I like Wesley Clark. Given what I know about him I'd probably like him as a president, and I think it's possible that given enough time and organization in an alternative universe he could be a strong general election candidate.
But, I'm going against what seems to be the opinon of people like Gene Lyons, Joe Conason, Robert Kuttner, and others, who think that at the very least a Clark primary entrance will shake up the primary. I really don't think Clark's running will have much more impact on the overall primary - both the process and outcome - than if I threw my hat into the ring.
Note that this isn't my wish - as I've said I think he could possibly make a good general election candidate if he managed to get there. I just think he's an "insider's outsider." Unlike other Former Generals, like Ike or Powell, Clark hasn't built up any kind of national brand.
Anyway, I don't really care if I'm wrong on this one. I do think he's a little bit of white knight candidate for people, which I don't think is such a good thing if I'm *right*, but if I'm wrong it matters not one bit.
