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Richard
Roach
Vashon
WA
USA

America needs a new president. You, sir, have the knowledge and the character we need. General Clark, please run for president. I am a Jesuit and I'm deeply concerned about what the incumbent lacks in terms of knowledge and integrity, qualities from what happened in the Balkans that I am confident you possess.

Helen
Morton

USA

Jonathan
Freedman
White Plains
New York
USA

Gen. Clark, time is running out. Your nation needs you! Delay is deadly. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Randall
Solomon
Robbinsville
NJ
USA

America needs integrity and leadership. I hope you decide to chalenge President Bush and seek the Democratic nomination. None of the career politiciaon running have the integirty to channenge Bush's lack of integrity. None of the outsiders have the experience, temperance, and leadership needed to run the country. Now is the time when our country and the world are at need. Please run.

Jaime
D'Arcy-Garcia
Sandy
ut
USA

s.j.
collins
gillette
wy
USA

General Clark, I've never donated a cent to a political party or a politician. But I just pledged $100 to your campaign, should you decide to run. Our country, and the world, need your kind of leadership as President of the United States

James
Szych
toledo
ohio
USA

Kathleen
Scott
Houston
TX
USA

General Clark - I am an affluent 50-year-old woman who was, until the last decade or so, a staunch Repbulican. I didn't leave the GOP - it left me!! To make my misery even worse, I live in Texas and still believe George W. Bush is the worst president this country has seen in a long, long time. Please consider running for President for all of us who are concerned about the didactic hype coming out of our current White House machinery. I know it would take a huge commitment from you and your family, but I truly believe that America can not stand another four years of Carl Rove and company.

s.j.
collins
Gillette
WY
USA

America needs a new leader. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. I only wish you were ALREADY President! Sincerely,

kimberly
swartz
roanoke
va
USA

Stewart
Slocum
Dallas
Texas
USA

margaret
getman
saint paul
mn
USA

Steven
Aimone
Asheville
NC
USA

General Clark, America needs you BADLY. Please run for president.

Robert
Beamer
Charlottesville
VA
USA

We need you man. The country might not survive another 4 years of what we have now.

joseph
boyle
durham
New Hampshire
USA

kate
mcardle
los Angeles,
ca
USA

Miram
Temple
Spring Branch
TX
USA

Gail
Klingensmith
Pittsburgh
pa
USA

Elizabeth R.
Woodman
New York
New York
USA

Rob
Downs
Arlington
VA
USA

General Clark, your country needs you now more than ever. Our country is headed in the wrong direction and is in need of your leadership and experience. We need an administration that works for the peace and prosperity of all; that brings fresh IDEAS to the table; that does not cave into special interests; that does not have an imperialist's view of the world and holds itself accountable for its decisions. Yes, we do need to start the dialogue (ref. Esquire article), however it takes action to make that dialogue produce results. This administration is not interested in dialogue (e.g. U.N.). I urge you, General Clark, to seek the Democratic nomination for the 2004 presidency and serve as our next president.

Frank
Anania
Elkridge
MD
USA

Ernest
Frankel
Los Angeles
California
USA

If we are to end the tragic reign of George II, who never heard a shot fired in anger, we need a candidate with national security credentials as well as the education and the experience and the awareness required of a leader. We need someone to change our image in the world, someone who truly knows what this country should stand for, someone who has no debt to special interests. I suggest that you have a duty to the country to announce your candidacy, to set a new tone and promise a new beginning.

Shirley
Anderson
San Francisco
Ca
USA

Ray and Shirlee
Ostensen
Tulsa
Oklahoma
USA

Our General Clark, Our country and the Democratic Party are in a crisis. We need a man of experience, integrity, and the will to lead this country in a new direction from these last two and a half years. We feel a man of your military background is needed because of the war on terrorism. We all know who the "Real Enemies" are of America. We need a leader who will deal with the threat of the mounting National Debt. Please run....for the sake of our country.

Cheryl
Boyce
Oakland
Ca
USA

I hope that this does not come off as a form letter, from someone trying to sell you on something. I hope that it is not just toted up with the many others that you must be getting. I'm sure that you know that even running for president is a mightty and thankless job. But I also hear that you are not the kind of a man who is afraid to meet a chalange - even making an unpopular descision that you belive is right. That's why you need to run. The American People are at war with the world right now - isolated brom all but a few allies. America needs your guidance right now to protect itself from those who would harm us - not to turn on those who also share our interests as we are doing now. Speak up for those of us who need a voice! -Cheryl America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Chris
Andrew

USA

Richard
Wenck
Highlands
NJ
USA

Dear General Clark: "The will of the nation" is one of those phrases, that have been most largely abused by the wily and the despotic of every age. Some have seen the expression of it in the purchased suffrages of a few of the satellites of power; others, in the votes of a timid or an interested minority; and some have even discovered it in the silence of a people, on the supposition that the fact of submission established the right to command." -- Alexis de Tocqueville Certainly, de Tocqueville's observances regarding the "wiley and despotic of every age" remain as relevant today as when he first made those observances. As a nation we are on the knife's edge between remaining true to the ideals of our Founding Fathers and an insidious, creeping, despotism led by unprinicipled thugs who have lost sight of history, not to mention common human decency. I urge you to announce your candidacy for the office of President as soon as possible. Sincerely,

Jeanette
Irwin
Washington
DC
USA

curry
first
gelndale
wi
USA

Greg
Hunter
Dayton
OH
USA

Gen. Clark, I believe you know that America needs to reduce dependance on oil (foriegn and domestic) and starting turning the world to a more cooperative atmosphere. I am confident with you wielding the stick, while fostering the new "kindler, gentler" America, we as a country might benefit. I think you will also have to team up with like minded Democrats running for the House and the Senate to support you. It will take an organized and concerted effort. I am willing to help in anyway possible. Please run America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Samuel
Thompson
Stockton
NJ
USA

Eva
Wise
Berkeley
CA
USA

Barbara
Smith
Rochester
NY
USA

Tom
Cabaniss
Texarkana
AR
USA

The people of America need you. We need a proven leader like you to raise us above the current partianship, to tell us the truth, to bring us back to sound fiscal policies and to meet the challenges of our times. Please run and give us someone we WANT to vote FOR! policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, we need you. Please run for president.

Deborah
Truman
Silver Spring
MD
USA

Kent
cramer II
Madison
WI
USA

Richard
Kanner
Miami
Florida
USA

July 28 You convinced me a few days ago when I happened to hear the last four minutes of your interview on NPR.You spoke like I think. I have a suggestion. Consider Senator Graham as your vice president. While this is up to him, the offer would certainly put you in second place in the Florida primary and give you the national recognition you deserve.

Susan
Thompson
Raleigh
NC
USA

Marjorie
Hamilton
Anaheim
CA
USA

Rebecca
Loh
Allston
MA
USA

thomas
bowerman
santa rosa
ca
USA

Travis
Loosli
Wellsville
Utah
USA

Sonya
Sleva
Port Orange
Florida
USA

Nelma
Stair
Stephens City
Virginia
USA

Ken
Williams
Modesto
CA
USA

William
Quitmeier
Parkville
MO
USA

Karen
Jagielski
Washington
DC
USA

Lindsay
Shapray
West Carrollton
Ohio
USA

Eric
Harman
Kingsport
TN
USA

Vincent
DEMOURY
New York
NY
USA

Marta
Gaddis
Sinton
TX
USA

Charles
Jacobi
Fairfax
VA
USA

Josh
Johnson
allston
ma
USA

Jeanne
Tifft
Alexandria
VA
USA

I want to see a 2004 Presidential candidate with these qualifications: (1)impeccable and genuine military stature; (2) knowledge of the world sufficient to direct forming an appropriate US foreign policy for this century without becoming the puppet of this or that interest; (3) drive sufficient to master and rule the Washington bureaucracy for the welfare of the people; (4) charm sufficient to work with Congress, especially the childish and irresponsible House of Representatives; and (5) natural dignity, human warmth, and gentle wit. If you are he, I would urge you to declare your candidacy and test yourself in some of the early election contests in New Hampshire, Iowa, etc., against the more serious Democratic candidates such as Kerry, Dean, or Gephardt. (The others are negligible in my opinion.) Are there experienced political operatives testing these waters on your behalf? Sincerely yours,

Jon
Johnson
Dudley
MA
USA

General Clark, I am currently serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine. I wish to express to you my support for your potential candidacy to run for President of the United States in 2004.

Randall
Green
Grand Haven
MI
USA

FLORA
DERING
Stamford
CT
USA

Dear General Clark: I've heard you speak and I'm very impressed with your knowledge, dignity, and wisdom. You could help America regain the prestige it has lost throughout the world, and once again inspire trust in our government. I hope you'll consider running for President. I've never participated in a political campagin before, but I'll do it for you.

Pam
Cameron
Austin
TX
USA

To The Distinghed General Clark, If you are to run for President, I will be inspired to go to the polls and vote again for the first time since 1988. The only reason I voted that year was that it was the first national election following my eighteenth birthday. I quickly came to believe that voting has been a matter of "choosing the lesser of evils", and no candidate has inspired me to vote since. What a breath of fresh air you are! I have been awestruck at your brilliantly insightful and levelheaded commentary I've seen on CNN, and was ecstatic to see that you are even considering a run for the Presidency in 2004! Not only do you have a most impressive list of credentials, but also the art of encapsulating honesty and sincerity into gracious, diplomatic, and highly articulate phrases appears to come so naturally to you. You are one of the most amazing impromptu speakers I've seen in a very long time! Indeed, America needs you in the Oval Office!

William
Browning
Glen Allen
Virginia
USA

ronald
strawbridge
Saint Louis
mo
USA

Ralph
Ramsey
Inverness
FL
USA

Warren
Miles
Freeburg
Illinois
USA

I am looking for integrity in our president - unfortunately I do not believe it has been there since President Carter. He was not a great president on many accounts, but he had integrity. My instincts tell me that General Clark has the integrity to lead this nation in both good times and bad, and, that he will be honest with us about our country's intentions throughout the world. I sincerely hope that you run!!!

Warren
Miles

USA

I am looking for integrity in our president - unfortunately I do not believe it has been there since President Carter. My instincts tell me that General Clark has the integrity to lead this nation in both good times and bad, and, that he will be honest with us about our country's intentions throughout the world. I sincerely hope that you run!!!

Nancy
Stephens
San Diego
CA
USA

Michael
Culberson
Anniston
Alabama
USA

Melinda
Word
Russellville
AR
USA

Because America needs a real President, elected by the people not appointed by the Supreme Court; because we need a leader who has experience, wisdom, insight, and knowledge that can be brought to bear in leading this country in these difficult times; and because you have the ability to articulate clearly thoughtful and effective solutions to the foreign and domestic challenges facing our country, I encourage you to run for the Office of President of the United States in 2004. We must have the kind of leader you have already demonstrated that you are if we are to survive these dangerous and uncertain times. Your well-reasoned, thoughtful commentary on CNN during the latest "Bush War" convinced me that you could be that leader. I have taught in public schools and colleges for more than 30 years, and I know that, especially now, we need a President who made better than just "C" grades in college to lead us. We need a President who knows intimately both historical contexts and understands the often subtle implications of current events; because Mr. Bush--it has been reported--is not interested in thinking very deeply about things, he has made himself a tool of dangerous men with dangerous ideas. We need a President who knows first hand the intricacies of foreign policy and will have compassion as part of his domestic policy. I believe you have the best qualities of anyone who has aspired to the office. I'm sure you know that the campaign will, undoubtedly, be dirty and bitter; the Repubicans who ran the elections for Nixon, Reagan and Bush don't have a smidgen of chivalry or sense of fair play. I agree that you are "One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times." I add my voice to those others who have already petitioned you; General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Gayle
Carson
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
USA

Michael
Machado
11385
NY
USA

Greg
Van Tongeren
Clinton tsp
MI
USA

Colette
Hogan
Chicago
IL
USA

Dear General Clark, I am writing, in hopes that my voice may be one of the many, who convince you to run for president. I have listened to you during your appearances on Meet the Press & MSNBC, and just finshed your coverage in Esquire. I find your opinions refreshing in their candor and common sense, and was nodding furiously in agreement as I read of your expectation of accountability in our Commander & Chief. Your years spent serving & protecting the U.S. will serve as a strong foundation for leading us in the 4- 8 years ahead. I fear for my America if we continue down this path of arrogant and growing isolationism and fiscal irresponsibility. We desperately need a change in the White House and I believe you are the candiate best suited to defeat the incumbent president. While I realize that I'm asking a great deal of you, I am willing to reciprocate by voluntering my considerable consumer marketing expertise to your campaign. I'll do my best to help you get elected - you've just got to make the first move. Sincerely & Respectfully Yours.

BERNARD
REINER
oxford
Maine
USA

Joe L.
Smith
Little Rock
AR
USA

John
Abrams

USA

Kimberly
Downs
Westport
Ct
USA

Dear Sirs: I am a full supporter of General Wesley Clark. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. Our great country needs someone who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. I have seen you speak many times on CNN, most recently as their competent, intelligent military analyst as we began our military campaign in the Middle East post-9/11/2001. Not only will you have my support and my vote, but I am also available to work on your campaign staff!!! I've been unemployed since being laid off this past March. I have over 14 years experience as an Executive / Personal Assistant to Grammy Award Winning singer-songwriter, Michael Bolton; as well as over 3 years as Executive Ass't. to the President and CEO of an outdoor advertising comapny, during which I worked 9 months per year in New York and winters working in Los Angeles. My college degree is a Bachelor of Arts in the Music Industry, with a minor in Political Science. I would love to be a part of your team, General Clark, if such an oppportunity exists! I have an energetic, outgoing and charismatic personality; when I believe in something, I make it happen (i.e. seeing Michael Bolton on TV at age 15, and running his multi-million dollar operations at the age of 22 - less than a year after graduating from college!). My Father worked for the Federal Highway Administration for decades; I am proud to say that I inherited his intelligence, inquisitiveness, while fine-tuning same and all levels of my detail-oriented interpersonal-skills. I KNOW that I would make a fantastic member of your team if given the chance. I will look forward to a reply! Most Sincerely, Ms. Kimberly Downs (203) 222-0591 (unlisted)

Jack
Osman
Sunrise
Florida
USA

Jack
Osman

USA

Paul
Kelly
Traverse City
MI
USA

Paul
Kelly

USA

Bryan
Rhoads
Portland
OR
USA

P. J.
Gulakowski
Tucson
AZ
USA

John
Youmans
Lillington
NC
USA

Russ
Hickman
Oakland
CA
USA

America needs a new president! (To put it mildly) You seen to have the "right stuff" and could very well win in 2004. I urge you to go for it.

Samuel
Kauffman
Little Rock
Arkansas
USA

Former Supreme Commander Clark, Although President Bush II has an extremely high approval rating, especially for a lousy presidency, the Democratic Party does have a chance to beat him. The best chance for the Party to win is if you are the nominee. Your credentials far outway all other candidates as well as the President. Being number one at your class in West Point and being a combat veteran are pretty impressive. Also, your experience in building an international coalition for war (Kosovo) shows that you are very capable of diplomacy. Please run former General Clark, this country cannot stand another four years of President Bush II. Thank you. Sincerely, Sam Kauffman

Rob
Scavo
Hopkins
MN
USA

Mike
Pristave
Worth
IL
USA

David
Rupnow
Oconomowoc
Wis
USA

pr. marv
abrahamson
fergus falls
mn
USA

Eleanor
Beatty
Anaheim Hills
California
USA

Richard
Dashut
Thousand Oaks
CA
USA

Max
Van Gilder
New York
NY
USA

I think you're a smart guy. Run.

Alan
Antholz
Janesville
WI
USA

Richard
Glanzman
Indianapolis
IN
USA

Anku
Nath
Arlington
VA
USA

Rebecca
Gordy
Brooklyn
NY
USA

Fran
Warren
Chester
Arkansas
USA

General Clark, Sir: Please give serious consideration to running for President of the greatest nation on earth! Bush has made a mess of our country and if we allow him to remain in office four more years we'll be the laughing stock of the world! I watched you during the war in Iraq on C N N and felt like I could trust you. I had no idea at the time that you would even consider a run for the White House but sure felt like we need someone of your ability to hold our country together. Please run for president for ALL of us! I'll help in any way I can so you can count on me for support!

paul
glover
saint clair shores
michigan
USA

nathaniel
Peterson
homer
ny
USA

Kristin
Elmquist
Minneapolis
MN
USA

General Clark: While I have been leaning toward supporting Howard Dean in the primaries, I have begun to realize that your breadth of experience, your military knowledge, and your acumen for running large-scale organization as commander of NATO make you the best choice for president that we have. Most importantly, you can win--in fact, of all the current Democratic candidates, you have the best chance of beating Bush. This has been an irresponsible, greedy, power-hungry administration that is more conerned about their own power than about what is good for our country. It's clear from your appearances in the media that you would not be such a leader--you would put the long-term interests of all Americans ahead of short-term gains for campaign contributors. Our country needs you! Please run!

Michael
Ogden
Gaithersburg
MD
USA

Doyle
Coleman
Jamestown
ND
USA

Paula and I would be ecstatic to have you run for president. We are so disillusioned with this administration, and most concerned about the direction of our country. We fail to see how record budget deficits and the image of our president and country worldwide being at its lowest point ever are good for our country. We fail to see how invasion, nation building, and indefinite occupation are good for our military or our country. Please run for president and end the Bush chapter in American history. Sincerely, Paula and Doyle Coleman, MD

roselee
wander
bocaraton
fla
USA

Linda J.
Cook
San Francisco
CA
USA

Clifford
Ward
Towaco
NJ
USA

Linda J.
Cook
San Francisco
CA
USA

Edith
Girata
Atlanta
GA
USA

G.
Raj
Charlottesville
VA
USA

Simone
Gitman
FT Lauderdale
Fl
USA

The United States has long thought itself to be a nation “under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” It is not a coincidence that this nation rose to become the most prosperous on Earth. It is also not surprising that this nation is gradually losing all that it has worked so hard to create – for this nation seems to have lost its vision. The terms “under God, indivisible,” meant just that – they expressed the Universal Truth of Unity; Oneness: a Matrix very difficult to destroy. But the Matrix has been weakened. Religious freedom has become religious righteousness bordering on intolerance. Individual freedom has all but vanished as individual responsibility has disappeared. The notion of individual responsibility has been distorted to mean “every man for himself.” This is the new philosophy that images itself to be harkening back to the Early American tradition of rugged individualism. But the original sense of individual responsibility upon which the American vision and the American dream was based found its deepest meaning and its highest expression in the concept of Brotherly Love. What made America great was not that every man struggled for his own survival, but that every man accepted individual responsibility for the survival of all. Wesley Clark understands this. America the nation that would not turn its back on the hungry, would never say no to the needy, would open its arms to the weary and the homeless, and would share its abundance with the world. Yet as America became great, Americans became greedy. Not all, but many. As Americans saw how good it was possible to have it, they sought to have it even better. Yet there was only one way to have more and more and more. Someone else would have to have less and less and less. As greed replaced greatness in the American character, there was less room for compassion for the least among people. America, Land of Opportunity, where no one except the less fortunate found it possible to admit that Americans opportunity was limited, institutionally, to those already on the inside track. In general, these have not included many minorities, such as those of certain color and gender. Americans became arrogant internationally as well. As millions starved across the globe, Americans threw away enough food to feed entire nations. America was generous with some, yes - but increasingly her foreign policy came to be an extension of her own vested interests. American helped others when it served America to do so. That is, when it served America’s power structure, America’s richest elite (Energy People), or the military machine that protected those elite – and their collective assets. Americas founding ideal – Brotherly Love – has been eroded. America, our beautiful nation, is lost and in trouble. The world has yet to come up with a system of government, which provides a total solution. Everyone from Toynbee to Jefferson to Marx has been trying to solve these issues for hundreds of years. The government in the United States has come the closest so far - “Under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” The difficulty is that goodness and fairness are moral issues, not political ones. Government is our attempt to mandate goodness and ensue fairness. Yet there is only one place where goodness is born, and that is in the human heart. There is only one place where fairness can be conceptualized, and this is the human mind. The above was written by God, Conversations with God, Book 2. There is a massive consciousness shift happening right now. I believe Wesley Clark is part of this movement. Wesley, we need you. America needs you. Please run for President. I have no doubt that Mr. Clark, as our President, will teach those who follow how to lead, effectively leading this country back to its greatness. Simone Gitman

Dana
Moore
Lubbock
TX
USA

cynthia
burtson
san francisco
ca
USA

John
Schroeder
Auburn
Ca.
USA

Joseph
Francini
Calistoga
CA
USA

Dear Gen. Clark: You cared enough about this great country to have dedicated your life to its service in the Army. Now we ask you te serve it again as Preident and here is why: Republicans don’t care… • President Bush said he would not sign the Kyoto treaty but would propose a better one; he didn’t sign it, never proposed anything and angered the world…but republicans don’t care! • President Bush said he would “leave no child behind” and his cronies in the Congress passed a tax cut that leaves 8 million kids out of the party…but Republicans don’t care! • President Bush said that his first tax cut for the rich would start up the economy. It didn’t happen but republicans don’t care! • President Bush said his second tax cut for the rich would start the economy. It didn’t happen but republicans don’t care! • President Bush said the Nation would incur a very small and transitory deficit; now it looks like the biggest one in our history but republicans don’t care! • President Bush said we had to go to war with Iraq because it presented a clear and present danger to our security; we did it without the approval or help of anybody else but Britain, no weapons of mass destruction were ever found, an American kid is killed nearly every day but republicans don’t care! • President Bush restored the honor to the Presidency by lying about Iraq’s nuclear program to Congress and the Nation but republicans don’t care! • Dick Cheney planned the distribution of the Middle East oil in secret meetings with his bodies, refused to tell the American people who they are, what the got and gave but republicans don’t care! • The war in Iraq will cost upwards of $100 billion and is justified on “stabilizing the vital Middle East”. We could have spent that money in developing the energy source of the future, make the Middle East strategically irrelevant and save hundreds of US soldiers lives but republicans don’t care! * North Korea has nuclear weapons; the Bush administration considers it a minor treat but republicans don’t care! * The republican controlled congress is planning to destroy the right of workers to be paid overtime but republicans don’t care! * Eric Estrada, an obscure ultra conservative who wants to take the Nation’s law back 100 years was nominated by President Bush for an Appeal Court seat although he doesn’t want to answer any question from the Senate but republicans don’t care! Republicans don’t care but we do and will work and vote Wesley Clark for President!

Devdoot
Majumdar
Cambridge
MA
USA

Dear General Clark, Do it for me. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

William
Paddock
West Palm Beach
Florida
USA

Dianne
Ross
Lakewood
CO
USA

Ryan
Goldston
Lubbock
TX
USA

lynda
goldstein
denver
co
USA

PHILIP
AMERSON
Claremont
CA
USA

Estelle
Barrios
Silver Spring
MD
USA

James F
Purcell Jr
New York
NY
USA

Errol
Turner
Wilmington
NC
USA

Joanne
Staber
Springfield
Il.
USA

James F
Purcell Jr
New York
NY
USA

Fran
Warren

USA

maurice
mcree
kansas city
mo
USA

Sahm
Contractor
Phila
PA
USA

Michael
McDuffee
Philadelphia
PA
USA

America needs a new president; American needs one who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. America needs a president who can derail the train of intense partisan politics running in DC, the likes of which have never been seen before. This is not simply the division between the two major parties; that has been part of the American political machine for longer than most can remember. Rather, it is the utter dominance of the Republicans based on the slightest of margins. It is how one party can make disagreeing with it on taxes "unpatriotic." It is about how a horde of nearly myth-like shades can surround one man and lie so boldly to the public and go unnoticed. It is about how one administration poses the greatest threat to basic American values -- no, basic human values -- and destabilize the entire world at a time when things were beginning to look up for the blue globe, this poor third rock from the sun. The Democratic party needs a voice that can overcome the Republican landslide-by-a-hair. General Clark, America needs you, now more than ever. Please, General Clark, save our country from disaster. I plead with you, good sir, to save the soul of a country. Let a poor graduate student believe that there is some goodness left in the halls of government, that he too may join them one day. When I begin to grow my roots, to start my own family, and to start my permanent career, I want to do that in a country that I am proud of. I want to live in a country in which I feel safe, not only for myself but for all those I know. I want to feel safe for my friends in other countries, and I want to feel safe for my friends from other countries. General Clark, please help make this country a healthy, responsible, and respected member of the world once again. Good luck and godspeed, sir.

Sally
York
Brighton
Michigan
USA

Sally
York

USA

Joseph
Theilman II
Austin
TX
USA

Dear General Clark, You would be perfect for the job. And how could the Republicans even begin to say Democrats make for a weak military if you were the man? On a humorous note, you would be the only potential candidate with any amount of charisma. Heck, you are the only potential candidate that looks like you have the correct amount of chromosomes. Thank about it, Kerry, Lieberman, Gephardt, Hillary? It's like a bad horror movie. I have read your biography. Absolutely incredible. You make President Shrub, err Bush look like some kind of hack. (Which unfortunately he is.) Not many people seem to know about you, which isn't a negative in my opinion. The Democrats need a fresh person to step in. You are the perfect guy to capture both liberal and moderate votes. I could see quite a few conservative votes swing your way as well. I hope you will run! Best Regards, Joseph Theilman II

Terry
Fripp
Greensboro
NC
USA

Amy
Scherer
St. Louis
MO
USA

We need a viable strong alternative to remove the transparently self-serving, socially disconnected, and environmentally irresponsible regime currently in office. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Gayle
Fripp
Oak Island
NC
USA

We have been so impressed with what we have read about you so far. The Democratic Party needs you as a candidate, and America needs a new president. The ideal candidate would be one up to the challenge of our uncertain times who can be a voice for common sense and moderation. He should be independent of long-term influence from inside Washington and have the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run as a Democratic candidate for president.

Gayle
Fripp
Oak Island
NC
USA

Alan
Walker
Bedford
Indiana
USA

Francis
Lum
Lake Forest
California
USA

Dear General Clark, I am a registered nurse in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit at UCLA Medical Center, and the mother of 2 (soccer playing) daughters. I do my part in a small picture way on a day-to-day basis. I have no control over the big picture events that shape our country and our world. But in a way, because we live in this great country, it's people like me who are ultimately in charge of choosing the big picture people. I know there's a lot of rigamarole involved in the process, but I believe that a huge number of people in this country will see what I see in you, and before too long a force will be created which will be hard to stop. And I'm talking about a force for good in our nation, which we so desperately need right about now. I don't see how a patriotic man like yourself could walk away from this sort of opportunity to serve his country in such a profound way. We hope to be hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Francis Lum, RN

Winona
Hubrecht

USA

America needs a new president. One who respects international agreements. One who is strong on defense, not arrogant. One who is intelligent and does not talk down to the lowest common denominator. One who has experience and integrity. Please run. I hope you run as a democrat, but I would vote for you under any party. We all need someone like you - and there are few to be found with your abilities. We know it is a sacrifice for your family but the rest of us need you too. Sincerely, W. Hubrecht One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Rebecca
Parker
Mena
AR
USA

As a fellow Arkansan, I am interested in seeing you elected to the Presidency of the USA. I dearly love my country and America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. I have listened to you on TV the past several months and like what you say and how you say it. Long live Arkansas education! I am a public school teacher and feel that our state has incredibly talented and smart people, in spite of the jokes outsiders make about us. You make me proud to be an Arkansan and an American. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

BRIAN
DRAKE
MARIETTA
GA
USA

gEORGE bUSH HAS EXPLODED A HOLE IN OUR TREASURY SO LARGE ONLY A RIGHT THINKING DEMOCRAT LIKE YOURSELF CAN FIX. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times, WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK BECAUSE OF A RIGID SUPPLY SIDE ECONOMICS APPROACH THAT SIMPLY DOES NOT WORK. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. wE ARE WITH YOU ALLL THE WAY.

Tommy
Doe
Oak Creek
WI
USA

John
SKelly
WIlton
NH
USA

Frank
Merk
116 Melvin Ave
PA
USA

Dear Mr. Clark, Would you consider the following idea for Social Security? I think we should consider a way for every child to be given maybe $2,500 at birth. * that money can collect interest * when one begins work, he or she can add instead of paying Social Security taxes * people could be encouraged to diversify their holdings through bonds, mutual funds and CDs Also, instead of Medicare taxes, workers could be encouraged to buy life insurance and long term care insurance rather than costly Workman's Comp insurance that business must pay. I hope you, Gen. Clark, recieve my letter. If you are going to run, if you are going to have a chance to beat Pres. Bush, you will need to excite voters and get at least one industry on your side. I think my ideas could be useful to getting both goals accomplished. Good Luck to you. Frank J. Merk

Glen
Starchman Sr.
Seattle
Wa
USA

SPC Edward
Walter
Parks RFTA
CA
USA

Sir, It's an honor to write you, especially in these times. I am a reservist with the 91st Division here in Northern California who has been in a but of a quandry of late. You see Sir, I have a Commander in Chief whose orders I have a problem following unconditionally. I know there is a way this can be changed. I know a man who skills as a leader are a proven commodity. I know a man who had already proven himself a man of the world, a skilled diplomat with exprience in gathering multilateral support for world peace efforts. If we are going to undo the damage done by the current regime here, it needs to be done quickly and by a man who the world knows already. That man is you Sir. I heartfeldy wish you would run for the office of President of the United States of America. (C'mon Sir, one more ruffle and flourish and Hail to the Chief is WAY cooler than the Generals March.) From one soldier in this mans Army, please weigh this one in your head for a while, but do remember, your country does need you now as they did before, just a slightly different job. I hope you'll take these words of mine to heart, Sir, and give the idea some wings. It's time for a change, this is a given fact, I think you are the impetus for this change. You Sir can once again make this country great. Thank you for your time and I hope to hear some good news soon. Be Well, Edward Walter, 91st Division Band, Parks RTFA, Ca

Bill
Dunn
Lambertville
nj
USA

Daniel
Good
Mamer

Luxembourg

There is plenty of time between now and the primaries. An endorsement by you, prior to that time, of Gov. Dean would quite simply stun the Republicans and stop the race. America counts on you.

Dann
Brown
Portales
New Mexico
USA

Errol
Putman
Geneseo
NY
USA

Dear General Clark, I am 59 years old, a retired high school history teacher, and a life-long Democrat. I am writing you this letter to urge you to enter the race for the democratic nomination for president in 2004. I honestly believe that you are the only person among all those seeking nomination -- Democrat or Republican -- that can provide the vision and leadership necessary to resolve the domestic and foreign issues that currently confront this great nation. Errol Putman

Monica
Brown
Lubbock
Texas
USA

James
Valancius
Chicago
IL
USA

Carter
Batsell
Houston
TX
USA

Linda
Keir
Gualala
CA
USA

Chrissy
Weiss
Jackson
MI
USA

elaine
getzow
Miami
Florida
USA

I urge you to run for president, first by declaring yourself as a candidate of the Democratic party. I am very concerned about our democracy and all of its people. I have been convinced that you have the best chance of wining, and therefore, pledge to do all I can to help in your campaign. I hope you make your decision and announcement soon. Thank you!

Tara
Petrie
Reynoldsburg
OHIO
USA

Barbara
Abplanalp
Hurricane
Utah
USA

Kent
Abplanalp
Hurricane
Utah
USA

Michael
Counts
Columbia
MD
USA

Matthew
Sarasin
Warren
RI
USA

jared
olkin
Chapel Hill
NC
USA

Donny
Hamilton
Bryan
TX
USA

no
no
no
ohio
USA

i really don't find it refreshing that you already have a pre transcibed letter on the website. i get letters from my party all the time asking me my thoughts on certain topics. these 2 are loaded questions that lead me to believe they are trying to sway my beliefs and they usually come with the last page being a "how much are you gonna send me? " page at the end. if you wanna get the people to believe in you ask their opinion, don't give it to them.

juli
dickey
Berkeley
CA
USA

John
Ehrmantraut
Richmond
VA
USA

Richard
Pollard
Palm Springs
California
USA

Andy
Omel
New York
NY
USA

Based on what I've read about your views and your character, I would fully support you if you decided to run for the office of President of the United States.

steve
reilly

USA

Kaj
Neve
New York
NY
USA

Robert
Italia
Mount Dora
FL
USA

Brad
Ross
Mission Viejo
CA
USA

General Clark, As an 18 year old newly eligible voter, I want my voice to count. Furthermore, when I consider the events that have happened since Mr. Bush took office, I become increasingly troubled at the kind of world this administration is creating in response to domestic and global events. Like many other young people I believe we need a new president, but I am concerned that no one on the current slate of Democratic candidates can win. At the same time I believe not only that you, Mr. Clark, can win but also that you would be a truly great president. Please run for young Americans, for all Americans, and for people around the globe. You CAN make a difference. Brad Ross Freshman, Chapman University

Ryan
Fuchs
Tulsa
OK
USA

I hope that you run for President. I feel that the area that will hurt the Democrats in 2004 more than anything else will be their stance on the military. Needless to say, there are plenty of people who think Democrats are light on national security and our military. And with the current candidates, seemingly changing their story every other day, I think that the military and foreign policy aspect is truly something that could almost single-handedly lose the Democrats the election in 2004. However, as a retired military general with your stature and reputation, that is virtually one issue that the Republicans would lose against you from the outset (although who knows after what they did to Max Cleland in 2002). In addition, I think that many of your other values are truly what the majority of Americans believe, and I feel that you would represent America much better than our current President. Therefore, I think that you MUST run for President in 2004. Sincerely, Ryan Fuchs

Sophie
Phelps
Christiansburg
Va
USA

Sophie
Phelps

USA

Theresa E.
McCarthy
Lynchburg
Virginia
USA

Susan
Gutterman
New York
NY
USA

Brian
Galloway
University Place
WA
USA

Mary
Begis
Lakewood Village
TX
USA

Last week as I listened to the Diane Rheim(sp.?) show from NPR, I was so impressed by the guest (at the time I did not who exactly was speaking) that I said out loud in my car, "This person should run for President". Only after about ten minutes was the guest identified as General Clark. For a moment, I began to feel hopeful again. General Clark, America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. I am from Texas but believe that your voice of "common sense and moderation" can win here in George Bush country. I would be privleged to work on your campaign.

Joe
Lopez
Vero Beach
FL
USA

Steven
Dublin
Decatur
GA
USA

Please!

Kevin
Nichols
North Little Rock
AR
USA

Janet
EICKMEYER
RICHARDSON
TX
USA

Dianne
Ross
Lakewood
CO
USA

Guy L.
Ross
Lakewood
CO
USA

Melanie
Chang
Philadelphia
PA
USA

General Clark, I heard you on NPR a couple of days ago. All I could think was, dear Lord, please let this man run. He would win. Please. We need you. If you run, I will work for you. And I'm in the middle of a dissertation, and have little time to do so -- but I'll do it. You have my word on that.

Joseph
Mathews
Manchester
VT
USA

General Clark! Please don't run for President, but take a look at one of the other Democratic candidates and back them. This primary is so fragmented now that one more would only add to the confusion. I urge you to get past the media typecasting and look at Howard Dean's record objectively. You'll find a middle of the road candidate with a strong background of fiscal responsibility and bringing together Vermonters of all parties. Your a great American and thank you for your time. Repectfully,

claire
roney
Port Townsend
WA
USA

Richard
Robillard
Virginia Beach
Virginia
USA

Claire
Roney

USA

Please run. The country needs someone with common sense and strategic planning experience in international matters. I do not believe that the nine declared democratic candidates have a real chance to beat Pres. Bush. I believe you can. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. Sincerely, Claire Roney

Andi
Daum
newtown
Ohio
USA

Gregory
Gustitus
Margate
Florida
USA

Raymond
Davila
Los Angeles
CA
USA

Dear Wesley Clark, Run for president because you're the best man for the job. If you believe you are and you don't you'll be letting down all of America and yourself. You possess better qualifications, i.e. your experience in Vietnam and the victory you waged over Slobodan Milosevic, than any other candidates. You are a man with mettle and there is nary a man out there with this. Be a leader of the American people because from what I know you've been fated for it for a long time. Don't back down, or digress, or not run because you think you might lose. Let keen vision and prudent courage lead you. Run to win, and win to fight--to fight for the American people and our principles. I can't promise you my vote, yet. But I can promise you my respect and admiration if you chose to enter the arena where our democracy is best represented. You believe in that, right? Ray Davila

Toni
Nesbitt-Hanson
Oakwood
tx
USA

Truitt
Hartsell
Plainview
Tx
USA

David
Schwarz
Washington
DC
USA

Art
Davis
Knoxville
Tennessee
USA

George W.
Cannon
Decatur
AL
USA

Louise
E. Kehmeier
Reno
NV
USA

Melanie
Claxton
Grosse Pointe Farms
MI
USA

Namir
Yedid
Annapolis
Maryland
USA

General Clark, Perhaps you will read this letter, perhaps not. I am a twenty-one year old college student in Annapolis, Maryland. Before I was old enough to vote, I found politics exceptionally interesting, but the past few years have been discouraging. Politics in America have become stale, boring, even off-putting because of the levels of hypocrisy and dishonesty which candidates and sitting elected officials seem to regard as par for the course. Before you expressed any interest in a candidacy, I looked at the ranks of democratic candidates and felt tremendously disappointed and frustrated. You could offer a fresh alternative in the musty atmosphere of today's political climate. Young people especially need a candidate who is different from the "talking heads" running right now, who isn't full of empty promises and false statements. Please make a run for the presidency a reality. America needs you, whether it knows right now or not. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

James
Brown
clarksville
tn
USA

Dear Mr. Clark, It would be nice to see someone besides a bunch of candy ass favorite sons running for President. We both know that the military isn't getting it's fair share of the pie. What are you doing about it? Also, clean up this USAF academy mess. thanks. J.Brown formerly of 353rd Special Operations Group General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Linda
Frankel
New York
NY
USA

Jason
Stephens
Rome
Georgia
USA

Tom
Meehan

USA

Dear General Clark, I have observed you over the last few months during different appearances on television and on NPR and I want you to know how impressed I have been by you. I would urge you to seriously consider entering the Democratic Presidential primaries. If you decide not to run I know the other candidates will have you as the number one choice to be their running mate. Whatever your decision is in regard to public office, I hope that you will continue to speak out about the critical issues that our nation faces. Thank you for inspiring many Americans at a time when we really need it. Tom

Bob
Curtis
Tulsa
OK
USA

Dolph
Perran
Fort Worth
TX
USA

Lars
Roose
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA

Dear Gen. Clark, I have been looking forward to writing you for approximately 6 weeks now, and now feel ready with thoughts composed. So far you are the most intelligent person to likely run for president in 2004. I would like to help you with winning issues. I am a work-a-day R&D optics/laser/electromagnetics technician, and an inventor for the National Laboratories and on my own too. Holding 9 u.s. patents, and sole inventor on 8. I have always been keenly interested in politics, advertising and inventing. Inventing first relies heavily on observation skills, and then drawing on experiences, knowledge, and further study for solving the puzzle. I am 49 years old and have been doing this for decades. My mind is primed to help anyone of my choice to run for office. My candidate will bring up issues that matter greatly but are completely overlooked even by other very smart Democrats running too. I have not done this before, or been in politics at all. The one thing in my mind that starkly sets you apart from the other Democrats now running, is that you have impressed me with how humble you are, in that you have said: "I have not ruled out VP-spot, I just want to do something good for the country that has been so good to me over my lifetime" That is what impressed me most. I Like that a lot. I am trusting that I can tell you the great issues to run on, for the economy, tax equations, etc, and you will see the value of this, whether you run yourself, or endorse another to run instead, or even join thier team. We need these issues with answers for the Democrat campaign to win. ECONOMY: The "cornerstone" of the economic foundation is the invention. From that spread all other jobs. Americans are very creative, our best resource is our people's creativity, ambition, etc.. Yet, corporations all have an "Not invented here" syndrome that stifles commerce. IF all corporations were to be given special tax credits for licensing proprietary intellectual property from OUTSIDE thier company walls, the resulting commerce would be tremendous. For example: If Company "A" licenses technology from company "B" or person "C" , AND PUTS THAT PRODUCT ON THE MARKET WITHIN some time frame to be determined (TBD), then there would be no taxes on any profits for a period of 3 years. Kind of like capital expense write-offs, but profit included. TAXES: All corporations pass along every expense, and profit, and projected tax on those profits to the end of the line...... So when you talk about TOTAL tax paid, the POOR & MID pay the highest Total FEDERAL Tax as a % of income. That has been studied, and just saw it on the "NOVAK ZONE" just this morning some congressman back east was saying that is 23% of your money folded into every purchase, and he was advocating a national point of sales tax while abolishing the present income tax and the IRS too. First, the lower paid workers of our country ARE paying more tax as a % of thier income due to this, than the top bracket is, and NOBODY ever mentions it, NOT ONE WORD,. I keep hoping some Democrat will bring it up, but, when needed the most, this argument lies sleeping. The reason SALES tax point wont work, is that the USA Needs taxes, so you HAVE to get it from somewhere, but people have ambition to make INCOME more than they do to SPEND thier hard-earned money. That is why it needs to be tied to the INCOME end. Please read the book: "THE TAX WARS -- LINCOLN TO WILSON" (forget the author), but I saw a review of that book, written by an historian, who presented the 50 years of arguments on how taxes should be placed across teh spectrum, how each argument was defeated by logical argument from another angle, and step by step how the fairest system that everyone could agree upon was the "Graduated Income Tax". This is information is invaluable. LEADERSHIP: Once BUSH was warned of a specific & spectacular hit on the USA coming, , ANY REAL LEADER would have assembled the heads of CIA FBI FAA FEMA, etc and told them: "BIG ATTACK ON THE US SOIL COMING.... NO TURF GAMES.... GET TO WORK...KEEP ME POSTED " Bush did not do that, Instead he hid out in Florida and Texas and waited for it to hit us. Bush has no leadership skills, is in fact merely a puppet for PNAC, and completely unfit for that office. Mr. Clark, If there is anything I can do to help your run for office, please give me that opportunity. I will grind away at any issue or subject and come up with a fresh and creative response. I will give it my best effort. If you decide to NOT run, please pass these issues and topics on to your choice. I will trust you to do that. We need to have substance in our agenda to win. Thank you very much for your time. SIncerely, Lars D. Roose Albuquerque, NM PS I would love to be the guy who kicks Rush's butt EVERY DAY on national AM RADIO.... where do I apply ?

Lars
Roose

USA

Dear Mr. Clark, I have been looking forward to writing you for approximately 6 weeks now, and now feel ready with thoughts composed. So far you are the most intelligent person to likely run for president in 2004. I would like to help you with winning issues. I am a work-a-day R&D optics/laser/electromagnetics technician, and an inventor on my own. Holding 9 u.s. patents, and sole inventor on 8. I have always been keenly interested in politics, advertising and inventing. Inventing first relies heavily on observation skills, and then drawing on experiences and knowledge for solving the puzzle. I am 49 years old and have been doing this for decades. My mind is primed to help anyone of my choice to run for office. My candidate will bring up issues that matter greatly but are completely overlooked even by other very smart Democrats running too. I have not done this before, or been in politics at all yet. The one thing that starkly sets you apart from the other Democrats now running, is that you have impressed me with how humble you are, in that you have said: "I have not ruled out VP-spot, I just want to do something good for the country that has been so good to me over my lifetime" That is what impressed me most. I Like that a lot. I am trusting that I can tell you the great issues to run on, for the economy, tax equations, etc, and you will see the value of this, whether you run yourself, or endorse another to run instead, or even join thier team. We need these issues with answers for the Democrat campaign to win. ECONOMY: The "cornerstone" of the economic foundation is the invention. From that spread all other jobs. Americans are very creative, our best resource is our people's creativity, ambition, etc.. Yet, corporations all have an "Not invented here" syndrome that stifles commerce. IF all corporations were to be given special tax credits for licensing proprietary intellectual property from OUTSIDE thier company walls, the resulting commerce would be tremendous. For example: If Company "A" licenses technology from company "B" or person "C" , AND PUTS THAT PRODUCT ON THE MARKET WITHIN some time frame to be determined (TBD), then there would be no taxes on any profits for a period of 3 years. Kind of like capital expense write-offs, but profit included. TAXES: All corporations pass along every expense, and profit, and projected tax on those profits to the end of the line...... So when you talk about TOTAL tax paid, the POOR & MID pay the highest Total FEDERAL Tax as a % of income. That has been studied, and just saw it on the "NOVAK ZONE" just this morning some congressman back east was saying that is 23% of your money folded into every purchase, and he was advocating a national point of sales tax while abolishing the present income tax and the IRS too. First, the lower paid workers of our country ARE paying more tax as a % of thier income due to this, than the top bracket is, and NOBODY ever mentions it, NOT ONE WORD,. I keep hoping some Democrat will bring it up, but, when needed the most, this argument lies sleeping. The reason SALES tax point wont work, is that the USA Needs taxes, so you HAVE to get it from somewhere, but people have ambition to make INCOME more than they do to SPEND thier hard-earned money. That is why it needs to be tied to the INCOME end. LEADERSHIP: Once BUSH was warned of a specific & spectacular hit on the USA coming, , ANY REAL LEADER would have assembled the heads of CIA FBI FAA FEMA, etc and told them: "BIG ATTACK ON THE US SOIL COMING.... NO TURF GAMES.... GET TO WORK...KEEP ME POSTED " Bush did not do that, Instead he hid out in Florida and Texas and waited for it to hit us. Bush has no leadership skills, is in fact merely a puppet for PNAC, and completely unfit for that office. Mr. Clark, If there is anything I can do to help your run for office, please give me that opportunity. I will grind away at any issue or subject and come up with a fresh and creative response. I will give it my best effort. If you decide to NOT run, please pass these issues and topics on to your choice. I will trust you to do that. We need to have substance in our agenda to win. Thank you very much for your time. SIncerely, Lars D. Roose PS I would love to be the guy who kicks Rush's butt EVERY DAY on national AM RADIO.... where do I apply ?

