National Journal's "The Hotline"

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WHEN MEETUPS COLLIDE

Dean "has asked" retired Gen. Wesley Clark (D-AR) "to join
his campaign" if Clark does not enter the WH '04 race himself,
and sources say "the two men discussed the vice presidency at a
weekend meeting" in CA. Asked "about reports that the two men
had discussed a wide range of issues, including endorsing Dean,
joining the campaign, possible roles" in a Dean admin. "and the
vice presidency," Clark "said only": "It was a complete tour of
the horizon." A Clark adviser later "quoted Clark as saying": "I
have only one decision to make: Will I seek the presidency?" It
was "the fourth time Dean and Clark have met face-to-face" to
discuss the campaign. Dean: "Most of our conversations have been
around my getting advice on defense, and sometime he asks me
about domestic issues."

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