2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumChillicothe (OH) Gazette Endorses Obama (was for McCain in 2008)
Four years ago, the Gazette endorsed Sen. John McCain in his bid for the presidency over Sen. Barack Obama. Our concerns at the time were centered on Obamas relative inexperience and questions surrounding his ability to lead in a time of crisis.
We argued in that editorial that McCains wealth of experience would make him better equipped to handle the threat of terrorism, the painful decline in the economy and other issues. Obama won the election and a clear indication from voters that he was the man to lead.
Now, four years later, President Obama has proved his ability to lead in tough times. Hes made decisions unpopular with Democrats, while moving forward on items with Republicans. Hes pushed forward on an agenda that he was handed in a mandate from voters in 2008, and hes also helped albeit not to the extent many hoped lead us through one of the toughest economic times in recent memory.
We recommend a second term for Obama on Tuesday because he has demonstrated leadership, strength and future vision for the country and Ohio.
http://www.chillicothegazette.com/article/20121104/OPINION01/311040011/Obama-s-skills-needed-second-term?gcheck=1&nclick_check=1
Laurian
(2,593 posts)I was so tickled by their front page story about Jack Nicklaus and Scott Hamilton campaigning for Romney yesterday that I didn't even see the endorsement.
It's a fairly conservative small town, so I'm surprised (but very pleased) by their Obama endorsement.
Yea, my town!
PsychProfessor
(204 posts)small town papers are important because they speak about and to an electorate that is rarely given as much attention as it deserves.
OBAMAWILLWIN
(20 posts)good news!!
That area is the sort of area REPUBS usually win in Ohio......Awesome
Purrfessor
(1,188 posts)I endorse the Chillicothe Gazette.