EDITORIAL: Daily endorsement: Obama for Democrats
We endorse Sen. Barack Obama for the 2008 presidential Democratic Party nomination.
In Obama, we have a candidate who has more to offer than a strategic plan or policy that will change America for the better. What Obama brings above all else is a renewed sense of hope. The past seven years have caused our hope for a better world, a better America, to waver. We have lost a national direction, and Obama can restore that.
But his campaign isn't based on hope alone. Obama has a realistic plan to get the troops out of Iraq, instead of some poorly thought out cut-and-run debacle; he has a commitment to making the U.S. energy independent, which would solve several of our Iraq problems anyway; he takes the changes occurring in our environment seriously and would put measures in place to reduce our impact; and his universal health insurance plan is as realistic as anyone else's.
And unlike some of his counterparts, Obama isn't anchoring himself on a one-issue platform. What needs addressed in America isn't just the war in Iraq; it isn't just health care; and it isn't just that - in the Democrats' view - Bush and his cronies need to be removed from power. Obama grasps the bigger picture.
Perhaps what Obama offers most of all is a change of family. Two families have run the country for the past 20 years, and an election for Hillary would make that 24 at a minimum - longer than most college students have been alive. Political power shouldn't follow through family lines. That in itself is unhealthy for our country's image to the rest of the world as a democracy, and is an example of a political system that seems rooted in its old ways that aren't working.
One of the biggest question marks we have is Obama's level of experience, which pales in comparison to some of the other Democratic candidates. Nevertheless we wonder if that is really such a bad thing. True, he has only served on the U.S. Senate since 2004, but unlike the other candidates, he doesn't seem to be entrenched in a system that only offers pessimism - he still has the drive to offer an optimistic view.
Obama has not been afraid to throw a lot of his time and resources into trying to invigorate the younger crowd. This strategy has failed other candidates in the past, but we appreciate Obama's commitment to the generation who will inherit the country. His message to those of all ages - even those who don't vote in droves - is genuine and inspiring.
He may be raw. He may be too optimistic. But he has ignited a passion for a change in the direction this country is headed. Jump on board, because just like Obama, we're fired up and ready to support him in his quest for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.
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EJButler
EJ Butler
posted 12/05/07 @ 3:31 PM CST
Thank you so much for your editorial endorsement of Senator Obama.
And I must remind folks that a large number of years spent in Washington, D.C. do not guarantee good judgement and effectiveness. (Continued…)
kearnsa
Audrey
posted 12/05/07 @ 9:42 PM CST
After following an listening to Obama speak he made me feellike we have a chance to believe an feel like America has a chance to gain respect an feel like our voices will be heard an nut the same old govern by fear 29 years of Bush Clinton is enough An Hillary is no Bill. (Continued…)
Reason
Reason
posted 12/07/07 @ 12:12 PM CST
Too bad Obama supports Louis Farrakhan. Do some research for crying outloud.
AmericanAtheist
Larry Carter Center
posted 12/08/07 @ 5:34 AM CST
The shallow endorsement of Obama by IA State Daily opinion writers is disappointing. If mere words from a candidate were enough, Edwards is calling for a cleanup of the Bush Crime Family regime & the NAFTA heritage of Clintonistas. (Continued…)
Vette58
Vette58
posted 12/10/07 @ 4:06 AM CST
Congratulations for choosing the right candidate for the commander in chief of the United States of America. An America governed by the people for the people. (Continued…)
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