LA Times Endorses Obama

[catgirl]

Democrats preparing to vote in Tuesday's California primary can mark their ballots with confidence, knowing that either candidate would make a strong nominee and, if elected, a groundbreaking leader and capable president. But just because the ballot features two strong candidates does not mean that it is difficult to choose between them. We urge voters to make the most of this historic moment by choosing the Democrat most focused on steering the nation toward constructive change: We strongly endorse Barack Obama.

The U.S. senator from Illinois distinguishes himself as an inspiring leader who cuts through typical internecine campaign bickering and appeals to Americans long weary of divisive and destructive politics. He electrifies young voters, not because he is young but because he embodies the desire to move to the next chapter of the American story. He brings with him deep knowledge on foreign relations and on this nation's particular struggles with identity and opportunity. His flair for expression, both in print and on the stump, too easily leads observers to forget that Obama is a man not just of style but of substance. He's a thoughtful student of the Constitution and an experienced lawmaker in his home state and, for the last three years, in the Senate.

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-ed-dem3feb02,0,3530861.story


The endorsements are flying in for Obama.

[featherman]

1. I was wondering... that's pretty big

Here's a link. May require a subscription

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-ed-dem3feb02,0,3530861.story

[Tatiana]

2. The L.A. Times?

:wow:

[ellisonz]

3. Link.

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-ed-dem3feb02,0,3530861.story

[catgirl]

4. Thanks for the link!

[grantcart]

5. a lot of indicators show Ca now going Obama but the one

that is the easiest to read is that Hillary still has not left the state for other contested states

[sandnsea]

6. I was thinking that too

With Michelle & Oprah going in on Sunday, it looks like they might think he's gotten all the votes he can, but it's worthwhile to target women and try to turn some of those votes. If Hillary can't leave, then she's desperate for that state and that's not a good sign. He's surging everywhere else.

[grantcart]

9. i think there are alot of folks in Hollywood who feel that they jumped in

a little too soon.

[CorpGovActivist]

7. Has David Geffen rented the California sky yet?

I'm just askin'.

:rofl:

Ouch. That's gotta hurt.

- Dave

P.S. I wonder how many actors/performers with HRC contributions to their "credits" are finding it harder to get work?

[fujiyama]

8. Wow now that's a biggie

I was wondering how they were going to go.

The list of endorsements he's received is impressive. Hell, even the NY Times endorsement of Hillary was very enthusiastic about Obama.

[David Zephyr]

10. Right on! The biggest newspaper in the West.

Nice!

[uncertainty1999]

13. BIGGEST PAPER IN THE WEST IS OWNED BY A CHICAGO RESIDENT ... hmm...

[VolcanoJen]

11. Sob!!!! I'll never read the LA Times again!

Or the Des Moines Register! Or that rag, the New York Times!

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[angie_love]

12. Yowza!!!

YOWZA I thought the latimes was pro-hillary, guess I was wrong on that one.