Alaska's largest newspaper endorses Barack Obama

Ghost in the Machine

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Sun Oct-26-08 04:49 PM
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Alaska's largest newspaper endorses Barack Obama

Alaska's largest newspaper endorses Barack Obama

The Anchorage Daily News, Alaska's largest newspaper, endorses Barack Obama for president

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Oct 26, 2008 16:13 EST

The Anchorage Daily News, Alaska's largest newspaper, has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president.

The newspaper said Sunday the Democrat "brings far more promise to the office. In a time of grave economic crisis, he displays thoughtful analysis, enlists wise counsel and operates with a cool, steady hand."

The Daily News said since the economic crisis has emerged, Republican presidential candidate John McCain has "stumbled and fumbled badly" in dealing with it.

"Of the two candidates, Sen. Obama better understands the mortgage meltdown's root causes and has the judgment and intelligence to shape a solution, as well as the leadership to rally the country behind it," the paper said.

The Daily News said Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has shown the country why she is a success as governor. But the paper said few would argue that Palin is truly ready to step into the job of being president despite her passion, charisma and strong work ethic.

http://www.newsmeat.com/news/meat.php?articleId=35708674&channelId=2951&buyerId=newsmeatcom&buid=3281

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Sun Oct-26-08 04:54 PM
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1. Did this paper endorse Palin for governor?

It would actually be better if they had!

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Sun Oct-26-08 07:40 PM
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5. I haven't been able to find anything yet..

but my search skills sux!

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20score

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Sun Oct-26-08 04:57 PM
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2. K&R.

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Sun Oct-26-08 07:41 PM
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6. Thank you!

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Sun Oct-26-08 05:27 PM
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3. Just read this elsewhere

before coming over to DU.

I loved this part:

"Gov. Palin's nomination clearly alters the landscape for Alaskans as we survey this race for the presidency � but it does not overwhelm all other judgment. The election, after all is said and done, is not about Sarah Palin, and our sober view is that her running mate, Sen. John McCain, is the wrong choice for president at this critical time for our nation," the paper said.

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Sun Oct-26-08 05:43 PM
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4. Yes this says it all. It's nice to know sanity does still exist!!

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Sun Oct-26-08 07:43 PM
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7. More of an indictment of McCain than it was Palin, huh?

Welcome to DU!

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Jack Rabbit

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Sun Oct-26-08 07:50 PM
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8. Why go to the AP version when we can link to the ADN?

From the Anchorage Daily News
Dated Saturday, October 25

Obama for president
Palin's rise captivates us but nation needs a steady hand

Alaska enters its 50th-anniversary year in the glow of an improbable and highly memorable event: the nomination of Gov. Sarah Palin as the Republican vice presidential candidate. For the first time ever, an Alaskan is making a serious bid for national office, and in doing so she brings broad attention and recognition not only to herself, but also to the state she leads.

Alaska's founders were optimistic people, but even the most farsighted might have been stretched to imagine this scenario. No matter the outcome in November, this election will mark a signal moment in the history of the 49th state. Many Alaskans are proud to see their governor, and their state, so prominent on the national stage.

Gov. Palin's nomination clearly alters the landscape for Alaskans as we survey this race for the presidency -- but it does not overwhelm all other judgment. The election, after all is said and done, is not about Sarah Palin, and our sober view is that her running mate, Sen. John McCain, is the wrong choice for president at this critical time for our nation.

More at the link.

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Mon Oct-27-08 04:26 AM
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9. Because this is the link i read it from?

:shrug:

Thanks for the link to the paper, though...

:hi:

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