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             with a resume to make other candidates jealous. During a time of war, his
             credentials are definite assets, as people will see him as a candidate who
             understands the intricacies of war. He holds Master's in Philosophy,
             Politics and Economics from Oxford University where he was a Rhodes
             Scholar. His military experience includes the rank of a four-star general
             and NATO Supreme Allied Commander, to name a few (Clark). The week Clark
             announced his candidacy, a Newsweek Poll found him leading the Democratic
             contenders with 14 percent of the vote of registered Democrats and
             Since that time, opponents have been able to introduce another side of
             Wesley Clark to the American people and cut into his initial surge in the
             polls. The negative side has included his unclear opinion as to the war in
             Iraq. His character, integrity and temperament have also been questioned.
             For instance, in a November 20, 2003 appearance on Late Night with David
             Letterman, Letterman asked Clark about being relieved from NATO duties. The
             question was in relation to his relationship with former Defense Secretary
             William Cohen and other top Pentagon officials. Clark's answer to the
             question did not address the criticism, but attributed the reports to
             "smearing," while raising his voice and appearing rattled. Clark himself
             said that he suspected that the accusations would remain an issue, because
             integrity and character are important to voters (Associated Press).
             Howard Dean is clearly the leader in the polls in New Hampshire, the
             state that holds the nation's first primary and he is tied with Dick
             Gephardt in Iowa. While he is moving ahead in the primaries, the media is
             increasingly asking if Dean has the ability to beat Bush in November 2004
             (Burris). He has run a successful internet-fund-raising campaign dubbed the
             $100 Revolution. His web site states that 9,741 have contributed a total of
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