THE CANDIDATE FROM CENTRAL CASTING

摘要

Most times, the late entry into the Presidential race of a political novice like former General Wesley K. Clark would be met with indulgent smiles from campaign pros. With four months to go before the Iowa caucuses, Clark, who entered the fray on Sept. 17 in his hometown of Little Rock, seems to lack many of the essential weapons for the political wars: He has never held office, relies on a shopworn band of former Clinton aides for advice, and may he hard-pressed to raise the $20 million-plus that the likes of Howard Dean and John F. Kerry plan to lavish on the race.