28 Sep 08 McCain Sinking Fast
The Stockton Record endorsed Barack Obama today. The last time they backed a Democrat was 72 years ago, when FDR was running for his second term in 1936. Located in a farm community in California’s central valley, The Record serves one of the most conservative areas in the nation. It’s very clear to them that John McCain represents four more years of the same failed Georgie Porgie policies.
Stockton Record link:
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080928/A_OPINION01/809280301/-1/A_OPINION
“For eight years, American politics has been marked by smears, fears and greed. For too long, we’ve practiced partisanship in Washington, not politics. The result is a cynicism every bit as deep as that which infected the nation when Richard Nixon was shamed from office and when Bill Clinton brought shame to the office.
This must end, but John McCain can’t do it. He can’t inspire, nor can he really break from a past that is breaking this nation.”
Their assessment of Palin is even more damaging:
“… McCain’s most troubling trait: his judgment.
While praiseworthy for putting the first woman on a major-party presidential ticket since Geraldine Ferraro in 1984, his selection of Palin as a running mate was appalling. The first-term governor is clearly not experienced enough to serve as vice president or president if required. Her lack of knowledge is being covered up by keeping her away from questioning reporters and doing interviews only with those considered friendly to her views.”
Finally, their endorsement of Obama is direct and clear:
“Obama can inspire, and our nation desperately needs an inspirational leader. And he does not carry the deep scars of Vietnam, as do many of McCain’s generation.
He offers hope. A new way of doing business. And a belief that our system of government can be made to work.
He’s the clear choice.”
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