Betty
MacDonald
Pearce
AZ
USA

Charles
Kurtz
Fairport
New York
USA

Lesli
Nickell
Southlake
TX
USA

jean
seidl
milwaukee
wisconsin
USA

A very worried
Mrs. Perry
Pasadena
MD
USA

America needs a new president; one who can restore "dignity" to the Presidency and "respect" for our Country. Each and every candidate on the current roster can do that.. absolutely.. piece of cake. Anybody could.. that's a given; an honest, intelligent seventh-grader could. You, however, are the ONLY one can beat Bush. I want to share something that has been bothering me horribly for a couple of years. Scene One: Mr. President climbs off his helicopter and heads for a microphone to make some offhand comment. Scene Two: Mr. President and some foreign dignitary step up to the microphone to make impromptu comments about their meeting and take maybe two questions. Scene Three: Mr. President holds a press conference (oy yoy yoy). In all three scenes the “whole civilized world” is listening and no doubt wondering what the hell our distinguished Supreme Court was thinking when they appointed this guy President of this once-respected country. Why would any foreign country even consider climbing on a bandwagon with this belligerent, insulting, tough-ass cowboy? I don’t watch… I CAN’T… my shoulders go up, my head bows, blood rushes to my face… I cringe… I have to change the channel. Am I the only American who reacts this way? Where are his groomers? His nose-wipers? WHY? I ask… do they let him anywhere near a microphone without a prepared statement? Who told him he could act and talk like Rocky Balboa and get away with it? Who told him to put his elbow up on the podium, lean into it and shout things like “bring em on” or “smoke em out” and get away with it? It certainly wasn’t his mother… or his father. I doubt that his groomers told him that. They’re all sitting in front of their TV’s… painfully uncomfortable… praying that it’s over with… fast… just like me and millions of other citizens. I don’t know how it got there, but Mr. President has it in his head that Americans think he’s wonderful and just hanging on his every brilliant word. Why are his nose-wipers afraid to tell him the truth? Has anybody told that he pronounces “nuclear” wrong? Not likely. Has anybody told him that he's NOT smarter than Bill Clinton? I think not. The repercussions, I'm guessing, must be brutal. I have some republican friends who once boasted that they voted for Mr. Bush. Now.. I can't even engage them in a conversation about him. Most won't.. but some will.. admit that he's an embarrassment. This is just in my little circle.. there must be millions of republicans who feel the same way. Somebody should tell him that this is happening.

Willard
Nettles
Cambridge
Ohio
USA

Barry
Hauser
Seattle
WA
USA

Terry
McGehee
Santa Monica
CA
USA

Joe
BINARD
Apollo Beach
FL
USA

America needs a new REPUBLICAN President. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. Republicans for WESLEY Joe Binard MD FRCSC Capt US NAVY ( ret)

Douglas
Fay
Glen Rock
NJ
United States

Dick
Sly
Lancaster
CA
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times and has credability! One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Jason
Pesick
West Bloomfield
MI
USA

Blake
Johnson
wayzata
MN
USA

Blake
Jphnson
wayzata
MN
USA

Linda
Stone
Westminster
MD
USA

Randy
Gregg
Rochester Hills
MI
USA

Rolland
Carpenter
Lynn Haven
Florida
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. The Bush administration has started a global empire, but we need a leader who can bring us back to reality without first going through moral and financial bankruptcy! General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Lois
Robbins
Carrollton
KY
USA

Joe
Smith
Little Rock
AR
USA

Dear General Clark, Thanks for the nice note you sent me via my friend in Little Rock recently. I’m the guy that had just had his second brain surgery in 4 months. It made me smile thru a fog of pain. I also had open-heart surgery in November. I’ve lost my job but my health is returning. I’ve been an admirer of yours for a long while and want to encourage you to run for President. I think Bush is a mindless bully with no real sense of foreign policy. His domestic agenda favors his rich buddies and leaves the rest of us holding the bag just as the boomers hit Medicare and Social Security. If he wants to return “Iraqi Oil” to the people, I think he should do the same here. I can’t wait to see my portion of his families’ fortune and some of his buddies’ too. You can use that in your campaign but please give me credit. Ha. Seriously, PLEASE RUN! I’m not the only person my age (41) that shares these type of concerns. We need a Man of Vision to get us out of this mess. I would also like to work for your campaign. I have 20 years of experience in health care media. I know how both systems work and communicate. Health care and Media (including WWW). Thanks again for the nice note and hello from Little Rock. I didn’t get a chance to go to the Meet Up because I was in the hospital but will try to make the next. Ask Berry at Hailstone about me if you like, he's an ex-employee of mine. Joe L. Smith

Bernard
Enright
Limerick
PA
USA

Dorothy
Scorby
Loveland
Co
USA

Ann
Roos
New York
New York
USA

Peg
Braamse
Marquette
MI
United States

Devon
Copley
Brooklyn
NY
USA

General Clark: I'm a thirty-year old professional who has never been active in politics before, but I'm outraged by the actions of Bush and his cronies and have decided that I'm going to do everything I can to defeat him in 2004. Once I decide which Democratic candidate deserves my support, I intend to work very hard to get that candidate nominated, and then elected. If you delay your entry too long, my support, and that of many hundreds if not thousands of others like me, will go to other candidates. Myself, I will most likely support Governor Dean. For the moment, I'm waiting to see if you decide to run before I make such a decision. But I won't wait much longer. Please, whether you enter the race or not, make your decision soon. Thanks for your time. Devon Copley

Peg
Braamse
Marquette
MI
United States

cleo
goldenthal
Jackson Heights,
New York
USA

Dear General Clark: This evening as you appeared on "Press Bucannan",the need for your leadership, as our president became even more clearly convincing. Your demonstration of DIPLOMACY was a lesson for all to hear. One of the failings of the current administration, is its blatant failing to honor the art of DIPLOMACY. You,on the other hand, taught a lesson to everyone who heard you tonight. Each of the other candidates has something to offer, as you pointed out so generously. However,not one among them comes with the confluence of exemplary service,education,and broad experiennc and education. Everyone associated with this administration is interested only in power and serving the corporate elite -- payback for their contributions. They are not interested in governance -- only sound bites and photo-ops for the next election, while wee, the people, are losing all that our democracy promises, at the hands of these people who set the stage for this takeover more than twenty years ago. Don't let them reap the harvest. I am in my (advanced) years, and while my anger is for the devastation of our principles and programs implemented for our good, my deeper concern is for my grandchildren and their generation, and those who follow. Please serve as our President -- to begin the revision. We have not heard so clear a voice, speaking with such clarity for what so many of us have wanted to hear to assure us that there is hope. PLEASE DECLARE YOUR CANDIDACY, GENERAL CLARK. WE HAVE LOST OUR WAY.

jane
Mercaldi
white plains
new york
USA

Thomas
Mills
winfield
wv
USA

Colin
Wright
Brooklyn
NY
USA

Charles
duChateau
Tuckahoe
NY
USA

Dear General Clark, I have just finished reading the article featuring you in Esquire magazine and am sincerely hoping you will run for president in 2004. I am a musician living and working in the NYC area and like many of late, have had my interest in politics and world affairs piqued by the events of 9/11. I already knew of you through your commentary role on CNN, where my brother happens to be a producer and speaks very highly of you, personally and professionally. In the Esquire article, I was particularly impressed with your long-term views planning for the future of our country and the international community. I do believe you are one who is up to the tasks that will be required to lead our country (and the world) through these difficult times. And I do sincerely hope you are given the chance to do so. respectfully, Charles duChateau

Wanda
Rexach
Great Lakes
Illinois
USA

Roland
Salvato
San Francisco
CA
USA

cleo
goldenthal
Jackson Heights,

USA

jane
Mercaldi
white plains
new york
USA

patricia
lawson
livonia
mi
USA

Stephen
Chelminski
Antrim
NH
USA

Wendy
Burch
Oakland
CA
USA

Patricia
Bales
West Columbia
SC
USA

General Clark My brother heard you talk on TV and was im- pressed. He told me to be watching for you to run for President. Tonight is the first time I have seen you. I would like to know what your stance is on issues that effect the American people. Interesting enough, my Mother's maiden name is "Clark". Wonder if we are distant kin? I am originally from Muncie, Indiana. Now I am a South Carolinian. I am dissappointed in the way our country is headed. We definitely need a change in leadership in our great nation. We need a leader that is willing to use diplomacy and know the facts before making decisions. And a person that is not one of "The Good Ole Boys". I have listen to the other 9 candidates running and I have not been able to choose one that fits the bill for me. I only heard a short interview with you on TV, but you were quick not to "Bad mouth" other candidates. Imoressed me. Right now your knowledge on foriegn affairs would be an asset to our country. It is time for you to "throw your hat into the ring". Patricia Bales

Cory
Sougstad
Salem
OR
USA

George
Klepp
Somerset
New Jersey
USA

Jon
Steel
Oakland
CA
USA

Wes, Sent you a note to your AOL address. Adding this one here. I will be getting involved in the SF Bay Area Draft Clark movement. Jon Steel '66 America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Don
Logsdon
Seattle
WA
USA

America needs a real president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. General Clark, I need you. Please run for president.

Gunmar
Furrow
Kent
WA
USA

Kathleen
Oleskey
Royersford
Pennsylvania
USA

Mary
Lilly
Tiffin
OH
USA

Jeffrey
Jennings
Stony Brook
NY
USA

Patricia
Kaselauskas
Kittery Point
ME
USA

Curt
Rose
Hollywood
FL
USA

General Clark: I have been following the Democratic candidates for the Presidency and yourself in the news and on most every talk show. Some things are obvious. More than any of the rest you are decent, intelligent, and quick thinking. And all of that is in addition to your impecable background. I know three things. First,his country needs a person with your qualifications as its President. Second, if you elect to run, YOU WILL WIN! Third, I live in NH and FL and would support you with both time and resources if you would consider serving our country in this manner.

Michael
SFC Callender
Lexington
VA
USA

Barbara
Randall
Denmark
Mainw
USA

Henderson
Vanderpool
duluth
ga
USA

Gen. Clark, I am a young African American male with a thirst for politics and the strong belief in the role that each one of us must play in our political process in order for our democracy to fully functional, but unfortunately the last three years this process have been railroad by a Hawkish and self serving administration who have used the sensitivity of 9/11 with the American pubic to further its own agenda. What is even more disappointing is that there is no legitimate candidate who is willing and able to stand up to this President and be stronger on national security and foreign policy but yet can relate to the average American on domestic affairs. I believe that you are the person for the job. Please Mr. Clark, do the American public a service and run for the presidency. Help us take back America and help repair our good name from both a geopolitical and geoeconomic point of view on the world stage. I will be willing to do what ever I can in the Atlanta area to further this cause. Once again thank you for your service to our great country.

Blair
Johnson
ChampionsGate
FL
USA

The United States is in desperate need of leadership. We need a president who unites, not divides the citizens of our country and the peoples of the world. We need a president who understands the complexity of global politics. We need a president who has the courage to make the tough decisions and the intellect to know what the far reaching consequences of those decisions may be. We need a person of honesty and integrity. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Kathleen
O'Brien

USA

Karen
Dickson
Ft. Myers
FL
USA

Jill
Canavan
Fort Dodge
Iowa
USA

Donna
Schmidt
Farmers Branch,
TX
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jerry
Lawson
Burke
VA
USA

I believe you have the qualifications to lead our nation to a bright future. I strongly encourage you to run for President. If you do, I will support you enthusiastically.

Marilyn
Burns
Kelso
WA
USA

Jane
Glisson
Kevil
Kentucky
USA

Dear General Clark I am 62 years old, middle income,and live in the same spot in the midwest that I have lived in for 4o years. Never have I feared for my country the way I do today. We will not, in my lifetime, recover from the damage done during the past 3 years. If Bush/Cheney are re-elected, we may never recover. You are the best, if not the only, hope of preventing this. Neither Kerry nor Dean appeal to moderate Democrats or independents. You MUST head the ticket. It is nothing less than a miracle that you appear on the political scene at the time the country needs you most. Please consider carefully. I pray that you will make the right decision. Yours truly, Jane Glisson

Robert
Miller
ROSEVILLE
ohio
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for (common sense) and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark,the working class of Americans needs you. Please run for president,it won't be easy to repair all that has been done to working Americans by republican adgenda by favoring the trickle down idea,but I believe Sir you are our only hope! thank you

John
Melton
DETROIT
MICHIGAN
USA

Please don't sentence this country to four more years of George W. Bush. His policies are dangerous. You spent your career defending our country. Don't back down now when your nation needs you the most. Accept this important mission! General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Jeffrey
Leake
Denver
Colorado
USA

General Clark, I am a teacher and an evening law student at the University of Denver College of Law. When your name first surfaced as a candidate I was very enthusiastic. As the other nine candidates have come forward, my pragmatic side says that the Democratic party only has a chance if the economy continues to fail and the post-war in Iraq continues to demonstrate the lack of planning that seemed apparent from the start. Your candidacy would provide hope for a better America irregardless of any improvement in these two areas. This administration was very dismissive and arrogant in its approach to dealing with those who had different opinions on how to proceed with Saddam Hussein. Your ideas for how a true international coalition could have prevented the current heavy burden that the United States now carries are reflective of those of the majority of Americans. The Bush administration eliminated any nuanced debate on the subject. Please run for president!

Rosaleen
Galloway
Pleasant Hill
CA
USA

Matt
Tescher
Folsom
CA
USA

R A
Frizzelle

Ohio
USA

Arthur
Bridenstine
Riverhead
New York
USA

I am disturbed by the directon of Amertican foreign policy. The Bush Admisistration has adopted a radical agenda of unilateralism and preemption. Only a candidate with significant military/national security credentials can defeat George W. Bush. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

john
corder
jacksonville
illinois
USA

Matthew
Blair
Dayton
Oh
USA

Please Mr. Clark. We need you!!

Jeanine & Bob
Cutler
Fair Play
SC
USA

William
Tinney
Fort Worth
Texas
USA

Robert
broadway
Altamont
Kansas
USA

Carol
Pollio
Falmouth
VA
USA

DeAnn
Everson
Lakeville
MN
USA

You seem to be a very thoughtful, yet reasonable guy, I would love to have someone with military experience as president. Not to mention someone who can speak intelligently without a telepromter!! America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Julie
Helgeson
Edina
MN
USA

Dear General Clark, I am tired of being embarrassed by the president of the United States. We need your intellect, your experience, your understanding of history, and the United States' role in the big wide world. We need a condidate who will challenge George Bush in substantial ways and not let him get away with platitudes and fear-mongering and wild-west bravado. There is nobody currently doing that, General Clark, and I guarantee you there are millions of people out here in Voterland who will support you if you choose to run. Please run for president, General Clark. Julie Helgeson

Larry
Burke
Hollywood
FL
USA

Dominik
Zynis
san francisco
ca
USA

Conrad
Tanzy
Tallahassee
Florida
USA

My wife and I saw you on the Bill Moyers "NOW" program and became convinced that you should put your name before the American people as candidate for the presidency in 2004. We need a straight talking, principled leader who understands the complex world we live in and is convinced of our need to work with others to advance our highest values. We appreciate greatly your serious personality and are impressed with your ability to consider carefully the views of others. Your comments on the need for discipline in our armed forces were excellent. Please respond to the call of those of us who have heard you. We need learned, trustworthy men to run for president.

Conrad
Tanzy

USA

Mark
Schwartz
Tucson
AZ
USA

Amanda
Brooks
Akron
OH
USA

Cary
Krenk
Bowie
Maryland
USA

Gregg
Ewing
Cortland
New York
USA

Scott
Brooks

USA

America has a president, who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who is a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials, recently acquired, necessary to win in 2004. Military service does not provide the necessary knowledge in foreign policy for this office, witness the disagreenments between the State Department and the Defense Department. General Clark, America does not need you in this office. Run for president if you wish, preferably as an independent. Thank you for your military service.

Matthew
Hawes
Lakewood
Ohio
USA

david
boltz
Selinsgrove
PA
USA

MAURY
MARCUS
PLANO
TEXAS
USA

Richard
Barker
New Orleans
LA
USA

NO DEMOCRAT WHO HAS DECLARED TO RUN HAS ANY CHANCE OF GETTING ELECTED. You are the only hope for this country to defeat George Bush. While my father always has been a major player in politics --- I never have become politically involved --- UNTIL NOW! If you are willing to do this, I will break my neck and hustle for you 24/7.

Dominic
Annacone
East Hampton
NY
USA

Richard
Barker
Metairie
LA
USA

Lester
Brown
Washington
DC
USA

Dear General Clark: Two weeks ago, I sent a letter and a check for $1,000 to Leadership for America after I read in The Economist that you were, indeed, considering a run for the Democratic presidential nomination. In talking with a number of Democratic friends and colleagues, I get the clear feeling that most people are not very excited about any of the candidates who have declared to date. When I mention that you are thinking of running, they invariably become quite excited, realizing that you may be the only Democratic candidate who could unseat George Bush. This country and the world desperately need leadership of the sort that I think you can provide. I have a feeling that even you may be surprised at the strength of the support you will gather if you declare your candidacy. From my point of view, I can only say that I will contribute financially as much as is allowable and will otherwise try to support your efforts. Sincerely, Lester R. Brown President P.S. We’ve not met before, but we did appear on a program together some 4-5 years ago in Innsbruck, Austria. As I recall, I spoke in the morning and you spoke in the afternoon.

joe
madden

USA

TRILLIONS of American dollars have disappered under the management of the party that claims feduciary wisdom... Corporate greed, power grabbing monopolies and energy market manipulation has become rampant after a decade of efforts by the party of DEREGULATION... The largest transfer of wealth in history has taken place via misappropriated tax revenue at the expense of the working poor and a declining middle class by the party that claims to be "kinder, gentler"... Total camouflage for derelect intelligence agents, simultaneous lip-service support and quiet under-funding for much needed public programs and complete dismantling of accountability are now commonplace under the watch of the party that promised to "bring integrety back" into government... Two hundred years of diplomatic structure and good will have slid down the chute for temporary, self-serving power grabs, in the eyes of most of the world, by those who are the first to claim a superior brand of patriotism... AMERICA NEEDS TO CALL A COP!!! ONE WITH THE STATURE OF A MILITARY GENERAL --a balanced, level-headed, decisive cop at that. America needs YOU, Gen. Clark.

jerome
blum,M.D.
los altos hills
CA
USA

Hi: 2weeks ago I sent $100.00 to Wesley Clark's campaign fund (OK address)-- I have gotten no response. I would appreciate hearing from you. I look forward to spending time next winter in Dover,NH prior to its Demo Presidential Primary. Looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Jerome V. Blum,M.D.

Mark
Kelly
los Angeles
CA
USA

Jon
Hutchens

USA

Paul
Cole
Denver
Colorado
USA

Ryan
Rhodes
Washington
DC
USA

Joel
Kramer
Bolinas
CA
USA

Diana
Alstad
Bolinas
CA
USA

David
Lam
Palo Alto
CA
USA

In the early primary state of New Hampshire, undecideds are up from 19 to 30 percent since April, with most of the shift coming from former supporters of the "moderate" candidates. Since you are a progressive with tremendous moderate/independent appeal, this latest poll is proof that if you run, General Clark, there will be a ton of voters who will be VERY receptive to your candidacy. Clark/Richardson in '04!

David
Lam
Palo Alto
CA
USA

Michael
Stringer
Sitka
AK
USA

John E.
Olcott
Omaha
Neb.
USA

Kirk
Moffitt

USA

General Clark, please run for president. What you need is a national security platform based on a strong America (a dramatic improvement in education, a strategy for America having the best jobs, a new contract between shareholders and companies, a reorganization of the military and associated organizations <Redundant military labs, Sandia, Lawrence Livermore, National Guard usage>, and a real energy independence policy)....and a strong foreign policy that is aimed at containing North Korea and Iran, nailing Muslim terroists, solidifying ties with the EU and Asia, and somehow dealing with the Saudi and Palestinian problems while continuing to support Israel. The one negative I would encourage is to tie B43 to B41 to the House of Saud and the Bin Laden family and to our failure to have an energy policy. Remember that B41 was meeting with the Bin Ladens on the morning of 9/11/01.

William
Lockhart
Salt Lake City
UT
USA

If you run, you will contribute greatly--win or lose. Bush's victory 2004 depends on the perception that he has the right approach for national security. You are the only person with the perspective and authoritativeness to raise questions about this administration's dangerous and shortsighted approach to National security. And doing so from the sidelines will not affect the election. Your candidacy will permit needed dialog on this topic and crack Bush's monopoly on this issue. I think you can win and I hope you do. But I don't think anyone can beat Bush if you don't run. Thank you for your service to this country. I think the opportunity for your most important act of service is now before you. Please run. Bill Lockhart

Dan
Eckam
Austin
TX
USA

General Clark, These are historic and dangerous times for all Americans. We need a strong, wise leader to guide our country through the many pitfalls that lie ahead. We need you as a candidate for President. Please run! Sincerely, Dan Eckam

Mark
Spring
McArthur
OH
USA

Dear General Clark, I am intrigued by your range of experience, education, and professional skills. I am also struck by your role as both a military leader (in several conflicts) and as a peace advocate (in the build-up to the Iraq war). G. W. Bush has shamelessly used tragedy and death to scare the public into acquiescence with his extremist policies; one of the main ways he does this is by fronting as a bona fide "Commander in Chief," and there is no better candidate who could utterly rip that false credential from Bush's hollow mantle than you, sir. I hope that you will run for President because I think you will help this country to rethink its definition of military responsibility and heroism, and this is one of the single most important lessons this country has to learn right now. I also want you to run because I need to learn more about the rest of your policies on the economy, education, taxes, health care, and the environment. You are a formidable candidate, and I hope you will give the public the opportunity of hearing from you as a sincere candidate for President. With many thanks for all you have already done--

Steve
Ligon
Reno
NV
USA

Terry
Rose

USA

Ada
Fan
Andover
MA
USA

I agree with the following (despite a certain amount of repetitiveness in a small space). After hearing you speak on NPR last week, I was most impressed. Your background is particularly strong, and I admire the PPE aspect. Please consider running. [Standard DraftWesleyClark letter:] America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Carol L.
Mitchell
Denver
Colorado
USA

Richard
Wu
Los Altos Hills
CA
USA

General Clark, if you join the race (hopefully in late July or early August), I will work tirelessly to get you elected.

Monica
Hart
Decatur
GA
USA

steve
stukenberg
huntley
il
USA

America is headed in a very scary direction. We need someone with enough sense to lead it down the right path. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Amy
Koza
New York
NY
USA

Sheri
Koster
Nokomis
Florida
USA

Mick
Kuehn
Denver
Colorado
USA

John
Willoughby
Hudson
Ohio
USA

David
Plotz
New York
NY
USA

General Clark, you are a true American hero who has both the right and the electable approach to virtually every issue, at home and abroad. You are the most compelling potential candidate of all the Democrats, and the only one who could confidently massacre President Bush in 2004. Time is running out! Please announce your candidacy for President as soon as possible! If you don't want to run for president this year, another great way to serve your country would be to try to become the running mate of whichever Democrat wins the nomination. You would help balance any ticket. For instance, Vermont Governor Howard Dean would look much stronger on foreign policy with a retired general as his running mate, and would also have an easier time getting southern votes. Your anti-war stance on Iraq might help moderate any of the other front-runners who supported the war. Please, General Clark! Your country desperately needs you!

Annie
DaCosta
Lynnwood
WA
USA

George
Greer, M.D.
Santa Fe
NM
USA

Michael
Doheny
Arlington
VA
USA

Kathryn
Hendrix
Altus
OK
USA

Carter
Gould
stamford
ct
USA

Rachelle
Ricks
Penn Valley
PA
USA

I'd like to know where you stand, briefly, on taxes, the environment and abortion. I think you just might be the right man for this time in our nation's history. The country would be greatly served if you ran for President! Good luck. God bless.

Thomas
Godfroy
Madison
AL
USA

Richard
Rudich
Laredo
TX
USA

mary
merkel
gates mills
oh
USA

Dear General Clark, Let me tell you that this is the first time ever that I have pledged support and money to a political campaign. I'm 42 and ALWAYS vote but generally feel I'm just choosing the lesser of two evils. I beleieve it was a 3rd party campaign that coined the phrase "vote your hopes, not your fears" but there has been very little choice for us to do that. It is a complex multi-variable world. We need someone at the helm who understands that difficult reality. Every time I hear you speak, it seems clear to me that you are that person. And now for my 72 year old mother who is not on-line: Please run for President, if the simple-minded bully currently in the bully-pulpit is re-elected, it will kill her. She has almost given up hope that America is a great nation. Thank you for your deep consideration, Mary Merkel High School Math Teacher and mother of a wonderful 11 year old.

Matthew
Duval
Watertown
MA
USA

Rachelle
Ricks
Penn Valley
PA
USA

Claire
Henry

USA

Where do you stand on the environment, economy, taxes and abortion?

Lynda
Maldonado
Philadelphia
PA
USA

Please let me know where you stand on the environment and taxes.

Jeffrey
Foster
Kansas City
MO
USA

Anna
Vella
Brooklyn
New York
USA

Peter
Friedman

OH
USA

Dear General Clark, I heard you recently on NPR. Though everything I'd previously learned of you seemed good to me, that all seemed trivial compared to your intelligence, your calm demeanor and your fluency in the face of spontaneous questioning from listeners. I'm impressed. I'll work for you to help you become president. Where do I sign up?

Sheridan
Garland
johnson city
tn
USA

Brad
Varmo
Thornton
Colorado
USA

William
Coley
sanr rafael
ca
USA

jerry
lavallee
portland
oregon
USA

Jeff
Forbes
Vienna
WV
USA

Kenneth
Gould
Princeton
New Jersey
USA

Patricia
Gaudet
Malden
MA
USA

Isaac
Kight
Scotts Valley
CA
USA

Ben
Jacobs
Baltimore
MD
USA

David
Jones
Burnsville
Minnesota
USA

David
Ottenhouse
West Hollywood
CA
USA

Erich
Heinold
Lubbock
Tx
USA

Fernando
Quan
Seattle
Wasington
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. These uncertain times call for a man that will not squander a great opportunity to be a world leader. One that will not get our country into protracted open-ended conflicts. We need a President that will not quander our economic prosperity for political and personal gain. We need a President who will again lead this country into the right direction. General Clark, I believe that you are that man. Please consider running for president. You will have my vote and my support. Fernando Quan Seattle Wa General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Barbara
Johnston
Whitewater
WI
USA

Michael
Nelson
HB
CA
USA

Marilyn
Erb
Somers
MT
USA

J.
C.
Yakima
WA
USA

Dear Gen. Clark, My husband and I were listening to you several weeks ago and at almost the same time turned to each other and said "This is the candidate that the Democrats need next year"! We do not feel any of the other candidates have the potential to beat President Bush during these troubling times but we feel that you might just be what is needed. You have the intelligence, a wonderful and "in control" presence on TV( which can win a presidency in these modern times) and it can not be denied that with our country involved in conflicts around the world your title as general is a definite plus-you can disagree with the current administration without being called unpatriotic, that's for sure. It gives you more freedom to criticize or license to engage in debate. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

justin
parker
philadelphia
pa
USA

Anna
Freehling
Saugus
Ma.
USA

Anna
Freehling

USA

Thomas
Slavin
Angelica
NY
USA

Shawn
Mahoney

MO
USA

Lee
Fields
Russellville
AR
USA

President Bush has done a fine job, but you are the one that can do a better job, and lead us through the next four crucial years. Therefore, America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Lee
Fields

USA

Mary Beth
Culp
Palos Verdes
CA
USA

Dear General Clark: America needs a new president, one who is up to the challenge of leading our changing nation and can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. America needs a leader with the unquestionable ability and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president as a Democrat in the 2004 election.

Joseph
Wolterman
Colerain Township
OH
USA

Dear Mr. Clark, I recognize the sacrifices you have already given this great country but the future is here and the USA needs a leader who has faith in its people. We need your talents and conviction to bring this nation back to the people and open the government to its citizens. Please take this grassroots campaign as a call to serve all of us as "President" of the USA!

Louis
Cornelio
San Diego
CA
USA

Bush has duped this nation - we need someone who can expose it and be a credible alternative who can get elected. Please run!! Don't let his military posturing and jingoistic "bring-it -on" BS fool voters and led the country to greater disaster, Please run!!

Constance
DiJohnson
Clarksville
TN
USA

Louis
Cornelio
San Diego
CA
USA

Kate
Watts
Richmond
VA
USA

Daniel
Moar
Mastic
NY
USA

As a college student at the top of my class I think I have a good idea about what it will take to convince Americans that there is a better alternative than selecting George W. Bush again. I recently had a conversation with a Rupublican friend who rightly argued that the American people will not risk their security by voting in a democrat. I believe that statement is correct, but only correct in so far that the American people will not vote in a democrat if all they have to choose from is the current nine candidates. However, if you were to enter the race Americans would not have that fear and your candidacy would have potential to win over the American people. I am not an ideologue or an extremist, but rather a moderate with perhaps slightly left of center views. It is the people like me who will decide the outcome of this pesidential race. If this decision must be made with solely the current crop of candidates than the race is all but over. However, if you were to take this great chance I firmly believe Americans would choose you for their new president. I am unhappy with the arrogance with which George Bush conducts himself and the negative image he has presented around the world of us. If you were to enter this race and win I feel confident that you could restore respect toward America, while still maintaining the level of security for our country that George Bush has largely suceeded in doing. Sir, have no doubts about it--America needs you now more than ever. Sincerely, Daniel Moar

Richard
Hatfield
Salt Lake City
UT
USA

Matt
Painter
Fenton
MI
USA

Barbara
Konowal
Ocean City
NJ
USA

Maureen
Holland
Venice
FL
USA

Dear General Clark: Although your war "gig" on CNN escaped my attention, I have seen you since on a number of programs and have been immensely impressed with your composure and depth of knowledge. But most of all, I was thrilled to hear someone speak in these harsh days of social justice. Since, I have done some reading about you, and so add my voice to the many others who ask that you join the presidential race - if only to raise the level of dialogue which your presence certainly would. But more than that, your candidacy would ignite the millions of Democrats and social liberals who value social justice combined with leadership skills and a sound knowledge of how the world works. Please do it sir.

Lawrence
Franz
Summit
NJ
USA

I just bought Esquire magazine because I saw you mentioned on the cover. It was an exciting article and reinforced my opinion that you are the best person for the job. I was especially interested in your thoughts on planning for both the short and long term, and your desire to foster meaningful dialogue in our democracy. The feeling of excitement I got reading this article was similar to what I felt when I first heard Bill Clinton back in 1992. None of the announced Democratic candidates, except for Howard Dean, seem capable of igniting any kind of spark in the electorate. I believe you can ignite such a spark, and, with all due respect to Mr. Dean, that you are probably better qualified and certainly more electable. I hope you find the positive justification you are seeking in order to decide to run for President. If you do run, I promise to give you my vote and my financial support, in both the primaries and the general election. Good luck and my sincere best wishes.

JoAnna
Umlauf
Waterville
OH
USA

John
Wyrwas
Traverse City
MI
USA

America needs a new president.One who not only can be a voice for common sense, and one who does not have a poverty of the English Language. We need a President who can articulate to the people our aspirations and who can, with his speech and articulation drive the American people to new heights. We need a President who does not rely on photo ops, but who has military and diplomatic experience. We need a President who really understands "Duty, Honor, Country." General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. I will be glad to represent your interest in my area. Regards, John A. Wyrwas, WP, class of '63

S.Fai
Cheuk
Fresno
Ca
USA

Robert
Lane
Fredericksburg, Va
Va.
USA

Maureen
Raley
Arlington
VA
USA

Sandra
McGrew
Terre Haute
IN
USA

Clair
Morrissey
Holt
Michigan
USA

Catherine
Morrissey
Holt
Michigan
USA

Kristy
Deptula
Dorchester
ma
USA

Zoe
Galland
New York
NY
USA

To Wesley Clark: As a moderate Democrat who is disappointed with and disillusioned by the Democratic presidential candidates, I strongly encourage you to run for President. I know that my family and friends (almost all of whom are moderate Democrats as well) would be delighted; they know your name and your military and political history and would support you all the way. America needs a smart, capable leader, now more than ever.

Matt
Casper
Carlsbad
CA
USA

General Clark, I said to myself and my friends/family years ago, "we'll never have someone we can vote FOR; rather, we'll always be voting AGAINST." Please give us someone to vote FOR in 2004. Matt Casper, hard-working father of one...

joel
fisher
culver city
ca
USA

Michael
Rushing
Cleveland
Ohio
USA

General Clark, I'm sure no one needs to warn you of the challenges America's next President will face. But I fear that if you don't run for President now, these challenges will only be greater in the face of four more years of mistakes and misdeeds by the Bush administration. I love my country, General Clark. And I am tired of being made to feel like a traitor for questioning its administration's motives and actions. We need a new administration, sir. One whose motives are the best interests of the people. One which will be held accountable for its actions. One that will respect our allegiances and demonstrate an understanding that what's good for corporate America isn't necessarily what's good for America. I think you could be the man to lead such an administration, General Clark. Please run for President. I promise you will have my support.

Michael
Rushing
Cleveland
Ohio
USA

Billy
Earnest
Austin
TX
USA

General Clark: This is not a religious plea, but a civic one. Allow me to paraphrase Esther 4: "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise from another place. Who knows but that you have come to power for such a time as this?" It is not too late for America to redeem the promise of this new century, but we need your help to do it.

Trenton
Browne
Oestringen
BW
Germany

From an American in Germany: America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Susan
Boardman
West Bloomfield
NY
USA

Larissa, Rose, Jerry & Colby
in AK
Bear Valley
Alaska
USA

General Clark, how I hope the wonderful people at this website will be able to update you on the astounding number of letters coming in here daily. When I began following your possible candidacy I was extremely worried that we were only setting ourselves up for a major let-down. While we do understand that you may still choose not to run, the more I read read, the more optimistic I become that you WILL be our candidate! The list of those supporting one of the "other 9" - but want YOU to run, is staggering. There's a reason that you'll be number 10. YOU ARE A PERFECT TEN - Please let us support your candidacy!

Andrew
Mott
Edina
Minnesota
USA

Kevin
Clark
Philadelphia
PA
USA

Marilyn
Fishel
Rye Brook
NY
USA

Marilyn
Fishel
Rye Brook

USA

al
fleischman
orinda
ca
USA

william
evans
spring hill
florida
USA

Tara
Gorvine
Northampton
MA
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. We need a candidate that we can stand behind, both Democrats and Republicans alike. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Stan
Davis
Lakewood, CO 80226
Colorado
USA

General Clark, some five weeks ago I wrote a letter to you in this forum asking you to run for President in 2004. That message was rather perfunctory based on boiler-plate. In the intervening five weeks I have learned much more about you, your commitment, your vision, and your values. I have watched recorded speeches and interviews and have participated actively both in your own website, America for Leadership: The National Conversation, and in the draft Clark Yahoo! discussion group. As each day passes I become more and more convinced that America needs you desperately. I cannot help but believe that because of the views you have expressed, you now owe it yourself and to your country to enter the campaign. I recognize that this will have a huge impact on you and your family. The prying of the overzealous media and the inevitable attacks from the opposition of both parties, but especially from the no-holds-barred Republican right, will be unbelievably obtrusive. But you must soldier on knowing that the higher priority is reversing the disastrous path the current administration has followed and is following. You are the only candidate or potential candidate who can stand up to President Bush on issues such as national defense and national security. “Be All America It Can Be” is the motto I’m using to advocate your candidacy. I think it crisply describes your vision for America and generates a sense of pride all the while evoking your outstanding military career. America needs you. America is waiting for you. And America will respond. Stanley M. Davis Lakewood, CO

Farnum
Brown
Durham
NC
USA

Perhaps unfortunately for you, you are the only person who can unseat President Bush. Impeccable credentials in the national security area plus a Southern provenance are two requirements for a democrat to be elected. No one else in the field meets those criteria. I believe President Bush had a calling to fulfill, which he has done. Now is the time for a new leader who will see things through properly in the Middle East and roll back the dangerous incursions to democratic society that have occurred domestically. I fall in the Thomas Friedman camp of liberals who aren't reflexively anti-war. Right now our country and the world needs a warrior who loves peace. I believe that is you. I will give to and work for your election if you choose to run.

Martha
Alexander
Middlebury
VT
USA

Conrad
Hunter
Chicago
IL
USA

General Clark: The current group of Democratic candidates for President do not stand a chance of winning. This means that those of us who dislike the current administration but see no better choice in the group of Democrats will simply stay home and not vote. You are one individual for whom I feel I might get out and vote, although of course I do not know your stand on most issues. But I strongly encourage you to join the Democratic race so that we, the American people, can meet you and hopefully have a candidate that can win against the well oiled, and overly funded Republican machine. Please enter the race for the presidency. Sincerely, Mr. Conrad Hunter 1940 West Addison Street Chicago, IL 60613

Sameer
Lalwani
Milpitas
CA
USA

Jose
Porrata
Leesburg
VA
USA

Susan
Visbeck
Fort Mill
sc
USA

Vern
Nelson
Huntington Beach
CA
USA

Stephanie
Harrington
Mamaroneck
NY
USA

Jon
Zich
Scottsdale
AZ
USA

D. Anthony
Quinn
Hinckley
OH
USA

I am greatly concerned that another term carried out by the current administration will set back progressives for at least a quarter century. We certainly need a candidate willing to fulfill the visionary ideals of our own constitution, which are being constantly demeaned and eroded by an administration which can not even give enough respect to our constitution to uphold the separation of church and state it was born from. General Clark, please do throw your hat into the ring, as a dark cloud is forming around progressives, and we could certainly use your help.

Denise
Denler
Vancouver
WA
USA

Denise
Denler

USA

Michael
Dell
Brutus
Mi
USA

Michael
Dell

USA

Brandi
Cahill
Canton
CT
USA

Stephanie
Therrell
Charlotte
NC
USA

John
Pirri
mont-sur-rolle

Switzerland

Peggy
Eubanks
Fort Smith
Arkansas
USA

Keith
Goldfeld
New York
NY
USA

Annelisa
Pedersen
Atlanta
GA
USA

Joanne and John
Puckett
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA

Joshua
Manalang
Alta Loma
CA
USA

Stefan
Griswold
New York
ny
USA

Max
Follmer
Chicago
IL
USA

Josh
Beckworth
Jefferson
NC
USA

Bob
Hutton
Boone
NC
USA

Weston
Hanoka
Rancho Santa Margarita
California
USA

Mary
rowe
Jackson
NJ
USA

Andres
Grimaldo
miami
florida
USA

Michael
Vinson
--
GA
USA

I am dismayed by the current state of affairs in our nation and world. The Bush administration has all but suspended habeas corpus. The NSS strategy of "pre-emptive strike" has not deterred the build up of nuclear arms by foreign renegades, but has instead given such persons further cause to build these weapons of mass destruction. You have the wisdom, courage, and intellect to correct the wrongs of the current administration. General Clark, America needs you. You are the best choice for our nation and for the Democratic Party. I would be honored to call you my president. I urge you to throw your hat into the ring. Thank you.

steve
tyska
madison
wi
USA

Donna
Colley
Omaha
NE
USA

RE: DONATION FOR CHARITY AUCTION Dear General Clark: I'm a management-side labor and employment attorney with Berens & Tate in Omaha but in my "spare time," I'm a volunteer for Citizens for Equal Protection (CFEP), which is a nonprofit organization advocating equity for Nebraska's GLBT community. We are located in Omaha, which is just across the river from Council Bluffs, Iowa. CFEP provides information and referrals, educates the public about key issues, and builds broad support for equality. CFEP is also one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the state of Nebraska which seeks to strike down 416, Nebraska's anti-gay family amendment. CFEP is operated through the efforts of volunteers, grants, and contributions. Last year the organization presented three road-shows in small Nebraska cities. Last year's show was "On the Road to Equality." The planned in the near future, assuming funds are available, is "Getting to Know Our Families." The show will include photos, stories, and panels about real Nebraska families headed by GLBT individuals and couples. CFEP is holding its first-ever fundraising event, "Seriously Funny," at 6:30pm, on August 9, 2003, at the "Hot Shops Art Center" in Omaha. The event will feature Rene' Hicks. Rene' has appeared on numerous television shows, including her own half hour special -- "Comedy Central Presents . . . Rene' Hicks." She has also appeared on ABC's "Politically Incorrect," Showtime's "Full Frontal Comedy" and NBC's "Comedy Showcase." Rene is also a two-time recipient of the coveted National College Comedian of the Year Award. We will be having a silent auction during the event. The Howard Dean campaign prepared a statement to be read at Nebraska's 2003 Pride Celebration. The original of that "proclamation" will be part of the auction, together with some signed Howard Dean t-shirts and whatever else the campaign may give. In addition the Gephardt campaign will contribute a signed copy of Senator Gephardt's book. Also, we believe that John Edwards will be donating an autographed red, white & blue tie, an autographed photo and some autographed campaign t-shirts. We have not had any response from the Kerry campaign, nor have we heard from the Bush/Cheney campaign. General Clark, we'd love to see you represented at our event as well . . . an autographed item . . . tie . . . photo . . . book . . . perhaps a number of items to be bundled together . . . Here is the CFEP web link. It should get you up to speed on our organization and the event. Please let me know if your campaign would like to donate an item(s) for the event. Thank you, Donna Colley (PS - I think you should team up with Howard Dean - he already has a campaign in place and $ - your foreign/military experience would put the ticket over the top . . . ) 402-391-1991 work (Berens & Tate) 402-561-6738 home (if I'm not there speak with my spouse, Margaux) cfep-ne.org CFEP-NE - Citizens for Equal Protection

Andrew
Fried
Brooklyn
NY
USA

General, You've served your country with unwavering dedication and patriotism. Please serve once more as Commander in Chief.

Kelani C.
Chan
Washington
DC
USA

Mariah
Mercer
Findlay
OH
USA

My brotherwants to join the Army, but I am terrified of that prospect. While I want him to serve our country (and have even thought about joining the Air Force at some point), to do so under President Bush seems like a deathwish. I pray for a moderate man with common sense, like you General Clark! I can't bring myself to vote for any of the Democratic candidates, ones who seem so wholy unprepared to the challenges our country (unfortunately) now faces. Please run for president!

kent
outlaw
pfafftown
nc
USA

Ali
Lejlic
Skokie
IL
USA

Jeff
Kash
West Hills
CA
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. We need a Democrat who can beat President Bush. You are our only hope. You have the experence on foreign policy issues to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Dennis
Kirkpatrick
Littleton
CO
USA

General Clark, I have been highly impressed with your astute candor on TV news over the past year. I will cofess that I hadn't known much about you during your term in NATO, but it is clear to me that you have the leadership qualities that a Supreme Commander of Armed Forces would require to effectively lead-- intelectual rather than fixed in your ideologies, compassionate and direct in your candor, and the ability to listen and respond to questions and commentary with compassion and sincerity. I believe that if you were to run under the Democratic Ticket for President in 2004, you would be the capable canidate to challenge the current Republican ideology -- an elitist ideology that clings to modern values of conquest, individualism and nationalism, not the post-modern values of global economics, global diversity and internationalism -- and win. However, I must confess that there are uncertainties I have regarding your views and opinions on our current domestic issues-- economics, violence and crime, free speech and civil liberties, conservation and preservation, energy, and more. Though, you have touched on some them briefly within your media conferences, I believe that a solid domestic proposal that is also post-modern rather than just modern will help distinguish you. Perhaps, you will bring that forth after you make your decision to run for President or not. In regard to domestic policy, I believe that it will be critical for you to find a strong VP running mate that can enhance your international experience and expertise by providing the domestic expertise necessary to round out your intended vision for a new Presidential Administration. A team of qualified leadership as such is vital to America's future. I say this not to discount your knowledge of domestic issues or affairs, but to encourage you in your considering running for canidancy in 2004. In all, the possibility of your running for canidancy for President has been inspiring and a beacon of hope for me as an American citizen. General Clark, America needs a strong and competent alternative, you. Please run for President of the United States. Thank you.

Robert
Judge
Scranton
PA
USA

Jeff
Kash
West Hills
CA
USA

Jeffrey
Vaughn
Morenci
AZ
USA

Sir, Please run for the Office of President of the United States. You have never shied from serving your country and we need you now more than ever. Sincerely, Jeffrey R. Vaughn

martin and anita
rindner
boca raton
florida
USA

Linda
Thompson
Addison
ME
USA

Janet
Hunsicker
Sierra Vista
AZ
USA

Bryan
Kirkey
Atlanta
GA
USA

Ann
Scheps
Stamford
CT
USA

I have already attended the July meet-up but I feel that momentum is being lost and I will not be going to the August meet-up without more encouragement.

