Ratliff created the 2004 Virginia for Wesley Clark network and was a lead organizer for Clark's Virginia ballot initiative. Clark was the last to enter the democratic primary in Virginia and the first on the ballot.
Ratliff's efforts were instrumental in establishing the 2004 Virginia campaign for Wesley Clark, including leading the effort to get him on the ballot. Clark was the last person to enter the Virginia Democratic primary and the first one listed on the ballot.