A little optomism from Clark '04
General Wes Clark is on a roll. The campaign that began just over three months ago is narrowing the Democratic field to a two-man race. Clark has the money, message, and momentum to take the Democratic nomination and win the White House.
At the end of the fourth quarter, Clark raised more than $10 million, making him eligible for more federal matching money than any candidate in the system, some whom have been in the race for more than a year. These fundraising efforts, combined with federal matching funds, will make Clark highly competitive in the early primary states.
The polls reflect Clark's momentum: Clark is in a dead heat for second place in the Granite State. The latest New Hampshire polls by the American Research Group show Clark's support at 13 percent. Senator John Kerry is at 15 percent. The margin of error is 4 percent.
Clark's grassroots supporters are mobilizing to win key states. Volunteers have written more than 70,000 letters to New Hampshire voters encouraging them to vote for Clark. Supporters from Arkansas have traveled to New Hampshire and South Carolina on the "Clark Convoy" to meet voters in those states. Hundreds of members of the Clark movement have begun to make phone calls to New Hampshire voters. Volunteers will soon begin phone call and letter writing campaigns in February 3rd primary states as well.