Paul
Pace
Chicago
IL
USA

nan
merritt
columbus
ohio
USA

Professor Joseph
Traub
New York
NY
USA

Dear General Clark, I heard you speak at the Carnegie Concil, asked you the first question after your talk, who might lead the country in 2004. Also spoke to you during the dinner and gave you my card. Hope you'll run. I'm eager to support you Professor Joseph Traub Sincerely, Professor Jp

Boyd
mcginnis
Chicago
il
USA

Jeffrey
Proudfoot
Chesterland
Ohio
USA

Ellen
Ferris
South Hadley
MA
USA

Jonathan
Fischer
Barrington
New Hampshire
USA

Dear Sir: Aside from hijacking the flag, Republicans and the conservative movement has been extremely effective at making the term liberal strike fear in the hearts of many politically moderate Americans. To make matters worse, conservatives have also been sucessful in changing the American political vernacular. In the minds of many citizens, democrat and liberal have become one word. One of the many adverse effects of this new lexicon is that it has divided and polarized our country and weakened the quality of our government and our nation. It has been good for the Republican political agenda but in so many ways, it has been bad for America. General Clark, you more than anyone else on the scene have the ability to unite this country and both elevate and fundementally alter the nature of political discourse in this country. In addition to the many wonderful things I am confident you would do as President, Your candidacy would immediately change the political dialog, something we so desperately need. My wife and I worry about the direction the current administration is taking this country on both the national and global level. Quite frankly, we are frightened of the America in which our one year old daughter is growing up. We have given financial support to Senator Kerry but would gladly give it to you should you decide to run for President of the United States. Though I have only a vague idea of the implications, I sympathize with the diffuculty of the monumental decision you face. Please consider me yet another of the growing number of voices that is urging you to run. America so desperately needs the gifts and abilities you have to offer. Sincerely, Jonathan H. Fischer

Andrew
Gondzur
St. Louis
MO
USA

George
Hakkila
Danielson
CT
USA

Jack
Parrilli

USA

Fran
Stock
Pasadena
Maryland
USA

P.
Goddard
Atlanta
GA
USA

General Clark, Please do us a favor and GET IN THE WAY. It appears that the other side has already started to try to sully you as the below post indicates. The person below certainly has the right to voice his opinion however, he does not list any reason's that you should stay out of the way other than the president's doing a good job. (Which of course is only HIS opionion and not the opinion of 99% of the people on this board). I read in an article someone where that you would be the person he would least like to run against. Well that is the reason you should GET IN THE WAY of this tyrant and bring respectability back to our country before the current adminstration completely ruin this country.

Bill
Oldridge
Sherwood
Arkansas
USA

You couldn't hope to do as good of a job as President Bush, do us all a favor and stay out of the way!

Bobby
Packwood
sedgwick
ME
USA

Stephen
Hansen
Taylorsville
UT
USA

America needs a new president with integrity, intellect, and leadership, something we don't have now. Please run for president. P.S. My wife says your good looks don't hurt either :-) --Steve

James
Beatty
Riverside
CT
USA

Merl
Allen
Renton
WA
USA

Patrick
Woulfe
Chicago
IL
USA

Charles and Doreen
Hamburger
Corona del Mar,
CA
USA

James
Combs
Las Vegas
NV
USA

Christine
Garcia
Lancaster
CA
USA

miguel
serrato
phoenix
az
USA

Marc
Dumas
Chicago
IL
United States

Peter
Pettler

USA

Mary Ann
Nadler
Hayward
CA
USA

John
Perry
Alexandria
VA
USA

Dear General Clark: Our nation cannot survive another four years of oil- and ideology-driven Bush policies. The current Administration is destroying our environment, vital international linkages, our economy, our social structure, our liberties, AND our security. We desperately need to defeat Bush in 2004, and in my judgment you are the only potential candidate who can do it. Moreover, you are the only potential candidate clearly articulating a comprehensive, balanced, and intelligent approach to national problems. As a citizen, as a fellow officer, as a patriot, I urge you to seek the Presidency, and I wholeheartedly promise my support should you do so. Sincerely, John S. Perry, PhD, Colonel USAF Retired

Scott
Gelb
Santa Monica
CA
USA

General Clark, I saw your recent interview on Larry King, and immediately got a good feeling about you. After reading on this website about your position on major domestic issues, I can say that you are definitely someone I would feel good about having as my president. I am also encouraged by your willingness to speak your mind. It takes courage to speak out against the war with Iraq at a time when it is considered "unpatriotic" to do so. In your case, the administration would look pretty foolish accusing you of being unpatriotic. I do hope you will decide to run for president. If so, you can count on my vote.

Kevin
Kraynick
Sunnyside
NY
USA

General Clark, The horror of 9/11 happened in my backyard when I was living in Brooklyn, NY. During one of the saddest times of my life, I was deeply moved by the love and support the world expressed for my country and fellow Americans. What has happened? Our strength, dignity, and humility has been replaced with boorishness, arrogance, and blind patriotism. We have set off on a course of preemptive warfare that has little to do with combating immediate threats of terrorism and much more to do with testing imperialistic theories of a group of Straussian Washington elites. The current admin is mortgaging our future with an ever-expanding deficit, infringing on our civil liberties in their "war on terrorism," and pushing this country toward the most divisive split in ideologies I have seen in all of my 42 years. I am tired of being demonized because I didn't support the war in Iraq. I didn't oppose the war because I'm some flag-burning, peace-loving hippy. I opposed the war because I thought it would ultimately backfire and make it more likely we'd be attacked again on our shores as it would fan the flames of hatred throughout the world. I also didn't think Saddam posed an imminent threat and it would distract us from focusing on the real threats we face from al Queda and North Korea. I have spent a lot of time searching for the one man who can restore dignity and honor to the White House, heal the wounds we have suffered to our reputation throughout the world, implement reasoned approaches to fighting terrorism in partnership with the world community, and teach Americans that there is a huge difference between pride and arrogance. General Clark, you are that man. Since you are an Amrican who has devoted much of his life to his country, I plead with you to continue bestowing your leadership on this great nation and help restore all of the values that make this country wonderful. We need you, General Clark. The world needs you, too. Please make the right choice and run for President in 2004. Respectfully Yours, Kevin Kraynick

Russell
Hopkins
brunswick
oh
USA

I am writing as a Democrat who sits somewhat to the left of Dennis Kucinich. My concern is that the candidates who think like I do have not a snowball's chance in hell. I believe Sn. Kerry would make an excellent President. Unfortunately, I do not think the nation will warm up to Kerry's dry, professorial demeanor. I am not going to tell you that you have a duty to run for president. You do not. Only you and your family can make that decision. I will tell you that if you do run as a Democrat you will have instant "street credibility" especially on foreign affairs and defense issues. You will also immediately be the front runner. Like a fish, the American government is rotting from the head down. My main concern is finding a candidate who can beat G.W. Bush. I believe you can.

Kent
Christensen
Arlington
VA
USA

Brian
Veraghen
Madison
WI
USA

Dear General Clark, Please save us from Bush and run for President. Pleasssssseeeeee!!!!! Sincerely, Brian Veraghen Madison Wisconsin

Tom
Duprey
deerfield
IL
USA

Joan
DeMartin
Columbus
Ohio
USA

michael
egan
roscoe
illinois
USA

General Clark I am a bilingual (Spanish) high school guidance counselor, life-long democrat and very concerned that our country has been taken over by right wing ideologues: bush,cheney, rumsfeld wolfowitz, etc. who are commited to dominating the world and giving preferencial treatment to their cronies. The solution lies with us: we, the people, have been disengaged and occupied with our own selfish interests, past times, etc. We need good, moral, competent leaders like you. We also need to step forward. It is in this spirit of personal commitment that I encourage you to run for president. Remind us that we need to take back our country and work with each other as well as our brothers and sisters internationally. Don't tell us to keep shopping. Miguel Egan

Johnathan
McGinty
Athens
Georgia
USA

Gen. Clark, Along with typical call for your leadership, I also implore you to run. You have unparalled experience in foreign policy and in leadership, and you also have a clear vision for America which not only preserves her soverign rights but also logically and realisitically sets up the needed framework to work with international institutions - be they NATO or Kyoto. America truly does need a president with your qualities, one that will firm hand to defend its interests but also act with compassion and respect. Robert Kennedy used a quote which I am particularly found of - 'make gentle the ways of this world' - and that is something that we as Americans should strive for. And I believe that you can help get us that much longed-for place. America does truly need you Gen. Clark, and it needs people like you - people like Sen. John Edwards, who would be an ideal vice-presidential candidate should you choose to run.

Nikesh
Kalra

CA
USA

JENNIS R.
GALLOWAY
Easton
MD
USA

America needs a new president. One with fresh ideas who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times.One who can straighten out the mess that the present incumbent has brought upon us in both fiscal and foreign policy fields. YOU ARE THE THAT MAN!! General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

RANDALL
WELCH
RICHMOND
VA
USA

Eric
Stepanek
Prairie Village
Kansas
USA

General Clark, I believe you represent the best of what America has to offer. You are the best of the best. You possess the wisdom of our founding fathers. Like Lincoln, you are a self-made man. You have always asked what you can do for your country in the spirit of Kennedy. Please answer the call of your country one more time. We need your leadership, experience and vision for the future.

nancy
maccarrone
Pompano Beach
fl
USA

May Ruth
Bradberry
Atlanta
GA
USA

Chris
Rizzi
Bethesda
MD
USA

anthony
tynes
maplewood
newjersey
USA

Hon. Stephen Patrick
Driscoll
Pembroke
Massachusetts
USA

General Clark, I was a member of the Electoral College in 2000. I'm a member of the Massachusetts Democratic State committee wherein I serve as Co-Chair of the Gay & Lesbian Caucus, I'm Co-Chair of Bay State Stonewall Democrats and I serve on the board of National Stonewall Democrats. I urge you to run for President and commit my support. Stephen Driscoll

Corey
Snyder
Austin
TX
USA

Hello, General Clark. Please run for president. I am ready to go to work for your campaign, but you must declare your candidacy first. I see all these Dean People running around with their signs and bumper stickers and I am jealous. Bob Graham keeps getting on the news saying pretty silly things and I cringe a little for the party. Kerry insists on riding that machine everywhere, and Sharpton - don't even get me started on Sharpton. Not that I don't love our boys - they are doing their best - but I can't help but feel like I am waiting in the wings while the opening band plays. I tell my friends about you and they are not sure who you are yet. I want to change that. Say the word and I'm on your team. Thanks. See you in the White House.

Prefer
Anonymous

USA

I can remember when we were citizens, then voters, now we are mass marketed proles openly called Joe and Jane Sixpack. We are too insignificant to be dealt with fairly, or have affordable health care, or solvent retirement vehicles, or justice in the court system, or really any of the good government in either policy or process. Instead, the elites generate false outrage in the population over race, or abortion, or some other red meat, hot button issue, and the politically unsophisticated majority are trustingly duped and distracted from those issues that matter. Wealth is increasingly held by a few. Public education is only for the proles now, and it is more behavior modification and 'training' than the development of powerful, independent minds. Real education is for those that can afford it. That's the way our president, and much of the elected representation wants it, because that's what their real constituents, those who donate heavily to the parties, want. Our representatives still serve their constituents assiduously; we just aren't those constituents anymore. The best thing we can do for them is work paycheck to paycheck our whole lives, live on wages depressed by 30 million undocumented workers, outsourcing, and those company visas that are like indentured servitude permits. We're unpatriotic if we don't support policy, pay whatever we have saved into the HMO's before we die, and please, die quickly, so as not to take too many monthly payments from Social Security. Cheney needs the money to bribe the Sauds with. I remember when we made jokes about Tri Lateral Commission fanatics, doesn't seem so funny now, does it? Everyone knows about the long relationship between the Bush family and the Saud Family. Right now the Saud Family sells us 19 billion barrels of oil a year, what is that, 470 billion dollars a year? And we sell them 40 billion dollars a year in weapons. And Dick Cheney is worth 500 million dollars, that's half a billion...despite what his disclosure statements say. I used to be a Cheney fan. I remember when he was a penniless congressman, from where, Wyoming?...driving a VW beetle. Public service has been very good for his portfolio. We buy more oil from our enemies than ever. I understand the India power plant thing, and understand a Halliburton subsidiary had the reconstruction contract for Iraqi oil fields before the first shot was fired. Does anyone believe the Saud family would still be in power without our weapons, and their relationship with the Cheney/Bush family? No one begrudges someone like Cheney a modest personal fortune, but come on. Half a billion and climbing? I see how we supported Bechtel as they attempted to control all the water in Bolivia, resulting in riots when Bechtel began charging a third of the average Bolivian monthly income for monthly co-op service that Bechtel hadn't even built, or initiated. I saw film of a plainclothesman, a Bechtel mercenary with a scoped, high-powered rifle, shoot a women in the street from behind plastic shields held my uniformed Bolivian police. She wasn’t the only waterless protester that died from a Bechtel bullet that day. We supported this action. Gradually, we have become the hand of evil in too many ways. I hear librarians have to secretly turn over lists of what people read now. The Total Information Act is a creepy and significant step. Trade law and practice, labor law, immigration law, the two major political parties have become nothing more than money launderers. Their grasp on the path to political power is due solely to their role as corporate bribe takers, the only legal intermediaries between the elected officials they vet and nominate, and lobbyist money. Down here on the street, we call these people "bagmen". Campaign finance law was constructed so that they are the only legal conduits for giant sums of money that party chiefs dole out only to nominees that are 'safe' and will perpetuate this government for the corporate lobby, by the corporate lobby. I read enough to make a very long list of examples, and if you are reading this, so do you. I was a Mc Cain supporter. The Republican Party's slamming of Mc Cain in the South Carolina primary is an example of the party squashing a nominee that wanted to change this stranglehold the elites have on process now. Were I politically unsophisticated enough to be a one issue voter, campaign finance would be my hot button, as I feel it is the root of much bad government. The worst is at the congressional level. My new rep is Phil Gingrey, a smiling ambitious smoothie that I remember when he was a school board member, then school board chair, and then state rep. I swear at a school board meeting one night, even before he was even school board chair, just a member. As I watched him patronize and smooth ruffled feathers, always the conciliator, I thought to myself, "This is a man very ambitious for power, and very patronizing to those he considers his inferiors." I watched him meet each new person and either condescend, or suck up, depending on some internal intuition. As the party came to realize he was eager to be a party hack, the money flowed, and now he represents me to the fed. Gag me. More pod people. I'll vote for you Mr. Clark, Mc Cain, Dean, Nader, Gephart, anyone that looks halfway unsimonized. Abe Lincoln once said people get the government they deserve. Honestly, damned if I'm not a better citizan than my government is a government. We deserve better government than we've got.

Andrew
Markus
Philadelphia
PA
USA

Anne
Kirchner
Elkridge
MD
USA

Dear General, The day after your "Meet the Press" appearance, I searched for this website and sent a message urging you to run as the only viable alternative to the current administration. I have just spent several hours reading others' messages and I am struck by several things. First, many of us are filled with despair over the possibility (probability, if you don't run) that the nation will continue its downward, devastating spiral. And much of the damage that is being wreaked upon us is irreparable: soldiers killed in combat during a war waged for personal and political gain; animal and plant species destroyed; children who have wasted 4 years of their education in substandard schools; idealogues appointed to the federal bench who will stay there for the rest of their lives, diminishing our civil liberties year by year. I could go on. Nonetheless, what strikes me about your supporters' messages is the overwhelming sense of hope that your candidacy engenders. So many of us have never been involved in politics but are eager to do whatever we can to ensure your victory. Like them, I believe you are this country's only hope. Second, I was surprised at the number of messages from self-professed Republicans, conservatives and military -- current and retired. Moreover, your supporters come from every corner of the country, indeed, from around the world. General, this is true leadership -- the ability to unite people of seemingly disparate points of view. The day you are inaugurated is the day this country and even the world begins to heal from the divisive, arrogant and partisan policies of the current administration. Finally, although there aren't many, several people have written to urge you to join the ticket of one of the declared Democrats as his/her VP candidate. DO NOT DO IT. It is obvious to me why they would want you on their ticket -- to compensate for their own shortcomings and to neutralize you as an opponent. But, General, people don't cast their votes on the basis of the VP candidate. We compare both Pres. candidates and if one is superior to the other, we don't even get to who's running as VP. You can and will beat Bush. Although none of us has the right to ask you to sacrifice yourself and your family for the next four years, especially considering the years you've already given this country, the plain truth is that we have no choice. You are the only one that can stop the train wreck. I implore you to run.

Steve
Weit
Port Clinton
OH
USA

Brian and Beth
Beth
Oswego
New York
USA

Julia
Dodson
Dallas
TX
USA

General Clark, America needs you. We need a REAL leader in the the White House. Please run for president.

Joseph
Cavallaro
Syracuse
NY
USA

Jean
Goplin
Lone Rock
Wisconsin
USA

I've seen you on television and have been very impressed. I promise if you run for President, you will have my vote. America needs you desperately.

Joseph
Davidson
Silver Spring
MD
USA

Ned
Armstrong
Burke
VA
USA

Doug
Powell
San Francisco
CA
USA

Thomas
Davis
Kansas City
MO
USA

Frank
Giancola
St. Louis
MO
USA

Mark
Delgado
Norman
Ok
USA

Dear General, My wife and I can't tell you how strongly we feel that you could serve your country the best by becoming the next President. We'll contribute time and money to see that we do our part to make this happen. I could go on about what an embarrissment our current President is and how he caters to the rich and financially straps or nation. If he wins re-election you can kiss social security good-bye. Millions of Americans would suffer. You have my vote. Please call on me to help with your campaign in the Oklahoma City area

Andrew
Haeg
Minneapolis
MN
USA

General Clark: Radicals have commandeered our government with an especially nasty brand of arrogant unilateralism that is a great threat both to our security and our democracy. We need a hard-headed rationalist to take back this most hallowed office from a cabal of ideologues. Please run, General Clark.

Kenneth
Gould
Princeeton
N.J.
USA

Chris
Carroll
Brentwood
TN
USA

David
Clark
Saratoga
CA
USA

Finally I see someone who can lift the torpor and awaken America to the Bush administration's obfuscations, deceit, and secrecy. We need a president who leads with honesty and integrity and rationality; something sorely missing at present. We need you, General Clark. I urge you strongly to give America a chance to change her course in 2004. Thank-you

Chris
Carroll
Brentwood
TN
USA

george
dodd

USA

Jeffrey
Barron
Longmont
CO
USA

Michael
Garcia
Lancaster
Ca.
USA

Scarlette
Dale
Little Rock
AR
USA

Mr. Clark I have never been excited about a possible presidential candidate. Your are an extraordinary man withe the qualifications and leadership that our country needs. Please do America the great service as running for President.

Aimee
Shieh
New York
New York
USA

Patricia
Gainous
Mobile
AL
USA

Carol
Clewell
Phoenix
AZ
USA

Dear General Clark, Please run for president. We need you, and we need you now. You've served our country well before, and I beg you to throw your hat into that rowdy ring. I was speaking with a friend the other day. She was describing a mutual acquaintance who works for a representative in Congress; to my comment that he was shallow and lacked knowledge, she responded in all seriousness, "of course, he's a politician." Is that what to expect of our leaders? People I talk to can't believe that there is really someone like you considering running for President. Not only can you spell and pronounce words, you have a depth of knowledge in areas essential to our country and the approach of a statesman to critical issues, and you are without the taint of party politics. In the 36 years I've been eligible to vote I've never seen a candidate like you. This is my second letter, and we've sent a donation to your campaign. Thank you for what you've already done. Please step forward again.

Jerry
Dull
San Francisco
CA
USA

Donald
DePalma
Chelmsford
MA
USA

Michael
Green
Cazadero
Ca
USA

The Bush regime is criminally insane. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

James
Brush
Pflugerville
TX
USA

Dear General Clark, America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Anne
Johnson
Rocky Mount
NC
USA

Yakshi
Campf
Eugene
OR
USA

Joyce
Watton
Charleston
SC
USA

Kuenley
Chiu
Baltimore
MD
USA

Dear General Clark, There was once a time in our history when liberal, intelligent leaders could speak to the American people about the virtues of civic duty, citizenship, and most of all, the contributions we make to live in a prosperous nation. Today, the liberal movement masquerades as conservative for fear of being accused of weakness, and the qualities of sacrifice and charity are made a mockery by self-serving leaders who work for those already privileged beyond belief. I hope that you will join the presidential race and give me and others someone to vote for wholeheartedly. Please help us to rejuvenate the spirit of responsibility in government, and to rekindle in our minds the values that an enlightened society espouses. Your supporter, Kuenley Chiu

michael
nwynn
redwood city
ca
USA

America needs a new president. You are the one who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. General Clark, you are the who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times and you are the one with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Dorothy
Ely
Bluffton,
S. C.
USA

Robert
Brewer DDS
Farmington
AR
USA

Concerned
Air Force Vet
San Antonio
Texas
USA

Whether or not Gen. Clark reads these personally or not, I felt I had to say something. Concerning how the brass is overly concerned about military members in disagreement over current policy & those who may be making it, I regret having to write this anonymously. I come from a military family whose tradition of service stretches back to before the Civil War. It is something we do not take lightly. I was active duty for twelve years & am just about to wrap up my career in the Air Force Reserve. I normally vote a split ticket, but have found myself leaning very heavily towards the Democrats lately. However, the current candidates, other than John Kerry, are really not that strong. I like him because he is a military vet & understands what is happening in the world. Howard Dean has a strong message, but he is the wrong messenger. Gen. Clark, I have lost total confidence in the current administration. I see a waste of valuable & precious military resources, particularly where personnel are concerned. I see how the administration has spurned our NATO partners & acted more or less unilaterally, which again puts a huge financial strain on our economy & resources. As a military professional, I have always followed lawful & legal orders no matter who the commander in chief was. I always stayed above the politics & put aside personal matters to focus on accomplishing the mission at hand. The vast majority of the people I worked with were of the same fabric. In private, we spoke our minds, but didn't allow that to interfere with our work. I know many people I have spoken with who feel the military is being stretched to the thinnest. Not only that, they realize the current admininstraton talks a good game about how well it treats the military, but turns around & dumps on it. I knew Clinton wasn't a big fan of the military, so I didn't expect a lot out of him in that respect. The current president claims to love the military, yet had strings pulled to avoid his duty, then went AWOL on top of it. His cavalier attitude of "Bring it on!" makes for good sound bites, but all it does is make enemies more motivated to attack our personnel. He is an amateur where a professional is needed. Unfortunately, he will be unchallenged for the Republican nomination, not even by John McCain. I have heard your commentaries, & find you very worldly & articulate. Granted, I don't know what all your views are, but I feel you have a better grasp of what is going on than most of the so-called "experts" running this country. I have yet to read your book, but those I know who have, give it very high marks. I plan on buying it this week. Your record & service speak volumes. While others in this administration did everything they could to avoid the challenges, you embraced them. I respect someone more for giving their best, being accountable & taking responsibility. No one in this administration appears to have those traits. I would never ask anyone to take on the rigors & punishment of a presidential campaign. However, concerning this country is in more dire straits than probably WWII, I ask you to seriously consider running. If not, at least as a viable VP, because I am quite sure you would mop up the current one in a debate. Not to mention, you are a man of intelligence & action, while he is one of shallowness & selfishness. There are a lot of active duty, reserve & retired personnel who are hungry for real leadership. General Clark, America needs you.

Lillian A.
White
Warrington
PA
USA

joanna
wulbert
austin
tx
USA

Francisco
Palermo
Phoenix
AZ
USA

Bill
Jeffries
Tucson
Az
USA

Creighton
Higgins
New York
NY
USA

Dear Mr. Clark, It's been difficult to endure the current political atmosphere. The republicans seem to have taken it upon themselves to undo the work of the Founding Fathers (how wistfully I yearn for the days of old when it was simply a matter of liberals and conservatives), and the democrats seem to be floundering to bring about opposition to their agenda. I was reading an interview about you when I ran into the quote about assault rifles. It was simple and succinct, and virtually unassailable. The more I read the more I came to believe that you truly are the candidate for whom I've been looking. I realize it's getting late in the race for the Democratic nomination, but I'd like you to know that should you run, you will have my full support. I would vote for you, volunteer for your campaign, contribute to the effort financially (though I'm not in the $2000/plate strata to whom the current president is pitching). Please know that I wouldn't be writing if I didn't think you could win. America needs your experience foreign policy, your leadership, youru vision, and your integrity; and I believe it's ready for it as well. Thank you for you consideration, Yours very truly, Creighton Higgins

Betty L.
Park
Lonoke
AR
USA

Bradley
Bakker
St. Louis
Missouri
USA

I am a college student at St. Louis University and would very much like to see you run for President in 2004. Even though the field is very crowded with Democrats already, none of candidates are very inspiring and I hold out little hope that they would be able to beat George W. Bush in the next election. You understand both diplomacy and domestic affairs and would be an articulate voice of reason in the White House that Americans could unite behind. Your country needs you desperately, and I would vote for you right now if given the opportunity. You could easily surpass the other Democrats with your conviction and intelligence, whether you run as a Democrat or a Republican, I would support you. Sincerely, Bradley M. Bakker

emmett
lee
providence
rhode island
USA

Daniel
Maddaus
Henderson
Nevada
USA

John
Leon
Mill Spring
N.C.
USA

America urgently needs a new president. One who does not represent the privileged few to the detriment of everyone else, and who is intellectually qualified to hold the job. George W. Bush clearly is not. The Bush administration has coarsened and cheapened so many aspects of American life. As daily new evidence of Bush's dishonesty continues to spill out, one hears little serious debate that he has deliberately used exaggerations and outright lies to justify conquering and now occupying Iraq. The country is suffering grave harm in many areas: spiritually, economically, in lost global credibility and respect. That the Bush White House commits and perpetuates this harm by falsely appealing to Americans' sense of patriotism is alarming and disgusting. It must be stopped. General Clark, you have the background and the credibility to confront and defeat the Bush/GOP propaganda machine. For your country's good, please run for president. Respectfully, John Ford Leon

irene
didchenko
CLEVELAND
OHIO
USA

Paul
White
Glorieta
NM
USA

General Clark, I am a "progressive democrat". Right now I am considering Dean or Kerry, but the more I learn about you, the more I am considering supporting you if you run in2004. I hope you do. thanks, Paul White

Mark
Armstrong

USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. If we band together, that president will be Governor Howard Dean of Vermont. Please consider accepting the nomination to serve as Vice President alongside Governor Dean. You are mentioned frequently on the website as the top pick for VP. Your foreign policy credentials, coupled with Dr. Dean's strong message, could boot Bush out of the White House. I urge you to contact the Dean for America campaign and throw your support behind the candidate who's going to take it to George Bush in 2004. They'll receive your support gratefully.

InaRay
Costa
North Hollywood
CA
USA

Every night during the Iraq War I listened to your comments on CNN. For the first time there was someone who was refreshing who made me understand the logistics of the day to day events. That's because you're an ex military man. I thought for a moment, now there is a man I would like to see as President. We need someone who understands the problems of war as well as someone who has his own business. I am not happy with the direction the Bush administration has taken this country and we are worst off today than we ever have. The candidates running for the Democratic party have been in politics too long and need to take a vacation. We need someone new, someone who wants the best for all us. That someone is you, please run General Clark.

Anandashankar
Mazumdar
Arlington
Virginia
USA

Irwin
Gerstner
Delray Beach
Florida
USA

Peter
Thompson
Lisle
IL
USA

Jon
Goniwiecha
Anchorage
Alaska
USA

Catherine
Larabee
Zephyrhills
fl
USA

Holly
Bielawa
Ann Arbor
MI
USA

General Clark, America needs you. I am a long-standing member of the Democratic Party and I don't think anyone can win except you. My hope is that you are staying above the fray until the most opportune time to make your candidacy public. Please run, sir. We are counting on you in 2004. My Best Regards, Holly S. Bielawa

Ellie
Massie
Darien
CT
USA

Meta
Wechsler
Mill Valley
Ca.
USA

General Clark: If you saw the address from the Pentagon, earlier today, by Mr. Wolfowitz, you heard him start a compaign to discredit the military operation in Kosovo. Could this be an indication that bush & co. are concerned that you will decide to run, and that they have already begun a veiled attack against you? Apparently the comment, attributed to Gen. Sanchez, was that in the past 3 months they have already accomplished many positive things in Iraq, that took much, much longer in Kosovo. Please decide to run! We need you for our country's well being. You will set the record straight. Oh yes! I have no doubt that there will be a Republcian smear campaign. They're very good at it. I do think, however, that Americans are sick of their tactics and are ready to elect an honorable, intelligent and respected leader. Sincerely yours,

Mary
Irvin
Rogers, `
Arkansas
USA

bernice
koczwara
youngstown
ohio
USA

Andrew
Northrup
Austin
TX
USA

Todd
Witter
Madison
WI
USA

John
Feeney
Alexandria
VA
USA

Dear General Clark, I am not the sort of person that joins up easily for groups in generally and certainly not a political group specifically. I consider myself a true independent. I belong to no political party. I simply judge candidates on their views and character rather than through the ideological prism of one party or another. Given the state of the United States and its role in the world, I hope you seriously take time and consider running for President in 2004. I have read your book and heard your views on CNN. From what I know about you and your views, you are the only person I can support fully in a bid for the White House. Thank you for your time and consideration. Regards, John J. Feeney

Tamara
Vidos
Springfield
OR
USA

Please throw your hat in the ring. As a registered Democrat, I am very concerned about the direction the current administration has taken us politically, economically, environmentally and globally. I'm afraid that not one of the nine Democratic candidates running for president is strong enough to overtake the Republican political machine now entrenched in our government. I'm tired of politicians running this country into the ground. If ever there is a time for real leadership, it is now. Never in my 60 years of life have I felt so concerned for the welfare of this country and for the world. Now that we are in Iraq--I did not support this war--we must help the people, but we don't need to occupy thEIR country. We are wasting money,time and creating ill will. What about our country? We should be taking care of business here. And how about are allies, look how we have allienated them. Bush and his team don't seem to know what they are doing. How can you wage a "war" and not have the wherewith all in place to secure the peace and give the people back their country. We need real leadership and we need it now! PLEASE RUN FOR PRESIDENT.

David
Beaver
Eugene
OR
USA

Ken
Haacke
Billings
MT
USA

aaron
wilder
Los Angeles
ca
USA

Sherry
Vondy Beaver
Eugene
OR
USA

Kathy
Hardman
Mt Pleasant
TX
USA

Lisa
Ingall
Silver Spring
MD
USA

Dan
Shisler
Conway
Arkansas
USA

Thank your for your candid remarks on the Diane Rehm show regarding the current situation of our government. Your honesty is refreshing. I would urge you to please cast yourselve among the potential '04 candidates.

Les
Kober
Galloway
NJ
USA

Matt
Cunningham
Tampa
FL
USA

General Clark, I have been following your rise in the public arena. The more you talk, the more I listen. Your ability to communicate your message in a clear, concise manner is a valuable asset. Most important, your message is the right message. I urge you to consider a run for the Presidency. Sincerely, Matt Cunningham

Roy
Mathews
Jupiter
FL
USA

John
Labby
Seabrook
NH
USA

Phil
Schneidermeyer
Stamford
CT
USA

Please run for President. We need your leadership. Thank you. Phil Schneidermeyer

Lance
Parsons
Contoocook
NH
USA

Bill
Williams
Lexington
MA
USA

What America desperately needs is a candidate who will win against Bush. You are the one and only. Please run.

John
Davoll
Marysville
OH
USA

General Clark, please run for the office of President of the United States. In the last week or so, I have studied you and your career, and I think you would be a leader that could challenge us, comfort us, and inspire us to be leader of nations once more. Please.

Sandra
Tripp

CO
USA

Aileen
Seldes
NY
NY
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. And one who can win! You are the One: A voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. With unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials that necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

James
Ezell
Huntingdon
Tennessee
USA

Alex
Vernon
Little Rock
AR
USA

Sir, If you choose to run for President (which I hope you do), I would like to serve on your campaign team in whatever way I can. Your positions match my own, and as a youngish army veteran, I very much appreciate those who defy the stereotype of the conservative military man by espousing both military values and liberal ones. Regardless of your decision: thank you for your years of remarkable service to the nation. Alex Vernon USMA '89 Asst. Prof. of English, Hendrix College Author, "The Eyes of Orion: Five Tank Lieutenants in the Persian Gulf War"

Kathryn
Honaker
Addison
Texas
USA

mayur
lakhani
New York
NY
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. A primary with qualified candidates can only help the republic by providing the public the choice of whom they'd like to support for President. Your joining the race will bring the fore issues (including character issues) which would serve as a stark contrast to those of the current President.

Rosalie
Juarez
San Antonio
TX
USA

Frank
Taliano
Brooklyn
NY
USA

John
Costango
New York
NY
USA

Lexy
Bloom
New York
NY
USA

Richard
Schatz
Annapolis
MD
USA

General Clark, I'm sure you have heard the philosophical question " Do the times make the man....?" Well if there was ever an opportunity for a "Man to make the times" , you are that man. Please run for President. Richard Schatz

Ray
Festor
Erie
PA
USA

Steve
Wertheimer
Boca Raton
FL
USA

Evan
Kime

USA

Handel
Low
New York
NY
USA

Hi General Clark, Please run for president! America needs someone who can correct the abuses of the current administration and where possible, turn intractable situations we're committed to into positions of strength. We need a true leader who will represent American integrity, justice and goodwill. You seem like you could be the dude. I know this is a difficult decision - picking up the reins of government after the current administration has made a mess of things is not without its drawbacks, ha ha. Anyway, I'll pray that you do what is best. Sincerely, HANDEL

Peg
Futrell
Weston
FL
USA

Paul
Mayo
Alexandria
VA
USA

Wilma
Parrill

Jack
Miller
Oak Run
CA
USA

Laurence
Rosenberg
Clifton
NJ
USA

Neal
Smith
Indianapolis
Indiana
USA

Andrew
Straub
New Brunswick
NJ
USA

JONARD
UBALDE
PARRAMATTA
NSW
AUSTRALIA

jeffrey
benson
Ogallala
NE
USA

Dear Sir: I read the article in Esquire and the New York Times and I have to say I was impressed and I am not easily so. If you choose to run, I will support you. Choosing to do so must be an agonizing decision, of which I do not envy. I wish you the best of luck, Sir. This country and the world needs one hell of a lot more than it is getting now and you may be the person to carry the flag. Best of luck.

Nathan
Goralnik
Phoenix
AZ
USA

Today, America faces unprecedented difficulty on the economic and foreign policy fronts. You, General Clark, are supremely qualified to lead our battle on both fronts. America needs a President who is willing and able to secure Americans from harm, a President who appreciates both the power of the free market and the potential of public investment, and a President who understands the importance of our NATO allies and the underpinnings of American power. Your voice is that an independent and extremely competent American hero, not a partisan politician hungry for power. We need you on the ballot. Do us a great service and let us choose you to lead the country.

Tim
Merrill
Los Angeles
CA
USA

Angela
LeBlanc
West Carrollton
ohio
USA

Patricia
Van Aernam-Meacham
Salinas
CA
USA

America needs a new president: one who makes decisions grounded in sound ethics, one who has a vision that benefits both our citizenry and that of the world, one who does not owe anything to business and religious interests, one who speaks to current challenges but who understands and plans for the future, one with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America and this world needs you. Please run for president.

Robert
Garvin
Bandera
Texas
USA

Ann
Breslauer
Coronado
CA
USA

Gregory
Wasserstrom
Houston
TX
USA

Gary
Lavine
Waltham
MA
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. The time is now, these times are uniquely settled for someone with your experience. I believe that you are a canidate that the entire Democratic party could unify behind. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Geoff
LaTurner
Chico
Ca
USA

General Clark, I've seen you on CNN several times and on Meet The Press. I am in complete agreement with what you have said in your interviews with regards to foreign policy, the economy and taxation. After hearing you speak, and doing some research about you on the internet, I am convinced that you should be our next President of the United States. There may be some issues that I would not agree with you on, or some mistakes that you could make in the future, but you are a realist with regards to the larger issues that are at stake for all of us Americans. Because of that, and also because of your education and background, I think that you would make a great President. Because you have all of the credentials to lead us, and the CHARISMA that it will take to win the election, I feel that you must not turn away from the opportunity to do for our country something really great. General Clark, you need to get started NOW in order to raise funds and gain enough support to win the Iowa caucuses in January as a Democrat. Running as an independent would only fracture the voting block that now opposes Bush. If you do run, get some very qualified help. Could it be that you have only yet begun to serve your country? I hope that you are interested in taking this huge step. General Clark, please be our next President of the United States. If you decide to run I will support you enthusiastically.

Chris
Hooper
Stanley
Idaho
USA

Roger
Ford
Highlands Ranch
CO
USA

Crystal
Keirs
Triadelphia
WV
USA

Patrick
Wiles
Topeka
KS
USA

Sir, your country needs you one more time! Please.

Dennis
Frezzo
Foster City
CA
USA

PAUL
DOURLEY
Claremont
Calif.
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. IF AMERICA IS AT WAR WITH TERRORISM I WANT A REAL SOLDIER LEADING US.SOMEONE WHO HAS THE INTELLECT TO DEAL WITH FOREIGN LEADERS WITHOUT USING "COWBOY MENTALITY" GENERAL CLARK IS OUR MAN.

Todd
Hargis
Fort Wayne
IN
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times and has the ability to think a situation through before acting. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. I have always voted republican as a rule. I can easily vote for you as I have the utmost respect for you.

Charles
Tweedly
Millbury
MA
USA

gerald
sohn
jacksonville
fl
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. In short, bush is a moron and yet none of the democrats currently running seem any better. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Devaun
Kite
San Antonio
TX
USA

Ike
Blake
Cottage City
MD
USA

Kathleen
Kerwin
Phoenix
AZ
USA

Donald and Nancy
LaFave
Stratham
NH
USA

Diane
Rubinstein
Parker
CO
USA

Barbara
Johnston
Whitewater
WI
USA

Wanda
Kertzman
Eureka Springs
AR
USA

William (Bill)
Purdy
Grove City
Ohio
USA

Jeff
Lawrence
Garlans
TX
USA

liz
styer
denmark
Wisconsin
USA

Gary C.
Jones II
West Palm Beach
F
USA

Sir, All I can say is that we (America) need you. You have proven time and time again on the field of battle. Now is the time to prove your mettle on a different battlefield. Not for honor, not for courage, not even for self, but for all of us who live in a nation that truly needs you. Sir, as an Army veteran, it would have been an honor to serve under you. Now I ask that you serve this nation as our most distinguished and honorable Commander in Chief since George Washington. Gary C. Jones II

Adam
McGonigle
Wichita
KS
USA

Anne
Demo
Nashville
TN
USA

Dear General Clark, Please give hope to many American citizens and run for president.

Bhavin
Shah
Philadelphia
PA
USA

Richard
Matson
Washington
DC
USA

Annette
Williams
Irving
TX
USA

David
Wolff
Pensacola
Florida
USA

Mike
Thurman
Beltsville
MD
USA

Betsy
Andress
Lexington
MA
USA

Caroline
Adler

USA

Greta
Houston
Roland
AR
USA

Brian T.
Dunston
Ohatchee
Alabama
USA

Randy
Roth
Milwaukee
WI
USA

Justin
Goodwin
Athens
OH
USA

General Clark, I vote in every election I can, and yet I consistenly find myself presented with non-options. As a young voter, I have tried to remain outside the two-party system in the past, though I'm coming to realize that this is not practical. And so, I'm willing to vote for a democrate . . . if the right democrate is an option. I didn't want Bush. I didn't really want Gore. I got Bush. I'd much rather have Gore. Yet, should I really have voted for the 'lesser of two evils'? I don't like this way of thinking. It's the sort of logic that is giving us the current nine contenders in the democratic push for president. I certainly don't want Bush anymore, but I'm not really comfortable with the options the democratic party has coughed up thus far. I've asked myself why, particularly because I do agree with a lot of things that various candidates are saying. Yet I can't find a single one of them who seems trustworthy, who seems like he, or she, is ready to lead. They're all too much politics and not enough principle. They're all too much like Bush, but just on the other side of the aisle. This will lead to one outcome; the electorate will recognize this as well, and, given the current geopolitical situation, the majority will stick with Bush, (barring complete economic meltdown in the next few months). For me, this is not just about beating Bush, as some have suggested. Though certainly I agree that this is a top priority. The coming election is even more importantly about finding a leader who is accomplished, intelligent, and capable to lead. Bush is none of these, and I don't really think that any of the "nine" fully fit this description. I'm not a standard military supporter, but these recent years have made it clear that we are indeed involved in a war, and a new type of war at that. If this must be so, then I'd like to be led by someone who knows what war is about, who knows the horrors of war and might thus be more thoughtful in decisions regarding the matter, who would rather seek peace when possible, and who would most certainly not rely on arrogant unilateralism as a legitimate foreign policy. Knowing the ins and outs of waging modern war is a pretty good credential. If these times require our commander-in-chief to be a warrior, then I'd rather have a 4-star purple heart than a National Gaurd silver spoon (nothing against the National Gaurd). On the other hand, I wouldn't necessarily get behind any general either. From what I've read of you, it seems that you were never in the military for sheer power, and certainly not for future political aspirations. It seems as though you have used your past power with intelligence and diplomacy, and that you would use your future power with an emphasis toward real alternatives and well-thought plans for the people affected by battle. We need someone willing to attack not only terrorists and rogue states, but more importantly, the social and economic problems that have led to anti-Americanism and tyranny in the first place. Our current president understands these concepts at perhaps a remedial level at best, as is evident in his focus on token gestures and hollow promises of much needed foreign aid, not to mention the non-existant post-war planning in both Afghanistan and Iraq. We also need someone with an eye toward the social, economic, and environmental problems that are degrading our nation here at home. I was quite impressed with your comments in a recent Esquire article regarding real planning toward short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals in each of these areas. You didn't give this a name, but you're clearly talking about well-rounded sustainability, and in a serious way. This is exactly what America needs. I'm particularly pleased to know that you've worked toward the elimination of spousal abuse in military families. We desperately need similar efforts in our civilian society. As draftwesleyclark.com has stated, America indeed needs a new president who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. I agree that you're talking with the common sense and moderation that we must have. Given your credentials and principles, I do believe that you are the only hope for the democratic party, and that the party will get behind you if you step into the race. The party needs a real leader, and one that can garner support from republicans, democrates, and non-partisans alike. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president, and don't wait too long in making that decision. You're already accumulating grassroots support, but this will of course require an established platform to gain momentum and financial support. I think Ohioans from across the spectrum would support you, and I'd be happy to spread the word in my state. Sincerely, Justin M. Goodwin, Athens, OH

William
Henningsen
Omaha
NE
USA

Your country needs you. Our Republic is teetering on the edge of economic and security disasters. America needs a new president. We need one who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. We need one who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. Your unquestionable credentials and proven leadership on foreign policy issues make you the best candidate the sprawling mess we're in. America will respond to your genuine character and ideals. Our country still respects honesty even if it's current leadership doesn't. Please run for president.

Dave
Barmore
Dunedin
FL
USA

Luigi
Mastropietro
Las Vegas
NV
USA

Mary
Hunt
New Haven
CT
USA

JACKIE
MCGRAW
Palm Coast
Florida
USA

Kathy
Howard
Portland
Oregon
USA

RICK MCGRAW
MCGRAW
Palm Coast
Florida
USA

Brent
Lee
Bloomington
IL
USA

Nicholas
Webber
Santa CLara
CA
USA

Richard and Susan
Berlin
Simsbury
CT
USA

Diana
Reynolds
Indianapolis
IN
USA

America needs a NEW president. I am a military spouse of a retired Lt. Col. in the Army. GENERAL CLARK, AMERICA NEEDS YOU! PLEASE RUN FOR PRESIDENT!

Lorraine
Rumore
Daytona Beach
FL
USA

Brett
Davey
Pawtucket
RI
USA

Those of us who are in their thirties can only look with envy at the leaders of the 1960's who inspired not only their country, but people from all over the world. Mr. Clark, you are the only potential candidate I've seen in my 20 years of voting who gives me similar hope for my generation. Do it for us, General, and for my two month old son Van! We need you.

Virginia
Barry
Chula Vista
CA
USA

Kevin
Hovey
weatogue
Connecticut
USA

Michael
Gilhaus
Milwaukee
WI
USA

Joshua
Olson
herndon
VA
USA

John
Willard
Palm Beach Gardens
Florida
USA

David
Turner
Chatt.
TN.
USA

David
Turner

USA

Jennie
Carpenter
Anchorage
Alaska
USA

Ruth
Meier
Milledgeville
Ga
USA

Dear General Clark, Surely you realize that this country cannot stand 4 more years of George Bush. I believe that you are the best chance for those who would oppose the fascist elements that have taken oover the Republican Party. Please run.

matthew
price
brooklyn
ny
USA

Constance
Masson
San Jose
CA
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. I think you would be an excellent President but, -- if you don't have fire in your belly to announce for the job, you should forget it. We'e not going to beg you. Do you want it or ??

Donald
Hajicek
Cheyenne
WY
USA

Dear Sir, I write to you from the great state of Wyoming. Our country, I believe, is in mortal danger. Ideological extremism threatens to destroy our democracy. This threat is greater, and more insidious, than is has ever been in our history. While I would never compare Bush to Hitler, I will compare the American people in 2003 to the people of Germany in 1933. We are so frightened that we are willing to give up everything for what we wrongly think is security. We follow an administration whose madness could destroy the just nation that we have worked so hard to create and nurture. I am neither a conservative nor a liberal... neither a Democrat nor a Republican... I am an American son and a citizen of the greatest country on earth. I cannot stand idly by and watch the country I love crumble around me. I know that you cannot stand idly by either. I know that if the conditions are right, you will do what needs to be done. I understand that it is incredibly expensive and complicated to run for president. If the stars line up for you, sir, and you see a way to do so, I aks that you help Americans save America by leading us through the madness. God bless and good luck.

