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Newspaper editorial boards: How many of these quaint snippets came to fruition?
"Voters who go with the Republican candidate for president will be supporting a man of integrity who believes government should have less of a role in Americans' lives. Further, he is straightforward and honest enough to work with both parties in Congress to get things accomplished. A Gore administration, like the current one, would be so trapped by its ideology that it would end up in a constant series of impasses that would leave America's problems plunging ever deeper into a whirlpool of government by veto. Maybe Europeans, with their multiplicity of far-out parties, wouldn't think Election Day 2000 presents much of an option, but Americans ought to be able to see differences that really, truly matter." - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"We (endorse Bush) because, among his many other skills, Bush possesses a quality his opponent, Al Gore, cannot claim: authenticity.
After nearly eight years of the Clinton-Gore administration, we believe Americans long for leadership that will not hide behind the absence of a "controlling legal authority" to justify its actions. In George W. Bush, America has such a candidate. This straight-talking Texan brings a promise of political and ethical constancy that Gore simply cannot match." - Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Bush has done for the Republican Party what Bill Clinton did for Democrats eight years ago. He has led his party smartly toward the political center on key issues....his editorial board disagrees with Bush's opposition to abortion rights. But it is unlikely that in four years he could dislodge the Supreme Court majority supporting women's fundamental right to choose. We hope Bush will live up to his pledge that he will apply no abortion litmus test to court appointments....On national security and foreign policy, Gore has both the better grasp of future challenges and a more frank assessment of the price tag to taxpayers. Bush lacks direct experience. But his instincts seem serious and sane. His advisers in this area, beginning with vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney, are superb!" - St. Paul (MN) Pioneer
"George W. Bush...could create a less partisan government, restore integrity to the White House and usher in a progressive-conservative era. Americans should vote for change and select George W. Bush to lead the nation in a new direction." - The Dallas Morning News
"Mr. Bush realizes that Social Security and Medicare cannot survive without structural reform. His plan to give workers more control over their own Social Security contributions by allowing them to privately invest a small portion of that money recognizes this -- as does his Medicare prescription drug plan, which relies on market incentives rather than the bureaucracy to provide benefits......in contrast, Mr. Bush would continue the tremendous progress we've made over the past decades in attacking pollution..." - Las Vegas Review-Journal
"Bush has vowed to bring honor and respect back to the White House. That would be a welcome, overdue change, advancing the cause of bipartisan cooperation among government leaders on the issues truly important to Americans." - San Antonio Express News
"Governor Bush's plan also sets aside money from the surplus to save and strengthen Social Security, reform education, and rebuild the military. Governor Bush has both a plan and a record to support his economic agenda. As Governor, he signed two major tax cuts into law - returning nearly $3 billion to the people of Texas, while maintaining a balanced budget, increasing funding for education, and he did it working closely with a Democratic legislature." - Statement of 500 economists endorsing Bush
"We need a man of honor, integrity, principle, ability, stability and devotion to the Constitution. Unfortunately, too many votes are cast on the basis of whim, personality, general impressions -- and a belief that the winner might "give" us something we don't have to pay for...Gov. Bush has better judgment, sounder principles and greater credibility. Gov. Bush calls for continuing a strong economy, with balanced budgets and tax relief for all. He pledges to fulfill the promises of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid while improving them. He insists there must be a strong military to maintain peace or be ready for war." - Chattanooga Free Press
"Acrimony is the prevailing mood in Washington, a city beset by partisan bickering and political gridlock. Americans are weary of the fighting, and want an administration and Congress that will work together to finally resolve the pressing issues of Social Security and Medicare reform, rebuilding our national defense and using a burgeoning budget surplus to ensure the future prosperity of our nation." (Note: Hahhhahaahhahaaaaohhhahahahaa) - Detroit News
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