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Indianapolis Star Endorses Clinton

Sen. Hillary Clinton picked up an important endorsement today from the Indianapolis Star, Indiana's largest newspaper. While the paper's editorial board praised both Clinton and her rival Sen. Barack Obama, board members felt that Clinton' experience was the deciding factor.

Obama offers an attractive vision for the way things could be. He speaks eloquently of hope and change. He connects with voters, many who formerly felt disenfranchised, on a level few political leaders have attained.
Clinton offers a clear-eyed view of the way things are. She offers nuanced positions on how to address the war in Iraq, trade with China and economic expansion. Her depth of knowledge is remarkable.

As impressive as Obama appears, he is still in his first term in the U.S. Senate, and only four years ago was serving as an Illinois state senator. His inexperience in high office is a liability.

Clinton, in contrast, is well prepared for the rigors of the White House. She is tough, experienced and realistic about what can and cannot be accomplished on the world stage.

The paper did say that Clinton had done more pandering to voters, particularly on the gas tax holiday idea. And the board pointed out that she was a part of her husband's "political machine, which earned a reputation for flattening opponents. That factor understandably gives many voters pause about whether another Clinton should serve as president."

But the paper went with Clinton because it sees America and the world in a tough place and that Clinton "is the better choice, based on her experience and grasp of major issues, to confront those challenges."

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Clearly they are on Rove's payroll and have fallen under the spell of the neo-con darkside. If you are not with hope and change you are against hope and change. Double plus non-good!

Sent by deek | 8:56 AM ET | 05-02-2008

Clinton wouldn't bring much beyond a party affiliation change in the White House. Congressional Republicans would be extremely reluctant to cooperate with her. Her 'toughness' also equates to a tendency to bicker relentlessly. Put those two things together and I just don't see her getting much accomplished, even if she has good policy positions. Obama on the other hand is a proven motivator and organizer. He's got a much better chance of winning the support of Congressional Republicans when it comes time to push policy. So, I think Clinton's 'experience' (read: has made a lot of political enemies) works against the interests of anyone who wants to see things getting done in Washington.

Besides, Hillary is a Republican Get Out the Vote wet dream. Listen to Rush Limbaugh for 5 minutes. These people want nothing more than Hillary in the White House. Any sensible Democrat just has to recognize that.

Sent by tj | 9:51 AM ET | 05-02-2008

Alot of people are resistent to change (change is what Obama represents) and it is very likely that Obama given time would be just as polarizing as Clinton, if not more so...his challenge would be having the toughness to stand his ground, whereas, Clinton has proven she does and her battle wounds show via her "polarizing" nature.

Sent by ard | 12:15 PM ET | 05-02-2008

Hillary's "battle scars" unfortunately more closely resemble gaping head wounds brought about by Bosnian sniper fire.

Sent by Leo Bloom | 2:03 PM ET | 05-02-2008

Clinton whitehouse would be gridlock just has billy's was. NOTHING got done for nearly the entire second term.

Also it seems that IN Star may have forgotten that their union jobs are now in other countries thanks to a Clinton.

Sent by Daly | 4:17 PM ET | 05-02-2008

Although my husband and I are die-hard conservative Republicans we are changing our party affiliation this coming Tues. and voting for Hillary. We will do ANYTHING to keep Obama from winning in Indiana. My entire family and friends are following suit. Then in Nov. we will all vote for McCain. We can't stand the thought of Rev. Wright showing up at the White House doorstep and being welcomed inside. Obama is such a hypocrite!

Sent by Don and Nancy Harvey | 8:11 AM ET | 05-03-2008

We're in a dangerous neighborhood.

We'd better join the mafia.

Sent by Bob freeman | 11:12 AM ET | 05-03-2008

Of course Republicans are voting for Hillary, and contributing money to her campaign. Hillary is a shrill, patronizing and highly polarizing character, who stands no chance in the general election, particularly against a white male with FAR more experience that she could ever feign (her one and only purported card to play, against Obama). If Indiana voters or Democratic superdelegates wish to be used as pawns by the Republican party, then they deserve their next leader.

Sent by Heather Wayland | 2:10 PM ET | 05-03-2008

DEEK swears by McCain. And loves Hillary: She has "testicular fortitude"

Sent by fukara | 2:41 PM ET | 05-03-2008

Indy Star endorses? Does this mean that every single employee of Indianapolis Star will vote for Clinton? Apparently someone has a lot of Ignorance to make a statement and should apologize to the employees of the Indianapolis Star for making such an embarrassing statement demeaning the integrity of it's employees! "I am certain that all the employees of Indianapolis Star DO NOT ENDORSE CLINTON". So here we go once again where a newspaper is telling their LIES. "Or is it one person pounding their chest stating "Look mommy I be important to say this".

Sent by Arthur Medicine Eagle | 5:50 AM ET | 05-04-2008

"Then in Nov. we will all vote for McCain. We can't stand the thought of Rev. Wright showing up at the White House doorstep and being welcomed inside. Obama is such a hypocrite!"
Sent by Don and Nancy Harvey
*******
A more humane person would show unconditional love for people? But there are those who are so much more Godly. This is one reason the world is as it is now days.

Sent by arthur | 5:59 AM ET | 05-04-2008

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