Will Clark Run?

Retired General and former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO is making all the right noises in the lead up to a decision on whether he will seek the Democratic nomination for the Presidency.

Having decided late in the race that he would seek the nomination for 2004, Clark concedes that he would not make the same mistake in leaving his run so late. Clark polled strongly in that contest, but it was clear that he would not secure the nomination, pulling out in February 04 in favour of Kerry.

Clark has stated that he believes that the next election will be fought primarily on the issue of Iraq, and has therefore positioned himself nicely, speaking widely as an obviously experienced commentator.

Clark was an active campaigner for Democratic candidates in the Congressional elections, and does appear to have the favour of George Soros, who has provided significant funds towards a possible Clark candidacy.

Wes Clark was not expected to make any announcement until after the Congressional elections. However, in an interview with Fox's Neil Cavuto in late December, Clark stated in answer to the question if he would run again "Well, I haven't said I won't." and that "...Maybe there'll be some more discussions."

We await with interest.