'Tennessean' Endorsement: Obama the best candidate for president

[maddezmom]

The Tennessean today endorses Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, the nominee of the Democratic Party, for president of the United States

Early voting begins Wednesday, and Tennesseans are strongly encouraged to go to the polls to express their preference. Election Day is Nov. 4.


This newspaper believes Obama would be an inspiring choice at an extraordinary time for the nation. The country needs a fresh, energetic face in the White House. Every race for president is important, but the current confluence of events, including the war on terror, mountainous challenges in the economy and a growing strain upon the nation's health-care system make the current race a call for vigorous new approaches and enthusiasm.

Obama has managed to put a tone of optimism in his campaign at a time it would be very easy to be downhearted, worried and pessimistic. That characteristic alone goes a long way in demonstrating the kind of leadership the nation needs.

Obama has made the case effectively that his Republican opponent, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, represents too much of the same failed policies that have plagued the nation during the Bush administration. McCain, it must be said, is a genuine military hero and an honorable candidate. His years of service both in the military and in Congress are traits any American should admire. But at this time, at this juncture, McCain does not embody the motivational leader Americans deserve for such crucial issues

more:http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081012/OPINION01/810120372/1007/OPINION

[K Gardner]

1. Wow.

[Hope And Change]

2. K & R!

[polichick]

3. Well, I have to disagree with that part about McShame being "an honorable candidate."

[endthewar]

4. I can't wait to see a paper endorse McCain

The reasoning for their endorsement will be a sight to behold.

[Parentalcontrol]

5. Very interesting

Even wingnut papers endorse Obama these days.

[Spritz57]

6. Kudos to them,

A red state, a red state newspaper, I'll give them credit for this single action because it could cost them advertising dollars--that's patriotism!

[Uncle Joe]

7. I believe Obama can win Tennessee

Thanks for the thread, maddezmom.

[4_TN_TITANS]

8. Don't rule us out....

I was out campaigning on the square of Cookeville, TN on Sat. and we got lots of good feedback from the traffic. This is a very red county, but it's surrounded by many rural counties that are blue.

This is really no surprise, if you are aware of how blue Nashville and Memphis are.

[Dr. Death]

9. I love this one from the comments section:

Replying to chiefjd12:

You know that the Tennessean would endorse a know socialist and muslin terriost as he associated with a terriost in Chicago. I hope you are happy Tennessean.


Surely terrorists would use something stronger than muslin to terrorize? Denim? Cordouroy? I do understand that it is a light cloth born of the Arabian deserts--but as a threatening weave--it is useless!
10/12/2008 6:01:13 PM

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LOL, did a DU'er post that?