Nancy
Harbart
Parma Heights
OH
USA

Frederick
Harris
Pensacola
FL
USA

Peter
Pan
Berkeley
CA
USA

Gay
Dillingham
santa fe
NM
USA

Jim
Hassinger
Glendale
CA
USA

Jim
McGuire

USA

David
Klein
Brooklyn Park
Minnesota
USA

Carol
Tutor
Fenton
Michigan
USA

PLEASE RUN FOR PRESIDENT! Our country sincerely needs you.

Ann
Marlowe
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA

james
deats
dickinson
tx
USA

Stephen
Marlowe
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA

tyler
bayles
LITTLE ROCK
AR
USA

Joyce R.
Sharer
Little Canada
MN
USA

General Clark, I urge you to run for President on the Democratic Party ticket in 2004. I have heard you speak several times, and I am impressed with your moderate, sensible views as well as your knowledge and your credentials. Right now we do not need extremists on either the far left or the far right. And we Democrats need someone who is electable, as well as someone whom the American people can trust to be a voice of reason in these troubled times.

Jane
Stein
Arlington
MA
USA

Mr. Clark, please run for president. I've been following your observations with interest since the Kosovo war and have yet to hear or read you say anything I don't like very much. You have what seems to me to be an amazing blend of iron strength and illuminating insight into people and countries and their leaders that we -- obviously -- desperately need post-Bush to bring the U.S. back into the world community. The country, as I don't have to tell you, has already been badly damaged by this administration, and it's only going to get worse. We need not only to defeat these forces of chaos but to be able to work rapidly and effectively to repair the serious damage they've caused our country once we pry them out of control of the U.S. I can't think of anyone who would stand a better chance of being able to do that than you. (Well, maybe Bill Clinton, but he's not an option...) Please run. You have a good chance of getting the Democratic nomination if you don't wait too much longer to get in. And even if you should miss the nomination, your contribution to the national dialogue would be immensely helpful-- and healing.

Chris
Justice
Owings Mills
MD
USA

Dear General Clark, I would be very interested in learning more about you and your positions on different topics. I think you are a man of sincere integrity and leadership, and your experience with national security, defense, and terrorism could be a great benefit to America. Please consider running for president. I think you could make an excellent Democratic candidate. All the best, Chris Justice

eric
hayes

USA

I served 5 years in the Army. I believe it made me a better person and a better citizen. I think our country and especially our government are in desperate need of someone who will do what is right rather than try to enrich themselves and others. Please run.

ZoeAnn
Wolfe
Duluth
Georgia
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. We need a president like you, and I know that you can win against President Bush. Please run for the american people Gen. Clark.

Brandon
Ison-Breeze
Lexington
KY
USA

James
Opelt
West Bend
WI
USA

Erin
Crosby
Blacksburg
Virginia
USA

Bill
Stokes
Reston
Va.
USA

I heard you on the Diane Rehm Show today and I really liked what you said. The article in Esquire mentioned your grand vision for this country. The boy president we now have has none, except for Grover Norquist's goal of reducing the size of the government by half. General, we need your leadership.

Amy
Hoover
Atlanta
GA
USA

Amy
Hoover

USA

Joael
McMullen
Arlington
TX
USA

General Clark, When President Bush was first "elected," I was struck with a great fear. Fear of what someone like him could do to our country. Unfortunately, President Bush has exceeded my worst fears! The economy is in a shambles, we have waged an unnecessary war, he has managed to offend possibly every country in the world, our natural resources are less protected and worst of all, we have lost many of our civil rights. We need someone with experience and courage to face the Bush administration, point out their many faults and get the country and the world back on track. Please consider running for President of the United States.

Neil
Lindeman
Falls Church
VA
USA

david
nethaway
quincy
ma
USA

Willis
Price
Avondale Estates
GA
USA

valerie
germain
Jersey City
NJ
USA

valerie
germain

USA

Reita
McGee
Fishers
IN
USA

Suzanne
Barros
Punta Gorda
FL
USA

Forrest
Dickinson
Kansas City
Missouri
USA

Kris
Zdyb
New York
NY
USA

Ronald
Nerio
Brooklyn
New York
USA

Matthew
Work
San Francisco
CA
USA

Dr. Mr. Clark, If you don't run, I may have to! America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

David
Whalley
Eugene
OR
USA

Pamela
Lindsay

CANADA

Edward
Plunkett
Cape May Point
New Jersey
USA

Brian
Dupre
Los Angeles
CA
USA

Jacob
Berger
Floresville
TX
USA

There are those who stumble into power, those who go seeking power, and those who are launched into power by a large and constantly changing group of internet democrats. Actually, that last one's not true. It's never happened. Yet. Please run in 2004. You can make history.

Christopher
Knight
New York
NY
USA

Dear Mr. Clark, I've seen you numerous times on TV. I think you would be an excellent candidate for President. When I look at the current round up of democratic hopefuls, I don't see a clear winner. If you you decided to run, I think you would enter as a frontrunner. Our country is going through some rough times. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Tom
Hulse
Anderson
Indiana
USA

P.F.
Gaerlan
NY
NY
USA

Douglas
Hayes
Austin
Texas
USA

Charles
Bacas
York
PA
USA

America needs a new president, and the Democratic party needs a candidate with your background who can honestly reveal our weakened, as opposed to strengthened, status as a result of Bush's adventurism in Iraq. It must also be said that idologues, with no sense of our nation's deep repugnance for "empire", have led us into a $4 billion a month, endless fiscal swamp. Yet, we can't even give our poor kids decent health care, ensure solid educations for all US children, and provide safety in may of our cities. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Lynn
Kelly
Hurst
TX
USA

Dear General Clark, I admit I'm not too sure how to address a man in possession of your credentials, which is just another reason we need you. In just a few short years our contry has been led down an ugly path of revenge with no end in sight. I have twin sons and I feel so grateful that they haven't been among the young men killed in this charade. I see no candidate among the crowd of Democrats that can send Bush back to the obscurity he needs to enjoy, and what we need is a Democrat with your credibility.

barbara
massie-anderson
elizabethtown
ky
USA

Jared
Jenkins
Raleigh
NC
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Deena
Lesser
Great Neck
NY
USA

I'm sorry to be using this form letter -- no time to write my own now. Please run. We need you! America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Deena
Lesser

USA

I'm sorry to be using this form letter but I don't have time to write one now. Please run. We need you! America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Deena
Lesser

USA

Arber
Zaplluzha
Ottawa
Ontario
Canada

JL
Mantz
Issaquah
WA
USA

America needs a president. Someone who does more than read prepared speeches. Someone who can read a book and think about its meaning. Someone who weighs the consequences of the government's action. Someone who understands the complex issues facing the USA today. Someone with honor and integrity. Someone with the firm support of the in-uniform military. Someone who can bring the USA together in words AND deeds. That Someone is not in the Whitehouse today! The USA needs you to be that Someone.

Norman
Tepley
West Bloomfield
Michigan
USA

Cynthia
Atkins
Buena Vista
VA
USA

Katharine
McShan
Norman
OK
USA

Karen
Morrell
Washington
DC
USA

Andrew
Murphy
Seattle
WA
USA

Jason
Krause
Chicago
IL
USA

jason
harman
bloomington
in
USA

Marilyn
Heffel
Lenexa
KS
USA

Odd A.
Jakobsen
Sandnes
Rogaland
Norway

Julie
Bryan
SLC
Utah
USA

I am a life-long Democrat who is in a bind. I also see no viable Democrat contender for the presidency - except you, and you are not yet a contender. If the last 3 years have demonstrated nothing else, they have demonstrated that the person who sits in the White House makes a huge difference, not only in this country but in the world. Nobody had a clue exactly how much trouble the wrong guy in the White House could cause. With luck, some people who did not vote in 2000 know that now. However, if there is nobody to vote FOR, very few of the disenfranchised are likely to come out to vote AGAINST George Bush.

Constance
Rowe
Seattle
WA
USA

Dear General Clark, As I watch with dismay at our country sinking into the quagmire of Iraq, and going deeper into debt while ordinary people are out of work and wondering what the government is up to, I know I have to speak out. You made a good impression on me when you did your job during the first Gulf War. As I watched you in your news consultant role during the Iraq war, I became interested in seeing you take a big role in government. I think you are honest and straight forward, but not pompous, or bull-headed. I would be delighted to vote for you for President and so would my husband. Sincerely, Connie Rowe

Ronald
Fink
Brooklyn
NY
USA

Alan
Martin
Juneau
Alaska
USA

David
Hart
Corvallis
Oregon
USA

LaShawn
Henderson
Olathe
Kansas
USA

Chris
ledoux
north kingstown
RI
USA

John A.
McNiff
Plantation
Florida
USA

Nate
Tatum
Huntington
WV
USA

Dear General Clark, If you run for the presidency, take advice from Senator Rockefeller-- you'll have the North's vote in your pocket for 2008. Consider Senator Byrd with moderation. Coal and steel workers take up a lot of your popular vote and 34 electoral votes in our tri-state area and need you for their jobs. Ask Nader to run with you and get 54 more votes from California. A lot of Americans would like to see the guy with more political ties taking the Vice Presidency. Make war your absolute last possibility and stop the could-be Iraqi quagmire. As long as you talk with NATO, United Nations and pay attention to stock exchange (most unlike George W. Bush), you should make a fine President and a relief to just about everyone but the Midwest and Texas. The Atlantic Monthly says you're "like... Ike." Finally, General, if you manipulate the economy, bring our standard of living a little ahead of Ike. I'll be looking for your name the first time I mark a real ballot and don't get so hot-headed you can't take advice, like Mr. Bush. Sincerely, Nate Tatum Highlander Press

Matthew
Menning

USA

James
Gallagher
Cornwall
NY
USA

Wayne
Martin
Marietta
GA
USA

Lisa
Larroque

USA

Chris & Nancy
Corkery
Middletown
Rhode Island
USA

Abraham
Levit
Houston
Tx
USA

Kristina
Schwarz
Willis
Virginia
USA

Absolutely PLEASE run for president. We need competency and integrity in the White House!!!General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president!!!!!!!

Reah Janise
Kauffman
Falls Church
VA
USA

Dear General Clark, Please run for President. I've seen you on television a number of times and have always come away with a sense of your integrity and intelligence. We need this in a President. The last time I saw you on television you were asked if you were running and you said you had not yet decided. At that moment, I said to myself that if you did--and I hoped you would--I would vote for you. Unfortunately I have found none of the other Democratic candidates to have much excitement and vigor. I sense that you do. America needs an intelligent president. General Clark, please run for President of the United States.

Marci
Goodstein
coral springs
FL
USA

As a 25 yr old Democrat, I am, for the first time in my life, afraid to live in this country. I am afraid for the life of my 9 month old, my husband, myself, and my family. I fear, with President Bush, this is only the beginning of his tyrant like policies. It seems harsh to say, but with his brainwashing of Americans and his unrational actions, I can't help but feel a resemblance to the beginning Hitler's reign. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Mary
Clough
Woodstock
NY
USA

Deborah
Sawyer
Washington
DC
USA

After hearing you on NPR this morning I was interested in finding out more about your views. However, the website and your "official" website, only ask for money, I could not find one item that tells people where you stand on issues. I think you'd raise more money if you let people know what you stand for.

Michael
Turkington
Tallahassee
Florida
USA

Christopher
Kenny
Bethesda
Maryland
USA

General Clark, I implore you to run for president in 2004. The Bush administration's arrogance and shortsightedness have had devastating effects on our nation's economic solvency and international reputation. As a college student, I have seen firsthand scores of young people whose anger and dismay have given way to disillusion and apathy. Please, for my generation and--perhaps more importantly--generations to come, please get America back on track by making a run for the White House.

Evelyn
Partridge
Scottsdale
AZ
USA

General Clark: I have just listened to your interview on the Diane Reim show on NRP and was very impressed with your views on various situations currently confronting our country. We are looking forward to a different world than we have known so far, containing unknown threats to the United States of America. Who better to combat such a scenario than a highly intelligent man with many years of experience in complex military matters. We can employ knowledgeable experts to manage the finances and other domestic issues, but there is no substitute in this future world for a man with on-the-ground experience of confronting the enemy. We need a president with international experience who will lead this country - and the world - toward peaceful coexistance. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

GloriaBirkenmeier
Birkenmeier
Escanaba
Michigan
USA

GloriaBirkenmeier
Birkenmeier

USA

Joe Budd
Stevens
New York
NY
USA

America needs a new president. But of course that's like saying Los Angeles needs a new subway system. (L.A. has no subway system.) I've seen you interviewed a few times; don't change anything. Don't study how a president or a presidential candidate should act, or how you should curl your thumb around your forefinger when you speak. (Clinton was good at that one. I voted for him, twice, but he's become a national joke. Not quite as funny a joke as Dubya, I'll admit, but still a joke. And, does anyone know why W. has that weird walk? Does he think that makes him look strong? Please) One other thing: don't use the term, 'in harm's way.' I was in the Air Force for 10 years (1964 to 1974...you remember those years, I'll bet) and getting blasted by bullets, grenades, etc. is more than 'harm's way.' As I mentioned, don't change anything. But do make a decision to run for President. Joe Budd Stevens, M.D. Psychiatrist New York City

Crisostomo
Reveles
Sun City
Arizona
USA

Joe
Bruemmer
Overland
MO
USA

General Clark, I must tell you that I'm thrilled to hear you are considering running for President. I've been delighted to see you on the talk show circuit speaking about the future of our nation and how our role as a superpower affects the rest of the world. I find what you have to say compelling and relevant to the American situation. Unfortunately, I have committed my support to the candidacy of Howard Dean. However, do not take this as a slight. I think your voice needs to be heard in this election cycle, because almost every other Democrat (assuming you are a Democrat) has a credibility gap concerning this issue. Plus, i have seen a certain sdmiration among Dean supporters for you. Now, don't get me wrong, the support for Dean has really solidified, so I doubt that there's a big opportunity to take that support. Here's my suggestion. Ally yourself with Howard Dean. I feel a Dean/Clark ticket will be unstoppable, regardless of what Bob Graham thinks. I am not alone in this. As a matter of fact, this is becoming consensus within the Dean grassroots movement. We also feel that the sooner this happens, the stronger the entire party becomes. With Dean/Clark combining forces, you would then be able to create the bedrock to change to direction of this great nation. Now, I know leaders do not like being relegated to the #2 spot, but I hope you wouldn't look at this suggestion that way. Considering what the position of Vice President has evolved into, I think you could take the job and do wonders with it. Please consider my suggestions. If you decide to run in the Primaries, I wish you good luck.

Paul
Dassonville
Eugene
OR
USA

Joe Budd
Stevens
New York
NY
USA

Susan
Grubbs
Payson
AZ
USA

Jesse
Therrien
Manchester
NH
USA

Sam
Casella
Belleair
Florida
USA

Anthony
Drager
Phoenix
AZ
USA

John
Syrinek
Richmond
TX
USA

Kevin
Min
Delaware
OH
USA

Robert
Hultsten
Northville
Michigan
USA

Ben
Williams
Spring
TX
USA

Patton
Sarley
Pine Plains
NY
USA

Jerry
Foster
Merrick
NY
USA!

Read the article in Esquire. Three things struck me: 1) Your ability to plan 5/30/100 years out; 2) Your belief in 'government accountability'; and 3) I never heard of you before. I am a father struggling to support my family of 5. I don't think the government is doing what it should to support this great country of ours. I hope you, as President, can put us back on the right road. You have my vote. Please let me know if you want it.

Lisa
Hyman
New York
NY
USA

Matthew
Chingos
Cambridge
MA
USA

Christopher
Newman
Dallas
TX
USA

Raivo
Balciunas
Fairchild
WI
USA

Charles
Friedman
beaufort
sc
USA

Dear Clark: I strongly believe we need someone new in the White House. I've been following what interviews of yours I can and I am impressed with your philosophy and leanings. I hope your candidacy can take shape. I'll support you. Charles Friedman Hall High Class of 1962

Stephen
Baxter
Dallas
north Carolina
USA

Barbara B.
Knapp
Germantown
MD
USA

Rebecca
Hersh
Princeton
NJ
USA

General Clark - PLEASE run for President! You're our only hope to rid ourselves of this horrible Bush Administration! I do not think any of the Dems currently running can win. Please run - America needs you! If you run, I truly believe you can win - and start steering our great nation back in the right direction.

Stevo
Julius
Ann Arbor
Michigan
USA

Dear general Clark You are the only person that could lead us out of this mess created by biased and blind ideologists. Since I lived through Fascism and Communism, I know the difference between normal political fervor and a rigid doctrine. To remain a doctrinaire, one must close his ears to anything that "dectracts from the mission" and that is exactly what the present administration tried to do. Now for another matter. I wish you all the best in making your decision. Sometime in tense times a bit of diversion can help a great deal. I would, therefore, love to send you my book "Neither Red Nor Dead." In short the book describes my life as 14 year old Tito's guerilla in Croatia, my adventures after I had been evacuated to Italy, my conflict with the communist and my experience as a young physician exiled to Bosnia. There is a lot in the book about oriental (Bosian version) culture and even a part about how an expert policeman mopped up the remnants of Mihailovich's guerrilas. The events are viewed through eyes of an optimist. I would be honored if you were willing to read it. If you wish to have the book, please send to my email: [email protected] a mailing address for the book. Sincerely yours Stevo Julius Professor of Medicine and Physiology F.G Huetwell Professor of Hypertension University of Michigan With other words- an egghead.

Ben
McKinley
Carbondale
Colorado
USA

General Clark, I am an environmental educator teaching in Colorado. Politically, the past few years have been more than trying for education and the environment. Although I appreciate the ideas of many of the current democratic candidates, I don't find them necessarily electable against an incumbent president. It does appear to me that you have what it would take to win this election, and I am thrilled by the prospect of you joining the race. I will support you to the best of my ability if you do run for president. Thank you.

Michael
Palumbo
Cumberland
Rhode Island
USA

Margaret
Francka
Bolivar
MO
USA

William
Coates
Morgantown
WV
USA

Dear General Clark: In my Political Science class at West Virginia University today we were talking about the upcoming election. Of course we talked about the democratic candidates already in the race, and no one really believed that any of them would have the opportunity to defeat the President. However before we left I said, "What if Wesley Clark ran for president." My professor looked at me seriously and said..."Then President Bush would be in a lot of trouble." Now is the time sir, this country needs you. I would drop everything I am doing and come work for your cause the second you say that you are ready to be the man who leads us back to a better America. I pray that you will be able to see how influenctial you could be, and that we will see a fair, intelligent, experienced man such as yourself leading us into the future. Best Wishes, Bill

Douglas
Johnson
Decatur
GA
USA

America needs a new president. One who is ready to address the problems faced by the United States and the entire world. One who isn't going to simply address America's problems on a surface level and who is going offer the American people a more permanent solution. We need a president who will represent the will of the people instead one who has his own agenda and then tries to sell the American people on the idea that it is the right thing to do. We need a president with unquestionable leadership and one who understands foreign policy for surely foreign policy will play a very large roll in the future of America. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Daniel
O'Neal
Mount Pleasant
SC
USA

Jonathan
Vincenzo
Webster Groves
Missouri
USA

John
Gaines
New York
NY
USA

nadine
block
Columbus
OH
USA

Charles
Baldwin
Brooklyn
OH
USA

Dan
Zuichess
SAN FRANCISCO
ca
USA

John
Calkins
Stillwater
MN
USA

Henry
Terefenko
Celebration
FL
USA

Justin
michalak
kalkaska
mi
USA

Rich
Garcia
San Clemente
CA
USA

jerk
poop
sterling heights
mi
USA

Lorraine
Gott
Satellite Beach
FL
USA

Roberta
Hunter
Columbus
Ohio
USA

Brian
Bachman
Concord
NC
USA

General Clark, I have heard you speak on issues of military and geo-political consequence over the past several years and have always been struck by your articulate, thoughful, and reasonable statements. You are one of the few people whom, when I hear them speak, I think to myself, "I wish this person played an even more substantive role in our government". Until today I did not even realize that the presidency was on your radar screen. Despite the enormous sacrifice you would have to make, in addition to that which you have already made, I sincerely hope that you will choose to run for this office. I believe you would make a fantastic president. We certainly need someone like you at the helm. Good luck with your decision.

Heather
Dickson
Columbia
MO
USA

Matthew
Gledhill
Crestline
Ohio
USA

Kent
Erickson
Glen Mills
PA
USA

Pam
Farmer
State College
PA
USA

Donald
Gray
Stuttgart
Arkansas
USA

Jack
Parrilli

USA

joel
labovitz
LA JOLLA
CA
USA

Philip
Marquis
Lower Gwynedd
PA
USA

Charles M.
McKenzie
Fresno
California
USA

ted
swartz
vero beach
florida
USA

Linda
Work
San Miguel de Allende
GTO
Mexico

Dear General Clark: I am a lifelong Democrat and believe you are exactly what the US needs at this time. Your military experience, sound judgement, and ability to work with other nations is better than all other potential candidates. Your country needs you to help us through these difficult times. I believe you are the only candidate that can possibly beat Bush and his wrong headed approach to both terrorism and diplomacy. PLEASE RUN!!!

John
Hall
Philadelphia
PA
USA

Howard
Fishman
Philadelphia
PA
USA

Mary Jo
Fesenmaier
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for President of the United States. We need someone who will stand out above the rest of the candidates. You represent the best of all sides. You have the military experience and knowledge of foreign policy, AND you believe in the progressive traditions that have made our country inclusive. Together we can make the necessary change for a positive future - safeguarding our citizens while building a strong economy.

Robert
Remes
Dana Poiint
Ca
USA

La'Shara
Doss
Little Rock
Arkansas
USA

Mary
Gundlach
Columbus
Ohio
USA

Jeff
Anderson
Columbus
OH
USA

Jeff
Anderson
Columbus

USA

Sam P.
Appleby
Boulder
CO
USA

The only hope of returning to a coherent foreign policy, and a compasionate domestic policy to for the current president to be replaced in 2004. None of the nine current declared candidates has the potential to be elected. We need a new president. To that end I have made a donation to the campaign and will seek others to do the same. Please, Sir, allow yourself to be drafted. I will help in Boulder, Colorado or in Colorado any way I can.

Eric
Daleo
Washington
DC
USA

Michele
LaMonica-Shirey
Little Rock
AR
USA

Heath
Podvesker
Brooklyn
NY
USA

Lillian
Robinson
Little Rock
AR
USA

Jean
Wallace
Little Rock
AR
USA

Christine
Kitchens
Little Rock
AR
USA

ron
ferree
sullivan
in
USA

Patricia
Piatt
Gainesville
Florida
USA

General Clark, I watched you on TV during the war and I'm certainly impressed with you. Our country is in bad shape. We have troops spread thin and Iraq appears to be in a mess with our troops being sniped off one by one. Our country needs somebody like YOU who has a thought process and compassion. I watched you on Hannity & Colmes the night Hannity badgered you for an answer as to whether you would run or not and you handled Hannity perfectly. I'm impressed. Please, Please run and save our country before Bush totally destroys us.

Jennifer
Tucker
Cleveland Hts
OH
USA

Steven
Gallegos
Baltimore
Maryland
USA

It has become trite to say that we need new leadership in this country. However trite it may seem, it is reality. We need someone with the integrity, intelligence, and experience to return our country to a place of respect and honor. There are, of course, many issues regarding foreign policy that require immediate repair, but of greater importance are the domestic issues that have been neglected for far too long now. The economy is tenuous at best. We are now looking a record deficits. Social issues continue to be degraded. Our own personal freedoms have been blurred under the guise of domestic safety. This has all been told before, and I have no doubt that you are aware of these issues in far greater detail, but the time has come for a new voice. I believe you are that voice. General Clark, you have never been circumspect when it comes serving your country. I implore you, now, more than ever, to heed this call. Sincerely,

Joe
Shaffer
Pittsburgh
PA
USA

david
nickola
atlanta
ga
USA

Mark
Elloff
Bethlehem
PA
USA

richard
joseph
croton on hudson,
New York
USA

America needs a new president. One who has imagination; who has proven his leadership and puts his country's welfare above corporate greed operating in oil rich countries. One who understands what the limits of military pre-emptive strikes. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

david
derby
New York
New York
USA

Robert
Antonetti
Bridgman
Mi
USA

George
Gorayeb
Arnold
Maryland
USA

Mary
Quintana
Park City
Utah
USA

Lawrence
Marczak

USA

I am a fifty-five year old professional who lives overseas. I am a life-long Republican, consider myself a conservatie. I have never voted for a Democrat in a presidential election. I am appalled by the approach of the Bush Administration to just about every policy it has. It is clearly time for regime change in Washington. You could be my first Democratic vote. Run for President, General Clark.

Lee
LaRue
Paris
Texas
USA

General Clark, I have heard you speak on various programs on CSPAN and CNN. I am impressed with your knowledge not only of military matters, but also of the "pulse" of the nation. I am pleading with you to enter the presidential race. It is imperative that we defeat George W. Bush and the corrupt group of brownshirts that run our government. Our freedoms are at stake; our nation's credibility is at stake. I feel that you are the best candidate, and a fresh face that will captivate the interest of the electorate. I have great respect for Sen. Graham, Sen. Kerrey, Sen. Edwards, Rep. Gephardt, and Gov. Dean; however, I think that an outsider would have a distinct advantage, especially one with the military record, intellectual record as a Rhodes scholar, and the personal reputation of decency and integrity you have. I personally feel that a Clark-Graham ticket would be unbeatable; Graham could sway at least one Southern state (Florida) to the Democratic corner, and break the Republican hold on the South. America desperately needs a new president, one who will take responsibility for his actions instead of pointing the finger at others. One who will not repeatedly lie to us. One who does not have skeletons in his closet; one who has not abused cocaine, alcohol, and God knows what else. One who did not shirk his military duty. One who does not have a DUI on his record. One who truly cares about the people of this country. One who actually does want to bring people together, and not divide them. General Clark, America needs you! Please run for president. You have the opportunity to make a historic difference in the direction taken by our nation. Thank you for your consideration and attention to this letter!

Lori
Hall
Mill Valley
Cal.
USA

Philip
Manley
Portland
Or
USA

Sue
D'Amico
San Jose
CA
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times and will lead this country back into a positive, progressive direction. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. You have the qualifications and integrity to successfully challenge Bush. Another 4 years of his administration will severely cripple this country for decades to come. Please run for president. We need a true leader without hidden agendas.

Stephen
Sherrill
Santa Barbara
CA
USA

Jonathan
Willard
Chattanooga
TN
USA

General Clark: I look at the current field of Democratic candidates and I see no one who emerges as a leader and can be readily embraced as an individual who can function as a strong commander in chief. I love my country, but I don't like the direction we're taking with the Guns and Butter approach to waging war and managing the economy. I feel that your entering the race would give Democrats a valid choice for a proven leader. I would appreciate your considering a run for the presidency.

daphne
richard
cambridge
NY
USA

suzanne
mccown
north little rock
AR
USA

Jim
Nickerson
Pittsburg
Texas
USA

Patricia
Bint, Jr.
Pensacola
FL
USA

I live in an area heavily populated by in-service military and military retirees. I have been amazed at how so many of them - even hard-core, crusty, red-white-&-blue, flag-waving retired officers - have been indicating to me in recent months that they feel that Bush is needlessly & improperly squandering the lives of our military troops in Iraq and that we should GET OUT NOW! These people are heavily Republican voters, but, with your positions and credentials, I think you could win over their vote.<p>America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Paul
McGinley
Schnecksville
PA
USA

General Clark, I am 21 years old, a republican and concerned for the future that is being dictated for me by both the parties. I feel that you are the best hope for the future of our country. Please, don't let the young people of this country in danger from terrorism, and starvation.

Barbara
Lievers
Escondido
Ca.
USA

Dean
McNulty
camarillo
california
USA

Keith
Hale
McAllen
TX
USA

General Clark, I'm a former Arkansan now living in South Texas. What Bush is doing to this country--and the whole world, really--has begun to alarm me a great deal. I'm afraid none of the current Democratic candidates can beat him. I think you could. Imagine a Wesley Clark-Bob Graham ticket, for instance. You'd have intelligence, integrity, and trust, and there's no way the GOP could accuse that ticket of lacking experience in military issue and foreign policy. A sure winner, I think. I hope you'll do it. Keith Hale

Barbara
Lievers
Escondido
Ca.
USA

Tracy
Byrnes
San Diego
Ca
USA

Jess
Hansen
Gulfport
MS
USA

Lisa
van Devender
St. Simons Island
GA
USA

I have listened to your interviews and your stance on major issues facing our country, and am convinced beyond a doubt that you are the ONLY right candidate to run for President. If there was ever a time that we needed someone with your intellect, insight, and credentials to fulfill this office, surely it is now. Please do not turn down the opportunity to make a critical difference to Americans in 2004. Indeed, you are the right, the only man for the Presidency in the next election. General Clark, PLEASE run for President!

Lisa
van Devender

USA

Jennifer
Re
boynton beach

USA

Paul
Barkla
River Falls,
Wi.
USA

Dear General Clark: This is a crucial time for America. The country is galloping towards fascism. This Administration seems to have little regard for the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The complaints of the founding fathers sound like many of the complaints that we have against the President and this administration. I very strongly believe that you are the only man in America , who has the credentials and character to successfully challenge this Administration. I have pledged money to you campaign, if you choose to run. I use the internet to urge my friends to support you should you choose to run. Please do not turn your back on the opportunity to take back America and to honor our heritage. Please help us to be proud of our belove country again. PLEASE RUN FOR PRESIDENT

Everett
Starling
Coconut Creek
FL
USA

Dear General Clark: I, like many other Americans young and old in the country, work long hours for what I'm given. In these turbulent times, I feel lucky to have that right with so many of those around me struggling. When your fellow Arkansas native Bill Clinton ran for President in times that now seem so far ago, he referred to a place he called Hope. Of course it wasn't just an Arkansas burg, the metaphor was one that was resoundingly relateable to millions of Americans. It wasn't just a campaign slogan; the idea, despite the ups and downs of his terms as Leader in Chief, remained a constant. Fast forward to today, in times not so distant from those of Bill Clinton, but seem so in that the concept of Hope is one that seems so unreachable to many Americans. This nation is still a great place. But let's not kid ourselves into thinking our political realm doesn't need a jumpstart in its thinking and its leadership, Democratic Party notwithstanding. We need a leader we can be proud of, a thinker creative in spirit not tied to any special or overly moral interest -- someone who can honestly say they are looking out for the benefit of every man, woman and child in this country. Two years ago, I didn't know who General Wesley Clark was. Today, I'm convinced there's no better man ready and able to lead this country. Given the opportunity, I'm sure countless other Americans in both cities and rural America will agree. Thank you. Everett Starling Coconut Creek, FL

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USA

Gabriel
Topor
New York
NY
USA

Lillian
Haller
Pulaski
VA
USA

walter
levy
larchmont
ny
USA

Chris
Scheid
Monroe
ohio
USA

Joe
Richards
Ashland
Oregon
USA

Joe
Richards

USA

Ed
Aschner
pgh.
pa.
USA

Bob
MacBain
Kenmore
WA
USA

Jeffrey
Perry
Battle Creek
Michigan
USA

Janet
Hanner
Phoenix
Arizona
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for President. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. Once again,General Clark, we need you. Please run for president.

Gerald
Wiltshire
Muldrow
OK
USA

General Clark, I feel honored to ask you to run for President. I have a son who in two years will graduate from college. I worry about his future considering the way the country is being run. We were heading in the right direction until the 2000 election. Now I fear my son's children will be paying for the mistakes of the current administration. I understand we as Americans need to pull together and pull our selves up by our boot straps. However it may be a difficult task for those who don't have boots. If we focus on growing the economy instead of personal greed, we'll be a lot better off. It would be an honor and pleasure to work for your presidential campaign. A great leader like you can lead us to the American dream. Indebted to your service, Gerald Wiltshire

Don
Karp
Newark
N. J.
USA

John
Kettelle
Arlington
VA
USA

Jeanne
Huck
Tarpon Springs
FL
USA

Dear General Clark, I hope and pray that you will run for the Presidency. I neither believe or trust the present resident. They planned the Iraq war before 9-11 and promptly used the event to launch the war they wanted. These people are business men only concerned with profiting from the war and they must be removed from office. I think you are trustworthy and I think we can believe what you say. Your bio is impressive and I think you are a winner. I'm sure of it. I know you are thinking it over. Once again--your country needs you and I hope you respond to the call. God Bless. P.S. We live in Florida and have been double Bushwacked! They actually plan for Jeb to run in 2008. He has ruined education here by cutting the budget for schools but, of course, he has cut taxes for the rich every year. Have you read "The Iron Triangle"? These people have to be stopped. I think they are unAmerican.

William
McAvoy
Bridgewater
MA.
USA

tami
proctor
Manchester
KY
USA

kathy
wilson
Manchester
KY
USA

William
Moore
Manchester
KY
USA

Robert
Francaviglia
Bisbee
Arizona
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. But I don't know what you stand for, General Clark. what is your passion on the issues. How do you feel, for example, about an increasingly corporatized (and thereby profit oriented) prison system in our Nation. How do you feel about the encarceration of non-violent drug offenders. How do you feel about the increasing use of the "war on drugs" to deprive (mostly black) Americans of their right to vote. What is your position regarding the claims of indigenous peoples in other countries for damages committed against them by U.S corporations (for example the claims of the people of Bolpal, India, who were catastraphically injured by Union Carbide, a U.S. corporation (now Dow Chemical), which the U.S. government has actively thwarted for some three decades. What is your position on the U.S. Government's role in the defoliation of crops in Colombia under the guise of fighting drug manufacture, but in fact, is destroying the agriculture of that country, and sickening its rural people. What is your position on the deployment of U.S. military forces to (ostensibly) enhance freedom in foreign lands when freedom is being erroded in our own country. What would you do about a state like North Korea, which, having already been classified as a member of the "Axis of Evil," states that it is creating a nuclear deterrent force to protect itself against American adventurism in its homeland. How would you treat, at the federal level, the position of gay couples in America, who merely seek to cement their relationships and protect each other in the event of the death of one member of that couple. General Clark, America needs you, if you are the man they say you are. America, the America that I have defended all my adult life as a military man, needs you, if you are the man they say you are. While you (and all those other "Flag Officers" were dealing with the grand strategies of troop deplyments and such, I was in the trenches, meeting all those other people eye to eye and trying to explain to them what we are all about, and how they shouldn't be afraid of us, for all our massive destructive power because we are good and gentle and all we seek is peace. I don't hear that now. What I hear is that we, the American Empire, are the keepers of World Order. That's too "Their Reich" for me to accept. However powerful we may be as a nation state, however strong and well trained and magnificently equipped our Army may be, we are a nation of small, hardworking, simple people who have been taught to believe in the freedom of the individual. All those people I have lived among, and all those soldiers I have commanded in battle; they all believe that. So please run for president; not as the "man on the horse" who will solve all our problems, but as a man of quiet dignity, who has fought his nation's wars, right or wrong, and who knows what the dreams of humanity are all about. And, yes. I want to hear the positions and the arguments of the man they say you are. I still long for a presidential candidate who will embody the aspiriations of this nation I have committed my own life to. I still hope to hear truly American values from an American presidential candidate. Somebody has to do it. And it seems that you are the one that people keep turning to. Do it. Yes, you could fail. Yes... there's all that money to be collected from hopeful people... which could be lost. But there is a Nation here that is languishing in cynicism and despair; a Nation that has for two hundred years been the beacon and the hope of people throughout the world in their dream of freedom. There is a dream here that is dying of a growing hopelessness in the American "yoeman force, those people who have made the modern world. Those people who have been taught to believe in all those civics classes in public high schools that they are the rulers of this country, and, thereby, somehow significant in the history of the world. Run for President, General Clark. Do this thing for our country and for that nebulous, and beautiful, and noble thing that we have been taught to call "the American Dream."

Jonathan
Karp
New York
New York
USA

General Clark: We need a leader who understands how our foreign policy relates directly to the war on terrorism. I've heard you speak on this topic and it's clear you have the intellect, experience, and vision to address this issue, as well as many of the other challenges facing our country. I hope you will seek the presidency.

Julian
Rubinstein
New York
New York
USA

Paul
Cardettino
Schenectady
New York
USA

Dear Gen. Clark, I read the article in Esquire magazine about you and it was an inspiration. You are truly a remarkable man. I sure hope that you decide to run for president in 2004. Your views of the future are exactly what we need in this country. We need someone who will build a plan for education and for the economy. I believe that you would be perfect fit for the office. I am a college student at the University at Buffalo and we have a distinguished speaker series. I will see if I can put your name in the running for a slot. I think that you would really appeal to the student body. Another thing I wanted to mention was this: I was sitting and talking with my friends about the SUNY tuition hike which raised our tuition 41% and cut EOP which aided students who could not afford school or loans of any kind. My friend and his girlfriend could not understand why I thought the cutting of EOP was a bad thing. They couldn't understand why I cared so much about people rising out of their own classes. They couldn't understand why I cared about my fellow human beings and Americans and their chances at education. Sir, I think that you could be the one person in office who could enlighten people who think that helping others is not necessary. I know that you have helped thousands and thousands of people throughout the world and you seem to share the same sentiment as I. General Clark, you are this country's savior. You could help those ignorant people. You could have a gigantic influence. Thank you for listening and thank you for being so amazing. I sure hope you run. Sincerely, paul cardettino

Joyce
Hoover
Austin
TEXAS
USA

Robert
Morrison
Lake Worth
Florida
USA

Joyce
Hoover
Austin
TX
USA

Marc
Leon
Alexandria
VA
USA

John
Pyle
Lititz
PA
USA

Anne
Pyle
Lititz
PA
USA

Ashlie
Cade
Columbia
MD
USA

I had the pleasure of watching you on one of the Sunday morning talk shows several weeks ago. I was very impressed. We need a democrat running for President that can speak the truth without being attacked by the Republicans with slurs and lies. I believe that you have the experience and background required to quelch such attacks. Please consider running for president. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Don
Olsen
Hotchkiss
Colorado
USA

I'm tired of this disasterous foreign policy that's going to eventually bankrupt this country and make so many enemies abroad for the United States. I'm also a veteran, and I'm not happy how American troops are being used in Iraq for such political purposes. I've watched your career for years, and have been very impressed. The country will flow to you if you run, I can guarantee it. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Richard
Allen
Pembroke Pines
Florida
USA

Dear Sir: Timing is everything, do not waste it.

Jacqueline
Connolly
San Bernardino
CA
USA

Jim
Stevens
Berea
OH
USA

General Clark, America needs you. On a more personal level, my family needs you. My sister works in the State Department and is currently posted in Israel. The warmongering of the Bush administration is destabilizing the Middle East and thereby putting her life in danger. I have been watching the Democratic field closely and I am certain that you alone have what it will take to win. Please run for president and bring real leadership back to the White House. My family is depending on you.

Larry
Durstin
lakewood
Ohio
USA

Helen
Ginsberg
Lynnfield
MA
USA

Miriam
Dabbah
oakland
ca
USA

Nelda
Kenworthy
Conshohocken
PA
USA

Sarah
Moyer
baltimore
md
USA

Clifton
Wall
Stanford
CA
USA

The majority of Americans are moderate in there views and are fed up with the extremist candidates produced by both parties recently. I am a registered Republican, but would love to join the ranks of the Republicans for Clark. Cliff Wall

Jennifer
McKinnon
Brookline
MA
USA

America needs a new president. One who is willing to really fight the war on terror. You, sir, are a General and understand war. We need someone of courage and integrity who is unafraid and undistracted to do what it takes to make this country safer. Be brave. Run for president and win. Commit our good troops to fight. You have the leadership and knowledge it would take. Please serve your country once again. General Clark, America needs you.

Barbara
Sweetman
Rye
NY
USA

sarah
hassan
RPV
ca
USA

Carol
Ganza
Erie
PA
USA

Steve
Blatt
Littleton
CO
USA

Dear General Clark- I believe you have the intelligence, experience, courage and integrity to help get our country back on course. I respect the fact that you do not "need" to be president, but would accept a nomination because you truly love this country and feel a sense of duty. My only hope is that you will announce sooner rather than later. To delay will only allow those who oppose you to question your resolve. It will also allow them to delay responding to the important issues that you have raised. Please agree to be a candidate. America needs you once again.

Richard Troy
Thorpe
Centreville
va
USA

We need a good option. Currently there aren't any. Please help out.

Anita
Greenbaum
Newton
Massachusetts
USA

Thomas
Miscik
Export
PA
USA

America needs a Democratic president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

AL
FELMAN
MISSION
KS
USA

RON
SLOAN
MERCER
PA
USA

Mary
Motz
Perkiomenville
PA
USA

lori
sigalov
brooklyn
ny
USA

General Clark: You have what it takes and I believe you can win but you better hurry up! Please run for president; we need your straight- forward, uncompromised vision. Lead and the country will follow. Take the risk before it's too late. ls brooklyn, NY

El
Fitzgerald
New York
NY
USA

Please run for President.

Greg
Martz
Palo Alto
CA
USA

General Clark, Some of us have been pressuring you to get in this race sooner rather than later. We're afraid that with the front-loaded primary schedule, the IA and NH contests will be here before we know it, and some primary voters won't have seen enough of you to make an informed decision. I know the first time I heard of you, I thought, "Oh, he's just a General, and he hasn't even entered the race yet...sounds pretty fringe to me." It wasn't until I took a second look that I decided you were the only candidate who can beat Bush. I think given a one-on-one between you and Bush, the swing voters will pick you. However, the Democratic primary is another story. It will take a huge grassroots effort to first get your name out (though the media will help), and to then convince people you are the one to defeat Bush and lead us back into an era of fiscal sanity, multilateralism, and national dialogue. I want to be part of that grassroots effort. I'm dying to get out and work for you here in California, General Clark. Please give us a chance to make it happen.

Joan
Winsor, M.D.
Sequim
WA
USA

Forrest
Chisman
Stevensville
Maryland
USA

Like you, General Clark, I have devoted my life to public service, although in different venues. Like you I have seen our nation face many problems. But I have never before been TRULY FRIGHTENED FOR AMERICA'S future. The incompetence, arrogance and ideological blindness of the present administration is creating the most severe problems, both internationally and domestically. The nation desperately needs a President it can trust -- a man or woman of character, ability, vision and candor -- a problem-solver and communicator, who is not tainted by partisan wrangling -- someone who does not calibrate his positions to public opiniuon pools -- someone who can think for himself. Sadly, the present field of Democratic candidates contains no-one who is either electable or up to the job. I belierve you are both electable and up to the job, and that you will consider it your duty to once again enter public life in this way.

Leah
Melton
Dallas
TX
USA

Hugh
Handeyside
Frankenmuth
MI
USA

Steve
Lang
pompano bc
Fl.
USA

General Clark, America needs you. I feel that you have a very good chance of winning because you also appeal to the conservative with the past military experience. We cannot afford to let Bush win again we must all step up to the plate. We need your help as a country and as part of the collective body of international countries. We need to reconnect with the world in a possitive way because we are all in this together. We cannot afford not to have the world on our side as we did with Clinton. You could bring back the Clinton days, Good economy, funds for education, no coorporate welfare. etc. Sincerely, Thanks, Steve Lang

Ari
Blank
Santa Monica
CA
USA

This is my second email, so I won't repeat my same words. All I will say is, PLEASE enter the race ASAP.

