The Portland Tribune endorses Barack Obama

[usregimechange]

Oregon Democrats can do their part to encourage the nation to move forward by throwing their support to Sen. Barack Obama in the May 20 primary.

The fact that Oregon matters at all in this presidential race is something of a small miracle, considering the lateness of its primary. But since Oregonians have a rare chance this election year to influence whom the Democrats ultimately select to run in November, the state’s voters ought to stake their claim on the future and help the nation transcend bitter divisions of the past.

Coming into Oregon and other late-primary states, the Illinois senator is maintaining a small lead in pledged delegates over Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. Both Obama and Clinton have visited the state (along with former President Clinton) and have ignited levels of excitement not seen during an Oregon primary since the mid-1970s.

The two Democratic candidates have similarities on the issues, and they present an opportunity to break racial and gender barriers for the nation’s highest office. But our support for Obama comes down to a belief that the nation is weary of family dynasties in the White House and is in search of new ways to resolve old battles – domestically and abroad...

http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/print_story.php?story_id=120760314372978000

[stray cat]

1. How can Oregon matter - isn't it a small state leaning toward Obama?

[oregonjen]

10. I'm sure you forgot....

this :sarcasm:, right?

Oregon has 65 delegates. Not too small, doncha think? For the first time in many years, our primary on May 20th, will actually mean something!

[MadBadger]

2. Im completely turned off newspaper endorsements

[otohara]

18. The Liberal Denver Post

endorsed Bush twice. The Post is owned by Dean Singleton who wants to buy a TV station or two. They were looking out for their own interests vs the country.

[Blondiegrrl]

24. Not surprised a Dean Singleton paper would endorse Bush.

He's a hardcore neocon.

Sounds like he twisted some arms on the editorial board.

[ClayZ]

3. K and R Bravo Portland Tribune!

http://www.youtube.com/v/SQFIsfQKBuU&hl=en

[0007]

4. bttft and recommend with many kudos for a great post.

[Scurrilous]

5. K & R

:thumbsup:

[Roxy66]

6. Has the Oregonian endorsed yet?

[XemaSab]

7. Excellent

:D

[invictus]

8. K & R

[ProSense]

9. Here's another big endorsement

APWU Endorses Sen. Barack Obama

(04/09/08) The National Executive Board of the American Postal Workers Union has voted unanimously to endorse Sen. Barack Obama for president.

“Sen. Obama’s message is one of hope and change,” said union President William Burrus. “His message is special, and the timing is right.”

“We are most impressed by Sen. Obama’s commitment to eradicating the undue influence of special interests in the political process,” he said. “Our current political system does not allow for the voices of average citizens to be heard over the demands of lobbyists and big-money campaign contributors.

“Sen. Obama has vowed to change that, and his campaign has flourished through the participation of new voters and small contributors,” Burrus said. “We believe he will be a president who will strongly represent the interests of working Americans.”

“His ability to bring new participants into our nation’s democratic process – to get young people involved, and to persuade ordinary citizens that they have a real stake in politics – is an inspiration.”

“We are pleased to endorse Sen. Barack Obama for president of the United States, and we will commit our energy and efforts to help him win the White House.”

[WillyT]

12. Right On !!!

:bounce::woohoo::bounce:

[Zachstar]

16. Awesome!!

[FrenchieCat]

21. Excellent!

[WillyT]

11. K & R !!!

:bounce::kick::bounce:

[Hope And Change]

13. K&R!

:kick:

[AllentownJake]

14. Postal Workers and Portland

Are dead to us

K&R

[FrenchieCat]

15. Good!

[Zachstar]

17. K&R It is good to see more people involved.

[liberaldem4ever]

19. Kick & Recommend!! Great news!

Gobama!! Gobama!! Gobama!!! :kick: :bounce:

[thevoiceofreason]

20. Kick, and rec

[ORDem]

22. Nice!

:kick:

[Blondiegrrl]

23. Good to know. Thanks! eom

[ClayZ]

25. Kick

[thevoiceofreason]

26. Barack owns the northwest

[davidpdx]

27. A big kick and record

from an Oregonian living overseas! Oregon for Obama!

[me b zola]

28. I love the Tribune!

I have always found the Portland Tribune to be a much better source than the Oregonian to understand what is going on in the city. I read the Oregonian like I watch cnn--to hear what tactics the powers that be are taking, their talking points. I read the Tribune to hear what the real deal is in the Portland area, sort of like listening to KO on national issues.

The Tribune is the voice of the working person, the real people of the Portland area.

[davidpdx]

31. Me too

They cover interesting things the Oregonian won't. I have to say though, I miss having a hard copy of the paper in my hands, it's nothing like reading it online. Being overseas and trying to keep up with local news is hard. I miss being able to read a local paper.

[samsingh]

29. the endorsements keep coming in

[SunsetDreams]

30. K&R