The Keene Sentinal (NH): We endorse Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for president

[ProudToBeLiberal]

Although we find much to admire in the initiatives put forth by all three of the Democratic presidential contenders, we believe the best candidate is Hillary Clinton.

If there’s one theme that’s characterized this election season, it is discontent. This is an understandable reaction to an impaired government in Washington, where partisanship and scoring political points, rather than doing the job of bettering the lives of all Americans, has become the goal of too many.

On the Democratic presidential ballot, the theme of discontent has given rise to an energetic response to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. The self-described “democratic socialist” advocates replacing the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid with universal health care, which he calls “Medicare for all.” He calls for tuition-free public college and expanding, rather than reining in, Social Security. He has positioned himself as the champion of the middle class, which desperately needs one.

We largely agree with many of Sanders’ positions, and we hope there will be a place for his ideas on the agenda of our next president. But successful politics is very much the art of the possible, and there are constitutional limits to a president’s power that don’t allow for broad reshaping of how our government works without the consent of Congress. We don’t believe, given the scope of Sanders’ policies, that he’ll be able to put his plans into action. Further, we’re somewhat skeptical of the cumulative financial implications of his grand plans.

http://www.sentinelsource.com/opinion/editorial/we-endorse-hillary-clinton-for-the-democratic-nomination-for-president/article_0cb615a1-4582-53cd-8914-9ef4aee2ef9a.html

[NurseJackie]

1. This part ...

But successful politics is very much the art of the possible, and there are constitutional limits to a president’s power that don’t allow for broad reshaping of how our government works without the consent of Congress. We don’t believe, given the scope of Sanders’ policies, that he’ll be able to put his plans into action. Further, we’re somewhat skeptical of the cumulative financial implications of his grand plans.

... sums it up very well.

A very well-written endorsement. Thanks for sharing it.

[Alfresco]

2. A well-reasoned endorsement for Hillary.

[MineralMan]

3. Although newspaper endorsements don't have a great deal

of influence on voters, they do have some influence. A small percentage of voters relies on those endorsements for a variety of reasons. Often, they are people who don't care to spend time pursuing information about candidates. They may not watch network TV news or cable news, and rely on their local newspaper to keep them as informed as they wish to be.

Many such people are older than the average voter, but they do vote reliably, even in primary elections. They feel that it is their civic duty to go to the polls. That's one of the reasons any seasoned polling place observer notices so many older voters during the day.

So, while it's easy to discount newspaper endorsements, it can be a mistake to do so. Their daily readers are more likely to go to their polling place and vote than those who don't bother with reading a newspaper. Ignore such people at your peril.

Signed,
A daily newspaper reader for over 60 years (started at age 10, cover to cover).

[lunamagica]

4. K&R. YEEESSSS!