Steve
Lang
pompano bc
Fl.
USA

Becky
Davis
Hot Springs
AR
USA

Sherrill
Seeling
Lake View Terrace
CA
USA

Dear General Clark, We need a new president with integrity, brains and a sense of responsibility to the people and to the future of our country. What we have now is so frightening with regard to constitutional rights, environmental concerns, and fiscal responsibility that I fear for us and other countries as well. I believe that you have what we need in all of these regards. You displayed common sense and rationality in your analyses for CNN, as well as integrity and a real concern for justice and truth. I know that this would be a great sacrifice for you and your family, but do hope that you will run and see where the chips fall. If not, I hope we'll hear a lot from you in other venues, as you are a remarkable person. Sincerely, Sherrill Seeling (Hernandez) & Alfredo Hernandez

Daniel
Abt
Tucson
Arizona
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. Dear General Clark, Credibility is the essential leadership quality that has always served The United States best. It feels as if it's been a long, long time since we Americans have felt the confidence and leadership of men such as President Roosevelt, President Eisenhower, President Kennedy, or President Truman. The buck just has been in one long slow slide, as a matter of fact the "buck" is now just a piece of plastic with a unpaid balance. America calls out for someone with the responsibility and proven leadership to guide us and our government back to full credibility. Both here and around the world. I believe, Sir, that you are the right man at the right time in history to cleave his way into the current morass and malaise and to accept the challenge of running for the highest office in this nation. I urge you to enter the race for the Presidency as soon as possible. I would remind you that Robert Kennedy started his campaign late against the "advice" of "pundits". Fortunately as he was clearly a man of courage and a man of his own mind he went bravely forward. For you to move forward now would make the statement that you too are a man of your own, it will make a statement of your sincere convictions. Not a man tied to the opinions of the press as you are a man focused on the destiny of our nation. As far as my home state, Arizona, is concerned I am sure that you are aware that we finally threw out the Republicans and now have a Democratic Governor, The Honorable Janet Neopalitano. This is a state that has a large retired and active community of men and women who have served in this nations armed forces. The would now be all to happy to see a Democratic Presidential candidate who is a Four-Star General. You can carry this state and I would be all to happy to go door to door, mop floors, anything if and when you decide to enter the race. As for my native state, California, I agree that the recall effort against Grey Davis will have negative repercussions for the Republican party. The lynch mob mentality there will, in the long run, when all the dust has settled and the press dissects the who, what and why's, will create an image not of Democratic process but that of an underhanded coup. A very un-American thing. George W. Bush Jr. is beatable. Particularly if the Democratic nominee can convince the Republicans who did not vote for Bush that our candidate is the stand out man with the leadership credentials that I believe you have over Bush and the other Democratic candidates, hands down. Bush's "victory" was so narrow that it is clear to me that by his NOT having won the popular vote means that he did not win the Republican vote. The only thing Bush might win in 2004 is alot of money. There could well be a large number of contributors who are giving him money only because the Democratic opponents look so vague and lack anything close to your leadership credentials. Credentials that are "out of the loop" as far as not having run and thus not beholding to lobby's or other special interest groups. You can state, "My special int erst is the welfare of this nation and it's peoples." , without the same baggage as the other contenders. In conclusion, I thank you for giving this letter consideration and I can think of many venues that would give both you and Arizonans a chance to meet. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Arizona. Most of all I look forward to learning more about your vision, and hearing it as you address the citizens here in Arizona and across the United States as a candidate for the Presidency the United States of America. Respectfully, Daniel Dieter Abt 697 E. Camino Alteza Tucson, AZ 85704 520.256.8450 [email protected]

Kenneth Guy
Kearns
Cape Town
Republic of South Africa
RSA

From the European and the African perspective, informed, experienced and socially mature allies of the people of America, believe that the world needs an American presidential team with the most developed faculties . A national leadership which is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. Thus the American people signal the world as quickly as possible that the American values admired by the world, are reflected in their democratic leader. No one understands this better than you and the American people. We all share this beautiful and tragic planet. Like all the Apollo teams, we know that we have obligations to this planet. General Clark, America and the world needs you and the great majority of Americans to lead the way back to sanity, and thus to peace and prosperity. Please run for president.

Darlene
Strother
Front Royal
Virginia
USA

Neil
Modzelewski
Arlington
VA
USA

General Clark, The issues of national security and foreign policy will be overriding ones in the 2004 election. In my opinion, you are the only of the democratic candidates and potential candidates with the ability to garner the confidence and support of these key issues. If you are not nominated, I fear that a perception of democratic weakness on these issues will be the downfall of any other candidate opposing the Bush-Cheney ticket, regardless of what other qualifications or positions may qualify him or her for the office of President. If the current administration succeeds in securing a second term, the damage already done to our nation's future will be expanded upon exponentially. Out of fear of this prospect, I urge you in the strongest possible terms to declare your candidacy.

Craig
Whitney
kansas city
MO
USA

Joshua
Tager
San Francisco
CA
USA

Todd
McKenna
Reedsville
WV
USA

edward
ganza
erie
pa
USA

Jeanne
Fletcher
Salinas
Calif.
USA

Eric
Kamis
Narberth
PA
USA

The country needs someone of quality - someone of intelligence, experience, and charisma who can galvinize the support of a diverse public that still believes that the United States can return to policies that embody its ideals. Please seize this opportunity and be that person.

Violet
Maas
Bella Vista
AR
USA

[email protected]
rice
nashville
tn
USA

Rita
Owen
Murfreesboro
tn
USA

Susan
Commins
Sedona
AZ
USA

Sean
Straus
Denver
CO
USA

CINDI
WIEDOWER
LITTLE ROCK
AR
USA

Nathan Mark
VanHook
Woodbridge
VA
USA

General: Frankly, the time has come through misfortunate events that the American public is in need of an individual to be our Gladiatior our Marcus Aerilius. You have been the leader who has waged our wars and protected our freedoms on the battlefields. Well now it is time that we need a strong individual to wage our war from Rome itself. We have the greatest empire that has been seen in man's time, and I know that you are not ready to see it fall. Why think back in five years and have to ask yourself "why didn't I run". All great individuals are risk takers. You have taken them your whole life, it is time for you to take one more risk and choose to lead your empire. It is calling for you, I am calling for you.

William
Aitken

USA

General Clark, As a former Marine, the son of a Marine and the Grandson of a Naval officer I have always believed that it is importnat to serve this great country. I beleive that you must feel the same way after your 33 years in service. While it can said that you have given enough to your country I encourage you to run for President and give some more. At this time in Americas history we need a President that represent all Americans and not just a select few. I beleive you are that man. Semper Fidelis.

Sharon
Oper
Longboat Key
Florida
USA

Kadrian
Talley
Houston
TX
USA

Diane
Church
Magalia
CA
USA

General Clark - you convey something that this country is longing for - decency, wisdom, compassion - I won't embarrass you by going on. Please know, however, that your country really does need you. Thanking you for the calm insightful words you have given so far, concerning Iraq, and hoping that you will be willing to serve in an even larger capacity - as our next President of the U.S. Sincerely, Diane Church Magalia, CA

Colin
Probert
tiburon
ca
USA

Brenda
Tyler
Jonesboro
Arkansas
USA

Catherine
Bragdon
Ada
MI
USA

Dale
Crowell
washington
DC
USA

General Clark, We need someone with a strong moderate voice to challenge Mr. Bush and his fellow chicken hawks. Your long career of service to our nation reinforces your legitimacy when it comes to national security and the war on terror. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Robert
Gillespie
Orange Park
FL
USA

The Democrats need a strong moderate to dethrone Bush in 2004. I believe that you have the oppurtunity to accomplish this. You have the strong military background needed to win the "kill-kill-kill" conservatives and you are forward-looking in your views of domestic policy, a trait that will hold the Democratic voter base. Please consider running for President.

anne
salemme
boston
ma
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. And choose either Kerry or Kucinich for your running mate...or even Howard Dean...any of those guys...make a united Democratic effort to take back this country from right-wing zealots. The Bush administration must go!

Nicholas
Stone
New York
NY
USA

Michelle
Bridges
Lonoke
AR
USA

Nicholas
Stone
New York
NY
USA

Jeff
Mitchell
Arlington
VA
USA

theodore
french
Jonesboro
Georgia
USA

JOYCE
REED ROSENBERG
Angeles
CA
USA

Rita
Wiseman
Bristol
Virginia
USA

DENNIS
wilson
colorado springs
CO
USA

John
Mirikitani
New Haven
CT
USA

Gen. Clark, I am a Ph.D. student in Economics at Yale University, and I was a victim of racism at the hands of neo-Conservative "pundit" Ann Coulter while we were classmates at Univ. Michigan Law School -- the same ANN COULTER who also ATTACKED YOU in her column in order to to try to deter you from running for President. Furthermore, ANN COULTER also sued our alma mater, Univ. of Michigan, to end AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, a policy which is supported by practically ALL 4-STAR GENERALS. My personal webpage, http://pantheon.yale.edu/~jmm82 is dedicated mostly to exposing Ann Coulter's racism and how she falsely claims to be a patriotic American, as in her bestselling book "Treason", when IN REALITY her policy positions undermine national security according to MILITARY PROFESSIONALS OF THE HIGHEST RANK. Clearly, the "neo-Conservatives" are afraid of your candidacy because, as a former General, you have the credibility to oppose not only the loss of human lives caused by pushing the limited manpower of the US Military beyond its "culminating point" (Clausevitz), but also because the GENERALS AND ADMIRALS HAVE LEARNED MANY LESSONS FROM PAST WARS AND HAVE BECOME THE MOST RESPECTED AND LEAST CORRUPTED LEADERS IN OUR COUNTRY BY TAKING MORE LIBERAL VIEWS ON SUCH ISSUES AS RACE RELATIONS, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, SEXUAL HARRASSMENT, AND DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, WITH THE AIM OF ACHIEVING THE CONSERVATIVE GOAL OF GREATER NATIONAL POWER VIA GREATER DEMOCRACY. Thus, your policy positions are nearly the opposite of neo-Conservatives such as ANN COULTER, and my MOST VALUABLE ADVICE TO YOU IS THAT YOU SHOULD PUBLICLY OPPOSE ANN COULTER BY NAME IN ORDER TO CLEARLY ILLUSTRATE FOR TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO BUY HER BOOKS THAT SHE LACKS ANY CREDIBILITY, AND THEREBY YOU WILL RECEIVE VALUABLE FREE COVERAGE FROM THE MEDIA FOR EXPOSING A CROOK IN THEIR MIDST WHO IS A DANGER TO AMERICA WHILE DISGUISING HERSELF IN THE FLAG. Indeed, my advice to you is to do exactly what "Ike" and the Pentagon did to expose Joe McCarthy when he FALSELY accused the US Military of "TREASON", since Ann Coulter now accuses ALL LIBERALS of "TREASON" in her new bestseller and even calls Joe McCarthy a HERO for attacking people such as Gen. Marshall as communist sympathizers. As an undeniably patriotic American, YOU, GEN. CLARK, could do more to undo the evils done by Ann Coulter's book "Treason" than anybody in our country, and thus YOU HAVE A DUTY TO RUN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE. PLEASE WRITE AND PUBLISH YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY SOON, since that is the standard practice for all serious candidates (and get after Ann Coulter)!

Thomas
Lynch
Tujunga
CA
USA

Donna
Martin
Sulphur
LA
USA

Neal
VanderWaal
Battle Creek
MI
USA

Connie
Golden
Bellevue
Ne
USA

anita
levy
larchmont
ny
USA

Alex
Lorch
Richmond
VA
USA

General Clark, I agree with your stance on several issues and disagree on others. Currently in America, I believe that character, specifically integrity and forthrightness, matters as much to Americans as issues. The combination of your fine character matched with your stance on several issues makes you the right choice in my mind as the next President. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Jack
McCarthy
Oswego
IL
USA

Dear General Clark, We can't afford four more years of President Bush. Please run in 2004.

Dorothy
Steers
Franklin
KY
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who does not let the "good ole boys" make the choices. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Marie
Restaino
Hobe Sound
FL
USA

Gerald
Roeder
Evansville
IN
USA

Wilma
Karch
Evansville
IN
USA

Matthew
Phelan
Kalamazoo
MI
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. America needs someone that will choose to serve the public interest over special interest. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Alphonse
Cerasoli
Crystal Falls
Michigan
USA

Bruce
Walden

USA

Lance
Lange
Chicago
IL
USA

James
Houston
Winston
Oregon
USA

John
Citizen
Grass Valley
CA
USA

I would like to know the degree that Mr. Clark supports Israel. Can I get an honest answer on this? I'm opposed to all the aid and backing the USA gives to Israel. Israel is strong enough to take care of themselves. I'm also tired of Israel telling the USA government to go to hell whenever they so desire. If they don't do that, the ignore what we request, suggest, or almost order. I'm aware that it isn't politically correct to come down on Israel. Particularly when one considers the Jewish influence on the media. However, I'd like to know that those Zionists Jews in the Defense Department will be replaced, including those connected to the PNAC. I'm not anti-semitic, I'm aware of your Jewish father, and that doesn't faze me. There are many Jewish people opposed to Ariel Sharon and the tactics used in Israel against the Palestinians. I'm aware of the Palestinian tactics of vengeance as well. But my biggest fear of of Pearle, Wolfowitz, and their ilk. Is there some way you can assure me that a President Clark won't be a continuation of what is going on in Washington DC? I'm associated with a large Internet group that has access to thousands and they have access to millions. Before I throw my preference toward you, I'd like to know your feelings about the degree of support to Israel, the PNAC, and what's happening in the Defence Department. Thank You

Kathleen
Calegari
San Francisco
Ca
USA

D.
Winston
S. Walpole
Ma.
USA

General Clark, I have been a registered Republican for the past 25+ years and consider myself a moderate/fiscal conservative. Strong on Defense issues but less right wing when it comes to social issues. I would be very excited if a candidate with your ideals and political qualifications were to seek office in 2004. Best of luck if you decide to run. You have my support. Respectfully, D. Winston

Giovanna
Deveny
Venice
Florida
USA

General Clark, yours is the voice of reason in this horrific time of polarization. We need you to run for President so that this horiffic rush by a power-mad oligarchy will stop. Please cast aside your doubts and declare your intentions soon. The country needs you!

Frank
Pisano, III
Lake Hiawatha
NJ
USA

Frank
Pisano, III

USA

Cleo
Goldenthal
Jaclson Heights,
New York
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. I believe that we need a candidate, and ultimately a president that the 'right wing' cannot ruin with accusations and scandalous tactics. Your laudable history makes you inscrutable and beyond their reach. We want someone who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials, and grasp of the needs and concerns of people here (at home) -- much of which has been ignored and virtually trashed by the current administration. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Robert
Juneja
New York
NY
USA

Dear Sir- You are the only democrat who can stand up to the republicans on security issues. We need your leadership, brains, foreign affairs expertise, compassion and thoughtfulness now more than ever. I know that running for office would create a great burden on you and your family and that you have already given so much to your country, but I am afraid your are the only hope that we have (on either side of the aisle) of getting the leadership we deserve for the greatest nation in the world. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. Best regards, Robert Juneja, citizen

Diedrick
Rucker
Boca Raton
FL
USA

Amelia
Shaw
Jackson
MS
USA

diane
herlihy
orlando
florida
USA

I need more information on your views and policies. Do you have a web page explaining your philosophies? What would be your main focus? Other than the mess we have in Iraq and our credibility (or lack of), what issues would you be most concerned about?

Janet
Blau
Atlana
Georgia
USA

General Clark, your article in the Sept. 2002 issue of The Washington Monthly Online, in every word, proves you are the man we need to become the President of the United States. You understand democracy; you are a master of strategic thinking. You recognize the need for allies in all that we do. In fact, YOU ARE A UNITER, NOT A DIVIDER (not the liar we have in the White House, the unelected so-called President). You are intelligent and articulate and rational. You are the man who, as President, would make me once again proud to be an American. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Natasha
Del Toro
Tampa
FL
USA

Henry
Carrier
Oviedo
Florida
USA

Dear General Clark, I am a retired political science professor with some practical experience in the craft of getting elected to public office, and I must tell you that if you decide to run for the Democratic nomination you will likely spark an immediate John McCain type groundswell of public support. The media wants a competitive Presidential election, so your candidacy would attract positive coverage. None of the Democrats now running can beat Bush in the General Election, but your candidacy would bring enough credibility on national security issues to attract Democratic voters in the primaries desperate for victory and independent, swing voters in the general election suspicious of Bush's radical, right-wing agenda. In short, you are the best qualified person to lead our nation. Please, for the sake of our future, seek the nomination of our party. Sincerely, Dr. Henry N. Carrier Professor Emeritus of Political Science

Ron
Omdalen
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA

Daniel
Attias
Santa Monica
CA
USA

Mollie F
Mathes
Sun City
CA
USA

Harold
Savage
San Diego
California
USA

Scott
Hanna
Hettinger
ND
USA

Mary
Fjelstad
Normandy Park
WA
USA

General Clark: I was at the BlackRock Conference in Aspen and was very excited about the possibility of your running for President. I am a registered Democrat who always votes; we desperately need a candidate, and I believe you are it! Please run. You will have my vote and support. Sincerely, Mary Fjelstad

Yvonne
Merck
Charlotte
NC
USA

Lance
Elko
Greensboro
NC
USA

General Clark, America cannot move forward with more four years of poor international and domestic economic policy by the GWB administration. I will support any efforts you make to become a candidate for president. I believe, too, that I can influence any number of voters in my small domain. If people are exposed to your positions, to your vision, they will respond. Please run for president.

Mark
Paris
Seattle
WA
USA

Dear General Clark I had the pleasure of hearing you speak at the Blackrock Client Conference last week. I think you are the best hope for the Dems this time around! Please consider running. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Ray
Dewey
Sherman Oaks
CA
USA

North Korea is making nuclear weapons. They already have the delivery systems to reach the U.S. but even if they don't use them themselves they are in the business of selling weaponry to generate income. Al Quaeda wants to obtain nuclear weapons for use against us. The Bush administration will not negotiate directly with No. Korea because they consider that giving in to "blackmail". We need the adults back in charge before an unforgiveable tragedy is caused by the intransigence and stubborness of the Bush administration. You are the one strong candidate who could not be smeared as "weak on defense". They would then have to defend Bush's handling of the economy, education, the environment. They don't want that to be the subject. Further, four more years would complete the packing of the courts with right wing idealogues who would rule this country for years to come. Consider this a cry for help from Mr. & Mrs. average American, the folks who have little or no representation now. America needs you! We need you! Commit now before its too late for our country!

Marcia
McCarthy
Oswego
IL
USA

We cannot afford another 4 years of Bush, and if you do not run I fear he will sneak in again. Please, please run! You have a great deal of support!

allen
kinnaman
tuftonboro
NH
USA

Christopher
Carmichael
Chicago
Illinois
USA

General Clark, Too often those who should run for public office do not, and those who do run for public office should not. America desparately needs a person who "should run," and I think you are that person. Someone needs to ask questions, and create a debate surronding important recent events in our country. Dialogue not silence should be the way of our democracy. Our government should be transparent not secretive. Right now, a cloud of fear and suspicion surronds those who question the current policies. You are probably one of the few people who could competently and clearly break through this shroud of secrecy. A similar wave struck the country during the Congressional hearings on Unamerican Activities; and not a single person with authority stood up ans said this was wrong. Eventually, Ike and others did stand up the committee and its powerful chairman, and the reign of fear was over. I realize that running for President will be trying for both you and your family. But now is not the time for good men to do nothing. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Emily
Shaules
Chicago
IL
USA

Dear General Clark, I recently read the expose written about you in Esquire magazine. America needs a new Democrat president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. One who has the leadership qualities, intelligence and levelheadedness to beat President George W. Bush. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president!!!!

Patricia
Brooks
Washington
D.C.
USA

General Clark - I am a young black professional woman who has followed presidential candidates for over three decades and, although I am a registered Democrat, I voted for Ronald Reagan in 1980. That was a mistake. You are the only non-declared candidate who can win this presidential election in 2004. A candidate needs the following to win: Public Appeal, confidence, intelligence laced with frankness, an honest message filled with a truth that other candidates seem too timid to speak, good looks... After all, please know that women will vote for a good looking candidate, regardless. However, you have all of the above, and with your educational and Military background, you will defeat the current president. I've listened to your interviews and am confident that in a debate with the current President, simply stick with your message and the American People will not only listen and believe your message, you give them hope and optimism. I am left FEELING you...and that's just as important as hearing you. Please run!!

Joan
Warwick
Lynchburg
Va
USA

Stefanie
Kott
New York
New York
USA

Ash
Karbas

USA

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Max
Guyll
Nevada
IA
USA

Dear General Clark, I strongly encourage you to run for President of the United States of America. I believe that you would offer a real choice to the American people. As President, you would draw the best from the American people by providing a living example of true American ideals; leadership, strength of convictions, tolerance, and patriotism. Please run. America needs you. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

jeannette
hopkins
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
USA

It is urgent that you declare very soon. My NH friends won't take you seriously now simply because you have not declared and they are desperate to defeat George W. Bush. If you wait much longer it will be too late to stop the growing momentum for Dean or the effort of Kerry and Biden to get the top spot for themselves while hinting that they can get you to run for Vice President with them. You along can defeat Bush in what I, at 80 years old, regard as the most dangerous time in my lifetime for the future of democracy. This is no ordinary election. I am convinced the GOP is trying for a permanent control of the country through destruction of the Democratic party and a takeover of the judiciary and legislate branch. You alone can blunt their princtipal issue, on security, military defense and foreign policy, and at the same time support a moderate domestic policy that is liberal on the issues to which the Democratic party is devoted. Besides, you look and act like a stateman. I am ready to offer my house and garden for a party for you (but we'd have to have you in person) here on the Seacoast of New Hampshire. I can handle 50 in my garden and can draw up the guest list of Democrats, Independents and news media -- and, besides, as an editor, I was David Broder's editor on his first two books and certainly would urge that he pay attention to such an event. But, hurry up, please. --Jeannette Hopkins, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

David
Sewell
Crozet
VA
USA

General Clark, I believe that George W. Bush needs to be replaced in 2004, and I believe that you are the Democrat most likely to be able to replace him. Please consider formally entering the race.

Dominick
Pisano
San Antonio
Texas
USA

I'm making a money pledge. I can't give much as a retiree, but I promise that I will give, and keep giving all that I can. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Adam
Schultz
Thurmont
Maryland
USA

Sarah
Rosen
Aliso Viejo
CA
USA

Dear General Clark, We each swore an oath to protect the Constitution of the United States from *all* enemies, both foreign and *domestic*. Today, the biggest threat to our Constitutional liberties resides at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. America needs a new president. One who understands the capabilities and limitations of what our proud fighting men and women can accomplish. One who will not take America back to the days of the Robber Barons. One with the moral fortitude to make America better, not just enrich himself and his oil cronies. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials. One who understands that America was never about imperialism. One who can win in 2004. If not you, who? If not now, when? General Clark, America needs you now. Respectfully,

Paulyne
Taylor
Amarillo
Texas
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. America needs a man who understand what war is about and who is an honorable man, a honest man,and someone the people can trust. Someone who has not been corrupted by politics. Someone who will stand up and say this is America and I support whats good for her. Thank You, Paulyne Taylor

Jim
Carron
Sarasota
Florida
USA

The "Iraq Debacle": Cast of Characters: V.P. Cheney - Mastermind Pres. Bush - Salesman C. Rice - Support role - NSA G. Tenet - Support role - CIA D. Rumsfeld - Support role - Pentagon V.P. Cheney was the Director of a masterful plan to develop a rationale to conduct a preemptive strike War against Iraq. Cheney's actions and his willing participants, violated the trust and confidence of all Americans. Right after 9-11-01, Cheney got started on his "Master Plan". What we, the American People need is a very through and Independent Investigation into exactly what this "Cast of Characters" did and didn't do in regards to developing the case to go to War on a preemptive basis, because of the 'eminent' threat. That investigation should bring all the strategies and sales pitches, to sell this unnecessary War, into the light of day. Then the American People and Congress can make intelligent judgements as to the next steps. I believe your leadership on this matter and the future of this country are two very compelling reasons that you should get into this presidential race as soon as possible. The Country needs "You"!! Thanks, Jim Carron Sarasota, Fl.

Kurt
Hurner
Fairlawn
Ohio
USA

Michele
sciacca

Florida
USA

James
Peterson
South Windsor
Ct.
USA

Toula
Manisene
North Stonington
CT
USA

Richard
Richards
Greensboro
NC
USA

Stuart
Paynter
Wilmington
NC
USA

sharon
dietrich
ann arbor
MI
USA

Robert
Ericksen
Myrtle Creek
Oregon
USA

keith
powell

USA

DeVonne
Wells
Sioux Falls
SD
USA

dolores
paone

USA

Ted
Clifton
Littleton
Colorado
USA

The country needs options. We have a president who has choosen an ill-advised emotionally charged path of aggression and destruction for foreign policy. A president so committed to tax cuts that even though all the factors that might of made tax cuts logical have changed--he sticks with the deficit increasing tax cuts. The Democratic options seem stale and negative. The country needs a better option. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

kevin
kelly
new yorl
NY
USA

dear general clark finally the bush juggernaut is getting bogged down in its bid to run roughshod over the intentions of the rest of the world. the moment is at hand. bush is vulnerable. but we need a serious contender. the only one i see on the horizon that can do it is you. it is your opportunity now. sieze it. kevin kelly

Peter
Rogatz
Roslyn Heights
NY
USA

Our nation is in trouble, thrashing about under an unreliable administration. We desperately need a presidential candidate who will be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, if you are prepared to take on the challenge, please speak out and put your hat in the ring. The available candidates now on the scene seem to lack the drive and courage to challenge President Bush as he must be challenged. I hope you are the one who can and will do it.

Ingrid
Buckner
New York
NY
USA

America needs a new president desperately; One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

norma
green
Boca Raton
Fl.
USA

Richard
Parlier
Elizabethton
Tn
USA

JAY
ROZNER

USA

Toni
Michaels
Ann Arbor
MI
USA

Kathy
Barr
Houston
TX
USA

Marguerite
Haynes
Centreville
VA
USA

Martin
von Haselberg
Bronx
NY
USA

David
Markle
arlington
va
USA

Hey! Come on! It's time for a centrist in the white house for a change!

Mary Lee
Barnes
Knoxville
Tn
USA

Nina
Galen

MA
USA

If you run as a Democrat, I will support you.

Mardell
Ward
Cleveland Heights,
Ohio
USA

America needs a new president. One who respects the lives of people everywhere One who is not so tied into his own special interests that he can actually sell out our young men to a war that he had to lie about to get started . One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

jonathan
bulette
Brooklyn
ny
USA

Jeff
Lappi
Machester
NH
USA

Sir, I am a 35-year-old Democrat and am very discouraged by the current field of candidates from my party. I believe that your candidacy is our best chance of restoring integrity and respect to the White House. I realize that a presidential campaign entails more challenges and demands than I can imagine, but I hope you will serve your country one more time, as you have done so well throughout your career. Very Respectfully, Jeff Lappi

Abraham
Blanco
Houston
Texas
USA

Carmel
Cavataio
St. Louis
MO
USA

If my husband Frank were alive he'd vote for you too, General Clark. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Craig
Baker
Spokane
WA.
USA

America needs a new president. One who puts the country first, before his party or his personal agenda.Who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. A President the world holds in high regard and respect's not out of fear, but because he holds the highest office in the greatest country the world has ever known. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

mario
cavallaro
gilroy
ca
USA

Don
O'Brien
Bloomfield
NY
USA

Erik
Doss
Spokane
WA
USA

Christopher
Miles
Alexandria
va
USA

Daniel
Sullivan
San Diego
CA
USA

As a student of politics for thirty years, it is no stretch of the imagination to say that we are living under the worst administration since the depression. American jobs, our economy, our natural resources and our foreign policy are being critically mismanaged. There is no good time for a blundering foreign policy, but this age of terrorism and increasing interdependence marks this era as a watershed. We desperately need a leader who can project strength and back it up with intelligence. I strongly believe there are a majority of Americans who will back you up on Election Day.

Billy
Strange
Franklin
TN
USA

Jeffrey
Kugele
Waipahu
HI
USA

Dear General Clark: We proudly served together in the military, and now it's time we lead the United States through this dismal period in our proud history. You are the perfect candidtate for the highest office in the land.

Rochelle
Snyder
West Palm Beach
Florida
USA

Marty
Tarver
Gotohell
TX
USA

Get bent!

George
Schwimmer, Ph.D.
Los Angeles
CA
USA

General Clark, I can't deal with another four years of a Bush White House. By 2008 we may not have a country. The Bush cabal is determined to wreck our Constitution. It would take us twenty years to recover from those butchers if they get another four years in the White House. You joined the armed forces to protect your country. Volunteer again. Protect us from the Bush group. Our country as we have known it is in danger. You must run! George Schwimmer, Ph.D.

Steven
Singleton

USA

Tracy
Frank
Santa Monica
CA
United States

Eleanor
Sequeira
St. Louis Park
MN
USA

Kathlyn
Powell
El Paso
TX
USA

TAylor
Hill
Auburn
Alabama
USA

Emily
Ingalls

USA

Antonio E & Carol A
Rocha
Martinez
CA
USA

H.L.
Williams
Lake Placid
Fl
USA

Patrick & Victoria
Osweiler
roanoke
tx
USA

General Clark, The time is now. Four more years of the current administration will be a disaster for all Americans. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Jeannie
Jones
wilmington
oh
USA

Alan
Shapiro
Los Angeles
CA
United States

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. There is a groundswell of desire across the land for a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. One who understands the need for allies. An intellectual 4-star general from the south and a Democrat? You couldn't build a better candidate. No other Democrat can defeat Bush and restore credibility to America. General Clark, America needs you. Desperately. Please run for president.

David
LeBel
Ipwsich
Ma
USA

Rebecca
McAlary
Clovis
CA
USA

Gen. Clark, I have written on a previous occasion, but feel very strongly that I need to reiterate my beliefs. I believe that there are no Democratic candidates in the race for the Presidency who can beat George W. Bush. None of the declared candidates has what it takes to even give Bush a run for his money. I believe you are the only person who has expressed an interest in running who has a chance to win the Presidency in 2004. But I believe the longer you straddle the proverbial fence, your chances of bringing together the Democratic party diminishes. In order for the challenger to unseat Mr. Bush, he/she must have the backing of the party. Unless you start your campaign now, while the White House is on the defensive, your chances grow smaller every day. My grandmother used to say, "You either need to poop or get off the pot." That is where I see you at this point in time, sir. Please declare your candidacy so that the country can learn more about you, then mobilize behind you and help you to win! America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Stewart
Pisecco
Houston
Texas
USA

Your country needs you, again! As a professor and psychologist I am deeply concerned about the future we are creating for our children. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

marian
florance
san diego
CA
USA

Ian
Dickinson
Rochester Hills
MI
USA

Dear General Clark, 2004 will be the first presidential election in which I'm eligible to vote. I've always identified myself left of center, but I've also always possessed great respect for the military and its pivotal role as an instrument of foreign policy. I think you put it best when you said, "The United States is a 225-year rolling revolution. ... We are the embodiment of the Enlightenment. If we're true to those principles, then it's a foreign policy of generosity, humility, engagement, and of course force where it is needed. But as a last resort." Few, if any, democratic candidates share a similar internationalist view on the United States' role in the world, but I find it crucial that we have a president who echoes the tenets of the American Revolution. Let it be known, General Clark, that you have the best chance of defeating Bush, who is economically and diplomatically malfeasant. Please run for president.

rob
gillies
berkeley
ca
USA

I'll keep it simple. I feel that the Bush administration is taking the US in the wrong direction. I just recently sat down with friends and discussed all the Democratic candidates in depth. We chose Kerry as the best of the bunch, but I can't say that we were all too enthusiastic. I will say this: there is a lot of people out there that are energized and ready to challenge the Bush administration, and all they need is the right person to lead them. You may well be that person. Please consider running for the Democratic nomination. Thanks.

Thomas
loden
los angeles
ca
USA

Mary
Leonard

USA

Frank
Mazza
Waldwick
NJ
USA

You have the credentials, and the charisma. It will be a brutal job after what Bush and Co. have done, but we can't afford four more years of this..:). Frank

THOMAS
SANQUINI
BRICK
NEW JERSEY
USA

DEAR GEN CLARK, I AM THE PROUD FATHER OF A MARINE STATIONED IN IRAQ. MY SON WAS PROUD TO BE A MARINE . HIS EXPERIENCES IN IRAQ HAVE CHANGED HIS VIEW OF THE CORPS. HE IS NOT ALONE. REENLISTMENT NUMBERS IN ALL THE SERVICES WILL DROP DRASTICALLY BECAUSE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE WAY THE PEACE IS BEING CONDUCTED. THE TWO MAJOR POLITICAL PARTIES OFFER US CANDIDATES THAT ARE UNWORTHY BECAUSE THEY ARE ALREADY CORRUPTED BY THE PACS. OUR COUNTRY AND OUR TROOPS DESERVE BETTER. WE NEED A PATRIOT WHO CAN TURN OUR NATION AWAY FROM A COURSE SET BY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ABOUT YOU, YOU ARE FAR BETTER QUALIFIED THAN ANY ONE ELSE IN CONTENTION FOR THE JOB. IF YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE MY SON AND I WILL DO ALL WE CAN TO GET YOU IN OFFICE. FATHER OF MARINE, THOMAS SANQUINI, VMD

Lynn
Leibowitz
New York
NY
USA

J.
M.
Monterey
CA
USA

Sir, I voted for Gore in 2004. I did not feel that Bush was up to the challenge of President. I will not go into my feelings about the 2000 election or how my President is doing in his current job... one only needs to read the news lately to get a sense of that. Leading up to the recent war, I read and listened to the news, editorials, debate shows and surfed the net daily. When I caught you on the news a few times I thought "YES! That is exactly what we should do. Right on the money." It was like, if I could put my thoughts into more eloquent and persuasive words, THAT is exactly what I would say... what YOU said. I felt that America was not taking all the necessary steps in trying to preserve what we had... what was in place... the peace... our relations with other nations and the world. Then and now, I am wondering about my fellow Americans... what are we doing... what are we thinking... are we THAT collectively stupid? I sense that you are intelligent, caring, diplomatic and UP TO THE JOB... and we would do well with you in the Oval Office. Also, not unimportant, you have the face and demeanor of a future president. You would be a competent leader of our country. I would vote for you, and I am certain that many others would as well. Please tell us that you will run for President. Sincerely, John Mayer

James
Slater
Kissimmee
FL
USA

Cindy
Burns
Denver
CO
USA

Danny
Burns
Denver
CO
USA

David
Hoard
Los Angeles
CA
USA

Edward
Staszko
Omaha
NE
USA

I was impressed when I first heard you speak on Meet the Press. I was not readily familiar with you, so I did not recognize you, but I wondered who the guy was that seemed so reasonable. At first, I thought you were a journalist, because you appeared to be taking such non-partisan stands on issues. This is nearly impossible to sense in any other possible candidate. Please continue to speak your mind, even if you choose not to run, but please seriously consider a run for the Presidency. Experience and sound judgement are hard to come by. Ed Staszko

LTC Wilmer L..
Preston, U. S. Army Ret.
Tucson
Az.
USA

James
Fox
Allentown
PA
USA

Kelly
Ross

USA

barbara
karni
Baltimore
MD
USA

Lance
Arney
Humble
TX
USA

Leonard
Arends
San Bruno
CA
USA

I'll be honest: my main interest in you as a candidate is because you are the best shot at toppling Bush, who is guiding the US down a path to prolonged international agony and potential severe retaliation from one-time allies. That may not be your biggest interest in running, but know that my vote would be there for you in November 2004. I don't know your politics in detail yet (who does?), but what I've seen in summary looks encouraging.

Ryan
Betters
Huntington Beach
CA
USA

Ron
Sundergill
Windsor
CA
USA

Marcus
Woodward
Ashland,
Kentucky
USA

General, Sir: A crisis looms on the immediate horizon for the United States. In but a short year and a half, we have squandered the sympathy and empathy of the world toward us after 9-11 by recklessly pursuing a wrong-headed, single-minded, unilateral foreign policy of our way or the highway. America, once the beacon of the free, now shows itself under the influence of an unelected deserter, to be greedy, callous, and recklessly irresponsible in the face of war, terrorism, and economic instability. Instead of a steady, thoughtful course of action, we are embarked upon a mission to dominate, subjugate, and thus irritate not just our enemies, but our long time friends. Domestically, we are told that to criticize and to offer alternative measures from those of our pResident is un-American, and unpatriotic, thereby dampening the freedoms we have fought so diligently for over the past 227 years. It is time we returned to the America wherein we lead through strength with understanding and compassion, employing diplomacy until there can be found to be absolutely no other alternative to war. You, sir, certainly know this, as do all of those who have born arms in defense of America. Those who have seen the horrors of war are those most opposed to its implementation for goals unworthy of such as great nation as ours. Our current rPresident, can never appreciate that most basic of facts. Nor can the Neo-cons who pull his strings and use his name to promote their vision of world domination for what once was America. You, General Clark, are a leader of such clarity of vision, and of such integrity, that all of these goals and these importnat policies can be restored to the citizens of the United States with your leadership. And when we have restored our vision and and policies through your leadership we will once again have the respect and admiration of the rest of the world. Sir, please run for President of the United States of America, and lead us to where we will regain the respect of the world....and of ourselves. Sincerely, G Marcus Woodward, Member State Central Executive Committee, Kentucky Democratic Party

Rick
Walter
Rehoboth Beach
DE
USA

John
Horne
Macungie
PA
USA

General Clark, The most disgusting thing I have ever seen in my life was Bush landing on the Lincoln, strutting around like a peacock, wearing a flight suit very similar to the one he threw in the dirt while I was in Dong Tam, RVN. He is a gutless Coward with a big mouth. Please get in the race and Kick His Ass! General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Patrick
Quinlan
Denver
Colorado
USA

Hunter
Brown
New Orleans
Louisiana
USA

RICK
WEBB
COLDSPRINGS
KY
USA

Karen I.
Miller
North Tonawanda
New York
USA

Martin
Key
Brighton
MA
USA

Ruth
Abramson
Herndon
VA
USA

General Clark - we need a Democrat in the race who will attract voters from all parties. I think you are the man. You are pragmatic, direct and believe in the power of community and family. Please run, please help save our country from another four years of a Bush administration -- an administration that is destroying the very foundation on which this country was built.

Seth
Harp
Austin
TX
USA

General Clark, I am a soldier. I want you to be my commander-in-chief. You know what you're doing and can be trusted. I promise you that my whole family of six will vote for you. In addition, if you run I will make sure I tell everyone I know to vote for you. Please run for president.

Mark
Clifford
Farmington Hills
MI
USA

Jodi
Whited Mayo
Brighton
CO
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. We need a President who can rely on strong diplomacy measures like we used during the Cold War. I am a registered Republican fearful of our uncertain times. I am 34, a mother of a 7 month old son & very concerned about the future of our country. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for President. It will be exhausting for your family and yourself, but I know you can win the race and offer a better future. I am a stay at home mom whose background was in County Elections, so if there is anything I can do in the Denver or Omaha area, please let me know. I will volunteer countless hours if you choose to run. Best Wishes.

Karrie
Adams
Rochester
NY
USA

David
Fried
Plainview
NY
USA

Kathryn
Bilkiss
Honolulu
HI
USA

Chris
Boyette
Chesapeake
VA
USA

Damon
Mitchell
Chicago
IL
USA

Kate
Keleman
Chicago
IL
USA

Perry Wesley
Gwin, Jr.
Temple
Georgia
USA

Carola
Saborowski
Portland
Oregon
USA

Dear General Clark, Our country needs a new Chief Executive. We are facing, arguably perhaps, the most challenging period in the history of this nation. Our current president and his administration have articulated and embarked on an overly aggressive, idealistic and arrogant foreign policy, which has alienated many of our long standing allies and friends around the world. I'm afraid, that our great nation is headed in the wrong direction. As the only superpower left after the Cold War, it is especially encumbent upon us to exercise our power and great wealth in a manner which fosters global stability. Yet, within the time span of three short years, we have achieved exactly the opposite. We need a Chief Executive and Commander in Chief, who is level-headed, well read, and intelligent. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with unquestionable leadership experience and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, we need you. Please run for president.

Rosemarie
Pilkington
Staten Island
NY
USA

Dear General Clark, America needs you. The Democratic party needs to win BIG in the 2004 elections. The Right wing is on the verge of completely taking away our freedoms and ruining us financially. We need honesty and credibility combined with strength. You have those qualities. Please run for president.

Rosemarie
Pilkington

USA

Dennis
Coalwell
Seattle
Washington
USA

Steven
Marks
Petaluma
CA
USA

Gen. Clark: I want a President that I can trust. I do not trust President Bush - on the economy, on foreign affairs, on anything. I have seen you over the years on various talk shows and you are articulate and intellegent. I urge you to PLEASE run for president. yours,

Joel
Nelson
Washington
DC
USA

Delores
Phillips
Watervliet
Mi
USA

AMERICA CERTAINLY NEEDS A NEW PRESIDENT, AND A NEW ADMINISTRATION. Its apparent to me, that the current President, is only a voice for the Administration behind the scenes. He is the front man. If he checked his State of the Union address word for word, and still left the 16 words in the speech, he was side-stepping his responsiblities as President, by delivering an untrue message to the American People. This has been an ongoing situation since his appointment by the supreme court. Gen Clark, I have listened to you on CNN,various talk shows, and have read many articals on your assessment of war, national security, homeland security, and the economy. I agree with most of your opinions. No, you are not a professional politician, but sir, you ARE Presidential. I am sure our forfathers that wrote the Constitution were not pro-politicians, but had the love of country for the future of our Country in their hearts. I believe you are just what America, and the rest of the World needs NOW. Four more years of Bush will put our country in serious financial distruction, along with our relationship in the World. The candidates that are running now, don't have the attention of opposing Bush voters, the reateric is the same, we need new blood, that has ideas and a record of implementing a new path to better The World. Please Run General, I will work hard to get you elected and have already started sending your info out to disgruntled voters. The money will come, just waiting to hear your hat is in the ring....God Bless America and General Clark Save America!!

michael
hasson
Salem
VA
USA

eddie
ratliff
Salem
VA
USA

Brad
Crawford
Norhood
OH
USA

Politics as they have been played for the past two and a half years (some would say ten years, or twenty-three) have allowed aggressive special interests to seize the power of the office and hold at bay the will of the electorate. Among you and the declared candidates, I believe you alone have the principles, the determination and the military credentials to lead the country in the right direction. We need not just a president but a world leader. We need someone who commands respect from our allies and enemies alike, even in heated disagreements. We need a statesman, an intellectual, and, when events turn ugly, a clear-headed commander. We need you. Please run for president. You have my political and financial support.

Cleonna
King
Rockford
MN
USA

Joob
Noob
Hory
Delaware
USA

You are a good President.

Joel
Vailloo
Plantation
Fl
USA

Nila
B.
Fremont
CA
USA

Lee
Steers
Scottsdale, AZ
AZ
USA

General Clark: I write to you with great interest in the prospect of your seeking national elective office. You don't know my wife and me, but we have an historical connection with you that is very meaningful to us. Allow my wife, Judy Steers, and me to introduce ourselves: You had a classmate in your West Point Class of 1966 named Lewis H. James. Lewis was from Franklin, Kentucky, as are my wife and I. Lewis and I grew up about 500 yards down the road from each other. We played high school sports together. In 1965 Judy Holloway and I graduated from high school together. In 1967 Lewis James married Judy Holloway. They were married for almost 23 years, until Lewis' tragic death of a heart attack in March, 1990. Judy has maintained contact with two of Lewis' West Point roommates ... Gaines Dyer of Greenville, Mississippi, and Hon. Rhesa H. Barksdale, U. S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in Jackson, Mississippi, since Lewis' death. Lewis and Judy had three sons. Phillip, now age 30, served in the U. S. Navy. David, now age 28, served in the U. S. Army. John, now age 26, IS NOW SERVING IN IRAQ with the 4th Infantry Division, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1-12 Infantry. John's wife, Laticia, is also now serving in Iraq with the 4th Squadron of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. Judy and I were married in 1992, and we have followed your career with great interest ever since. We have and have read your book, "Waging Modern War." We have watched your televised commentaries at every opportunity, and even before it became "fashionable" we observed to each other that we would like to see you run for national office. We are very interested in supporting you in elective politics. We will continue to watch your political movements closely. However, instead of urging you to run for one particular office or another, we will simply pledge to you our support, in whatever race you decide to make, if any. Good luck. Judy and Lee Steers Scottsdale, Arizona

Judy
Jacobs
Croton-on-Hudson
NY
USA

Diane
Aikins
Portland
OR
USA

Dear Gen. Clark: Well, sir, your supporters are hearing all sorts of rumors about what is going on in regards to your possible candidacy. One of them was in the July 7th issue of Newsweek magazine--that you might be considering taking an offer for the vice-presidency, although it quoted you as saying you're not interested in that spot. Bravo!! Not that I have a thorough grasp of the facts in the matter, but from what I do perceive I would hope that you don't accept a vice-presidential nomination, for three main reasons: 1) You need to be in charge. 2) Any other Democratic candidate doesn't have as good a chance of winning as you do. 3) If by some chance your running-mate did win the election and you became vice-president, it would therefore be likely that you wouldn't get a shot at the presidency for 8 more years, and I personally wouldn't want us to have to wait that long. Having said that, of course I would trust in your judgment to run in the vice-presidential spot if you really thought you could do some important things that way; I just have my doubts that it wouldn't be a great waste of your skills and leadership. And it might not have mattered to me so much in another time in history, but right now I feel such urgency about getting a capable person in charge. I just don't think we have all that much time to lose. In fact, from my perspective having one year and five months left to go before we can get you in there is too long!! Your "troops" are massing along the borders and restlessly waiting their chance to serve in a campaign to make you our president. Please let us know what we can do to help you decide! Most sincerely, Ms. Diane Aikins

Diane
Aikins

USA

Dear Gen. Clark: Well, sir, your supporters are hearing all sorts of rumors about what is going on in regards to your possible candidacy. One of them was in the July 7th issue of Newsweek magazine--that you might be considering taking an offer for the vice-presidency, although it quoted you as saying you're not interested in that spot. Bravo!! Not that I have a thorough grasp of the facts in the matter, but from what I do perceive I would hope that you don't accept a vice-presidential nomination, for three main reasons: 1) You need to be in charge. 2) Any other Democratic candidate doesn't have as good a chance of winning as you do. 3) If by some chance your running-mate did win the election and you became vice-president, it would therefore be likely that you wouldn't get a shot at the presidency for 8 more years, and I personally wouldn't want us to have to wait that long. Having said that, of course I would trust in your judgment to run in the vice-presidential spot if you really thought you could do some important things that way; I just have my doubts that it wouldn't be a great waste of your skills and leadership. And it might not have mattered to me so much in another time in history, but right now I feel such urgency about getting a capable person in charge. I just don't think we have all that much time to lose. In fact, from my perspective having one year and five months left to go before we can get you in there is too long! Your "troops" are massing along the borders and restlessly waiting their chance to serve in a campaign to make you our president. Please let us know what we can do to help you decide! Most sincerely, Ms. Diane Aikins

Cate
Kail
Doer
Ohio
USA

Peter
Gethers
New York City
New York
USA

David
Cole
Fallston
MD
USA

Charles
Hicks
Soquel
CA
USA

Jeremy
Green
Corvallis
Oregon
USA

General Clark: Please run for president. My children need someone in the Oval Office that they can admire and respect, someone who will protect the interests of the poor and the middle class, someone who can restore intelligence, honor and integrity to the presidency. It's time to have a true leader in Washington, not a politician. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Mary
Strain
Kennesaw
GA
USA

All four voters in my family hope you will run against George Bush! America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Nick
Smith
Crystal Lake
IL
USA

Dear General Clark, I believe that you are the right man to be the next President of the United States. From my admitly minimal research into your background, I believe that you are a thoughtful and responsible person. You do not treat warfare as a sporting event, and do not trivialize the deaths of American soldiers. You are obviously a very intelligent man, finishing at the top of your class at USMA, becoming a Rhodes Scholar, and attaining the highest rank in the military. You've tried to lead by example for your entire adult life. Unlike many of your contemporaries, you did not hate the military when you were younger, or dodge the draft using Canada, the National Guard, political connections, college, or money to escape responsibility. I believe that you will ask the critical questions before sending our military into combact, and ask the question which no President in recent memory has had the courage to ask, "Would I send my children or my self to fight this war?" You appear to be a man willing to take personal responsibility and who understands that it should not take 40 years to learn responsibility. I believe that you understand that as the President of the United States, the buck will stop at your desk. And though the threat of terrorism is very real, you also know that more needs be done to improve the economic situation in America. If the nation is to truly progress, it needs to move forward together. Though every segment of the population may not progress at the same rate, they must all have the opportunity to make economic progress. And lastly, as a graduate of the United States Military Academy, I believe that you will strive to live up to its motto "Duty, Honor, Country". I think that most politicians do not truly understand what it means to serve anyone beyond themselves or their immediate circle. They are people who have consistently chosen the "Easier wrong over the harder right." I ask no policitian to be perfect, but I do ask that they strive for the higher ideal. I believe that you are the right man to lead this nation through the trials and tribulations ahead, and I pledge my support if you choose to run for President. Sincerely,

Robert
Cammarata
Whittier
CA
USA

Dear General Clark: I hope you sincerely consider running for president in 2004. As an American (taxpayer) I am sickened by current events and abuses at home and abroad by the current administration. I am not affiliated with any political party, but based on articles I have read about you, I would certainly cast a ballot for you, and support your candidacy as president of the United States.

