2016 Postmortem

WhiteTara

(29,704 posts) Wed Oct 12, 2016, 12:05 PM Oct 2016

McAlester News-Capital endorses Hillary Clinton

http://www.mcalesternews.com/opinion/mcalester-news-capital-endorses-hillary-clinton/article_004cccef-ee50-52b0-aaa3-2c28f333d5a8.html

Don't forget this is the heart of blood red Oklahoma.

Hillary Clinton is our choice for president.

This very simple statement successfully summarizes, in just a few words, the position of the McAlester News-Capital as we approach Nov. 8’s historic election. We consider this presidential election perhaps the most important presidential election in American history given what’s at stake, and after reviewing the policy positions of both candidates, we believe Clinton is the obvious choice for our vote.

Why?

Simply put, Clinton is the one candidate who presents the opportunity for steady, reliable leadership abroad and here at home. Trump’s policies, meanwhile, represent a dark, dangerous direction for the nation if implemented. As America struggles with political and racial division, the president of this country needs to have a calm, reasoned approach and be a unifier — not a divider. Trump’s comments and positions on immigration are inflammatory and insulting to a huge swath of Americans. His derogatory comments about women are beyond troublesome. The list of his startling and frightful statements — and policy positions — overwhelmingly show he is not qualified for the office.

Clinton certainly has her flaws as well, and we recognize as much. The email scandal that has bogged down her candidacy is legitimate. The donations accepted by the Clinton Foundation from individuals who also met with Clinton in her role at the State Department are distressing. But, even with these troublesome facts in mind, we consider her the best candidate in this presidential race.

Clinton clearly is the one candidate with the acumen to address issues of national security. She is the best prepared to deal with foreign leaders and eliminate terrorists like ISIS. She can be firm when necessary, but understands diplomacy is the real mechanism to facilitate true change on a global scale.