Alaskas largest newspaper endorses Obama

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Alaskas largest newspaper endorses Obama
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Sun, 10-26-2008 - 10:53pm
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Anchorage Daily News, Alaska's largest newspaper, endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama Sunday after declaring Gov. Sarah Palin "too risky" to be one step away from the Oval Office.


"Like picking (Republican presidential candidate John) McCain for president, putting her one 72-year-old heartbeat from the leadership of the free world is just too risky at this time," The Daily News said.


The newspaper said Obama "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, 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 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.


"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.


edited to add link


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081026/ap_on_el_pr/alaska_endorsement




Edited 10/26/2008 10:54 pm ET by acer67

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Registered: 10-15-2008
Mon, 10-27-2008 - 9:35pm
I think she got about 10-15 K.....not sure on that. I would be suprise if we did end up going for Obama...after all...this is still Indiana...but I am hopeful. The fact that Indiana is in play and not locked away for the Republicans is monumental in itself. I was at the first Obama rallly in Indy..but sadly a flat tire kept me from the last one. Ah well....the first one was really cool. I'm just south of Indy...and it seems we are leaning Obama too....now the southern part....not so sure.
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Registered: 10-09-2008
Mon, 10-27-2008 - 11:24pm
I am from Arizona and I would never vote for McCain.
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Registered: 10-10-2008
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 12:37am

But if she's done such great things for Wasilla and as Governor, why would any Alaska newspaper be against her?


Because they are liberals - they lean left, the same way that most any

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Registered: 10-10-2008
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 12:42am

not once can

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Registered: 09-25-2008
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 12:51am

I clicked on this link today


http://electoral-vote.com/


and was shocked to see AZ move from bright read to white with a red outline (barely Republican).

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