Daily Texan (U. Texas paper) endorses Clinton: "Logically, HRC should be next president of the U.S."

[candice]

http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2008/02/22/Opinion/Endorsement.Time.To.Clean.House-3228848.shtml?xmlsyn=1



"Clinton, while not as dazzling as her opponent, has asserted her presence to us. She has pledged to restore government support to college students by increasing the availability of Stafford Loans and Pell Grants. Her outline for a universal health care system is thorough and sound, while Obama unfairly exploits the resounding term "universal" in terms of his plan, which is voluntary and wouldn't actually serve America in its entirety (like Social Security, policy can only be universal if it is mandatory). Furthermore, Clinton's plans for Iraq ensure a gradual transition to stability for the Middle East.

Clinton's abrasiveness, while somewhat off-putting, is essential in scrubbing our country clean of the grime the current administration has let build up. And by promising that the clean-up will begin in full effect on day one of her presidency, she's proved to us over and over again that she's ready, even excited, to get her hands dirty. Meanwhile, Obama's current focus is geared toward winning the nomination, and we need more than hope and rhetoric to be reassured that the critical transition to come with the next presidency will be handled safely.

We live each day in anticipation of Democratic leadership for this country. But considering the current state of America, now is not the time for radical change.

We'd like to see Obama and Clinton work together in achieving the many goals they share. Obama has our confident vote in four (or eight) years' time. But for now, we can't risk trusting the judgment of our hearts. Logically, Hillary Clinton should be the next president of the United States. Under her leadership, we can return to being the great country we once were."

[flor de jasmim]

1. Wonder if they're feeling buyer's remorse yet?

[jaysunb]

2. I can hardly wait for the students response to this.

:evilfrown:

[tammywammy]

5. There are comments on the website

http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2008/02/22/Opinion/Endorsement.Time.To.Clean.House-3228848-page2.shtml

[MadBadger]

3. You left the part out about how they were bitter that he doenst think they are a major newspaper

And how they bitched about him not coming to Austin, even though he came yesterday.

[tammywammy]

4. This is my favorite part

"But during Thursday's debate, Obama made a major gaffe in incorrectly stating that he had received endorsements from every major newspaper in Texas. We may not be considered a "major" paper to many, but we represent a crucial constituency of close to 50,000 young and enthusiastic voters, and we've been scrutinizing every move of the candidates leading up to today's endorsement."

The Daily Texas considers itself a "major newspaper in Texas." :rofl:

Oh and this part is good:
"we have been confused by Obama's relative absence from the home of such an important, excited and loyal constituency."

Um, I guess the Daily Texan didn't realize there were multiple Obama events scheduled in Austin when they wrote this. LOL

[Yael]

6. They think awfully highly of themselves!

But during Thursday's debate, Obama made a major gaffe in incorrectly stating that he had received endorsements from every major newspaper in Texas. We may not be considered a "major" paper to many, but we represent a crucial constituency of close to 50,000 young and enthusiastic voters, and we've been scrutinizing every move of the candidates leading up to today's endorsement. Sure, Obama took many under his spell when he graced our city with his presence early in his campaign, but we think he prematurely considered his work in Austin done.

:rofl: