Clark Bar-red

A few days ago I speculated that with the theme of the DNC's night where the Veep would speak being called "Securing America", a dead match for the name of Gen. Wesley Clark's political action committee, that it was a subtle hint that Clark might be Obama's selection.

It seems now that this is no longer the case.

General Wesley Clark is not attending the Democratic National Convention. I was told by General Clark's personal office in Little Rock that he would not be attending.

Clark was informed by Barack Obama's people that there was no reason to come.

General Clark has been given no role of any kind at the convention.

Clark says he's available, but he confirms he's been asked to stay home.

I'm not sure if that's a good idea. Having Clark at the convention as a courtesy to a candidate and as a courtesy to somebody who has publicly defended Obama on national security issues seems like a no-brainer, even if he's not speaking. There's more to this that either side is saying, because the Obama folks aren't this ham-handed.