters rock! Keep up the good work guys.

[maddezmom]

110. hey this thread just got pinned

:)

[Jerseycoa]

111. Go To Link, Everybody

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=287699

[Jack_Dawson]

113. "Pinned"?

[GiovanniC]

112. Voted in Michigan

Clark!!

And so did my sister, and her boyfriend.

I told several of my friends to do so also, and they said they would, but they aren't 100% reliable, so we'll see.