“Sen. Obama’s campaign is an argument for a more unifying style of leadership. In a time of great partisanship, he is careful to talk about winning over independents and even Republicans. He is harsh on the failures of the current administration – and most of that critique well-deserved. But he doesn’t use his considerable rhetorical gifts to demonize Republicans. He’s not neglecting his core values; he defends his progressive vision with vigorous integrity. But for him, American unity – transcending party – is a core value in itself.”
The State, the paper of record in South Carolina, endorses Barack Obama for president. Of Senator Clinton, they write: “[W]e also have a good idea what a Clinton presidency would look like. The restoration of the Clintons to the White House would trigger a new wave of all-out political warfare. That is not all Bill and Hillary’s fault – but it exists, whomever you blame, and cannot be ignored. Hillary Clinton doesn’t pretend that it won’t happen; she simply vows to persevere…In such an environment, little gets done.“
Update: The Rock Hill Herald and the Greenville News follow suit: “In this race that’s ultimately about giving the Democratic Party its strongest candidate for the November general election, Barack Obama has emerged as one of the most attractive candidates on the political scene in decades. He has a refreshing lack of political guile, and he inspires with his words and with his life’s story.“
a great endorsement! it reminds me of a comment i read somewhere online recently, which said that Hill is “just as mendacious as her husband,” and a new Clinton would be all about “settling old scores.” i don’t want to have sit back and watch that
is the State known to have a liberal bent? i’ve not read the paper much
I haven’t read The State in 15 or so years, but back in the day it was thought to have a conservative bent (like the state itself.)