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Clinton Picks up Indy Star Nod

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May 02, 2008 7:09 AM

ABC's Jake Tapper reports: The Indianapolis Star, Indiana's largest newspaper, has endorsed Senator Hillary Clinton, just 4 days before the Democratic primary in that state.

Here's the link.

And here is part of what the editorial board wrote about its decision:

It's been difficult for voters in other states to decide a clear favorite between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. It's also a difficult choice for The Star's Editorial Board, which recently questioned each candidate in person about key issues facing the nation.

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.

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Bill Clinton said it best: scare and fear VS. hope and think. What Obama has done with our youth and disenfranchised is truly amazing. Wright, Rezko, muslim, all negative all the time. Where do you think that comes from. Read his book and you'll understand what he stands for. You need only look at the gas tax proposals to know who to vote for. We can't afford 4 more years of Bush or someone who only cares about herself.

Posted by: John | May 2, 2008 8:23:47 AM

"So What Kevin, if he get's the nod, this Democrat is voting for McCain. He'll lose the general election, you can take that to the bank.-kittyCat"

He might not win because of "democrats" like you. Honestly, you would vote Republican rather than a Democrat? What about the rest of your party? Will you vote that way for Senators? There is more to think about than Hillary or Barack...Supreme Court? Do you want more Bush/McCain judges?

Also ebknows, "We" were not going to just hand the white house over to Hillary. Just because your name is Clinton doesn't mean you get the keys. If anything Obama is making her work and lie, and change the rules to get into the White House.

If you are a democrat you should vote the nominee regardless of who it is, otherwise, do us all a favor and switch parties. I'm sure Hillary would be a good president, but I voted for Obama, but if he doesn't win then I vote for Hillary. I really wanted Joe Biden but he didn't make it long enough, so I went with Obama, if he doesn't make it then it falls into Hillary. I would hope Clinton supporters would do the same, for the good of the Country.

Posted by: Gregg | May 2, 2008 8:24:44 AM

It is a choice between having a dream and making it reality!

Obama sells the dream with the words hope and change and let's each person fill in the blanks with their ow emotions. It is a powerful sales technique.

Hillary says this is the way the world is and this is hoe we are going to get it done working together to make our dreams reality.

Posted by: Kimberly Peacock | May 2, 2008 8:25:47 AM

No real democrat will vote for a McCain just because their democrat didn't get nominated.
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I am a real democrat, registered, never voted for a repub at the national level in my life. And I don't think I will support Obama unless he puts Hillary on the ticket. Obama is just too green, he's not ready. He's afraid to debate her, his policy proposals are vague, he gives a good speech, but the Wright thing has me questioning his political motives and personal integrity. Now, I am not sure he's really any different. And if they are both slick politicians, I am going with the one with more experience, more military endorsements, and more moderate approaches. If the dems want to go off the cliff, fine, But I ain't going with them. I am an independant thinker before I am a partisan.

Posted by: A reader in Georgia | May 2, 2008 8:29:40 AM

I love Hillary Clinton!

She has proven herself time and time again.

Posted by: Ander | May 2, 2008 8:33:51 AM

Obama is disgusting. Why does he talk to the public like they are stupid. He tells them "I am going to tell you the truth"... "let me explain this stuff to you that is way over your heads". How can people not see through this bull. Remember when he was quoting Malcolm X and he was telling the people that they were getting bamboozled and hoodwinked. He acts like the American people have an IQ of 10. I will never vote for this arrogant, inexperienced politician.

Posted by: Joej | May 2, 2008 8:34:26 AM

bottom line... If Hillary & Obama both came out and said "I have actionable intelligence" I would not believe Hillary

Posted by: jAYjAY | May 2, 2008 8:37:13 AM

Hillary and Harold Ford Jr. 2008! That would be an awesome ticket! A clear, decisive vision for this country and a plan for the people that really matter - not just the billionaires and the giant SUV driving elite liberals of the ONC - Obama National Committee (formerly known as the DNC)!

Posted by: rs | May 2, 2008 8:38:45 AM

It's about time people got past their personality dislike and realize Hillary has the knowledge, ability, and especially the strength to do what it takes to get this country on it's feet again. I have nothing against Obama and in another 4 to 8 years, if he's still working FOR this country, definitely would be presidential-elect material.This country just can't accept inexperience and half thought through ideas in these most dire times.

Posted by: rhammonsster | May 2, 2008 8:40:12 AM

I will vote for McCain if Hillary is not the nominee. Why? To send a message to crtain party leaders and the media that they can not rig the election as they see fit.

I find it comparable to the boston tea party. The only way the Dem leaders will know never to do this again is to hand them a defeat so massive that they can not ignore it.

