Jackson Free Press Endorses Obama

[SoxFan]

Endorsement: Vote Barack Obama on March 11

The Jackson Free Press enthusiastically endorses Barack Obama for the Mississippi Democratic primary on March 11. We believe strongly that Obama brings the change and enthusiasm that Mississippians, and Americans, desire in order that we might find unity as a nation after a long period of very partisan leadership from both major parties. We admire Obama's ability to get younger voters, as well as non-white voters, excited about turning out to vote. That, added to his remarkable appeal to white voters, including many Republicans, can mean the kind of leadership many Americans, and Mississippians, crave.

Perhaps most of all, we admire Obama's willingness to stand up for what he believes, particularly his stance against a poorly executed war in Iraq, in which many Mississippians lost family members. And we feel secure that he is ready to take the presidency after eight years of George W. Bush and turn the country in the right direction toward fiscal responsibility and renewed hope for the future.

Obama is bringing excitement, and hope, back to politics for many people who had lost it. The Jackson Free Press encourages all eligible voters to vote for Barack Obama in Tuesday's primary election.

http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/comments.php?id=16478_0_27_0_C

[Scurrilous]

1. Great news!

K & R :thumbsup:

[Alhena]

2. That's not the main state newspaper- it's a small black publication

The Clarion-Ledger is the main state paper. Endorsements don't matter in Mississippi anyway- it will go by race. Sigh.

[babylonsister]

4. Look down; Clarion-Ledger also endorsed him FWIW. nt

[babylonsister]

3. Mississippi Clarion Ledger Endorses Obama, too!

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/stateupdates/gGBZDl

Mississippians go to the polls March 11 to give preferences for the Democratic and Republican nominations for president. In the tight Democratic primary, Mississippi voters will have an important role this election.

With U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama so close in the delegate hunt, Mississippi's 40 Democratic delegates are highly coveted.

Both top contenders offer sharp differences from the GOP and nuanced differences from each other in promoting health care for average Americans, withdrawing troops from the Iraq war and encouraging U.S. jobs.

Sen. Obama is the best choice. He provides a broad vision that motivates not only minorities, but old and new Democrats of all stripes. He also is popular with independents and young, unaffiliated voters - giving Democrats their best shot for the White House.

... America needs a president who can motivate and inspire a nation which now is divided and demoralized by a sagging economy and foundering foreign policy.

... It's time for Mississippians to speak out. Vote on Tuesday.

[Alhena]

5. Really? Good deal- that's the big newspaper

[BenDavid]

6. with a circulation of 4,000 I guess an endorsement is an

endorsement. The clarion ledger with a state wide circulation of 100,000 plus, as of this morning has not endorsed except for the congressional races......

[bicentennial_baby]

7. See above

:)

[BumRushDaShow]

9. The Clarion-Ledger did endorse him.

http://clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080309/OPINION01/803090315/1007

Sen. Obama is the best choice. He provides a broad vision that motivates not only minorities, but old and new Democrats of all stripes. He also is popular with independents and young, unaffiliated voters - giving Democrats their best shot for the White House.

[SoxFan]

10. Well, if it makes you feel better...

...the Clarion-Ledger endorsed Obama, too.

Sen. Obama is the best choice. He provides a broad vision that motivates not only minorities, but old and new Democrats of all stripes. He also is popular with independents and young, unaffiliated voters - giving Democrats their best shot for the White House.

Clinton is highly qualified and has a solid record. But America needs a president who can motivate and inspire a nation which now is divided and demoralized by a sagging economy and foundering foreign policy.

http://clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080309/OPINION01/803090315/1007

[indimuse]

8. there is that

'change' word agagin.