Rudy
Escamilla
Las Vegas
NV
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. Dear General Clark: I was impressed with your message on "Meet the Press" a few weeks ago. I feel that our country is at a critical crossroads with the dynamic domestic and international challenges facing us. I am concerned about our domestic needs with regards to education (I have three childern and I see the quality of education as being a low priority in this country-just look at the Nevada legislature and witness them turning their backs on our kids today), health care (especially for the elderly), social security and homeland security. I am also concerned about our international standing in the world. I believe our current policy presents a rogue, aggressive nature to the international community. Why can't we get more UN participation in Irag?. Why do we appear to be ignoring N Korea and the threat we face with its' nuclear program? One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. Best Regards Rudy Escamilla

Glenn
Kinen
Stamford
CT
USA

General Clark, I have read your book, and know that you are an intelligent man who has placed his country before himself in the past. I ask you to place your country before yourself again, and run for President. No doubt you have personal qualms, worries about the Murdoch slime machine, and family issues weighing on your mind. Please, sir, overcome those worries and run. Normally I would not be writing such a letter. I am a Democrat, but could live with a Republican president, such as Bush's father. But those who currently occupy the corridors of power truly scare me in their blinkered vision at home and in their sheer incompetence abroad. The current crop of Democrats is not bad. There is some potential. While I could see a few winning, I could easily see all of them losing. But I find it almost impossible to see you losing. If you could take an objective look at your own political assets, you'd see that you are just heads and shoulders above the other Democrats; and, not to sound sycophantic, but you could expose Bush as the kind of man he is. Please run. Think through political reality with men like Clinton and Carville, who understand the brutal reality of politics. Give yourself time by entering as soon as possible (and politically feasible), so that you aren't jumping late into the primaries. But, above all, run. I ask this with total sincerity as an American citizen. I do not know if I could volunteer my time and money to the other candidates. I know that I will do so for your candidacy should you run. And there are many like me.

Patsy J.
Kilpatrick
Saucier
Ms
USA

Charles
Newbury
Towanda
PA
USA

Please run. We need a President who hasn't sold his soul to corporate concerns and who has the ethics, integrity and intelligence to deal with the complex problems facing our country. My father, a veteran of WWII amd Korea, used to say, "In times of national crisis, the American people always get who they deserve as President". Look at our history and you can see this largely true and it scares the devil our of me. Do the American people really deserve George Bush? Has our country really sunk that low?

F.Laurence
Daly
West Brandywine
PA
USA

Beverly
Daly
West Brandywine
PA
USA

Susan
Buck
Yorktown Heights
New York
USA

Susan
Buck

USA

Glenn
Sophie
Milford
PA
USA

Bill
Stokes
Reston
Va.
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. I think it is important for you to declare soon. If Howard Dean can do so well, you will go gang-busters, but you must get started. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Carl
Tucker
Midland
Texas
USA

General Clark, Although I have voted for every Republican candidate for President since my first vote for "Ike's" second term, with the exceptions of George Herber Walkers second term and G.W. Bush. I think the administration of the latter has led this county into an unecessary war against an enemy who was no threat to us at all,and who had no involvement in the 9-11 attacks, while not putting sufficient military power into Afghanistan to squash the Al Queda. I know you are in a position to know much better than I, but it seems to me that if we had had even half of the number of gound forces that we have in Iraq we likely could have prevented the escape of the bulk of the Al Queda from the Tora Bora area. It also disturbs me that Bush would have the Saudi leadership down for a schmoozing session down at his ranch in Texas, as they were the people who hit us on 9-11. I won't even go in to the state of the economy, where 2 or 3 million people have lost their jobs since he took office, and an impending budget deficit of $450M this year. During his administration, the U.S. has lost nearly all of our prestige and friends around the world due as a result of becoming the "world bully". The bottom line, in my opinon, is that our nation can not endure another term for this incompetent man. Clearly, he lacks the judgement, maturity, and intellectual capacity for the job, but I don't see that the current bunch of Democratic candidates have the appeal necessary to win. I think that you not only have everything necessary to be a great President, but you have the personal appeal necessary to win. I encourage to to seek the nomination, either as a Democrat, or and Independant. Thank you.

Paul
DiGiacomo

USA

General Clark, You are the first potential Presidential candidate in recent years that I find exciting. Based on what I have read of your background and views, and based on what I have heard you say in interviews, I imagine being an enthusiasic supporter of a Clark candidacy. And I would very much look forward to debates with President Bush. Please run for President.

David
Covington
Frazee
MN
USA

Sir, This nation stands at the cross-roads of its history, both at home and abroad, the challenges are enormous even daunting,its vision presently at odds with its founders. I believe, being an American from choice, that someone of your standing could and should step forward and take up this heavy yoke, for the sake of all, rather than bear the brutish insecure dogmata of this present regime for the forseeable future. You are such a man. May you have guidance in your decision, Respectfully, David Covington.

leonard
thompson
costa mesa
ca
USA

Sharyn
Floyd
Fort Smith
Arkansas
USA

Joseph
Desautels
Montgomery
AL
USA

Thomas
Kelley
Berlin Center
OH
USA

David
Anshus
Cambridge
Ma
USA

America DESPARATELY needs a new president. One who is HONEST and willing to live in a complex world. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation . A leader who will support our military with more than words, and will vow to NEVER use our Military to create an American Empire, as bush has. Many of both parties will flock to a beacon of conservative sanity in 2004. General Clark, America needs you; THIS MAY BE THE LAST ELECTION. Please run for president.

Robert
Antonetti
Bridgmen
Mi
USA

Jeff
Guesman
Newport
Maine
USA

Mr. Clark, We hope your consideration to run for the office of President of the United States is a serious one, because our country is in serious trouble. The lack of representation of the people of this country is at the heart of the matter. Big business and greed are the dominating factors in many of the decisions that the goverment makes. This is particularly true when you consider those of our current president and the operatives within his party. Decisions against protecting our fragile environment in both the near and long term, and those guaranteeing the right to overtime pay for workers of this country are but a few. We could go on and on with other examples, but there is a more important issue we want to convey to you. If you are a true democrat, moderate or otherwise, then run as a democrat. Don't be afraid to let the people know you are a democrat! Let the people know what the Democratic party stands for. Let them know the Democratic party is for the common man, and woman, and family. Let them know as a democrat you are not just a "single issue guy". And above all, don't get in to a war of words with your adversary. Yes, debate the man, but take the high ground. Our current President won't be able to keep pace with you in an open debate on any issue! In closing, your education and experience as a military leader will be invaluable as you face many tough decisions that confront our people and our country. We need a leader that has those qualities. We need a leader who is not part of the Washington inner circle, but one who understands it and knows how to play it. The bottom line, Mr. Clark, America needs you. Please run for President of the United States. Respectfully, Jeff and Gail Guesman

Melinda & Hubert
Wahl
Blanchester
Ohio
USA

Edwin R.
Burtis
Florence
KY
USA

Charlene
Ligon

USA

kim
woody
newton
iowa
USA

Kim
Gentes
Simi Valley
CA
USA

Craig
Stamper
Cincinnati
Ohio
USA

Christopher
Peterson
Gainesville
Florida
USA

Jason
DeBord
New York
NY
United States

Ashley Jason
MacDonald
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada

General Clark, I am a Canadian, and as such, I cannot vote in the upcoming 2004 Presidential Elections. But, I feel it is my duty, to inform you that I feel that you are the only viable choice for the Democratic nominee for President of the United States of America. With you at the helm of your great nation, America will once again be reveired by the nations of the world. On September 11th, the world wept with America, as the cowardly actions of Al Qaeda, destroyed the lives of 3,000 americans and caused irrecable harm to countless others. President Bush, has not allowed the rest of the world, to grieve with you; instead, hs actions have led to an increase of anti-american sentiment throughout the world. His drive to war, has destroyed America's prominance as the 'moral' leader of the world. Many nations, Canada included, chose not to join the 'coalition of the willing' and because of this, we are shunned by President Bush. Through his reckless behaviour, President Bush, has alienated much of the Western World. Here in Canada, we still love our neighbours to the south, but, we also fear you; as do many of the nations of the world. Septmeber 11th, could have been the rallying call for a deeper connection to the United States, for the rest of the world. Instead we have been driven further apart; a Iron Curtain, for the 21st Century, has descended upon the world. We have been divided into 'with us' or 'against us' categories; under your leadership, these 'artificial' barriers can be removed, and the world can once again look towards the future. Under your leadership, we can once again try to live together on this planet, and repair what was destroyed by the Presidency of Mr. Bush. If you chose to run, I believe the electorate will rally around you. The American people, will see you for what you are. The will see an honest, hard-working man of integrity, who is their last best hope to live the American Dream. Please take all of our letters for what they are, a passionate plea by the citizens of your nation, of the world, for you to run for the Office of President of the United States of America in 2004. The American people, the people of the world, need you in 2004. Ashley MacDonald

Michael
Bebow
Covington
LA
USA

Dr. General Clark, Were I a praying man, I'd be on my hands and knees as we speak begging whatever supreme entity would listen for you to enter the race, but as that is not an option, I've decided to send you this email. From what I've been able to read of you, from what I've seen in the interviews you've given, you are truly one of the most intelligent and far-seeing men in this country. At times like these, when the current administration is making war not to insure the security of the homefront but for its own political survival, sullying our image even further in the eyes of those who would perpetrate more terrorist attacks, you are the person whom we need to set this country back on track. You are a man who knows the face of war, and in wartime, better a general than a horde of chicken hawks holding the reins of the dogs of war. Sir, I understand wholeheartedly why you may not run, for the political process is not something I'd wish on my worst enemy's rabid dog, but in wartime, must not we all make sacrifices for the good of the nation? I beg you, from the bottom of my heart, to step forward and lead this country out of the black pit that the current administration is blissfully digging us into.

Matt
Beck
Muncie
IN
USA

Please throw your hat in the ring. I'm sure that I speak for the majority of my fellow service men and women when I say that we need a leader that understands the rigors fo military service. Unlike our current "Commander in Chief", who joined the Texas Air National Guard to get out of Vietnam, you understand the dangers involved in trying to police the world. SCOUTS OUT!!!! SGT Matt Beck US Army

Steven
Walker
New Paris
Ohio
USA

marcell
brickey
Oxnard
California
USA

I believe you would make an excellent candidate for President - and would be just as happy to see you as a VP with Kerry -- or whomever you choose to align yourself with - you are too strong and accomplished a man to not have a voice in the currently wayward direction of this great country of ours - I wish you the best - and will certainly support - both financially and logistically - a presidential candidacy by you

Christopher
Santucci
Buffalo
New York
USA

America needs a new president. A no-nonsense hands on president who understands the importance of the US being a part of the world community. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

John
Brown
Houston
TX
USA

For the sake of my son, I hope you will run for president. He needs a hero. Heroes are hard to find among America's political leaders (or even its sports figures) anymore. He needs a better America. He needs the benefits of a smart, well-educated, experienced, leader who has his own ego under control, but who also has self-confidence. He needs the benefits of a leader who understands international issues, and who also understands the American economy. He needs the benefits of a leader who has integrity and who doesn't have the baggage from decades of selling his soul a little at a time for political influence or political dollars. He deserves better than he's getting and better than he will ever get if you fail to run. For the benefit of my son and the millions like him, please step forward and run for president. American will be better for your efforts, even if you do not win the office. (Frankly, I think you will win hands down, just as Dale Bumpers won the Arkansas governor's office 30 years ago. Although he started the race as an unknown and an underdog, Americans quickly recognize integrity and intelligence in him and they will recognize those qualities in you, too.) America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Jason
Malone
Carbondale
IL
USA

William
Pieper
Stoughton
WI
USA

Carolyn
Butchee
Jackson
MS
USA

Pamela
Boland
Palmyra
Me
USA

Darren
Paulsen
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA

General Clark, Our country needs a new president. A president who can provide the leadership and stand up to the challenges in the uncertain times that we live. I have faith that you can become the next president of The United States and lead our country into a brighter and better future. This is not only to fix the problems of today, but to create a better future and restore America to its greatness for my family and other fellow Americans. I want my three year old son to grow up with the opportunities and stability that our country has produced in the past. This is a glorius country that needs a strong leader with the proper credentials who can help our country regain its sense of safety and prosperity. General Clark, America needs you, my family needs you, my son's future could depend on you. Please run for president. Darren Paulsen

Darren
Paulsen
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA

Cherie
LoDestro
Florence
KY
USA

Jeffrey
Goodiel
Norcross
Ga.
USA

jeffrey
wilson
redmond
wa
USA

Phil
Althouse
Santa Clarita
California
USA

Jason
Gambone
Palm Coast
FL
USA

Dear General Clark: I agree 100% with your positions on the Iraq war. Judging by your communication skills, intellect, and credentials, I think you would make an excellent presidential candidate. The first time I heard you speak, I was convinced that you are the only viable democratic contender. Bush will be tough to beat with his massive campaign war chest, but you are the man to meet this challenge, particularly if you can present a solid economic recovery plan and can speak to social issues as well.

Mitchell
Manheim

USA

Dear Sir: As I look at the continuing fiasco in Iraq, rising unemployment, exploding deficits (whatever happened to Republicans and the balanced budget amendment?), and a Supreme Court headed toward a right wing cabal, it is mandatory that George Bush not be re-elected in 2004. However, I look at the 9 candidates currently running for the Democratic nomination, and I see 9 people who would lose to Bush in a landslide. I look at you, and I see a man who could be the Democratic Eisenhower. A man of impeccable credentials, a man of true integrity (unlike Bush, Clinton, and Reagan), and the only Democrat who is electable. I strongly urge you to run for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States! You have served your country your entire life, and it is time to continue. You are the only Democrat who has a chance against the Bush machine! I am amazed I am writing this as I am a lifelong pacifist who in the past would never consider voting for a man with a strong military background. But times and attitudes change! It has been almost a quarter century since we had a man of integrity in the White House. I firmly believe that you are the man to bring integrity back to D.C. Please run for the office of President of the United States. America needs you!

Matthew
Hunstiger
Minneapolis
MN
USA

General Clark, I have read your book concerning the Kosovo campaign, and I watched you a great deal with Aaron Brown on CNN during the latest Iraqi war. It is clear to me that you are a man who has sound judgement, a keen intellect, and the experience to lead, and lead well. I have heard you state that you wore "US" on both collars for years, and served your country without regard to party affiliation, but I submit now is a time when you must serve again, and to do so you should choose the Democratic party. Whether it is, or will be, entirely pleasing for you is not at issue, rather what matters is that your country needs you to serve again. Please serve again, as President.

Robert
Adjemian
Hollywood
CA
USA

America is in great need of an honest strong president. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. I have read that you are Bush's worst nightmare. Please give this serious consideration. Thank you.

Kai
Zhang
West New York
NJ
USA

Fritz
Hinchman
tabernacle
NJ
USA

Your responses to the buildup in Iraq and vision as to the probable outcomes from the war were so intuitive and sound. You convinced me that during a time of national security histeria you provide calm judgements. That is leadership! We need a president that can make decisions using one's own intelligence and not based on predetermined agendas of his advisors. I have never been more convinced that our country needs you NOW. Our country has always had the right person at the right time to direct and guide our nation. You sir are that person!

Richard
Diniakos
Healdsburg
CA
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. The American people need a candidate who can effectively challenge this administration. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

John Clayton
Caris, PhD
Addison
TX
USA

Dear Wesley: PLEASE RUN. As a former Airforce fighter pilot during Korean War and a long time student of the markets and economic history, I am more than dismayed at the massive commitments Bush has gotten us into without either the financial or manpower forces necessary for success. A massive catastrophe is in my opinion almost inevitable. And he and his advisors seem to be arrogantly oblivious to the situation they have put our nation into. PLEASE RUN.

Chere'
Sutton
Dallas
TX
USA

Charles
Evans
Whistler
BC
Canada

Andrew
Sheaffer
Chicago
IL
USA

Tony
Loeffen

Canada

America needs a legitimately elected president. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America and the rest of the world needs you. Please run for president. I feel safe in saying that a substantial part of the rest of the world is looking at you at the best hope to unseat Mr. Bush. And the world needs Mr. Bush to be relieved of his duties very badly.

norman
levine
north miami
fl
USA

norman
levine

USA

Natalie
Noble
Northfield
MA
USA

Chuck
McWilliam
Dallas
Tx
USA

General Clark, I'm 55 years old. I've heard almost every election characterized as 'charting the course for the future'. The election of 2004 will be the first election of my lifetime that truly fits that description! I've heard you speak on TV and read several profiles, including the August Esquire article by Tom Junod. I'm asking you to lead us in a national dialogue as we look to the future. It's about time we had another president who can communicate a vision for the future. You have the vision. You communicate it well. Please become an active candidate for the presidency. If you do, I'll do much more that send an email to help ensure your success.

Aaron
Marx
Chicago
IL
USA

Joseph
Gay
Arlington
TX
United States

Er
Per
Fort Worth
TX
USA

Matt
Harrington
Eden
NC
USA

Ann
Hancock

USA

Richard
Antonchuk
Redwood City
California
USA

Keith
Chase
South Windham
Connecticut
USA

America needs a president who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. General Clark, I inderstand that they are asking you to run under the Democratic ticket. At present I have been registered as an Indepndant voter for the past thirty-one years. If you decide to run I plan to change my affiliation to Democrat so I will be able to vote for you in our state primary. I believe you have what it takes to lead this country out of the darkness into which the current administration has pushed us. Please run for President.

Teresita D.
O'Leary

USA

Dear General Clark: I am impressed by your honest answers when interviewed by TV news reporters. I also like the idea that you are not a "politician." We need someone who speaks clearly and can inspire us. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Teresita D.
O'Leary

USA

Stephen
VanderBloomer
Portage
MI
USA

David
Graber
East Greenbush
New York
USA

Chase
Bogle

Ca
USA

Denise
Glover
Geneva
Ohio
USA

Ann
Sherman
oklahoma city
oklahoma
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president or make it clear that you would accept a nomination for vice president.

Patricia
Aldrich
Glen Ellyn
IL
USA

melvin
butler
Philadelphia
PA
USA

Daniel
Barbara
Reston
VA
USA

James
McKay
Seekonk
MA
USA

Jann
Rooney
Anaheim Hills
CA
USA

I have never been a political animal. I have never felt that one candidate was much different than another, however after seeing the defamation George Bush has brough upon our country's reputation and the restrictions on our cherished freedoms, I feel politically motivated for the first time since I've been able to vote (some 28 years). General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. I seriously doubt the United States can withstand 4 more years of Bush without catastrophic results at home and abroad. What little credibility we now have throughout the world will completely evaporate. Not to mention along with Ashcroft and Cheney we will undoubtedly end up in a police state (or more of one). It's Orwell's 1984 -- just a couple of decades later. Again, please run, you are the only sane hope on an otherwise empty horizon.

Geoff
Kerman

Canada

America needs a new president. One who is a leader, not someone who reads an intelligence report about foreign powers, and skips over important facts in the report, and justifies war based on false information. Someone who has America's, and indeed the world's best interests in mind. Someone who has served his nation in peace and in war, and who will lead the world to peace, not prance around in flight suits looking for photo opportunities. Someone who is a leader, who has served his nation with distinction and has an impressive record, and who inspires simply by being in the room. Someone who has the best interest of the common American in mind; not the interests of Big Business. Someone who can look any American in the eye, and tell them, "You, your family and your family's prosperity are my priority." On the road to the White House, there are leaders and there are followers. A leader is needed. General Clark, please apply within.

Jeff
Verney
West Simsbury
CT
USA

Aaron
Marx
Chicago
IL
USA

Sarah
Yango
Woodside
NY
USA

Darrell
Flesner
St. Louis
MO
USA

Mr. Clark, I'm a moderate American without a voice. I'm not as afraid of terrorism as I am of this country's political atmosphere. We live in fear and, as a consequence, collectively and blindly follow down a regretful road. We need a leader to get us talking again. To make us American again. To again proclaim this a country for the people and most certainly BY the people. I need your leadership and your voice. Sincerely, Darrell Flesner

Darrin
Bodner
New York
NY
USA

Gladys
Lujan
Tucson
AZ
USA

Elizabeth
Jenkins
Stephens City
Virginia
USA

Gene'O
Gordon
Hattiesburg
MS
USA

Rachel
Liebster
Nashville
TN
USA

Ronald
Harris
Colerain Towsnhip
Ohio
USA

Kevin
Kelly
Carnegie
PA
USA

Charles
Hamilton
Venice
Florida
USA

America needs, now more tha ever, a thinking man who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, from what I've observed, the American people need a man like you to lead them. Please run for president. This comes from a long-time (moderate)Republican, who, for the first time in my family's history, voted as a Democrat in a presidential election. There are many, many more like me who are looking for a leader like you.

dan
harper
Pleasant Valley
mo
USA

Harry
Brown
Robbins
Tn.
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. General Wesley Clark: Sir I belive you would make a excellent President, V.P. or Secretary of State. We need someone of your intelligence grace and skill.I won't asked when you will run, You will know when it is right more than I. But please consider a run for office your country needs you once again. I expect you will hear a lot of negative statements and even some underhandedness but your ability to stand tall through hard times is evident.I think you will make the best decision and move foward not the other way around.

Michael
Lamb
Chimayo
NM
USA

Dear General Clark: In light of the growing evidence that our Commander in Chief, along with the leaders of his administration and some members of his political party in Congress, are now acting as if the possession of political power carries the ability and the right to completely redefine reality, my family and I wish to strongly implore you to further consider the potential consequences to our nation should you choose not to run for President. "...Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice can not sleep forever . . ." Thomas Jefferson (Notes on Virginia. Query xviii. Manners) Sincerely, Michael Lamb Chimayó N.M.

gerald
smith
san bernardino
california
USA

Thomas
Quisenberry
Louisville
KY
USA

John
Salitros
Lisle
IL
USA

SARAH
EUSTIS
CHALFONT
PA
USA

John
Sickels
Lawrence
Kansas
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. This is a critical time in our Nation's history. We face severe challenges foreign and domestic, military and economic. We need your voice on the national stage as a candidate for President. I believe you have what it takes to lead this country out of the darkness into which the current administration has pushed us. Please run for President on the Democratic Ticket.

Amelita
Bateman
Lancaster
California
USA

Yadhira
Zapp
El Paso
Texas
USA

Dear General Weasley, It has been such a long time since a person has occupied the presidency who understands the needs of our military. Today, with all of the military conflict surroundiing our nation, we need a President who can guide our military towards the right path. Our troops need a commander in chief who will increase morale and protect our nation with fairness and honesty. General Weasley, please occupy the position, and we will be behind you one hundred percent!

Henry
Barrett
Holley
NY
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times and not tied to special interest. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times who can also balance the interest of America with the impact those interest have on the stability of the world. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

David
Mehnert
Malibu
CA
USA

Like so many Democratic voters, I would enthusiastically support any candidate opposing the Bush machine. But I am dissatisfied with the current slate of candidates. General Clark, please run! We need a Democratic candidate whose patriotism, measured in terms of military experience, will be unquestioned -- even as we extricate ourselves from a foreign policy disaster. We need a President who can reformulate our tax policies and governmental programs to favor investment in schools, children, and real working people -- not in tax cuts for the rich which our children (and Social Security savings) will pay for! Please run ... you have my support!

Tom
Paulsen
Wakonda
SD
USA

Jerry
Gunn
Houston
Tx
USA

This country desparately needs a president who's philosophy embraces opportunity for all its citizens; who believes in justice, including legal, social and economic justice, and not a duplicitous purveyor of halftruths who mislabels most of his right wing programs which favor only one sector of our society. I think Wesley Clark has the right stuff for the job and the comparison to Pres. Bush makes him eminently electable. I will support him with my influece and money. Jerry W. Gunn

Rob
Condon
Asheville
NC
USA

Gen. Clark, It will require someone with your unique integrity and experience to counter-balance the dangerous momentom of our country caused by our furtive administration. For the sake of this country, and our standing in the world, you must run for president.

steven
leff
Boca Raton
FL
USA

Rob
Condon
Asheville
NC
USA

Gen. Clark, It will require someone with your unique integrity and experience to counter-balance the dangerous momentom of our country caused by our furtive administration. For the sake of this country, and out standing in the world, you must run for president.

Nina
Silver
Suffern
NY
USA

Doug
McCarty

USA

David
Kirchner
Brooklyn
ny
USA

James
Dowdy
Orlando
Florida
USA

Four more years of George Bush will ruin this country for years to come, yet we have not a single candidate in the Democratic camp capable of going up against him. We need a candidate who voters feel will protect the country, and at the same time understands the need for fiscal responsibility. We need someone who can be responsible to the nation, not the party. I have read your stands on domestic policy and while I don't agree with everything, I am with you on most.

Roxell
Edward Karr
New Albany
in
USA

Amira
Dughri
Tigard
Oregon
USA

When I read an article about you in the Mother Jones I nearly cried. I have been less than hopeful of the current democratic candidates, but you, General Clark, give me hope. Please save America from becoming one big corporation. Please save Americans who don't work at a corporation from increasing debt. Please be a voice of considerate intelligence, not arrogant ignorance. America needs it so bad. Violence is a growing trend in pop culture and is only perpetuated by the current ignorance abounding at the White House. I am 18. This will be my first election vote. Please let it be for you.

R. Matthew
Crosby
Strafford
NH
USA

Please run for President-- because our country needs leadership, and guidance, and someone who believes in accountability, as you so clearly do. If you run, I'll be embarrassed to vote for you, because you're a Democrat, but by God, I'll vote for you, because you're a great General and a great leader and your credentials in the Army--my Army-- are first-rate. If I could, I'd hand-pick you as my president and avoid the Democratic party altogether. Please run for President.

Frances
Piercy
Navarre
Florida
USA

Katherine
Hager
Patterson
CA
USA

America needs a new president. I believe you are the man for the job. As a retired military officer, I know what it takes to become a successful career officer. You have the leadership qualifications and background to be the man this county needs to lead it. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Gina
Merideth
Phoenix
AZ
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Ayleen
Smith
Venice,
Fla
USA

All of the democratic candidates are polititians and promise, promise promise. We need you to run because you are One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

walter
stanton
middletown
ny
USA

Timothy
Milligan
Longview
WA
USA

General Clark......... Just wanted to let you know that I would not only like to see you in the Democratic primaries but would pledge money to your campaign. I believe you bring a certain integrity that is lacking in the democratic party. Thank you, Timothy Milligan

Christopher
Loomis
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA

Josh
Henderson
Spartanburg
SC
USA

General Clark, you are the one candidate who can win this election and is actually most qualified to serve. I am concerned that the current administration is leading us down a dangerous path (economically dangerous on the domestic front -- physically dangerous on the foreign policy front). Please help protect our country once again and run for President.

Richard
Offner
Silver Spring
MD
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who will be truthful to the American people about important domestic and foriegn policy issues. One who will not pander to the special interests of the rich. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Daniel
Thompson
Leesburg
VA
USA

Sir, I've seen you in action and am impressed. I can think of no one better to be the next President of the United States.

David
Chester
Montreal
Quebec
Canada

America needs a new president--one who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. We need a president who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times; one with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

D.
Filler
Birmingham
AL
USA

There are two realities of great importance with respect to your decision. First, should President Bush be replaced? The answer I firmly believe is yes - for lots of reasons ranging from his hands off presidency to his blindness to history and international realities. Second, should you run? The answer again is yes, both because you offer the national security experience we simply must have at this point AND because no other Democrat can win. You'll find a wide band of Dems behind you, people who desperately want a viable candidate and are frustrated that none has thus far emerged.

VJ
Jose
AV
CA
USA

This is the second time I've written. Why? Because I'm so touched by the eloquence and poignancy of so many other letters here urging you to run. Those letters make it clear that millions of us are deeply scared for the future of this country. Lead. We'll follow. Follow the examples of Churchill, FDR, Eisenhower, JFK. Get a speechwriter to supplement your own words. Emulate the spoken rhetoric of those great leaders of this last century. Don't copy the Rotary Club drivel of the Republicans. You're a natural leader in the spirit of those I mentioned as well as leadership geniuses such as the British hero Adm Nelson. Run, run, run. Please run. VJ

Thomas P.
Marese
New York
New York
USA

Peter and Minnie
Kowalik
McKees Rocks
Pa.
USA

Lawrie
Nickerson
Grafton
NY
USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and balance in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. Thank you.

Kate
Blount
Montague
NJ
USA

America needs You! I am more impressed each time I see you and hear your response to "media" questions. You were wonderful when you had to deal with Sean Hannity of Fox News. Please make the run! We are running out of time. Since GWB resides in the White House: I am losing my home, my husband has lost his job ($100,000+per year), We have no health insurance! Please General Clark, We do need you! You are the one who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Brian
Boyer
Greensboro
NC
USA

Dear General Clark: Currently our country suffers from a crisis in leadership. During the Clinton administration you played a pivotal role in our country's effort to further the cause of human rights and promote the values of liberty and freedom for all the citizens of the world. Today, we face the spectre of global terrorism. This terrorism represents a grave threat to these values that are cherised by all Americans. Our country is failing in educating the world as to the importance of these values, as well as effectively using the tremendous influence the U.S. possesses. Furthermore, we are losing our impetus to protect the environment, as well as our legacy of National Parks for our children. Our elderly are suffering, and millions are without affordable health insurance. Our budget surplus has been replaced by large increases in deficiet spending during a time of war. While Kosovo moves towards democratic stability and successful reconstruction, the window of opportunity in Iraq is rapidly closing. America needs your help General Clark. Please run for President. I offer you my unqualified support for your efforts in this endeavour. Sincerely, Brian T. Boyer, P.hD.

mi
sa
burrg
ny
USA

Kathryn
Friest
Jersey City
NJ
USA

Brian
Kanyike
Quincy
MA
USA

General Clark rarely do people have an impact on society and they are remembered ,but the great country of the United States Of America is yearning for your leadership, some one with a vision and qualities that you possess can put the counry back on the right track, Im not a voting American but an immigrant seeking freedom and justice for all.The people are crying out and its high time you come to their rescue.Its all about meritocracy not about aritocracy..........You have the charimatic qualities that the poeple desire .....Gen W.Clark ,run , please run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nik
Mainthia
Smyrna
GA
USA

Gabriele
Schaden
Vienna

Austria

Sir, My words and my letter are not very relevant for you, as I am not a voter in the US and not even a US citizen. My home country Austria is in "old Europe" and keeping in mind the present global political situation and what impact the Bush administration had – I am very very happy about it! Furthermore my thoughts are not real a plead to you to run in 2004 for the White House – just some thoughts ........ I follow your tracks since your time as SACEUR in Brussels and have to admit that in these troubled 90ies my feeling was much more save thinking that a man like you was in charge as supreme commander of NATO. Austria was involved in a dangerous situation when Slovenia said Good bye to Mr. Milosevics and his cronies and then it needed nearly 10 years to end this nightmare – amongst others - thanks to you. I never was anti American and now I am more anti Bush than anti US (I still do not understand what Colin Powell is doing in this administration) and I think it is high time that a change comes to the US. I cannot speak about US domestic problems, such as unemployment or health insurance (old Europe takes better care for us and we are happy to know the meaning of the words: protection of environment). But I can speak about my thoughts and fears with respect to the US foreign policy and its impact on the whole world and my fears increase from day to day! My opinion of politicians in general and presidents in particular is not the highest, I am afraid that the character of a person going into politics must not be a very angelic one and it is painful to see that not even brain has to be involved to get THE job in the White House. This may be a problem for you if you decide to run for president, to finally bring an end to this rather fatal US politics. Following your appearances on TV before, during and after the Kosovo war my thought was: "he would a perfect president” and I still think: "you would be a perfect, maybe the best president”. BUT could you stand the mud battles and the dirt, which is thrown in such a campaign? Could you stand to say: If I am president of the US I would do this or that? Could you stand to attack and to be attacked (maybe in a way you had to experience in 1999.....). Could your wife stand all this? Of course you do not need me and my two cents to point out these problems but I personally do not want to see you suffer when you try to make a difference – and your country urgently needs a difference! I do not want to see that you are attacked by people such as Ari Fleischer (God bless his excellent decision to leave this job) and I do not want to hear and read average or less than average talented politicians, journalists and reporters digging in your military past, just to find some argument against you. Well, I said my piece. A lot of people urge you to make your decision and I am sure you will do the right thing, for you, four family and for your country. Sincerely Gabriele Schaden

Gabriele
Schaden
Vienna

Austria

Jere
Koser
Palmyra
PA
USA

Todd
Kennedy
San Jose
CA
USA

gino
martocci
Lafayette Hill
PA
USA

William
Rainey
Rancho Mirage
CA
United States

Jennie
Good
Lynden
WA
USA

Sir:....I read in Esquire that you enjoy running when unable to have a morning swim......The next time you go running, please head in the direction of D.C. and run the extra mile......You will hear footsteps behind you, no need to look back behind .....it will just be millions of us running with you ..All you need to do is lead! .................... America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Hector Ulisses
Ambriz
Anaheim Hills
CA
USA

Dear General Clark, I spent two years station in England back in '98 and '99 at Lakenheath AFB. While I was their, I remember what a great job you did with the conflict in Kosovo. You carried yourself like a true "officer and a gentleman"; you were strong, determined, and understanding when each occasion arose. General Clark will you not rise to this occasion and lead us to a promising future as president. Thank You and Thank You for your service.

Hector Ulisses
Ambriz

USA

Deacon
James
Moscow
ID
USA

General Clark, please run for president. America really needs you more than ever. I have no idea what you stand for (other than "just treatment to soldiers") or how you plan on fixing any problems, but I do know that a lot of people who also know nothing about your stance on issues of any import still support you. I therefore throw my lot in with them and stand behind you one hundred percent. Remember: America needs you. Do your duty for your country.

Draft
Clark

USA

General, if I cannot convince you, let our fellow Americans, and some of our real allies, do so... "I can hardly recognize this country the country I have loved all my life. The principles on which our country is based are slowly being stripped away. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the integrity, unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. I urge you to run for president. Please, please, please." "Dear Mr. CLarke I am a Canadian citizen, so your staff there may throw this letter out as it may not hold as much water as one coming from your fellow country men, but I am going to write it anyways. I think honestly , you would make a perfect candidate for president of the United States, US politics plays a big part of every Canadians lives, and we pay alot of attention to people in high political positions south of the border. I really was blown away when i watched the CNN coverage of the Iraq war, you seemed like the only person who provided intelligent and thoughtful, and more importantly honest opinion and insight on the situation there, in fact your one of the only reasons i bothered to watch CNN at all during those times. More importantly , I think you have the mustard to be able to pose serious questions on the decisions made by the current Bush administration over the course of the last three years, to me, and this is maybe a Canadian perspective, the United States is going down the tube, your international statue has defintley dropped , your economy is fluttering, though still looking somewhat positive, and your facing a massive deficit. The administration appears, at least to me, to have more special interest in mind than actual policy that makes sense, they seem to portray the often inaccurate "American arrogance" which I think hurts the county more than helps it, the people of the United States are wonderful, but they have been manipulated for too long by the current administration that feeds on sensationalisum and blind patriotisum. WHy doesnt anyone think it was wrong for Bush 2 to use obviously bogus material during the State of the Union speech in order to further his agenda and they felt that President Clinton needed to be impeached for having a small affair during his time in office?? Does the media in the US and the general populace have priorities anymore? Or is the team with the best spin doctors that always end up winning? There needs to be new direction, there needs to be a fresh outlook , Bush politics are fossilized, and do nothing to better your county, if anything it mearly adds to its alienation. Geez sorry for rambling, but anyway, from one young Canadian that loves what the US is supposed to stand for, I think you would be the proper man to get the country back on track, and help curtail the steady downward spiral." "General Clark-- Our country is in real trouble, and we really need you as a candidate. Despite his rhetoric, President Bush is not doing the things that have to be done for homeland security and counterterrorism, and he's obliterating our economic future. Post 9/11, all candidates must first be believable on national security, and, for this reason, none of the current Democratic front-runners really stands a chance in the general election. So, please run! We need you to put our foreign policy and counterterrorism houses in order, and your centrist stands on economic issues are just what the country wants and needs." "You are the only one that can capture the hearts and minds of the American people. I am 48 years old and have never worked on a political campaign before. I am committed to working on yours. (Well actually I worked on a school board campaign for a friend.) I have already begun talking you up to friends and associates. Give me more to talk about. RUN! America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president." "General Clark, We need a leader who is able to respect the American public. Someone who does not have to lie to the people to invoke support for his military action. Someone who understands fiscal responsibility and basic economic principles. Someone who wants to protect the individual's rights. America needs someone who can win. General Clark, please run." "America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. I am impressed with your understanding of the "big picture", your demeanor, your intelligence, your ability to pronounce NUCLEAR correctly. You look and act very presidental. You would be such a relief after watching our present president become the laughing stock of the world. We need to bring dignity back to the White House. Please run for president." "General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. As a naturalized American citizen originally from Switzerland, I am extremely dismayed by my adoptive country's loss of stature in the world, which I see as the direct result of Bush administration policies. It seems the US has lost the trust and respect of both governments and private citizens all over the world; the unprecedented support and goodwill shown us after 9/11 has been replaced by contempt. Bush administration foreign policy has been one of arrogance, hypocrisy, and deception, while their domestic policy is built on fear mongering and selling our economic and environmental future for the short-term gain of powerful corporate interests. I want more than anything to once again be proud and happy that I came to America, and to feel confident that as an educated, hard-working professional, I can make a good life for myself here. I am not confident this will be possible if our nation has to suffer another four years of Bush. However, I am confident that you could set us back on the right course, turn around our presently dismal situation, and help the US once again become an admired, rather than despised, world power. That is why I am asking you to run for President." "I am a veteran ('67-'70). I have three sons who are on active duty (Army); two of them are West Pointers. I love this country and want what is best for our future. I am a registered Democrat who is not happy with the current choices. I believe it is time for a new leader who is outside the loop of owed favors. We need a new vision. From what I have read about you, you seem to be a man of action and morals. I urge you to put your ideas and visions forward. I would have more confidence in the future of my children if we had a leader of your caliber at the helm. I hope you decide to run for president, you can count on our support." "Mr.Clark, I am 38 years old with 3 children. I truly am scared for their future. The current direction of our country , both here and abroad is a down right dangerous one. I believe you know this and are an individual with the intelligence and integrity to change the course of history. Please Run." "I believe you are the only Democratic candidate who can appeal to all Democrats and also to moderate, pro-choice Republicans who feel betrayed by the current president for his anti-choice, fiscally irresponsible, swaggering positions. Your military background, diplomatic experience, business experience and fiscal conservatism combine to make an extremely electable candidate. You inspire confidence and a feeling of safety. Please run for President." "America needs a new president who has a first hand knowlege of the consequences of sending our troops on foolish missions. Certainly there are times when we must show our force--such as Kosovo and even Afghanistan but the silly and ill planned venture into Iraq should show all thinking Americans the danger of another four years under Bush. Even more important--another four years of Cheney and Rumstedt! But, General Clark, you must run as a Democrat--Ike had his choice in 1952 but he broke my heart when he decided to go with the party of Taft, McCarthy, etc. I was just discharged from the Army and voting in my first Presidential election when he made his choice. I had the utmost respect for Adlai Stevenson and voted for him twice but I knew that it was failed effort even before the election. General Clark, make the right decision and make it soon. Run for president." "I heard you at the Independence Comm Bank on 7/14/03 and was very moved by your presentation. If there had been a voting booth outside the club I would have been quick to vote for you. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president." "Dear General Clark, As a student with academic aspirations, I am particularly impressed with your desire to restart the dialogue over the future of our nation that began following the demise of the Soviets but was so abruptly and chillingly halted by the horror of that September day two years ago. It is precisely this thoughtfulness that has so completely vanished from the political discourse of late. Hence this letter: while most other candidates for political office must spend time cultivating coherent stances on matters of foreign policy and national security, your credentials will allow you to argue from an extraordinarily credible vantage point. The gravitas you can bring to bear on a campaign season will allow you personally an unprecedented stage from which to get the country talking again. General Clark, I urge you to run for the presidency in 2004. You can do no greater service to this country than to restore dignity and deliberation to the political process, and I am confident that you have the singular ability to make this happen." "America needs a president capable of protecting American soil from a military prospective. We ARE at war. Washington, namely the Bush Administration for which I voted, but will not again, has lost its credibility. Not only is information regarding 9/11 being withheld from committees trying to assess our situation, but the new war/s appear to be examples why the world says such bad things about the United States of America - they are being proven true. They don't really care about the people of other nations, just in wielding their power. Well, that's not the common place American! We need a leader who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. The image of the United States should be greater in the world than even to its own citizens. This image should not be damaged by another four years of the type of foreign policy inflicted by the Bush Administration. The question is "What foreign policy!?" As a person who recognized your sterling characteristics when you were in junior high, I say to you, we need your voice, integrity, unquestionable leadership, and foreign policy credentials to help our nation and the world at large. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president." "The American people want an alternative to President Bush. Our country, its values, its economy, and its international alliances are threatened by the policies and practices of this administration. The state of the union gets worse every day. There is no current candidate with the credibility and credentials to pose a serious challenge to President Bush, who remains as popular as he is solely, I believe, because there is no serious alternative who would have the respect and trust of the voting public. Americans disagree with his policies--they don't endorse an agenda of showering the rich with tax benefits, ignoring environmental problems and favoring industry at every turn, or gutting civil liberties--and are very worried about where this country is headed. But they don't see a viable alternative candidate on the horizon, one that would have their trust and the leadership qualities Americans want in their President, regardless of his policies. You would be such a candidate. Your credentials and experience and record of public and military service, your policies, your integrity, and your common sense approach, would be profoundly attractive to a public crying out for an attractive and viable candidate for President. It would be very difficult, as well, for President Bush's election campaign to attack you. As an "outsider," and with your military credentials, the usual attacks mounted by Republicans would be impossible or self-defeating. Please run for President. You would do your country a great service by entering the race." "The United States desperately needs a new president. We need an INTELLIGENT leader who has real world (ie, foreign and domestic) experience, a great deal of common sense, an open mind, a kind, unselfish heart, and the guts to stand up for that in which s/he believes. We cannot afford to have President Bush re-elected in 2004. Your credentials and your solid, respected, reasonable positions make you a far better presidential candidate for the Democratic party. Please consider putting your name in the hat. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president in 2004. Thank you." "Dear General Clark, We desperately need you to enter the race for president, to help inject intelligent dialogue into the process and provide Americans with an alternative to our current choices. I, like many Americans, am so distraught by the actions of the current administration, particularly in matters of the economy and foreign affairs. Their behavior has been abhorrent, the decisions they’ve made baffle me – from the expansion of the Patriot Act to the invasion of Iraq to the lack of focus on rebuilding Afghanistan, to the deficit we are now carrying. I am amazed at how things have become so bad, so quickly. I am also frustrated with the lack of strong Democratic leadership, and am completely fed up with partisan politics. I have a great amount of respect for you and your opinions, and admire your intellect. I would welcome the opportunity to hear your thoughts and do hope you give serious consideration to running for the office of President of the United States." "For the sake of our children's future, we must get back our government from irresponsible republican leadership at every level. Your leadership will give us a government for the people, by the people. Let us bring back the 'American Pride' and 'American values' which we lost with the 2000 election. We, the citizens of this wonderful country, can not let our great nation go down in any way. You at the helm, we can all salute our flag with greatest pride. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president." "We need an intelligent and humane president with genuine vision who can, perhaps, rescue the Democratic party from confusion and lack of convictions. But mostly we need someone to oust that jester in the White House, and get us out of this profitless adventure in Iraq. it's become so embarassing to be an American. What that Bush has done to this country borders on treason. The consequences of another four years are frightening. I'm 65 and semi-retired, a lifelong Democrats. I'd be glad to work 50+ hours a week to help get Wesley Clark nominated and elected. I wouln't give one minute or $1 for any the Democrats now running. Just coax all these mediocrities running for the Democratic nomination to find their rightful place in life! The only viable candidate I see Wesley Clark." "Dear Sir-- I am writing to you a second time to implore you to run for the Presidency. I am 22, engaged to be married next year, just out of college, facing the leanest employment market in a very long time, and severely disappointed in the direction our country has taken in the past three years. The Bush2 Presidency has been nothing but arrogance and deceit. Bush and his cronies have created a disgraceful state of affairs, not only in the foreign affairs arena, but in the economy and in the complete and total disregard for our natural resources and national parks, the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt, not to mention their pandering to special interest groups--even giving Halliburton, Cheney's old company, a contract in rebuilding Iraq. Sir, I implore you, beg you, to please join the race. Your eloquent commentary on CNN during the war in Iraq, straightforward answers on Crossfire, and all that I have read about you have convinced me that you are the man for the job. Currently, the ticket of Democratic possibles is uninspiring at best. If you run, Sir, you will have America on your side. For though I am an American and a patriot, I have never felt so embarrassed to be one than right now. You are the one who can restore our dignity and stature in the world, and who can rectify the three years of mismanagement by the Cowboy and his Posse, who can restore our pride and love for what this country once stood for. You can restore our hope. If you run, you have my complete and total support. Reading some of the prior emails, you have an army of supporters willing and ready to campaign for you, to contribute time and money to see you inside the oval office. I am one of them. And I know that it will be difficult, Sir, to join in the whole rigamarole, but the public, the nation needs you to continue your term of service. Please." "Dear Wesley Clark: I'm sure you've heard all the arguments urging you to run for president. Are there any arguments left that are compelling? Perhaps this: I read an article in The Atlantic Monthly today suggesting that you are the person that Bush would least like to run against. It's a lot to ask of you. You have already served your country, and we are asking you to step forward and serve it again, to go into a contentious realm unlike any you have entered before. I am sixty-one years old, the father of two wonderful children, now grown, and for the first time in my life I am afraid for them, and for all the children of their generation. For the first time in my life I wonder if I will see an end, in my lifetime, to the right-wing assault on our liberties and our way of life. Lately I have been recalling something that I heard as a child in school ... that the Constitution is a work in progress, a grand experiment, that each generation must defend it anew. I heard those words, but I did not understand them until now, when the Constitution is under daily assault from fanatics in our own government. The outcome of this grand experiment is not guaranteed. It depends on us! It's a lot to ask of you, to step forward once again. All I can say is that if you step forward to serve, we will step forward to support you." "General Clark, I urge you to run for President and, in doing so, to help reawaken the spirit of democracy and public service that is still alive, but seriously weakened in today's political climate. Earlier today I watched George Bush in his press conference with Tony Blair. It was chilling to be reminded once again how consistently and arrogantly our President ignores facts, dismisses criticism, and refuses to answer critical questions and take responsibility for his actions. From what I've heard from and about you, I've come to believe that you exemplify so many of the virtues lacking in Mr. Bush and needed in a President. Though I respect the existing group of Democratic presidential candidates, I'm convinced that what we need as a candidate and president is NOT another partisan politician. We need a dedicated, intelligent, honest and capable public servant, and an experienced leader that will approach the responsibilities of commander-in-chief with consistent vision, courage, wisdom and integrity. You seem uniquely qualified to take on that leadership role. By running for president, you can help our democracy rekindle the spirit in which it was founded and our nation recover its role as a beacon of freedom and a source of stability and support in a troubled world. As you have noted, we are at a critical point in history. Unfortunately, the current administration (and its interaction with our increasingly dysfunctional political finance and mass media systems) has set in motion a destructive momentum that will not be easy to turn around. At this point I don't think any of the existing Democratic candidates can mobilize an alternative momentum strong enough and positive enough to achieve the kind of change you have spoken of and that so many Americans long for. I believe: 1) your candidacy will be actively supported by millions of Americans of all political persuasions who are eager to serve their country and its ideals; 2) your campaign will be able to leverage powerful new tools (e.g., the Internet) to mobilize a grassroots campaign the likes of which has never been seen before; 3) you are the strongest candidate to defeat Mr. Bush in the coming election and, depending on how things go in the months ahead, you may be the only one able to do so; 4) you will do your country a great service by running and will attract the best and brightest citizens to help you succeed in your campaign and your presidency. Along with millions of others, I send my best wishes and support as you weigh this important decision. Should you choose to run, it would be an honor to help you in whatever way I can." "President Bush's lack of competence in foreign and domestic policy is becoming more apparent every day, yet it will still take a strong candidate who can appeal to the mainstream to beat him. You are that man. You are right. We are at a turning point. We need your ability and leadership. I look forward to voting for you." "General Clark, I can't tell you how thrilled I was to hear that you are considering a run for the Presidency in 2004. Suddenly the dark clouds which have lingered overhead for the last three years under the Bush administration are beginning to vanish. You, sir, quite frankly are the only electable Democratic candidate in the crowded field. You have a real chance to win in 2004, and to do something positive for this country. You have the advantage of solid leadership, charisma, character -- and you trump the Bush administration on what they think is their strong suit: military and foreign policy. It is so rare to find a leader who has the credentials you possess, one who has the utmost respect of the military community, who is fiscally responsible, and socially progressive. What a stellar combination! Please, General Clark, run for President. America is calling, America needs you." "I'm not even sure if you are reading these emails as you're likely getting flooded with them. I just want you to know that you are the type of man who I would be proud to call President. Please run! Thank you. Sir...I think you get the point.

Eric
Lindquist

USA

General Clark, you are by far the most qualified and the best choice of any (possible) presidential candidate. I believe you are the only one who can beat Bush. PLEASE run in '04!!!!!

Megan
Warren
Mesa
Az
USA

Victoria
Montgomery
Boise
ID
USA

Cav
Soldier
Seattle
WA
USA

Sir, America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable, impecable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. America needs a President we can be proud of. One we can stand behind. You, sir, are that man! A man that will restore our great land to it's rightful place. Not the laughing stock we're on the verge of becoming but a respected member of the world community. This country has so many great things to offer. With the right leadership, we can do these things. Not only abroad but at home as well. Americans have lost faith in their "elected" officials. It is time that a leader, such as yourself, a respected military commander, with impeccable credentials, restore that faith. In the past, the country has looked the brightest and the best of our esteemed military to lead us out of the darkness into the light. It is now ripe for such a change again.

Cav
Soldier
Seattle
WA
USA

William
Clements
Los Angeles

USA

General Clark: America needs a new president and I'm hoping you'll make a run at the job. We're desperate for a leader who can end the greed and stupidity that currently reign in Washington. None of our current prospects, especially the one now in the White House but also all those candidates running on the Democratic side, seem honest or untainted. All are creatures of big money politics. All are beholden to lobbies and contributors. None of them seem to speak for me or the majority of Americans. In you, I see a reasonable man free of those influences, a man who would draw voters from both major parties as well as a huge number of disaffected independents. If you do decide to run, and I hope you do, I would urge you to limit individual campaign contributions and listen more to your own common sense than corporate sponsors. I've never contributed to a political campaign before, but if you decide to run I will contribute money to support you. Please give us a decent alternative to the current alarming state of affairs in Washington. Run for President. You'll be amazed at how much support you'll find out here. Sincerely, William Clements

Greg
Apt
Los Angeles
California
USA

Peggy
Dunne
Houston
Tx
USA

Harold
Mills
Boise
Idaho
USA

America needs you General Clark. If the Bush is finally elected (for real) in 2004, half the nation will move to New Zealand! I'm not that fond of kiwi fruit. We're down on our knees General. PLEASE BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT!

Stephanie
G.
Alpharetta
GA
USA

Stephen
Berghoff
Kawagoe-shi
Saitama-ken
Japan

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. Truly, there is no one else. One who can be a voice for common sense (especially common sense), undogmatic, with managerial experience, and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. From an American Overseas

Michael
Levin
Mahwah
New Jersey
USA

Irving
Rosenberg
Union
New Jersey
USA

Jeanette
Beauregard
Downers Grove
Illinois
USA

Lynn Jonathan
Wilson
Roslyn
South Dakota
USA

Bryan
Haught
Pocatello
Idaho
USA

Dear General Clark, Our great nation is facing troubled times. I must first say that I would not envy the responsibility of any president at the helm during the months since a crisis like the 9/11 attacks. Furthermore, I give high marks to the current administration on its handling of that terrible tragedy--until the crosshairs of our military fell upon Iraq at the time and for the alleged reasons they have. It is no mystery to those who have worn the uniform that we have enemies, we have to fight wars, and that fellow soldiers are going to be required to risk everything (sometimes lose everything) in the defense of our homeland when it is necessary. Lives will be torn and disrupted--it is a fact. We stand watch every day willing; we ask only for reasons that are justifiable and for clear missions to accomplish when we are called into action. Where the Iraqi situation is concerned, many of us feel let down. As to whether many of our feelings are valid, time will tell. Only then will we know what to believe. What do we know? We do know that we deserve a choice when the 2004 presidential election occurs. Historically, the military has backed Republican candidates, because "they always take care of us and want strong armed forces." Sir, we deserve a choice. We deserve the choice of a candidate we feel will properly direct our military, keep our hearts in his, be a good steward to the diverse peoples who populate our country, stand up to the world when needed, and seek harmony as the larger goal. I have spent a good many hours researching your qualifications, reading you have to say about a plethora of issues...and hoping you will make yourself a candidate for the 2004 Presidential election. Please give the men and women in uniform a different choice--serve us again. Thank you. A Soldier

serge
mihailitchenko
miami
fl
USA

General, I realize that this will be one of many, & I do not fully expect you will read this, but I need to tell you that I respect you. For what you've done for our country, for the choices you've made and for the person you are. I hope one day to measure even just half of the true patriot you are. I'm not telling you to beat Bush, I asking you to run for me. In this representative Democracy, I believe that you represent me in the best way, you are what I strive to be, a man of honor & and courage. It would be my privative to vote for you, sir. Will you grant me that honor? with all sincerity Serge Mihailitchenko

Paul
Mistretta
Kirkwood
Mo
USA

Dear General Clark; I am an American who has had it with the lying, the arrogance, and the disregard for the law the President has practiced since his inauguration. I know that you have served our country well. You don't have to go thru the anguish of living in the "White Jail" as President Truman called it. Those of us that ask you to be our next president are asking a lot. This is an amazing country It needs and deserves amazing leaders. General, I am asking you to re-up one more time.

Carlos
Rocha
Great Falls
VA
USA

Dear General, We need a true leader that can restablish the values of truth, honesty and good citozenship. We are living in a chaos of dity politics, hypocresy and decadence. We nned you ! We need a leader that can restablish the trust in our goverment and our institutions, a true commander in chief that will lead the country out of this pervasive darkness. Please run for president. Thanks Carlos Rocha [email protected]

James
Peterson
Minneapolis
MN
USA

General Clark- You have inspired me to get more involved in a race for President than I ever have before. I am a gay man who lives in Minneapolis and I want YOU to be our next President! I will volunteer at the state level in Minnesota if you run. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me! Sincerely, James Peterson

David
Daniels
Hamilton
Ohio
USA

Geoffrey
Moses
Williamsport
PA
USA

Amy
Kinosian
Eagle
WI
USA

Amy
Kinosian

USA

Jack
Pannell
Washington
DC
USA

Jane
Jerger
Nokomis
Fl.
USA

Philip
Deane
Durham
NC
USA

I know that military people in Europe have great respect for their American counter parts. as President, Wesley Clark would go a long way toward reestablishing our relationship and trust with the Europens.

David
Crawford
Roanoke
Va
USA

jason
BRAINARD
poughkeepsie
ny
USA

Florence
Shapiro
New York
NY
USA

Democrats need a strong candidate for President. They need a candidate who can win and has the miliary background and experience to challenge Republican hawks, and has the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Florence
Shapiro

USA

Adam
Bohanan
Nashville
TN
USA

Eleanor
Brown
Mercer Island
WA
USA

Steve
Lantz
Flagstaff
AZ
USA

Rob
Puentes
Arlington
VA
USA

Brian
Ginyard
Silver Spring
Md
USA

General Clark, Please run for President and please do so quickly so we can turn all of our focus and energies into getting the word out. True success in defeating Bush will come from a focused "all hands on deck" push to get the word out and to uncover your superb qualifications. I believe that the criss-crossed web that is the nine Democratic candidates will become untangled upon your declaration of a presidential campaign. Then it will be a matter of who best will serve as your VP. Please run, please run and we will fight till the campaign is won!

Diane
Wakat
Charlottesville
Va
USA

Dear General Clark: I am highly impressed by your understanding of geopolitics and your acumen re how the United States should manage its position in the world. I would really appreciate your serious consideration for campaigning for the presidency of the United States. I know it is a decision that cannot be taken lightly. However, I am confident that you have the ability to lead the United States into a true leadership position.......not just a power position in the world.

Marian and Joe
Rudigier
Tucson
AZ
USA

The next election is critical to the future of this country. We feel you are the best candidate to defeat george Bush. Please become our Democratic candidate.

Grace
Holbrook
Hartwell
Ga.
USA

Gregory
Flory
Lancaster
PA
United States

Paul
Blanchard
Des Moines
IA
USA

david
harford
poway
ca
USA

Richard
Capozzoli
Webster
Mass
USA

Samuel
Garrison
Los Angeles
CA
USA

Matthew
Massie
Berkeley
California
USA

I'm not even sure if you are reading these emails as you're likely getting flooded with them. I just want you to know that you are the type of man who I would be proud to call President. Please run! Thank you.

Brad
Helland

wa
USA

Kerry/Clark would be hard to beat.

Zachary
Kahn
Santa Monica
CA
USA

Benjamin
Blaiszik
Elmhurst
Il
USA

General Clark: I have seen you on various news shows and also read many interview transcripts. Your views are a breath of fresh air in today's political arena. In this trying time America is in need of a true leader. We need a leader who understands that while military power is important, it should only be used as a last resort. Your experience shows me that as president you would again make the United States of America a country that works with the international community instead of around it. I urge you to run for president. If you do in fact run for president, I will do my part to persuade those around me to join your campaign as well.

Alicia
Woody

USA

Carol
Summers
Austin
TX
USA

Nation
Hahn
Lenoir
North Carolina
USA

General Clark, I ask you to seek the Presidency in 2004. While in many ways seeking the Presidency is a sacrifice of privacy and security, I believe that you are unique out of the plausible Democratic candidates. None of the other nine offer your record of service, and statesmanship. Should you run, and should you inspire me as I think you would, I will support you to the fullest. Good luck, and God Bless.

Peter
Philips
Seattle
WA
USA

Tahir
Duckett

USA

Mr. Clark, There is no one out there that can save the Democratic party and the nation like you can. Please give us the opportunity to select you in 2004. Do the right thing for your country and run for President in 2004.

John
Weekley
San Jose
CA
USA

We need a man of intellect, substance, experience and integrity as leader of the free world. I am USMA graduate class of 1972. I pledge to put my money and my time behind your candidacy. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Mike
Morang
Huntington Beach
CA
USA

Nicole
Jackson
San Diego
CA
USA

Dear General Clark, I am cautiously avoiding the Dean campaign, quietly waiting for you to run. Let's get going! Cheers, Nicole Jackson San Diego

Bernadette
Hoegerle
Hamburg
Hamburg
Germany

am an American living in Hamburg, Germany, and will be returning next year so that my daughter can attend an American university...living abroad for decades is quite an experience and since the US President is George Bush, the experience has taken on tones of embarrassment...please run against him and you will raise the nation to the level it once enjoyed...it is time for genuine American leadership from someone with your sterling qualifications.

William
Harris LtCol USMC(ret)
Edmond
Ok
USA

Bernadette
Hoegerle
Hamburg
Hamburg
Germany

pat
thomas
Killeen
TX
USA

I do hope you will run. We need someone of integrity who can beat Bush - I've been very impressed with your public interviews, and I will support your candidacy should you choose to run. Respectfully,

Diahn
Martins
Colorado Springs
CO
USA

Ben
Moore
Brooklyn
NY
USA

Kathleen
Russell
Signal Mtn.
TN
USA

Dori
Galiano
sacramento
CA
USA

Patricia
Mosca
Siloam Springs
AR
USA

Ned
McClain
Boulder
CO
USA

Alex
Bradley
Dedham
MA
USA

John
Hoops
Midland
Mi
USA

Darryl
Denning
Los Angeles
CA
USA

Thomas
Manley
Seattle
WA
USA

Stephanie
Haley
Wilmington
NC
USA

josh
taylor
austin
tx
USA

Stephanie
Smith
San Diego
CA
USA

Dear General Clark, I saw you on Crossfire recently and I was very impressed with what I saw. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Jim
Kuykendall
Wethersfield
CT
USA

General Clark: I have watched in dismay the past three years as a radical, conservative agenda has been foisted upon America's citizens, one that is eroding the rights of working-class men and women. I have watched the Democratic party roll over to have its belly scratched whenever the White House requested, and then watched as several of these same dogs tried to convince me they are the antidote to the Bush administration. I felt all was lost. But then I saw your interview on Meet the Press and was intrigued. I did a lot of research on you and now am no longer just intrigued. I'm convinced you are the one who can save this country. Please run for President and, if you do, I will do everything I can to help your cause and spread the word. Just give this soldier his marching orders. You can make this country great again, one that is truly respected by the rest of the world and not just scorned and feared. Please take advantage of this opportunity.

Max
Gunther
Folsom
CA
USA

General Clark, It's becoming more obvious each day that 2004 IS a winnable election for Bush's opponent. However, I think the current nine Democratic candidates have too many negatives to build a true left-center coalition. You can do that, General Clark. The leftists will have nothing to attack you over, as they did Al Gore, and the centrists will have no reason to support Bush unless they want irresponsible tax cuts, foolish foreign policy, or an overturning of Roe vs. Wade.

Charles
Phillips
Boonville
MO
USA

Dear General Clark, America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. We need a president that has the public's needs in mind first and not those of rich campaign contributors. Most Americans are suffering under Bush by longer work hours, higher taxes (yes we're paying more state and local taxes under this president), more polluted air and water, and on and on. We need a leader who will not lie to the public and who will be accountable to the public. We need an administration that will not try to subvert public oversight or pander to monied interests. We need a president who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. A president with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs a president like you. Please consider running for president in 2004. Sincerely,

Tim
Kelly
Buffalo
New York
USA

Linda
Lopez
New York
NY
USA

I vote Independent, so party affiliations mean very little to me -- although, in practical terms, I more often lean right. Nevertheless, I have heard you speak and seen you interact with others, and I think you have the right stuff. You're smart, informed, thoughtful, and you listen well -- very important qualities in these tumultuous times. General Clark, America needs balance and I think you can bring it. I hope you will run for president.

Florence
Onken
Yuba City
CA
USA

I have Terminal Breast Cancer. It has metasized to my bone, lung and now my liver. I'm 68 yrs. old. As a high school senior, I had the privilege of being an Iowa American Legion State Finalist on the subject "Our Constitution, worth having, worth defending." I listen to the various cable new channels on a daily basis as I live alone. I have watched the numerous Democratic Presidential Candidates, and I don't think any one of them could win. I have also listened to nearly all of President Bush's speeches and could see that the administration in the past 18 months was going to go into Iraq, no matter what. Our country needs you now more than ever. As someone who will probably not live long enough to vote for you for President. I feel that you are the only person who could get this great country back on track. For the sake of my children and grandchildren and all people of the United States, PLEASE RUN!!! General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

David
Chan
Diamond Bar
CA
USA

Samantha
Appleton
Portland
ME
USA

Dear Mr. Clark, I am a freelance photographer specializing in overseas work in conflict zones. I have been deeply impressed with your work and would like to be a photographer on your campaign if you decide to run for President. Sincerely, Samantha Appleton (917) 553.4242 www.auroraphotos.com

James
Forney
Evanston
Il
USA

Lori H.
Schwartz

USA

Bianca
Roberts
big bear
c
USA

Luke
Tilley
Lansdowne
PA
USA

General Clark, If you declare your intention to run for President, I would gladly take on the responsibility of organizing or help to organize the Philadelphia effort. I am working on a Ph.D. in Economics at Temple University. I believe that you would be the best Democratic candidate available to a country in need of a leader. Please run for President. Luke A. Tilley [email protected]

Noe
Flores
Ventura
CA
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. Please Mr. Clark, be for the people, by the people and, the people. You have the skills of a true leader. Don't be misled by money and especially corporations. Unless you are already tied into those elite circles. "We the American People are tired of being lied to by politicians with no sense of honor, and military experience. You have to lead the people. It is your duty Commander

Bill
Scott
Austin
TX
USA

America BADLY needs a new president. One LIKE YOU who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One LIKE YOU who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One LIKE YOU with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. I LIVE ON SOCIAL SECURITY NOW, BUT AM WORKING ON HOW TO SUPPORT YOU FINANCIALLY ALONG WITH MY WIDESPREAD INFLUENCE!!! GO FOR IT!!!! I AM A LEADER WHO KNOWS ONE WHEN I SEE IT...AND I HAVE BEEN SEEING IT IN YOU FOR A LONG TIME NOW!!!

Susan
Hemphill
South Riding
Va.
USA

Wyatt
Lewis
San Luis Obispo
CA
USA

Sean
McDonald
Wanaque
NJ
USA

General Clark: The biggest danger America currently faces is its own government, bent on reshaping the world according to its own vision and the facts, as well our hard-won global alliances, be damned. I ask you not only to run for President, but to work with the other Democratic candidates to field a team with the best chance to restore some sanity to the Executive Branch. I believe that your candidacy will force public discussion of our national security, and the current Administration's mishandling of same, which will deliver a vast improvement whether you win or not.

Patricia
Russell
Nashville
TN
USA

General Clark, It is my humble opinion that Bush Jr. and friends are the worst politcal catastrophe to occur in this country in my lifeitme. As a young adult, I find myself considering immigration as a response to a second Bush term. Please help our country rid itself of this scourge by entering the race. For the love of God, Dean is not going to be able to beat this monster, but you can. Thank you, Patricia Russell

Jeff
Brody
San Antonio
TX
USA

General Clark, I can't tell you how thrilled I was to hear that you are considering a run for the Presidency in 2004. Suddenly the dark clouds which have lingered overhead for the last three years under the Bush administration are beginning to vanish. You, sir, quite frankly are the only electable Democratic candidate in the crowded field. You have a real chance to win in 2004, and to do something positive for this country. You have the advantage of solid leadership, charisma, character -- and you trump the Bush administration on what they think is their strong suit: military and foreign policy. It is so rare to find a leader who has the credentials you possess, one who has the utmost respect of the military community, who is fiscally responsible, and socially progressive. What a stellar combination! Please, General Clark, run for President. America is calling, America needs you. I promise that if you decide to run, I will work hard for you here in San Antonio, Texas...and I will do everything possible to support you. Thank you for your consideration, Jeff ----------------------------- America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Patrick
Hodge
Pittsburgh
PA
USA

Tree
Stokes
Los Angeles
CA
USA

Larry
Rowinsky
Sebastopol
California
USA

Dear General Clark, I read about you in an article in The American Prospect, where you were viewed as a potentially strong candidate for the Presidency of the U.S. I also saw you in a television news interview. I am impressed by your military service record, your formal education, your enlightened political and philosophical views, and your ability to project a personal image of stability, wisdom and good judgement. While I have to say that I respect almost all of the present line-up of Democratic candidates, the overall impression they project is one of fragmentation. You represent a new force, sir. I believe you could unify us and present a formidable challenge to the current Bush juggernaut. I am asking you, therefore, to come to a decision soon to enter the race. If you are not ready to accept a run for the presidency, please consider teaming up with Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts as his running mate. The two of you have the strength, the stature and the integrity to restore the country's faith in its most cherished democratic institutions. Thank you for your consideration, Larry Rowinsky

Mary
Duffey

USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. I believe you have the kind of experience and understanding we need at this time. I also believe you are one of the few who can articulate an attractive alternative to George Bush. We look forward to supporting you as candidate.

Mary
Duffey

USA

Jeff
Warnat
Lynnwood
WA
USA

Phil
Phillips
West Memphis
AR
USA

Appoint someone from the Clinton Economic team as your VP and Win the White House. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Louise
Pomeroy
Sarasota
Florida
USA

ben
mullin
truckee
ca
USA

William F.
Pelrine, Jr.
Waukesha
WI
USA

Sam
Fayyaz
Madison
WI
USA

ben
mullin
truckee
ca
USA

Marie
Sassi
New York
NY
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. Ever since I read the text of your interview with Tim Russert I have felt that you are needed in this race and your voice must be heard. Please consider running. My perfect ticket is you and Robert Rubin, perhaps you can convince him to join you.

Julie
Ortmeier
Jacksonville
FL
USA

What I've read about you so far has gotten me excited and hopeful. I'm looking for someone to run for President who has socially liberal values but who will bring common sense back to our domestic economy by reducing the deficit and balancing the budget. I also value and have pride in your military service, since I am tired of the old (false) saw that Democrats are anti-military and weak on foreign policy. I agree with the stance you outlined in The American Prospect on the importance of multilateralism in fighting terrorism. I have been a Howard Dean supporter and donator, mainly because of his ability and willingness to directly confront Bush; but I like what I've seen of you even more. If you will join the field of Presidential hopefuls, let America see you and know what you stand for, I will switch support and donate to your cause. If I weren't going to be busy with a new baby, as well as a 4-year-old son, I would enthusiastically volunteer to work on your campaign, the first one I've ever felt this strongly about.

Gregory
Lloyd
Blacksburg
Virginia
USA

Roger
Phillips
Warrensburg
MO
USA

General Clark, I am a veteran of the first Gulf War. I believe the current Administration exaggerated Iraq's capacity to make war in order to gain support for the invasion. This is not the way to send troops into combat. I also believe the Adminstration is fiscally irresponsible. I do not want my children saddled with an enormous debt. Sir, I believe you can make a difference. I urge you to run for President. Regardless of your decision, you are in my prayers. Sincerely, Roger Phillips

Douglas
Travis
Livonia
Mi
USA

Dear Mr Clark: Despite the political follies that Mr Bush and company have been engaged in, I see no democrat on the proverbial horizoin that can unseat him. I sincerly believe with your candidacy, we will be looking at a major upset over an administration that is bent on stringing out our military so thin that that we will be largely ineffective in a major conflict. Please my friend: get in there, roll up your sleeves, get elected and clean up Mr Bush's mess and get us going on the right track. Doug Travis. Livonia Mi P.S. President Clark does have a nice ring to it!

Emory
Cain
Margate
Florida
USA

Michael
DePuy
Astoria
NY
USA

If there is one thing I have learned from researching General Clark and his ideas, it is that I want to learn more. I believe his opinions need to be heard and there is no better way to do this than a presidential campain. It is an important time for our country and the world. Basically, it's reality check time. I think General Clark may be the leader we need, I just hope he does too.

Louise
Ward
Kohler
WI
USA

S, O.
WAIFE
Tequesta
FL
USA

Sean
Letz
Woodcliff Lake
NJ
USA

Jan
Eagle
Port Townsend
Washington
USA

With the current Democratic candidates, I fear NONE ARE ELECTABLE. Your credentials----as ***a newcomer to the field, ***a courageous public figure who spoke truth to power on "Meet the Press," ***a clear-eyed straight-shooter who happens to be a general, ***an intelligent, conscientious human being who cares urgently about our country and Constitution ----mean that YOU ARE ELECTABLE. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Susan
Shamroy
New York
NY
USA

Dear General Clark, I hope you don't mind, this is my second letter to you. I hope with all my heart that you will decide to run for President. I believe that our country's future is at stake now, and perhaps that of the rest of the world as well. I believe that you would be the one who can make the difference. Sincerely, Susan Shamroy

Dolores and Keith
Roepke

USA

Faith
Zubasky
Delray Beach
Florida
USA

Alvin
Zubasky
Delray Beach
Florida
USA

We urge you to run for President. You have the "right stuff" to defeat President Bush and that whole sorry bunch in the White House. Please help us to take our country back and to restore the greatness that had been and can again be America, a greatness that has been so fouled and sullied by this administration that the stench has become unbearable. General Clark, we need you and we're counting on you at this critical time in our history and in the history of the world.

Peter
Eichert
Boulder
CO
USA

Colonel D. J.
Tracey, (Ret.)
Tucson
AZ
USA

Derrick
Arnelle

USA

Kyle
Durocher
Calgary
Alberta
Canada

Dale
Latty
Demorest
GA
USA

Wanted to close out the week by letting you and your circle know that we in NE rural Georgia are interested to assist you to re-energize the southern brand of Democrat. We (or should I say they) took a beating last year precisely because we have banked on the old patronage system for far too long. I am probably the most outspoken Democrat reformer in my neck of the woods. Other new (and some key old) Democrats are gathering to push the party shift over the threshold toward centrist social and adaptive foreign policy positions. I've been asked to organized a county/regional Democratic Convention. Georgia's star state constitutional official (Tommy Irvin, 40 years Commissioner of Agriculture) is a local party member. He thinks you're what we need in the White House, across the board. I need a good example of what we need to recharge the Party at our local/rural convention. Please consider a stump appearance in Clarkesville, GA at our democrat convention as you identify your strategic appearance itinerary. Tommy Irvin can run you through the Atlanta circle of power and/ or consult with your Georgia campaign. He has asked me to let him know if you respond. I'm shooting for a late SEP or early OCT party convention. Regards, Dale Latty

Daniel
Tal
Fort Collins
Colorado
USA

WE NEED YOU AND YOUR VISION. The time is now for you to take the role of leader and respond to the break up of American virtue, trust and justice. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

John
Atkinson
Auburn
California
USA

I am currently backing Howard Dean, but we both know that he is a little too far to the left to win. The Republicans will have a field day with the Civil Unions law he passed in Vermont. If you will PLEASE RUN FOR PRESIDENT, I will switch in a minute from supporting Howard Dean to supporting you.

Christian
Sutton
Boulder
CO
USA

Duane
Siders
Wilmington
DE
USA

Dolores
LaGaipa
Shelton
Ct
USA

BOBBI
WALKER
POMPANO BEACH
FLORIDA
USA

Clinton
Coberly
Portland
Oregon
USA

Judith
Owen
St. Petersburg
FL
USA

James
Pokas
Los Angeles
CA
USA

John
Ertel
Boynton Beach
FL
USA

Jeff
Dever
Marquette
MI
USA

Tom
Bernthal
Los Angeles
CA
USA

Ed
favara
Tampa
FL
USA

Dear Mr. Clark, Honestly I don't know much about you but I sense someone who has integrity. I truly wish to live in a Country whose Government Officials I can be proud of and trust. If you feel the same then I wholeheartedly encourage you to go for it. America deserves a leader who can restore its values both domestically and globally.

LILIANA
BACHELDER
RESTON
VA
USA

James
Russell
Duluth
MN
USA

Melissa
Winchester
west palm beach
FL
USA

General Clark - I am fervently hoping that you will decide to seek the Democratic nomination for President! I think you are the one who can defeat Bush and lead us to great things. With your military experience, leadership skills, and obvious great intelligence I know that you would be an exceptional president General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

June
Peterson
North Bend
Oregon
USA

Dear General Clark, I got to know you a bit while you were offering commentary for CNN during the Iraq war. You were honest, thoughtful, decisive, and fair both then and since in your TV appearances. I feel that you are the person best equipped for the Presidency of the United States. I pray that you will heed the call of ordinary people like me. We need you General Clark. America really needs you. Please run for president.

Marcia
MacCardle
El Paso
Texas
USA

Paul Michael
Mackey
Minneapolis
MN
USA

Brian
Bush
Little Rock
AR
USA

Paul
Kuhn

USA

General Clark I agree with your belief that we need a dialogue in this country and that we do not currently have such a dialogue. We also need a leader that has the courage to open that dialogue and to challenge the current political beliefs in this country. I fear that there is no true opposition party right now. From what I understand, you want to run on your own merits and not on the demerits of President Bush. I applaud that line of reasoning and I ask that you declare your candidacy and make a voice for those who are concerned but overwhelmed by the "patriotism" of political concurrence. People need leaders and the Democratic party is not providing leaders who can open up a discussion in this country. I hope that you can be such a leader.

Julian
Scaff
Monrovia
CA
USA

Adam
Kinzinger
Bloomington
IL
USA

The Indians, Canadians, French and other nations support you. WHY? Because they want another weak leader like Clinton to erode US power. In fact, didnt you follow Clinton blindly? Oh we are in for a treat. RE-ELECT BUSH/CHENEY 2004

Steve
Meyer
Branford
CT
USA

Dear Mr. Clark: America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

James
Cantrell
Little Rock
Arkansas
USA

Amit
Doshi
Mumbai
Maharashtra
India

General Clark, You cannot leave America to George W. Bush. I have lived in India for the past few years and what I see here is astounding. People who loved the US when Clinton was President just hate everything about how Bush is handling the rest of the world. The transparent attempt to bribe/blackmail the Indian government into sending troops has left such a bitter taste here, that despite most peoples instinct that this would be a good thing for India, as old friends with iraq, good peacekeeping troops etc. Please Run.

Tammy
Mundy
Owings
Maryland
USA

Joseph
Schmidt
Hinckley
Ohio
USA

Jake
Isaacs
Lexington
KY
USA

hansi
durlach
Winchester
MA
USA

I have heard you a number of times speaking on both the radio radio & TV. I liked what I heard & believe that you may well be the only possible Democratic Presidential candidate, who can beat Bush. I have already been trying by word of mouth to convince people I know to come out in support of you. General Clark, I do believe America needs you. Please run for president. hansi durlach [email protected]

Howard
Baer
Tallahassee
FL
USA

Terry
Guggenbuehl
St. Paul
MN
USA

America desparately needs a new president and a compentent administration. I am a 48-year old middle-class Midwestern male who typically votes moderate. However, I am so appalled at the direction the current administration has taken this country that I will vote for whomever has the best chance of defeating our current president. I believe the best hope is General Wesley Clark. I could list a litany of items where America has seriously declined in the past 3+ years. I hope that you can succinctly and aggressively articulate this decline and the advantages you have to change this decline. General Clark, the world needs you. PLEASE run for president.

Michael
Mallon
Garden City
NY
USA

Blake
Masters
Los Angeles
ca
USA

Josh
Setterlund
Loganville
Wi
USA

Josh
Setterlund
Loganville

USA

William
Patterson
Cocoa
FL
USA

Any voice of dissent is being branded by this administration as being "un-American". You, sir, have the credentials and credibility to lead this country away from foreign entanglements that seem to lead into, what is becoming an endless morass. There has become, an incredibly, incestuous relationship, between big money and big business and our government. While troops are being committed to foreign shores, Veterans of past wars are being denied the basic necessity of health care. While a large part of our voluntary military is composed of poor and minorities, who seek opportunity, their families, at home, are denied economic opportunity. If a plan for the future of the country exists, at this time, it is short sighted and narrow focused. Dwight Eisenhower, himself, would have no place in the Republican Party of today, Because he was a voice of reason and moderation. You have served the United States well and valiantly, in the past, and if you opt not to run for President, you have done more than your share for us, and I thank you...but if you run for president, now, I think you country needs you not in the capacity of a General, but as the Commander-in chief. I want my country to be proud and not arrogant and strong but compassionate. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Kayne
Ishmael
Winchester
KY
USA

connie
manes
mattoon
il
USA

Scott
Hussey
Stuart
FL.
USA

Sean
Gaffney
Fraser
CO
USA

Joyce
Heddleson
San Luis Obispo
CA
USA

Please run for president. Bush has been such a destructive man for our country, we MUST get him out in 2004.

Bruce R.
Williamson
Pensacola
FL
USA

Amir
Aslani
W. Bloomfield
MI
USA

Dear General Clark, I am a United States Peace Corps Volunteer serving in Romania. To me, separated from the propoganda and politics, it is clear that the current administration is following an agenda that is short on foresight, and long on cronyism and hubris. As well as being a Peace Corps volunteer, I am an American Immigrant and love my country dearly -- but more so, I love my country's principles and ideals. It pains me greatly to see those principles and ideals trampled upon, manipulated and misconstrued for political gain. I think you share this feeling, and fear an America whose ideals are so lowly regarded by those who claim to cherish the ideals most dearly. This is why I ask you: Please help restore American ideals, please help restore honor and respect in our leadership, please seek the democratic nomination for President of the United States of America. sincerely, amir aslani Peace Corps Volunteer Braila, Romania

Gary
Abramson
Los Angeles
CA
USA

General Clark, If you support and implement a national policy of environmental protection including minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and industrial pollution, recycling, reducing habitat destruction, protecting all species, endangered or not, and vigorously promoting these policies globally -- and if you support and implement a national policy of finding new technological solutions for renewable, non-polluting energy with the kind of determination that took this nation to the moon... you will not only have my vote, but my full support and energy come election time. I don't know your stance on most issues, however I hope that, as an intelligent person, you fully realize that the greatest problem facing humanity is overpopulation and continuing, environmentally unsustainable population growth -- that the U.S. development of new energy technologies will eliminate the trade deficit, create ancillary quality of life benefits, eliminate our energy dependence on any nation, hostile or not, create many thousands of high technology, high paying jobs, and slow environmental destruction -- that the U.S. must do everything possible to eliminate the national debt and not on the backs of the middle class, but rather on the backs of those whose profiteering resulted in the debt in the first place -- that the U.S. must do everything possible to eliminate the exporting of our manufacturing capacities and especially our high technology jobs and industries that are the future of the nation -- that the U.S. must do everything possible to eliminate the corporate stranglehold on our government and make our government for the people and not for the corporations -- and that the U.S. must do everything possible to ensure that our nation has the most educated population possible to guarantee our continuing strength as a free society and a pillar of democracy, and to allow us the possibility of solving some of the almost insurmountable challenges our species will face in the next 30 years as we push Earth's environment far beyond the brink. I hope this letter reaches you well.

Gary
Abramson

USA

Bruce R.
Williamson
Pensacola
FL
USA

James
Lierow Jr.
Akron
CO
USA

Brett
Neumann
Lawrence
KS
USA

General Clark, I absolutely urge you to consider running for President of the United States. The present administration, while saying it has America's best interests in mind, has leveraged world circumstances to gain political benefit, all the while alienating and ignoring key allies in Europe and the United Nations. We NEED a leader who will not succumb to a foreign policy of fear and paranoia. We NEED a leader who encourages political debate, not an administration that shuns political opponents and strives to conform the thoughts of the American people. We NEED a leader with strong credentials and a clear vision for America. Most of all, we need a Gen. Wesley Clark ! Brett Neumann, University of Kansas

Dennis
Cho
Torrance
CA
USA

Irwin
Gordon
Pembroke Pines
Fl
USA

Kirk
Davis
West Des Moines
Iowa
USA

Michael
Nicoletti
Los Angeles
CA
USA

Dear General Clark, You are more electable than any of the Democratic candidates, and your military gravitas cancels any macho image that Bush has managed to create in far too many gullible American citizens. He is on a mission to consolidate power, crush opponents, and in the process, he will hurt or destroy our economy, our environment, and our basic freedoms. His reckless use of our military will actually weaken America and make us more vulnerable to terrorism, as troop morale plummets and it becomes more difficult to recruit new soldiers who know that they may be the pawn of a political war. For the good of the nation, and the world, please run for president. Thanks, Mike UCLA

Bart
Edson
Polson
MT
USA

Oliver
Kaplan
Palo Alto
CA
USA

Dear General Clark, My name is Oliver Kaplan and I am a graduate student in Political Science and International Relations at Stanford University. I write to you because my entire family and I desperately want you to enter and win the race for the 2004 presidential election. After 2000, all democrats lost hope in our nation’s political institutions. I personally felt dejection and despair. Since then, the states of our country and the world have only gotten worse under Bush's administration. When I heard you were even considering whether to enter the primary race, a glimmer of hope came back. Hope that a thoughtful, intelligent, sensible, credible candidate might be able to depose Bush and work toward a more cooperative, and genuinely compassionate world. I don't know you personally, but I have seen you on TV and agree with your analysis of the problems facing our society. I believe in you, and I believe you can and will restore honor to our Presidency. I believe you will make the right decisions, whether the issue is foreign policy or the funding of stem cell research. Please, I implore you to run and I am already thinking about how I could help your campaign by donating both my time and money. I am confident you will be a great leader and I sure many other Americans feel the same way. Truly yours, Oliver Kaplan

Scott
Isaacs
Hamilton
Ohio
USA

General Clark, I have written you once before and I apologize for writing you again, but I feel a sense of quiet urgency. Today I read a story in USA TODAY about a 22 year old soldier named Jeffrey Wershow who, by all accounts, was a bright young man with much promise to offer this country. He was killed July 6 by a point blank shot to the head, administered from behind. It disturbs me greatly that the United States is losing men of Wershow's caliber with increasing frequency in Iraq while, at the same time, there is very little progress being made to bring other countries in to help bear the security burden. I believe that you are a man of integrity and intelligence that will be honest, forthright, and fair to the American people and the servicemembers that they love who are half way around the world, serving in what appears to be a rapidly detiorating situation. I ask you in the most serious and concerned tone: please join the race for the Presidency. Your country needs you and I am one of many who would be gratified by your service. I know that this country can count on you... make yourself available.

Robert Mayon
Mayon
Crosby
TX
USA

Mark
Levin

USA

John
StJohn
Martinez
CA
USA

President Bush's lack of competence in foreign and domestic policy is becoming more apparent every day, yet it will still take a strong candidate who can appeal to the mainstream to beat him. You are that man. You are right. We are at a turning point. We need your ability and leadership. I look forward to voting for you.

lee
daves
springfield
Mo.
USA

General, Our democracy is challenged as never before and who better to take up the gauntlet than a man tested in war and aware of it's consequences? While pygmies foul the West Wing brave young men die in a war these liars will not even acknowledge. Please accept this one more service to your country. We who truly love America, love it more even than our own financial standing plead fervently for you candidacy.

paul
chavera
austin
tx
USA

General Clark, The Democratic Party is in serious need of bold leadership. This nation needs a person in the White House that understands the complexities of peace as well as war. The war on terrorism will not be won by a cabal of aristocratic men who sit in their "think tanks" and bullet-point each new "strategy" in US world domination. It will be won by men who have the expearience in dealing diplomaticly with our allies as well as our enemies. It will take a new, bold leadership to win the war on terrorism abroad as well as at home. Rescue Colin Powell from the Republican Party and put him on your ticket as running mate and win the war on terrorism.

