What a great way to wake up...(Orlando Sentinel endorsement)

[Not Me]

Originally posted http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=927827

but having just woken up an picking up the morning paper, I gotta' say, I NEVER expected this. And the damning condemnation of * makes it all the more satisfying.

I guess the phonebanking and canvassing and GOTV efforts has been worth it.

Off to "Drag To The Polls" in a little bit.

The sun is shining...it's going to be a fabulous day!


http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/orl-edped124102404oct24,0,6815713.story?coll=orl-home-headlines

[Birthmark]

1. Amazing, isn't it?

Who was the last Dem for President endorsed by the Sentinel? LBJ? I hope their endorsement means something and helps Kerry.

[Dudley_DUright]

2. Yup, LBJ

Has not happened in 40 years. I canceled my subscription to the "Slantinel" years ago, so I am pleasantly surprised by this endorsement of Kerry.

[Birthmark]

4. Eeep!

I used to have a monthly column in that rag. (Some people will do anything for money, eh?)

[Dudley_DUright]

5. So did Charley Reese

and he has now seen the light about Bush. Is that you Charley? ;-)

[Birthmark]

9. Nah.

Charley can actually write. I babbled and gave it to a *very* good and understanding editor. :)

And I stopped being a Republican about 1982 when I realized that they really didn't give a damn about balancing the budget. Oddly, I backed George Bush in the 1990 primary and ended up voting for that white-haired guy, Andersen. Never could stand Reagan.

[T Roosevelt]

3. So how much should I read into this?

This was a letter I submitted to the Sentinel on October 6:

I hope that the Orlando Sentinel staff will go back and reread their Presidential endorsement from 2000 prior to issuing their 2004 endorsement. If they do, I fully expect them to endorse John Kerry for President. In the Sentinel's own words:

"The nation needs a leader who can bring people together, who can stand firm on principle but knows the art of compromise. America needs a president who is willing to serve as a role model for all its citizens."

"An upright but tolerant family man, the two-term Republican governor and former businessman bases his approach to government on a principle not blown by shifting political winds: The smaller the government, the better."

"Mr. Bush has studied history and business. He is qualified to understand what inspires business. And he has a history of achieving bipartisan success in Texas, something badly needed at the national level."

"Regarding economics, the nation's first priority should be paying down the multitrillion-dollar federal debt -- before cutting taxes or increasing spending."

"Mr. Bush has the better world view. Shunning the Clinton-Gore approach of using the military to intervene abroad frequently, Mr. Bush would involve this nation selectively, using strict tests to evaluate U.S. national interests."

While the Sentinel could not be held accountable for its expectations of then candidate Bush, they now have four years of betrayals to evaluate President Bush. He has failed in all of these areas. I trust we will see the Sentinel endorse the right candidate in 2004, John Kerry.

[Dudley_DUright]

6. Way to quote their words back to them

Outstanding LTTE T.

[Cocoa]

7. your letter could easily have made a difference

just letting them know that people are paying attention can make a difference. Maybe if they thought they could get away with it, they would have tried to sell us Bush again.

[bluedog]

8. Spokeswoman on C-Span 1st in 40 years

she said this is the first time in 40 years that they endorsed a Democratic candidate since LBJ..........way to go....they have seen the light!