Joplin, MO newspaper endorses 1st Democratic pres candidate in 100 years!!!

[proud2BlibKansan]

What hasn't happened since 1908? (Hint: It has to do with Obama)

The Joplin Globe today endorsed Barack Obama for president, a decison that marks the first time since 1908 that the newspaper has backed a Democrat.

How long ago was that? That same year:

* The Ford Motor Company debuted the Model T with a purchase price of $825.00.
* The University of Missouri opened the first school of journalism.
* The Grand Canyon is designated a National Park.

Here's what the newspaper said:

http://www.joplinglobe.com/editorial/local_story_302211616.html?keyword=topstory

http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node/15367#comment-40911

[polichick]

1. That is awesome!

[proud2BlibKansan]

7. I am stunned

There are a lot of good Dems in SW Mo but it is still very red. This is just great great news.

[Eric J in MN]

2. Go Missouri!

Barack the vote.

[RayOfHope]

5. Eric, this MO dem appreciates your support and interest in our state. Your efforts will pay off! n/t

[HughMoran]

3. "cause Obama is a once in a lifetime leader

He's my President no matter what happens on election day.

[RayOfHope]

4. Shut the fuck up! you are KIDDING me! That's it, if the Globe endorsed Obama, MO is going blue n/t

[proud2BlibKansan]

8. It's really amazing, isn't it?

I may start vacationing in southern MO again. :)

[RayOfHope]

12. Obama, Michelle, AND the girls are coming Saturday. Neener neener. n/t

[proud2BlibKansan]

15. Wow! Really!?!

How cool.

[usregimechange]

20. It has to be a sign for the Lord.

[Dems4me]

6. Wow ..Used to live there..I never would have imagined that. n/t

[proud2BlibKansan]

9. Last time I was down there, we counted megachurches

And wanted to puke.

[Guava Jelly]

10. WOW!

:)

[PermanentRevolution]

11. Wooo! My hometown!

Alright, so my family moved from there when I was 4 months old and don't remember anything about it, but my birth certificate says Joplin.

So, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[RayOfHope]

13. Your hometown? I'm sorry, lol n/t

[PermanentRevolution]

16. For all of 4 months...

I've been told that the reason I exist at all is because there's nothing else to do in Joplin. I was born about 10 months after my parents moved there.

[Cha]

14. The Perfect Storm..I tell ya!

Just some snips from your article..

"Following the market collapse and the recent Wall Street bailout, we believe that the nation needs a new economic plan.

Obama's plan to provide tax cuts for middle-income Americans is a welcome one, as is his plan to eliminate capital-gains taxes for small businesses and provide cuts for businesses that create and keep jobs in the United States.

With the war in Iraq well into its fifth year, Obama has said that it is time for the Iraqi government to begin stepping up to take on financial responsibility for its country at a time when our country is spending billions of dollars (not to mention the human cost) each month in our efforts there."

[usregimechange]

17. I live in Joplin and this is a complete shocker, I don't believe it!

[RayOfHope]

18. How loud did you holler when you heard? n/t

[usregimechange]

19. I am still too shocked to speak

[proud2BlibKansan]

21. This is great!!

Moving in a great direction here!!!