Obama Pulling Away in Newspaper Endorsement Race

Barack Obama picks up the support of The Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times, adding to his list of newspaper endorsements that's nearly three times as many as John McCain's.

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Friday, October 17, 2008

Barack Obama has attracted the support of nearly three times as many newspapers as John McCain, according to a round-up from Editor and Publisher, as the endorsement season hits a frenzied pitch.

Obama picked up the backing of several major dailies on Friday, including the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post and the Chicago Tribune, which has never endorsed a Democratic nominee for president.
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Not counting the Chicago Tribune, Editor and Publisher has tallied Obama's endorsement haul at 50 and McCain's at 16. The newspapers reach a circulation of 5.8 million for Obama and 1.5 million for McCain.

In E&P's exclusive running count, Obama now leads McCain in newspaper endorsements by better than 3-1, at 62-18, including most of the majors. See several separate stories on this site and links to the latest editorials at our new blog, www.eandppub.com

deckeda wrote:
Not only that but the Kansas City Star.

A vote for the future

Years of Washington blunders have left the United States struggling both at home and abroad. Both presidential candidates promise change, but Barack Obama is most likely to deliver:

•A stronger economy: Obama is best suited to lead the drive to reinvigorate the economy, repair gaps in financial regulations, make tax policies more equitable and provide help for Americans in need.

•A safer world: Obama realizes the need to shift more military resources from Iraq to Afghanistan, home of the 9/11 terrorists. He is also committed to closing dangerous gaps in homeland security.

•A healthier America: Obama believes access to health care is a right. He would make coverage more affordable to more citizens and stop insurers from penalizing people for getting sick.

•A new energy outlook: Obama wants to boost renewable energy and encourage more efficient vehicles, buildings and appliances. He doesn’t back excessive offshore oil drilling or a rush to build nuclear plants.

•U.S. leadership abroad: An Obama presidency offers hope for the U.S. to rebuild frayed alliances and gain respect in places like Germany (seen in photo). VP nominee Joe Biden brings strong foreign-policy credentials.

•A safeguard for liberties: Obama wants judges who won’t favor the strong at the expense of the weak. He offers hope for a Supreme Court that would reject excessive executive power and protect precious freedoms.