Andrew
Haskett

USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. Someone who can go toe to toe with George W.Bush on military defense because they have ACTUALLY served in the armed forces. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials, who is level-headed and intelligent and carries a deep sense of history, and who can win in 2004. One who understands the history of the United States in a leadership role for the rest of the world. One who thinks for himself! General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

John
Quinlan
Everett
WA
USA

Madelyn
Andre
Memphis
TN
USA

Jim
Andre
Memphis
TN
USA

Brian
McPherson
Salt Lake City
UT
USA

Eric
Gashel
Winchester
KY
USA

General Clark, Hello, I am a GS-12 for the Special Operations Forces Support Activity and a mobilized Reservist for the Defense Intelligence Agency (Washington, D.C.). In 1991 (after graduating from Penn State University), I joined active duty (U.S. Army) to support Desert Storm. In 1996, I completed my five year enlisted obligation in order to complete my Masters Degree at Eastern Kentucky University. In addition, I enlisted into the Kentucky National Guard to attend Officer Candidate School. In 1998, I completed my Masters Degree and began my Military Intelligence career as a M.I. Officer. Since 911, I have been busy in my civilian career supporting the military (all branches) and I have been busy in my military reserve career. I have been watching our current administration and the democratic candidates who have decided to run for the presidency. I don't see a viable candidate in the democratic party. However, I have been following you and I feel you would be a candidate that I would be willing to support. I am very interested in being a member of your run for president team in the state of Kentucky. I supported President Bush during 2000. However, I think he has allowed a few select individuals in his staff to take over his presidency. I think you have the knowledge, composure, and calmness to win the race in 2004. Please don't forget your fellow soldiers who need somebody, in the office, to make the right decisions. Our country needs somebody to take us to the next level. President Bush is good, but you are a step above him. We need your leadership, experience, and professionalism to take us to the next level. I've never donated time for any election. However, I (in my civilian capacity) am more than willing to donate time and energy to help you win the 2004 Presidency. It is because I believe you are the one to take us forward. President Bush did well, but you can do even better. You are too young to sit back and not help this nation prosper. As President Kennedy said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country". Good luck Sir. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help from the State of Kentucky. Please don't publish without my concurrence. V/R, Eric Gashel 1846 Pine Ridge Road Winchester, KY 40391 (859)842-3453

Lillie
Schechter
Austin
Texas
USA

Mitch
Shapiro
Encinitas
CA
USA

General Clark, I urge you to run for President and, in doing so, to help reawaken the spirit of democracy and public service that is still alive, but seriously weakened in today's political climate. Earlier today I watched George Bush in his press conference with Tony Blair. It was chilling to be reminded once again how consistently and arrogantly our President ignores facts, dismisses criticism, and refuses to answer critical questions and take responsibility for his actions. From what I've heard from and about you, I've come to believe that you exemplify so many of the virtues lacking in Mr. Bush and needed in a President. Though I respect the existing group of Democratic presidential candidates, I'm convinced that what we need as a candidate and president is NOT another partisan politician. We need a dedicated, intelligent, honest and capable public servant, and an experienced leader that will approach the responsibilities of commander-in-chief with consistent vision, courage, wisdom and integrity. You seem uniquely qualified to take on that leadership role. By running for president, you can help our democracy rekindle the spirit in which it was founded and our nation recover its role as a beacon of freedom and a source of stability and support in a troubled world. As you have noted, we are at a critical point in history. Unfortunately, the current administration (and its interaction with our increasingly dysfunctional political finance and mass media systems) has set in motion a destructive momentum that will not be easy to turn around. At this point I don't think any of the existing Democratic candidates can mobilize an alternative momentum strong enough and positive enough to achieve the kind of change you have spoken of and that so many Americans long for. I believe: 1) your candidacy will be actively supported by millions of Americans of all political persuasions who are eager to serve their country and its ideals; 2) your campaign will be able to leverage powerful new tools (e.g., the Internet) to mobilize a grassroots campaign the likes of which has never been seen before; 3) you are the strongest candidate to defeat Mr. Bush in the coming election and, depending on how things go in the months ahead, you may be the only one able to do so; 4) you will do your country a great service by running and will attract the best and brightest citizens to help you succeed in your campaign and your presidency. Along with millions of others, I send my best wishes and support as you weigh this important decision. Should you choose to run, it would be an honor to help you in whatever way I can. Sincerely, Mitch Shapiro

Catherine
Nelson
Davis
CA
USA

Dear General Clark, The country needs you. We are drowning in a morass of lies from Republicans who want to keep the country in fear while looting it, and in response the Democrats are running the usual collection of midgets. Help us, Obi-Wan. You're our only hope. Catherine Nelson Catherine Nelson

Damian
Flynn
West Nyack
NY
USA

ernie
gregg
Phoenix
AZ
USA

Alessandra
Petersen
Council Bluffs
IA
USA

Sheila
Kowal
Denver
CO
USA

Rafaela
Prifti

USA

Dear General Clark, I am writing with the hope of convincing you to run for the office of the president in 2004. I know it is not going to be easy for you, but I believe that you would never take the beaten path. America cannot afford another Bush term. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. Best regards, Rafaela

Drew
Sunderland
Bethesda
MD
USA

Joshua
Sautter
Washington
DC
USA

Judith
McLaughlin
Arlington
VA
USA

DONALD
KIMBLE
Dillonvale
Ohio
USA

John
Hurley
Falcon
CO
USA

Tyler
Darby

USA

Nathaniel
Greenwood
Virginia Beach
Virginia
USA

General Clark, First of all, I have a great deal of respect for any man who can dedicate most of his life to serving his country and who earned the rank of a four star General. With all do respect, however, It seems to me that you would be willing to exchange America's sovereignty for some position in an "interdependent world community". Is this the case? If so, interdependent still means dependent. This nation was founded to always remain independent. Again, if this is not where you stand, then please let me know. Also, would you ever find it proper to engage the U.S. in military action alone, or at least not as a part of the U.N. or NATO? Last, but not least, do you believe that it is okay to take money from one group of Americans and give to another? That does not seem very American to me. America was also found to be a place where a person could come and reap the fruits of their own labor and if they choose to do so, as an individual, they may contribute generously to whatever cause they like. So far, candidates jockeying for the Democratic Party nomination are not impressive at all. You might just be the first Democratic Party candidate I would ever vote for. What is your position on Religion?

BRENDA
BITER
CLARKSVILLE
TENNESSEE
USA

Jeffrey
Jacobs
Brooklyn
NY
USA

Donald
Mott
Farmingville
NY
USA

Dearest General Clark, Please read the following passsage writen by a true winter patriot, Thomas Paine Crisis 1777 "These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will in this crisis turn from the service of his country, but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered, yet we have the consolation with us, the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. Let it be told to the world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet and repulse it." The current state of American affairs are in total dissary. Both the republican and democrat politicans are increasingly unresponsive to the people. American citizens detained and denied the right to trial in civilian courts. If they are guilty the government must prove it in the open not hidden behind the veil of national security. Secret trials held with secret evidence administered by sercret jurists with secret decsions. Is this democracy? The USAPatriot Act is a direct effront to the Bill of Rights. The military industrial complex. The return of voodoo economics along with massive deficit spending, inorder to pay for it all. Wars waged based on rhetoric. Our elected officials have no accountablity. These are but a few the myrid of problems our country needs solutions for. America needs its winter patriots, general, to rise and be counted now. Your past history indicates that you are a tried and true American Patriot. Stand now general and help weed the summer soldiers and patriots from our ranks. Help allow the garden of democracy a chance to respawn and grow unfettered. One more cycle of perversion in american politics might be our democratic republics demise. I would be honored to have you enter the presidential elections on 2004. As our commander in chief recently said "bring it on". Well General? Sincerely, Donald R Mott III 7 Spurwood Lane Farmingville NY 11738

Terry
Grim Jr
Dover
Delaware
USA

william
shenas
springfield
ma
USA

eric
wright
mentor
oh
USA

Theresa
Stark
Arlington
VA
USA

Please consider running for president. America needs a new president. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. One who can restore this country to a place that I can be proud to call my home and raise my children to believe that the purpose of a democracy is to respect the rights of individuals and strive for honesty and fairness in all its pursuits. General Clark, my friends, relatives and colleagues are at a loss to understand how the very core of our national values have so quickly been jeopardized by an administration that appears to have no need to explain itself or listen to others. America needs a change. One that reflects the tolerance and moderation of the vast majority of the American people. I believe that could be you. Please run for president and offer us a choice that will make us happy to go to the polls on election day. Thank you, Theresa Stark

Stephen
Yurik
Hilliard
OH
USA

General Clark, I hope you will run for president. National security will be a central issue in the next election campaign, and you are the only democrat with the credibility on this issue to challenge President Bush. I have watched you on CNN for quite some time, and I am very much impressed with your knowledge, intelligence, and eloquence. I think you are right that the Bush administration was too quick to go to war with Iraq and was wrong not to build a wider coalition. I am afraid we are paying dearly now. Steve Yurik

Andy
Kline
Bethesda
maryland
USA

David
Francis
Boynton Beach
Florida
USA

Barbara
Cuccia
arden
nc
USA

Gina
Wall

USA

Sir, I am a moderate liberal who believes that national security must be carefully balanced with international relations, civil and privacy rights, and the formation of a fundamental American code of ethics that can guide us through difficult times. I am convinced that you have the experience, the courage and the intelligence to protect that balance and to communicate to the American people the wisdom of your philosophy.

Mark
Hazen
Euclid
Ohio
USA

Dear General Clark... Please do the "right thing", because you have "the right stuff" and that is to run for president. Bring a sense of dignity and sanity back to the White House. We the people need someone with your leadership to bring this country back to it's previous stature. You can defeat the George Bush machine. Please give it a shot.We need you and if you're not doing anything else right now...well, Why Not? Thanks.

Suz

Fairfax
VA
USA

General, As was the case with many other of your supporters, I became familiar with you after your appearance on Meet the Press in June. Though I remain impressed with your profound understanding of international politics and by your undoubtable ability to assume a leadership role, I am rather concerned about your lack of punctuality in stating your canidacy. WE'RE WAITING! I've heard you state that you still need to consider where you are most needed, and I can certainly tell you the American populous needs you! We have had to put up with the ambiguous statements from the white house, the misproununciation of simple words like citizenry, and the addition of syllables and letters to words like nuclear and penisula for long enough! Please, be so kind as to save us from being condenmed to another four years of the monotonous drawl of the Bush administration! Thank you.

Brian
Carson
Vancouver
Washington
USA

Coll
Carmean
Phoenix
AZ
USA

Help us, General Clark. Like Obi-Wan, you are at this moment in history our only hope.

Vicki
Cavataio
San Diego
CA
USA

The letter below is the form letter. My personal views are these: After listening to your speech to the New Democrats, I felt a surge of optimism that I haven't felt since November, 2000. You have common sense and a humane vision of human potential. You believe that a successful world community is possible. You have the qualities of the president we dream about. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Walt
Doering
Kokomo
Indiana
USA

Judy
Peabody
Gresham
Or
USA

Judith
Gordon
Beverly Hills
CA
USA

Sidney & Natalie
Brustin

USA

Don
Pelton
Palo Alto
California
USA

Dear Wesley Clark: I'm sure you've heard all the arguments urging you to run for president. Are there any arguments left that are compelling? Perhaps this: I read an article in The Atlantic Monthly today suggesting that you are the person that Bush would least like to run against. It's a lot to ask of you. You have already served your country, and we are asking you to step forward and serve it again, to go into a contentious realm unlike any you have entered before. I am sixty-one years old, the father of two wonderful children, now grown, and for the first time in my life I am afraid for them, and for all the children of their generation. For the first time in my life I wonder if I will see an end, in my lifetime, to the right-wing assault on our liberties and our way of life. Lately I have been recalling something that I heard as a child in school ... that the Constitution is a work in progress, a grand experiment, that each generation must defend it anew. I heard those words, but I did not understand them until now, when the Constitution is under daily assault from fanatics in our own government. The outcome of this grand experiment is not guaranteed. It depends on us! It's a lot to ask of you, to step forward once again. All I can say is that if you step forward to serve, we will step forward to support you. Sincerely and with deepest respect, Don Pelton Palo Alto, CA

Ryan
Boone
evans
Colorado
USA

anthony
GRAHAM
tupelo
ms
USA

John
Martin

USA

America desperately needs a new president. One who has intelligence, a world view, the wisdom to lead our great nation, and one who has the wellbeing of everyday Americans at heart (not just the wealthy and the CEO's) One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

SYLVIA
GILLIS
CHICAGO
IL
USA

AS I WATCHED GENERAL WESLEY CLARK DO INTERVIEWS & COMMENTARIES BEFORE THE WAR WITH IRAQ STARTED, I THOUGHT "THIS MAN COULD REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE. HE HAS THE RIGHT CREDENTIALS TO TAKE ON PRESIDENT BUSH IN 2004" EVERY DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE IS MISSING SOMETHING. WESLEY CLARK KNEW IT WAS WRONG TO GO INTO IRAQ UNILATERALLY. DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES THAT ARE "JOHNNY COME LATELY" CAN NOT COMMAND RESPECT. IT TAKES INSIGHT,VISION & EXPERIENCE TO BE A GREAT LEADER & WESLEY CLARK HAS ALL THESE TRAITS. NOTHING WOULD PLEASE ME MORE THAN FOR GEN. CLARK TO TAKE ON THE TASK AT HAND.

Dorothy
Lee
Edina
MN
USA

dave
howard
dallas
tx
USA

erwin
haas
4901 langenthal - ch
canton berne
switzerland

Donald A.
Piccirillo
Lakewood
OH
USA

David
Anthony
North Las Vegas
NV
United States

Carol
Chernack
Sunland
California
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. We need a president who won't be run by mega-corporations, who will not operate in secrecy, who knows Africa is a continent, not a country, who thinks before he speaks, and can pronounce the word, "nuclear". A person who knows in this very small world, that we cannot do things unilaterally, and who will not casually go to war, who can celebrate this country's diversity, and look out for the poor and disenfranchised. We need a person who can beat George Bush. You are the only one I can see who can do this. Please, please run for President.

Matt
MacCalla
Topanga
CA
USA

Mr Clark, Knowing the difficulties one faces in running against an incumbent, realizing that most democratic candidates have been campaigning for months now, and worrying that perhaps you might only run once and not try again, I at first thought perhaps your talents would best be utilized in 2008. No incumbent, you could start with everyone else when the gun went off and maybe your name would be better known. But, upon further reflection, I realize I was dead wrong. I’m not sure that we as a country and we as a planet can wait until 2008. I am now convinced that it might be now or never, before we have gotten so far out in left field with our energy policy, environment, health care and most importantly, and where we need your help the most, in foreign policy and in mending the constant ripping of bonds, trust and honesty that we are facing. We need your experience, cool head and polished diplomatic skills to bring around this ship before it collides with the cliffs. They say some are born great, others achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them. Both the United States and yourself have achieved greatness. But now, I am afraid Sir, that the latter is happening to you as well.

Trade
Loeffler

USA

America needs a man of intelligence and substance to get this country back on course as a world leader and not a world bully. Reading your creditials, I feel you could be that man. A run for President would allow us to find out more about you, and provide Americans with another choice for a new man to lead this great nation.

Jackie
Kurklis
Norcross
GA
USA

Please hear all of us who are so anxious and ready to get behind your candidacy, and to work for your election in 2004. We believe that you will run, but we'd REALLY love to hear you say it -- the sooner the better. If you think the draft effort is amazing, just wait till you announce!

Sally
Whipperman
Somerset
PA
USA

General Clark, It has been a very long time since I have been so impressed by anyone in public life as I have with you. You have inspired me to believe that there may be an honorable person that could run for the White House. I was very impressed not only by your intelligence & knowledge, but most of all by your genuine demeanor. General Clark, Please run for president. There has never been a time in history that someone of your caliber was needed more as a leader.

Rachel
Zufelt
Lititz
PA
USA

Dear Sir-- I am writing to you a second time to implore you to run for the Presidency. I am 22, engaged to be married next year, just out of college, facing the leanest employment market in a very long time, and severely disappointed in the direction our country has taken in the past three years. The Bush2 Presidency has been nothing but arrogance and deceit. Bush and his cronies have created a disgraceful state of affairs, not only in the foreign affairs arena, but in the economy and in the complete and total disregard for our natural resources and national parks, the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt, not to mention their pandering to special interest groups--even giving Halliburton, Cheney's old company, a contract in rebuilding Iraq. Sir, I implore you, beg you, to please join the race. Your eloquent commentary on CNN during the war in Iraq, straightforward answers on Crossfire, and all that I have read about you have convinced me that you are the man for the job. Currently, the ticket of Democratic possibles is uninspiring at best. If you run, Sir, you will have America on your side. For though I am an American and a patriot, I have never felt so embarrassed to be one than right now. You are the one who can restore our dignity and stature in the world, and who can rectify the three years of mismanagement by the Cowboy and his Posse, who can restore our pride and love for what this country once stood for. You can restore our hope. If you run, you have my complete and total support. Reading some of the prior emails, you have an army of supporters willing and ready to campaign for you, to contribute time and money to see you inside the oval office. I am one of them. And I know that it will be difficult, Sir, to join in the whole rigamarole, but the public, the nation needs you to continue your term of service. Please.

Michael
Pushkin
South Charleston
WV
USA

Deborah
Halliday
Warwick
RI
USA

Greg
Moore
Novato
CA
USA

Please run for president. You'll have my vote.

MaryAnn
Villa
San Antonio
TX
USA

Bess
Gulliver
New Haven
CT
USA

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN BRING DOWN BUSH! YOU ARE THE PERFECT CANDIDATE! IF YOU RUN I WILL DEDICATE AS MUCH TIME TO YOUR CAMPAIGN AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE!

John R.
Conway
Niles
MI
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president as a Democrat! I like and admire some of the Democrats currently running and think they would make fine presidents, but I don't think any of them have as good a chance of replacing the current incumbent as you do. Your background and experience mean a lot to me and surely to a good many other Americans. You are a highly credible alternative to what we have now. America needs you. I see in you the strong potential to be a true servant of the people -- ALL of the people -- of the United States of America. I think you have that special, intangible quality of leadership that this country desparately needs. Your values -- as I've heard you express them in recent weeks -- also happen to resonate deeply with mine. America needs you. Please run!

Christopher
Rock
Spring Hill
FL
USA

Wm. C.
Moor
Delray Beach
FL
USA

Michelle
Brown
Durango
Co
USA

Ana Maria
Meizys
Mahwah
NJ
USA

Dear General Clark, You are the only person who is worthy of the Democratic nomination and the only who could defeat Bush in '04. Please please run for president. Please think of what could happen to this country if you don't! General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. Regards, Ray & Ana Maria Meizys Mahwah, NJ

Robert
Lejeune
Bronx
NY
USA

We need an intelligent and humane president with genuine vision who can, perhaps, rescue the Democratic party from confusion and lack of convictions. But mostly we need someone to oust that jester in the White House, and get us out of this profitless adventure in Iraq. it's become so embarassing to be an American. What that Bush has done to this country borders on treason. The consequences of another four years are frightening. I'm 65 and semi-retired, a lifelong Democrats. I'd be glad to work 50+ hours a week to help get Wesley Clark nominated and elected. I wouln't give one minute or $1 for any the Democrats now running. Just coax all these mediocrities running for the Democratic nomination to find their rightful place in life! The only viable candidate I see Wesley Clark.

Mark
Gray
Mayfield Hts
OH
USA

General, I am pleading with you to enter the race for president of the United States. I am truly scared with the direction of our country and I fear if allowed to fallow this path to long we will not be able to save her. Studying all of the democratic candidates you are the most qualified. General please enter the race sooner rather then later. Thank you, Mark Gray Cleveland Ohio

Troy
Sterk
Seattle
WA
USA

Martin
Burns
Newton
MA
USA

Sarah
Mayes
Ruidoso
New Mexico
USA

craig
morton

USA

James
Harrington
Charlotte
NC
USA

Gen. Clark: I'm a fellow Arkansan (exiled for financial reasons to North Carolina) who's deeply concerned about the future of the country. The current leadership has its strengths, but they've taken a course of action that is decidedly wrong for America and our interests, and that makes the world less safe and less free. I've watched your career with interest since I became aware of you, and I was proud to know that someone from my state could accomplish so much. I know that you have sacrificed a great deal for your country, and I know that the strains on a person who runs for President are exceeded only by those placed on someone who captures the White House. But the future of our nation and of the world depends upon electing people of your caliber to our highest offices. Lately I have not been very proud of our present president, nor of many of the leaders in Washington--on both sides of the aisle. But my pride in America, in being American, is as strong as ever. Even more, I have faith that the troubled times we currently suffer will pass, and that good people will rise to the top, through hard work and dedication to making this country strong and safe and free. General Clark, please run for President.

Kevin
Corcoran
Washington
DC
USA

Only you can fill the leadership void plaguing American politics. We have a President who uses the word "leadership" quite often, only to do the opposite. We also have a field of Democratic candidates who - while possessing certain individual merits - cannot inspire the electorate to mobilize and defeat the foreign and domestic policy train wreck that is the Bush administration. If you choose to run, it is possible you may lose. But if you choose not to run, America will surely lose.

Mike
Struzik
La Mesa
CA
USA

Toni
Chesteine-Franklin
Groton
CT
USA

Beth
Breslauer
New York
NY
USA

Dear General Clark, We desperately need you to enter the race for president, to help inject intelligent dialogue into the process and provide Americans with an alternative to our current choices. I, like many Americans, am so distraught by the actions of the current administration, particularly in matters of the economy and foreign affairs. Their behavior has been abhorrent, the decisions they’ve made baffle me – from the expansion of the Patriot Act to the invasion of Iraq to the lack of focus on rebuilding Afghanistan, to the deficit we are now carrying. I am amazed at how things have become so bad, so quickly. I am also frustrated with the lack of strong Democratic leadership, and am completely fed up with partisan politics. I have a great amount of respect for you and your opinions, and admire your intellect. I would welcome the opportunity to hear your thoughts and do hope you give serious consideration to running for the office of President of the United States. Warm regards, Beth Breslauer New York, NY

William
Snaer

USA

Dear General Clark: Anyone who needs this much time to decide whether he wants to be president should not be president. Best wishes for an enjoyable retirement.

Chris
Morrow
Jacksonville
FL
USA

Rosanne
Thompson
mountlake terrace
wa
USA

Toni
Chesteine-Franklin

USA

Hal
Davis

USA

Dear General, I believe you will be a fine president. For the sake of my family please stop and consider running for president. We need you. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, me and my family need you, America needs you. Please run for president.

Paula
Alley
Kalispell
MT
USA

As a lifelong"peacenik", I see Gen. Clark as an intelligent, thoughtful, well-rounded man with potential to be elected president. These traits are sadly lacking in our current leader,and four more years of the same could be globally catastrophic. Having followed his commentary on Bush's war on CNN, and studying this site and other web information, I'm pretty sure he would be my candidate. General Clark, please enter the race for Democrat candidate for president. I believe you will gain great support from Republicans and Democrats alike as we learn more about you.

Pothana
Saikumar
San Antonio
TX
USA

For the sake of our children's future, we must get back our government from irresponsible republican leadership at every level. Your leadership will give us a government for the people, by the people. Let us bring back the 'American Pride' and 'American values' which we lost with the 2000 election. We, the citizens of this wonderful country, can not let our great nation go down in any way. You at the helm, we can all salute our flag with greatest pride. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Hal
Davis

USA

alvin
sacks
Los Altos Hills
CA
USA

Joan
Arnold

USA

Robert
Singer
Marietta
GA
USA

In a world where really qualified individuals chose not to run for political office because of what has become of our election "process", your decision to run would be a breath of fresh air to all of us who are desireous of having a President who can lift this country out of the name calling bickering political garbage we have had to put up with for much too long. Our country needs you and while you have already admirably served us well, we can only hope that you will have the stamina to withstand the political onslaught to rise to the occassion one more time. These are not ordinary times and we do not need an ordinary candidate. Thank you for considering.

Lew
Peterson
Woodside
CA
USA

reuben
sanchez
san francisco
ca
USA

Richard
Mendoza
San Francisco
California
USA

Beth
Breslauer
New York
NY
USA

Cara
Ciullo
Washington
DC
USA

The United States desperately needs a new president. We need an INTELLIGENT leader who has real world (ie, foreign and domestic) experience, a great deal of common sense, an open mind, a kind, unselfish heart, and the guts to stand up for that in which s/he believes. We cannot afford to have President Bush re-elected in 2004. Your credentials and your solid, respected, reasonable positions make you a far better presidential candidate for the Democratic party. Please consider putting your name in the hat. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president in 2004. Thank you.

Melissa
Evans
Little Rock
AR
USA

Wentris
Alford
Madison
MS
USA

Susan
Jamison
Piedmont
CA
USA

The American people want an alternative to President Bush. Our country, its values, its economy, and its international alliances are threatened by the policies and practices of this administration. The state of the union gets worse every day. There is no current candidate with the credibility and credentials to pose a serious challenge to President Bush, who remains as popular as he is solely, I believe, because there is no serious alternative who would have the respect and trust of the voting public. Americans disagree with his policies--they don't endorse an agenda of showering the rich with tax benefits, ignoring environmental problems and favoring industry at every turn, or gutting civil liberties--and are very worried about where this country is headed. But they don't see a viable alternative candidate on the horizon, one that would have their trust and the leadership qualities Americans want in their President, regardless of his policies. You would be such a candidate. Your credentials and experience and record of public and military service, your policies, your integrity, and your common sense approach, would be profoundly attractive to a public crying out for an attractive and viable candidate for President. It would be very difficult, as well, for President Bush's election campaign to attack you. As an "outsider," and with your military credentials, the usual attacks mounted by Republicans would be impossible or self-defeating. Please run for President. You would do your country a great service by entering the race.

Wayne
Bonner
Belleair Bluffs
FL
USA

David
Day
Somerville
MA
USA

Mr. Clark, As a disguished military man with ties to Europe and the world, you may be the ONLY man who can restore America's reputation around the world. I work at a music importer/exporter and things are getting quite difficult, both in exposing the world to American music and vice versa. There is a real, substantial dislike for this country. And it will continue without your help. Kerry, despite his stellar record in the military, is not the distinguished personality that you are. You, quite to the point, are our only hope. President Clark. It'll happen. Best,

Lucas
Ward
Columbus
Ohio
USA

When I was a kid, G.I. Joe was my favorite show. There was this one episode where the bad guys mess with the computer to make it look like the government has put these enlistees in charge. At the end, after everything is cleared up, the General comes in and says the reason this one guy couldn't hack being in charge wasn't because he didn't have the talent, but because he didn't have the desire. Later in life I read some Aristotle, and if I remember correctly he said that the desire it takes to lead can't just be a desire to achieve your own goals, but must be a desire to do whatever is best for your people. My mom recently told me that she read Laura Bush's book and that George Bush would have rather owned the Texas Rangers than become President. Now I don't know how badly upi really want to be President either, but you definately seem to have the desire to do what's best for your people. And right now, your people need a more reliable president. So how about doing what's best for them?

Katharine
Lynch
Arlington
Va
USA

Shaun
Vernon
Salt Lake City
Utah
USA

Dear Gen. Clark, I am an Americans who is concerned about the federal deficit and rising national debt. Our leaders though are not willing to do what is right for the future of this country. Instead they are focused on padding their careers today, while ignoring tomorrow. Our leaders in Washington have forgotten commons sense issues. We need new blood and we need an American that has a brain to run this country. No other leader in this country has the ability to change America for the better except for you. Your leadership will build respect at home and abroad where our respect has dropped the past three years. General Clark, America needs you now! Please, please, please run for president. I will devote my time to make sure you win the presidency. With Respect, Shaun Vernon

Alison
Bickford
Chicago
IL
USA

Cynthia
Hoffmann
St. Ann
MO
USA

Julie-Aurore
Losman
Baltimore
MD
USA

General Clark, There are a great many things about the current administration that worry me, including its insistence on passing tax cuts in uncertain economic times and its unapologetic focus on supporting corporate interests above the interests of individuals and the environment. But those concerns are not what keep me awake at night. What concerns me the most about the Bush administration is the impact that its international policy is having on the relationship of this country with the rest of the world, especially our "friends." The decision about whether or not to have gone to war with Iraq was a difficult one, and although I believe that war is rarely if ever a solution to complex political problems, I grant that an argument can be made that, at the time, it seemed justified. I defer post-war analysis of the quality of the intelligence warning about weapons of mass destruction and the relationship between Sadam Hussein and Bin Laden to people more informed than myself. But putting aside the question of whether the United States should have engaged in such a war, the fact remains that the way in which the politics of the war were conducted has had a potentially devastating impact on our relationship with the international community. In the interminable weeks before the war, I listened to morning press conferences by Ari Fleisher and General Colin Powell detailing why the nations of th world should support the war and detailed accounts of how negotiations were under way to secure the support of our allies. Eight hours later, President Bush would come on the news to say that the US would do what it wanted, when it wanted, and that US policy would never be subject to the will of others. Not exactly what sixth graders learn as the definition of "diplomacy." The problem is that, no matter how rich and powerful this country is, we cannot go it alone. If I ever had any doubts about that, they ended on September 11th. I watched the dust clouds rising from the ashes of the World Trade Center for weeks after September 11th, and walking down to Union Square in November, I could still smell the fumes from the devastation. How that lesson could have escaped the president is beyond my powers of comprehension. We need help. We need friends. Not just the kind whose bills we pay and whose regimes we uphold, but friends with whom we have meaningful discourses and who know that, even if they disagree with us, they will be heard and respected. Without that, we are headed for a very bleak and lonely future. I have been incredibly disappointed with the Democratic leadership in Congress. Not one of the supposed leaders of the Party have made a convincing case that they understand how dangerous the international policy of President Bush is. The message of an America supreme, answerable to no-one, is far too popular a call to arms for them to challenge, and they are too busy testing the waters of popular sentiment to realize that we are becoming a polically marginalized superpower, a logical absurdity but is happening nonetheless. The one spark of hope I have had since the beginning of the Bush presidency that there is someone out there who has the intelligence, integrity and diplomatic sophistication to repair the damage inflicted on this country by President Bush came several months ago when I watched you being interviewed on Meet the Press. I heard you express, far more eloquently than I ever could, everything I had been thinking about how we should be treating the rest of the world, not as lackeys and yes men, but as equal partners in the fate of this planet. I entreat you to run for president. I know that the process is grueling and that the job can be overwhelming and often thankless, but the alternatives, another four years of George Bush Jr. or four years of an 'at least he's not Bush' president would be tragic and potentially historically devastating. Thank you for your time and attention, and good luck. Sincerely, Dr. Julie-Aurore Losman, MD, PhD In these chaotic and uncertain times, to make a State of the Union address that brags that the United States is and will continue forever to be the one and only world power, and that it is essentially up to us to America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Chris
Stevenson
Farmers Branch
TX
USA

Andrea
Stover
Washington
DC
USA

Jen
Clarke
Somervilel
MA
USA

DJ
McGraw
Little Rock
AR
USA

America needs a president capable of protecting American soil from a military prospective. We ARE at war. Washington, namely the Bush Administration for which I voted, but will not again, has lost its credibility. Not only is information regarding 9/11 being withheld from committees trying to assess our situation, but the new war/s appear to be examples why the world says such bad things about the United States of America - they are being proven true. They don't really care about the people of other nations, just in wielding their power. Well, that's not the common place American! We need a leader who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. The image of the United States should be greater in the world than even to its own citizens. This image should not be damaged by another four years of the type of foreign policy inflicted by the Bush Administration. The question is "What foreign policy!?" As a person who recognized your sterling characteristics when you were in junior high, I say to you, we need your voice, integrity, unquestionable leadership, and foreign policy credentials to help our nation and the world at large. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

BEN
MASHBURN
CAMDEN
ARKANSAS
USA

Matthew
Jones
Wilmington
DE
USA

Michael
Degen
Spring Green
Wisconsin
USA

Amanda
Franko
New Richmond
WI
USA

Bill
Cobb
Little Rock
AR
USA

Amanda
Franko
New Richmond
WI
USA

James
Stroud
Huntington Beach
California
USA

REE
VAN VLECK

USA

this President apparently thinks the CIA director has nothing better to do with his time than babysitting the administration so they they don't KNOWINGLY mislead the American people.George Tenet is the only one involved in this latest fiasco who DOESN'T deserve to be fired.Yet some of the Democratic candidates are calling for his resignation because the White House used intel Mr.Tenet had told them was false 3 months prior to the speech.WE NEED YOU SIR!!! EVEN WASHINGTON VETERANS ARE MISSING THE POINT AND BEING SUCKED INTO THE KARL ROVE THEATRE!!!! HELP!!!!

Drew
Young
Rockton
IL
USA

Joyce
Stroud
Huntington Beach
California
USA

Shankar
Mukherji
Cambridge
MA
USA

Dear General Clark, As a student with academic aspirations, I am particularly impressed with your desire to restart the dialogue over the future of our nation that began following the demise of the Soviets but was so abruptly and chillingly halted by the horror of that September day two years ago. It is precisely this thoughtfulness that has so completely vanished from the political discourse of late. Hence this letter: while most other candidates for political office must spend time cultivating coherent stances on matters of foreign policy and national security, your credentials will allow you to argue from an extraordinarily credible vantage point. The gravitas you can bring to bear on a campaign season will allow you personally an unprecedented stage from which to get the country talking again. General Clark, I urge you to run for the presidency in 2004. You can do no greater service to this country than to restore dignity and deliberation to the political process, and I am confident that you have the singular ability to make this happen. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Shankar Mukherji Massachusetts Institute of Technology Departments of Physics and Mathematics

Frederick
Cacchione
Naples
FL
USA

Nancy
Converse
Annandale
Virginia
USA

This country could not stand another four years of ineptitude leadership. You are our best hope. Run, Wesley, Run.

Norman
Scher

USA

I heard you at the Independence Comm Bank on 7/14/03 and was very moved by your presentation. If there had been a voting booth outside the club I would have been quick to vote for you. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Sebastian
Toomey
San Francisco
CA
USA

Jim
Loges
Loves Park
Illinois
USA

America needs a new president who has a first hand knowlege of the consequences of sending our troops on foolish missions. Certainly there are times when we must show our force--such as Kosovo and even Afghanistan but the silly and ill planned venture into Iraq should show all thinking Americans the danger of another four years under Bush. Even more important--another four years of Cheney and Rumstedt! But, General Clark, you must run as a Democrat--Ike had his choice in 1952 but he broke my heart when he decided to go with the party of Taft, McCarthy, etc. I was just discharged from the Army and voting in my first Presidential election when he made his choice. I had the utmost respect for Adlai Stevenson and voted for him twice but I knew that it was failed effort even before the election. General Clark, make the right decision and make it soon. Run for president as a Democrat.

Jim
Loges

USA

America needs a new president who has a first hand knowlege of the consequences of sending our troops on foolish missions. Certainly there are times when we must show our force--such as Kosovo and even Afghanistan but the silly and ill planned venture into Iraq should show all thinking Americans the danger of another four years under Bush. But, General Clark, you must run as a Democrat--Ike had his choice in 1952 but he broke my heart when he decided to go with the party of Taft, McCarthy, etc. I was just discharged from the Army and voting in my first Presidential election when he made his choice. I had the utmost respect for Adlai Stevenson and voted for him but I knew that it was failed effort even before the election. General Clark, make the right decision and make it soon. Run for president as a Democrat.

Brian
Donnelly
Charleston
SC
USA

Judy
Powers
Lakewood
CO
USA

Elijah
Sivin
Brooklyn
NY
USA

Tom
Maroun
Scottsdale
AZ
USA

America needs a new president. We need someone who is thoughtful and free of the taints of corrupt influence. America needs a President who has no ties to entrenched political interests or parties. America needs a President who is "Of, for and by the people". General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Anne
Laurence
Evanston
IL
USA

David
Roth
Arlington
VA
USA

Dale
Hankins
Ponte Vedra Beach
Florida
USA

Deborah
Conta
Milwaukee
Wis.
USA

I believe you are the only Democratic candidate who can appeal to all Democrats and also to moderate, pro-choice Republicans who feel betrayed by the current president for his anti-choice, fiscally irresponsible, swaggering positions. Your military background, diplomatic experience, business experience and fiscal conservatism combine to make an extremely electable candidate. You inspire confidence and a feeling of safety. Please run for President.

Linda
Larsen
Tucson
AZ
USA

Calley
Parks
Altamont
New York
USA

Greg
Wardlaw
Amherst
MA.
USA

Mr.Clark, I am 38 years old with 3 children. I truly am scared for their future. The current direction of our country , both here and abroad is a down right dangerous one. I believe you know this and are an individual with the intelligence and integrity to change the course of history. Please Run Greg

Ian
McMurtry
Farmington
Connecticut
USA

Michael & Shannon
Rejonis
Mt Pleasant
SC
USA

Marvin
Cornblath
Baltimore
MD
USA

Timothy
Vickery
dallas
tx
USA

Allan
L'Etoile
Vienna
VA
USA

Victor
Gonzalez
Brooklyn
New York
USA

I am a veteran ('67-'70). I have three sons who are on active duty (Army); two of them are West Pointers. I love this country and want what is best for our future. I am a registered Democrat who is not happy with the current choices. I believe it is time for a new leader who is outside the loop of owed favors. We need a new vision. From what I have read about you, you seem to be a man of action and morals. I urge you to put your ideas and visions forward. I would have more confidence in the future of my children if we had a leader of your caliber at the helm. I hope you decide to run for president, you can count on our support.

Joan
Cornblath
Baltimore
Maryland
USA

Matthew
Kleiderman
Salem
MA
USA

Beatrice
Winkler
Baton Rouge
LA
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. As a naturalized American citizen originally from Switzerland, I am extremely dismayed by my adoptive country's loss of stature in the world, which I see as the direct result of Bush administration policies. It seems the US has lost the trust and respect of both governments and private citizens all over the world; the unprecedented support and goodwill shown us after 9/11 has been replaced by contempt. Bush administration foreign policy has been one of arrogance, hypocrisy, and deception, while their domestic policy is built on fear mongering and selling our economic and environmental future for the short-term gain of powerful corporate interests. I want more than anything to once again be proud and happy that I came to America, and to feel confident that as an educated, hard-working professional, I can make a good life for myself here. I am not confident this will be possible if our nation has to suffer another four years of Bush. However, I am confident that you could set us back on the right course, turn around our presently dismal situation, and help the US once again become an admired, rather than despised, world power. That is why I am asking you to run for President.

nicholas
clinton
san francisco
ca
USA

Nancy
Evas

USA

America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times, and you are not it. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. Again this is not you. General Clark, America doesn't need you or want you to run for president.

Sharon
Robison
Tucson
AZ
USA

Ari
Colin
Centreville
VA
USA

Carol
Conway
Niles
Michigan
USA

Jonathan
Woodruff
Barker
NY
USA

General Clark, I've already wrote to you once. My name is Jonathan Woodruff and I wish that you would run for the presidency. I have a feeling that if you run you would over shadow the rest of the 9 candidates, and make President Bush look like a complete fool. Run, Crush Bush, Win restore Democrats to the White House. Please General Clark run. You have my vote. Sincerely, Jonathan Wright Woodruff

Waleed
Diab
New York
NY
USA

Aaron
Friedman
New York
NY
USA

Julie
Stein
Scarsdale
NY
USA

Eric
Shrago
New York
NY
USA

General Clark, We need a leader who is able to respect the American public. Someone who does not have to lie to the people to invoke support for his military action. Someone who understands fiscal responsibility and basic economic principles. Someone who wants to protect the individual's rights. America needs someone who can win. General Clark, please run.

Cynthia
Dunitz
Ann Arbor
MI
USA

You are the only one that can capture the hearts and minds of the American people. I am 48 years old and have never worked on a political campaign before. I am committed to working on yours. (Well actually I worked on a school board campaign for a friend.) I have already begun talking you up to friends and associates. Give me more to talk about. RUN! America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president. Take care, Cynthia

Dianne
Fruin
Ross
CA
USA

Kimberly
Hyde
Las Vegas
NV
USA

Julie
Setzer
High Point
NC
USA

Judith
Neulander
Shaker Heights
Ohio
USA

Ralph
Reda
Marietta
GA
USA

Marlene
Johnson

USA

Jennifer
Nichols
Las Vegas
Nevada
USA

Jeffrey
Williams
North Wales
PA
USA

Leigh
Golterman
New York
NY
USA

Dear General Clark, We need you - please think about running. Kind regards, Leigh Golterman

Karl
Greer
Austin
TX
USA

I'll keep what was already said below and add that I don't know much about you, but from what little I've read on this web site you would appear to be a strong challenger to Bush. You have legitimate foreign policy experience. You have literally been on the front lines. Unlike President Bush you have the education and the intelligence to use that education properly. We need someone strong to stand up to what Bush is doing to this country. I hope you can be that person. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

JAMES
RUSSUM JR
CATAULA
GA
USA

Al
Lazarus
Fort Worth
TX
USA

JOSEPH
CAMBRON
louisville
kentucky
USA

catherine
Chamblee
Tampa
Florida
USA

Have you seen the choices we have for President so far?? It ain't pretty. We need a man who will tell it like it is - honest and capable. From what I have seen and heard, you are just the man for the job ...

James
Reich
Mountain View
CA
USA

General Clark-- Our country is in real trouble, and we really need you as a candidate. Despite his rhetoric, President Bush is not doing the things that have to be done for homeland security and counterterrorism, and he's obliterating our economic future. Post 9/11, all candidates must first be believable on national security, and, for this reason, none of the current Democratic front-runners really stands a chance in the general election. So, please run! We need you to put our foreign policy and counterterrorism houses in order, and your centrist stands on economic issues are just what the country wants and needs. Sincerely, Jim Reich

Richard
Koppe
west palm beach
Florida
USA

karen
galligan
greenville
indiana
USA

Marta
Matsumoto
Norman
OK
USA

General Clark, America needs you. Please run for president.

Jon
Mossman
Toronto
Ontario
CAN

Dear Mr. CLarke I am a Canadian citizen, so your staff there may throw this letter out as it may not hold as much water as one coming from your fellow country men, but I am going to write it anyways. I think honestly , you would make a perfect candidate for president of the United States, US politics plays a big part of every Canadians lives, and we pay alot of attention to people in high political positions south of the border. I really was blown away when i watched the CNN coverage of the Iraq war, you seemed like the only person who provided intelligent and thoughtful, and more importantly honest opinion and insight on the situation there, in fact your one of the only reasons i bothered to watch CNN at all during those times. More importantly , I think you have the mustard to be able to pose serious questions on the decisions made by the current Bush administration over the course of the last three years, to me, and this is maybe a Canadian perspective, the United States is going down the tube, your international statue has defintley dropped , your economy is fluttering, though still looking somewhat positive, and your facing a massive deficit. The administration appears, at least to me, to have more special interest in mind than actual policy that makes sense, they seem to portray the often inaccurate "American arrogance" which I think hurts the county more than helps it, the people of the United States are wonderful, but they have been manipulated for too long by the current administration that feeds on sensationalisum and blind patriotisum. WHy doesnt anyone think it was wrong for Bush 2 to use obviously bogus material during the State of the Union speech in order to further his agenda and they felt that President Clinton needed to be impeached for having a small affair during his time in office?? Does the media in the US and the general populace have priorities anymore? Or is the team with the best spin doctors that always end up winning? There needs to be new direction, there needs to be a fresh outlook , Bush politics are fossilized, and do nothing to better your county, if anything it mearly adds to its alienation. Geez sorry for rambling, but anyway, from one young Canadian that loves what the US is supposed to stand for, I think you would be the proper man to get the country back on track, and help curtail the steady downward spiral.

Pamela P.
McLoughlin
Spring Hill
FL
USA

Kelly
Norrid
Houston
Texas
USA

Jill
Alderson
Dallas
Texas
USA

ZELBO
BLOTNICK
NEW YORK

USA

THE DREAM TICKET: CLARK, GRAHAM !

Gary
Johnson
Houston
TX
USA

Scott
Smith
Milton
MA
USA

Emma
Dassance
Washington
DC
USA

I can hardly recognize this country the country I have loved all my life. The principles on which our country is based are slowly being stripped away. America needs a new president. One who is up to the challenge of our uncertain times. One who can be a voice for common sense and moderation in these dangerous, uncertain times. One with the integrity, unquestionable leadership and foreign policy credentials necessary to win in 2004. General Clark, America needs you. I urge you to run for president. Please,please, please.

Alan
Sturmer
Turners Falls
MA
USA

Michael
Eivins
Iowa City
Iowa
USA

Scott
Hernandez
Brooklyn
NY
USA

Grant
Lynde
Camp Wolf
APO AE
USA

Freddrick
Mcallister
charlotte
NC
USA

Nathan
Carlile
Bexley
Ohio
USA

John
Tierney
Astoria
NY
USA

Mike
Hudack
New York
NY
USA

Mark
Ducker
Haslett
MI
USA

America needs a new president. Mr. Clark, America needs a president who understands the difference between "walk softly, but carry a big stick" and "thrashing through the world swinging at anyone and saying all agree with me or else!" I've traveled and worked with "ordinary Americans" who are working in developing countries everyday, and they are scared that the current administration is doing more to demean the image of the U.S. than any in the past 30 years. If you're going to run, it has to be your next "war." It has to be with over whelming force...the current administration is savy, has the really big money behind them, and seems to have most of the population fooled into thinking Bush's way is a just crusade. You must "attack" him not only on how the U.S. interacts with the world regarding security issues, but on his view of domestic economic and civil rights issues as appled to ALL Americans. You must appoint an Attorney General that would NOT make Stalin proud! Bush can't be left off the hook for things like: It has become obvious that they were planning to go after Saddam Hussein as soon as he got in office -- why wasn't he forthright about that when he ran for president in 2000? In a sad way (for the rest of us), 9/11/01 was the best thing that could happen to G.B. Why weren't leaders of CIA, FBI, etc., held accountable for security lapses prior to 9/11/01? -- Why weren't they fired? Why aren't people like Dick Cheney and Condi Rice held accountable for role in not stopping the "lie" that Bush said in the S.O.U. speech regarding Irag, uranium and "Africa"? Why, after Bush issued a statement to the Supreme Court prior to the review of Univ. of Michigan Law School's admission policy that included race as a factor in which he said race should not be a factor, implying it's unconstitutional...and then, when the Supreme Court ruled it was OK, Bush was let off the hook again, when he simply said "diversity is good." I could go on and on, there are so many "waffles" by this group. Like Cheney and Halliburton! And what about the deficit they are running up now? How will our grandchildren live with the results? I will support you if you are willing to undertake a candidacy of overwhelming intellectual and humanitarian force to become president of the United States. There has to be a change.

Lala
Smith
Fairfax
VA
USA

Mark
Dierauf
concord
nh
USA

General - Even though the subject of this email is "Please run for president” and as much as I would love to see a Clark candidacy I will not implore you to seek the oval office. Instead, I will hope and trust that you will use your best sense of the political situation to make that decision that allows you to have the greatest impact on the future direction of this country. If that means running for president, then well and good - if not then I am sure you will find a way to have a significant impact, and you can count on my support either way. Mark Dierauf Concord, NH

Lala
Smith
Fairfax
VA
USA