Another New Hampshire Newspaper Endorsement For Obama

[Hope And Change]

Published: Sunday, December 23, 2007


Obama can end decades of division

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama is the best choice for Democrats in the New Hampshire primary on Jan. 8. He is the candidate with the greatest chance of reaching across the aisle – of resonating with moderate and independent voters needed to capture the general election – while maintaining the core principles of his party.

And he best represents what Democrats are looking for this year: a change from the status quo, a genuine and authentic voice for hope and healing during difficult and divisive times.

During our editorial board meetings with each of the primary contenders, candidates worked hard to define themselves on issues and on character.

During these meetings, Obama stood out; he thought deeply about the answer to each question we asked him. He spoke neither in safe, pre-scripted talking points nor in divisive polemic. He was able to give nuanced answers to questions without sounding like he was avoiding taking a position.

And he, better than any of the other candidates, was able to define common goals that make for common ground, while debating the issues that divide the country most deeply.

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http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071223/OPINION01/825028349/-1/customerLink

[bigdarryl]

1. DAMN he's racking up the newspapers this weekend

[ariesgem]

2. GOBAMA!

Great news.

:kick:

[ellisonz]

3. "He spoke neither in safe, pre-scripted talking points nor in divisive polemic."

[BeyondGeography]

4. This is a great passage

"As we look at the current state of the nation – our foreign policy, our health-care system, our schools and the very tenor of our national discourse – it's hard for us to conclude that experience is the issue.

There's plenty of experience in Washington. What's lacking is inspired leadership that can speak directly to the people over the heads of the partisan politicians and craft a national consensus not seen in decades.

What's lacking is authenticity, transparency and courtesy. What's lacking are leaders who, rather than seeking high ground from which they can dispatch their opponents, will seek common ground and common-sense solutions.

Obama can provide that leadership, and deserves the support of New Hampshire Democrats."

[Adelante]

6. That says it

:)

[Nimrod2005]

5. Obama ROCKS!

[SoxFan]

7. An important endorsement

*The Telegraph is the second-largest paper in the state

*It circulates in communities with huge numbers of independent voters, such as Nashua, Hudson, Pelham, Amherst, Hollis, and Milford

*It was seen as a paper that either Clinton or Obama could win over

*Clinton's state campaign manager is from Nashua, so it's driving him nuts :applause: