Clark: The Latest Full Measure

Clark at the post-election rally in N.H. (1/27/04):

With a broad grin and eyes red from lack of sleep, he leaned over the platform, nearly to the point of falling off, to swap high-fives with supporters....

The general did not quit campaigning until the last minute. Leaving a polling place in Manchester just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, as the polls there were about to close, he made a last-minute decision to drive to nearby Derry, where the polls remained open an hour later.

After his 24-minute address at the post-election rally, which was interrupted frequently by chants of "All patriot, no act," General Clark made a quick departure for Oklahoma, one of seven states holding primaries next Tuesday.

When we think about whether we have the time or energy to do something to make the Clark Campaign a success, it's inspiring to look at the example of Clark himself.