1. The good people of Florida are being robbed and its not democratic.
2. The primary system needs to be standardized across states making it democratic.
3. Michigan and Florida should have had a Primary do over but Obama would not allow the democratic process to go though as he would lose.
4. We should have the same standard in primaries as we do the general. Either electorialcollge or popular vote. I am leaning towards popular vote but do understand that the electorial college ensures that small states are listened to.
5. The media and pundits should report and let us decide not bias and advertise their choice of candidate to us.
6. It should not be a popularity contest, it should be about who does the job best. Truthfully is any candidate the best qualified for the job? No, in my opinion. We need to change this for the sake of our country and for ourselves.

Hillary no matter what you think about her provides he best candidate for the job. Obama sells dreams and dreams are powerfull. An ideal world would combine Obama's inspiration with Clintons pratical implementations. Still in the end it is better to execute an imperfect plan than to wit for the perfect plan to execute.


Posted by: Kimberly Peacock | May 2, 2008 8:40:54 AM

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.

Posted by: James B. | May 2, 2008 8:41:09 AM

bigben: Obama subsequently voted the same as Clinton because it had to do with funding (read: supporting) the troops who were already there, with equipment and supplies they needed to protect themselves. Even though he wasn't part of the senate vote, his outspokenness against authorizing the war was politically against the grain and he could have paid a big price career-wise, yet he continued to speak out against the war. After this mess started, how could he in all good conscience not vote to supply the troops with what they needed to survive?
The bottom line is people who don't like a candidate will find reasons to not like them and will put whatever "spin" they need to, to justify their feelings. It takes a really special and really intelligent person to remain objective...not too many out there these days.

Posted by: counting crows | May 2, 2008 8:44:43 AM

That makes sense. The IndyStar board sat down with both candidates and determined after listening to them who would be the better President. This is similar to the 4 debates Clinton and Obama had in CA, TX, OH, & PA. After each debate, Clinton won each primary. Duh!

Posted by: Jenny | May 2, 2008 8:45:20 AM

Obama didn't vote AGAINST Iraq.

He wasn't even a senator yet when the vote took place.

Don't be fooled by Obama's "Holier Than Thou" baloney, it's all a cunning sham.

Go Hillary!

Posted by: James P | May 2, 2008 8:47:04 AM

"Still in the end it is better to execute an imperfect plan than to wit for the perfect plan to execute.-Kimberly Peacock"

Didn't Bush do that going into Iraq? He executed an imperfect plan. Now we sit here years, deaths and billions later wondering how to get out of it. I suggest we don't have that same mentality picking a President...

Posted by: Gregg | May 2, 2008 8:48:04 AM

good for you.I hope the super deglates looks at what the peope want and it is not for Obama to be on the ticket. I would hate to have vote for McCain. No way would I vote for Obama. I would like to stop working some day and with Hillary in the White House maybe my 401k will start to grow again.

Posted by: Kay Kasunick | May 2, 2008 8:48:59 AM

Thank you Hillary Clinton for being a great Presidential Candidate!!

You are right on with your plan for Universal Healthcare, you are right on with your plans for education, you are right on for supporting working class America!!

You are not a flip-flopper, or a windsock, you don't try to fool us all by switching to what everyone wants to hear. You are the genuine article.

In a time when a man named Obama is trying to pull off the biggest Schmoozing of America in recent history, you are rock solid in your character and your commitment to the American people.

Hillary, no skeletons of 20+ years of hate and racism are jumping out of your closet to claw America in the face. No parlor jokes of demoting our American flag come from you.

Thank you Hillary for all your surprises are joyous ones, not ones that make a person think "wow I didn't know you supported that extremist person".

After months of standing your ground in the face of formidable odds, you have proven that you have got what it takes. No other presidential candidate has had the stuff shoveled on them like you have, and you made it through to the other side. You have shined through as the most tested Presidential candidate of the whole entire contest.

Thank you Hillary for allowing us to continue to have our individual God BLESS America. We are a nation with problems, but at the end of the day, Americans are full of heart, and at the end of the day, I know you'll be right there fighting for us.

Hillary for President!!

Posted by: Bob Wilson | May 2, 2008 8:50:00 AM

No, Bush did not have a plan. he had a dream of a democratic Iraq.

That's the point dream or reality or make the dream a reality by having a well thought out plan

Posted by: Kimberly Peacock | May 2, 2008 8:51:39 AM

Obama has never taken a stand on anything.

He was against the war, then for it , then voted for full funding, now he's against it again.

same with being pro-choice, same with gas tax

Posted by: Tucker | May 2, 2008 8:52:36 AM

This means nothing. Obama had the backing of all of the major newspaper's in PA. I know since I live here. He even had the backing of the Scranton paper. And that is where Hillary was from. So a newspaper backing you means next to nothing.

Posted by: marie | May 2, 2008 8:53:54 AM

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