It is awfully early in the process for people to be deciding the winner already. Methinks the media prognostications have a danger of becoming self-fulfilling. <sigh>.
-Ben

> I belong to the Clark for Pres mailing list.  I like him ok, but I'm
> beginning to feel like his campaign is faltering.  Dean seems to be
> the golden boy.  
>
> - Matt
  
> ----- Original Message -----
  
> From: Kevin Graeme
  
> To: CF-Community
  
> Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 3:17 PM
  
> Subject: Re: Madonna for Wes Clark
>
>
  
> Was this spam or do you know why you got it?
>
  
> -Kevin
>
  
> ----- Original Message -----
  
> From: "Matthew Small" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  
> To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  
> Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 1:52 PM
  
> Subject: Madonna for Wes Clark
>
  
> > I just got this a minute ago.
  
> >
  
> > - Matt Small
  
> >
  
> >
  
> > Dear Matthew,
  
> >
  
> > I've never done this before.  But life is about taking risks is it
> not?
  
> >
  
> > I know that people seem to pay attention to everything I do.  Big
> or
  
> Small.  Ridiculous or Sublime.  So I am hoping they pay attention to
> this:
  
> >
  
> > I am supporting General Wesley Clark for President.
  
> >
  
> > Not only as a "celebrity," but as an American citizen and as a
> mother.  I
  
> want my children to grow up with the same opportunities that I had --
> to
  
> know and understand what's going on in the world and to travel that
> world
  
> safely and with pride.
  
> >
  
> > I fear the future I wish for my children is at risk, so I'm taking
> action.
  
> Please join me.
  
> >
  
> > Our greatest risk is not terrorism, and it's not Iraq or the "Axis
> of
  
> Evil."  Our greatest risk is a lack of leadership, a lack of honesty
> and a
  
> complete lack of consciousness. Unfortunately our current government
> cannot
  
> see the big picture.  They think too small. They suffer from the
> "what's in
  
> it for me?" syndrome.  The simple truth is that the current
> administration
  
> has squandered incredible opportunities to bring the world together,
> to
  
> promote peace in regions that have only known war, to encourage health
> in
  
> places that are ravaged with disease, to make us more secure by living
> up to
  
> our principles at home and abroad.  The simple truth is that the
> policies of
  
> our current administration do not reflect what is great about America.
>
  
> >
  
> > Thankfully, we have a candidate running for President who is
> committed to
  
> ensuring that our country lives up to its promise and its people.  Wes
> Clark
  
> is a decorated soldier and a respected diplomatic leader who has
> already
  
> given 34 years to his country.  He is smart and he is good.  He has
> worked
  
> hard to get where he is and he is a national hero.
  
> >
  
> > A perfect example of the American Dream.
  
> >
  
> > I've never aligned myself with a presidential candidate during the
> primary
  
> season.  But this time, the stakes are just too high, we have too much
> to
  
> lose and there is so much work to be done.
  
> >
  
> > I'm joining you in supporting General Wesley Clark in 2004.  I have
  
> committed to do all that I can to help his campaign in the coming
> months,
  
> and I'm asking you to do the same.  He needs all of us to reaffirm
> our
  
> support today, at the start of the New Year.
  
> >
  
> > I've looked at all the Democratic candidates.  I respect them all
> for
  
> their dedication and patriotism.  But I'm supporting Wes Clark because
> in
  
> him I see the qualifications, character and vision that we so
> desperately
  
> need.
  
> >
  
> > We are a country with incredible promise.  As Americans, we enjoy
  
> opportunities like no other.  Unfortunately we too often take these
  
> opportunities for granted.  You may not agree with everything I say or
> do,
  
> but whether you're rich or poor, young or old, black or white, gay or
  
> straight, I know you share my concern and recognize the need for
> change.
  
> >
  
> > If you can give, give generously.  If you can volunteer time, get
> involved
  
> now.  And don't be shy.share your support with everyone you meet.
  
> >
  
> > If it helps, spread this message on to everyone you know.  My
> opinions
  
> have made news before.  Let's make some news in 2004.
  
> >
  
> >
  
> >
  
> > Madonna
  
> >
  
> >
  
> >
  
> >
  
> >
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