Clinton, Wes Clark stop at Iowa diner

Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007 11:57 AM by Domenico Montanaro

From NBC/NJ's Athena Jones

DES MOINES, Nov 19 -- Clinton brought out Gen. Wes Clark, onetime presidential hopeful himself, in Iowa. Clark appeared with the New York senator at an unscheduled stop at Drake Diner -- part of the campaign's efforts to shore up support among voters in a state where the race for the Democratic nomination is far closer than in the rest of the country.

Clinton introduced the general and chatted with a handful of voters who worked at a children's hospital and with a man who asked about housing issues.

"I'd love to have your support," the senator said at one point; one of the diners said she would have his. Clinton then settled in at the counter to chat, before the cameras, with Clark and former Iowa First Lady Christie Vilsack about the challenges of campaigning over the holidays.

Clinton wondered aloud how they would keep momentum and voter contact going over the holidays, saying that campaigning at that time of year has never really been on anyone's agenda.

"You can't call them on Christmas," Vilsack said.
"You can call them on the 26th," Clark responded with a chuckle.

They also spoke about China and ways to fight global warming. Clark called eggs his "comfort food" and both he and Clinton ordered fruit bowls.

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I was all set to despise Hillary this election. But I must admit, she has grown on me. She has had an unbelieveable amount of vitriol spewn at her over the years, and is still going strong. That's one tough lady. New Yorkers were skeptical of her Senate run, and she squeaked by the first run. Then her second run, over 60% voted for her because she did such a great job. I guess she grew on them as well.

Seeing General Wes Clark endorse her is another mark in her favor in my book. She is very savvy, and is surrounding herself with people who are extremely competent to get the job done. Smart lady.

MS, San Antonio, TX (Sent Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:28 AM)

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