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#21: Washington Post endorsment – notable because its the paper of record in our nation’s capital.
#20: Chicago Tribune endorsement – first time EVER for a Democrat. In addition to the laudatory accolades becoming familiar to readers of Obama endorsements, the Tribune provides more specifics than some other editorials as to why not McCain, and in there, includes, again, the running mate decision:
We might have counted on John McCain to correct his party’s course. We like McCain. We endorsed him in the Republican primary in Illinois. In part because of his persuasion and resolve, the U.S. stands to win an unconditional victory in Iraq.
It is, though, hard to figure John McCain these days. He argued that President Bush’s tax cuts were fiscally irresponsible, but he now supports them. He promises a balanced budget by the end of his first term, but his tax cut plan would add an estimated $4.2 trillion in debt over 10 years. He has responded to the economic crisis with an angry, populist message and a misguided, $300 billion proposal to buy up bad mortgages.
McCain failed in his most important executive decision. Give him credit for choosing a female running mate–but he passed up any number of supremely qualified Republican women who could have served. Having called Obama not ready to lead, McCain chose Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. His campaign has tried to stage-manage Palin’s exposure to the public. But it’s clear she is not prepared to step in at a moment’s notice and serve as president. McCain put his campaign before his country.
Update: Please read this post by The Moderate Voice contributor Elrod regarding the Trib’s endorsement. It offers good context.
My list of reasons continues to go untapped at this point because these endorsements, unlike in previous years, do carry weight because of the unique nature of the race and in particular because six of the nine I’ve highlighted come from papers that endorsed George W. Bush in 2004.
On November 4, vote for Obama/Biden.
Here are the previous reasons:
Reason #57 to VOTE FOR Obama/Biden
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Reason #38, 37, 36 and 35 to VOTE FOR Obama/Biden
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Reasons #28-22 to VOTE FOR Obama/Biden
By Jill Miller Zimon at 4:48 pm October 17th, 2008 in 57ReasonsObamaBiden, Barack Obama, Endorsements, Joe Biden, Politics, Voting, WH2008
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I thought racism was a thing of the past. Why is everyone making such an issue, are they all forgetting that Mr Obama’s mother was a WHITE AMERICAN. He is very smart, educated, brilliant and truly the BEST MAN black or white for the job of President of this country. I am a hispanic married to an anglo who is a republican, but thank GOD he can see right through the color barrier and choose the right MAN for the job he will be voting for Barack Obama the next President of the United States. Open your eyes people our future depends on this choice. Barack Obama is the right choice.
yes mr. obama is the right choice.america needs a change sometimes exspirence is the best teacher.Long as Mr.obama can make the right descisions and choices because of his wisdom and understanding to fight for whats right and the things that are benificial to americans.How can we accept a man like john mcain to lead america to the promise land,when he’s to busy worrying about obama instead of the issues we as americans face daily.I feel as though its not john mcain winning the votes he has won it’s sarah palin.He’s trying to gain ground by these vicious attacks to deceive the american people trying to make them swing his way by makeing obama out to be the BAD guy,when he is just a man with a vision for america an that is the change we need.why would anybody believe what a man could say who has supported Bush majority of the time.IT;S time we try something new an that’s YES WE CAN.OBAMA CONTINUE ON MY FRIEND.Cause in the word of GOD he spoke an said the first will be last,and last will be first.God has open the doors for obama and god said know man can close.So regardless how it may what god has for us is for us an that’s for obama to lead this great COUNTRY.Your’s truly MR.Benjamin Smith 830 parham ct. bartow fl.33830 863 440 1803.
\At last! We have a candidate who is among the brightest and the best America has to offer!This is a WONDERFUL, EXCITING time in our history! how could anyone fail to see he is the best candidate! It would really, really be nice if people would stop takin down the Obama signs around Bartow!