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Cheney's Hometown Paper Endorses Obama
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ABC News' Jennifer Duck Reports: With less than 24 hours before the polls open, Vice President Dick Cheney's hometown newspaper in Casper, Wyoming endorsed Sen Barack Obama for president.
"It is a foregone conclusion that Wyoming's three electoral votes will go to Sen. John McCain," the Casper Star-Tribune Editorial Board wrote. "It would be easy for the Star-Tribune to simply agree with the majority of voters in this red state and endorse the Republican candidate for president. But this isn't an ordinary election, and Sen. Barack Obama has the potential to be an extraordinary leader at a time we desperately need one."
The Editorial Board attacked Sen. McCain's vice presidential pick saying, "McCain's selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, however, shows extremely poor judgment" adding, "She has shown repeatedly that she is simply not ready to fill McCain's shoes."
Commending Obama's advisers and recent endorsements, The Star-Tribune cited Warren Buffett and retired Gen. Colin Powell by name. "Obama's advisers are extremely capable leaders," the Board wrote.
"It's good to know that he turns to the likes of Warren Buffett for financial matters and retired Gen. Colin Powell on military issues. With his emphasis on diplomacy along with a commitment to protecting America, Obama gives us our best hope of regaining the respect of other nations."
Cheney stumped for Republican congressional candidates on Saturday in Laramie, Wyoming reiterating his own endorsement for the McCain/Palin ticket. "I believe the right leader for this moment in history is Senator John McCain," Cheney said as the crowd cheered. "I’m delighted to support John McCain, and I’m pleased that he has chosen a running mate with executive talent, toughness, and common sense: our next Vice President, Governor Sarah Palin."
Hours later, democrats pounced on Cheney's words using them in an attack ad to show the difference between McCain and Obama's endorsements
Obama also took the opportunity to once again link McCain to the Bush administration.
"Earlier today Dick Cheney came out of undisclosed location and he hit the campaign trail and he said that he is and I quote, 'delighted to support John McCain,'" Obama told a crowd in Colorado on Saturday. "So I would like to congratulate Sen. McCain on this endorsement. Because he really earned it. That endorsement didn’t come easy
Sen. McCain had to vote with George bush 90 percent of the time and agree with Dick Cheney to get it."
The McCain campaign immediately responded likening Obama to Cheney.
"Barack Obama and Dick Cheney aren't just cousins, they’ve shared support for the Bush energy policy and the out-of-control spending that John McCain has fought to oppose," McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds said.November 3, 2008 in Bush, George W., Vote 2008: Republicans, White House | Permalink | User Comments (71)
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Well,
I would just like to say that I think it is rather bad form and ungracious for McCain's camp to lodge a put down insult towards Mr. Cheney who, however, unhelpful, is actually trying to support Mr McCain and Mrs. Palin. I think it is rather telling.
Obama 08
Posted by: sdmil | Nov 3, 2008 2:25:37 PM
This rubbish that Palin is coming with now re Obama's intention to 'bankrupt the coal industry' is another example of how much research SHE DOES NOT DO. Did she listen to the entire tape? I don't think so (and she didnt have to read it for God's sake). If she did she would have heard him say that there is the need to balance the clean coal activity with the use of coal itself. The charges for greenhouse gas emissions could also be used to research OTHER safe energy alternatives.
She doesnt believe that global warming is man-made so I really cant expect any better from her.
Posted by: Shamaedene | Nov 3, 2008 2:25:44 PM
Hey,
Fake "Obamacrat for McCain," when will you people stop lying.
I tried to read your propaganda (just to know how the enemy thinks) but it was just too long winded and boring. Break it up and give it some pizzazz.
Posted by: sdmil | Nov 3, 2008 2:27:18 PM
Well, liberati, it sure looks like the rest of the country completely disagrees with your assessment... Strange, though, Fox Noise is the only "news" source that mentions the January video that you are referring to.
And the things is, Fox Noise never seems to get the WHOLE story out there about Obama. They just like to pick through the text of his speeches and piece together their version. I just see how anyone with a cerebral cortex could fall for their blatant fabrications.
Posted by: moosedog | Nov 3, 2008 2:30:00 PM
So liberati,
What facts do you base your opinions on? Maybe you were just mixed up and meant McCain who helped bankrupt so many as a member of the Keating 5. Oh I forgot, you worship at the feet of Fox News and they don't care about facts.
Posted by: We'll be Partying Tomorrow | Nov 3, 2008 2:31:41 PM
The Bush/Cheney/Rove posse is about to be run out of town. America and the entire world will be lifted by the sheer relief of ending the gangsta grip they've had on our nation.
Posted by: hopesprings52 | Nov 3, 2008 2:32:30 PM
01-20-2009 The END of an ERROR...
Posted by: pt | Nov 3, 2008 2:40:58 PM
Good bye Sarah.
Posted by: Honay Rogers | Nov 3, 2008 2:46:30 PM
Why isnt ABC covering the republican election fraud in Virginia?
Republicans spread a leaflet with false information telling independandts and democrats to vote on nov 5 and the change in voting times is due to "larger than expected voted turnout"
And they kept talking about ACORN. F***ing hypocrites!
The state's official logos appear on the flyer.
Communicating false information to voters is punishable as a class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia election law.
Nice try low-life repuke a-holes. But you wont steal the election this time!!!
Posted by: JoeShmoe | Nov 3, 2008 2:47:12 PM
Sarah has to hurry back to Alaska, because I hear they have an impeachment party waiting for her.
Posted by: We'll be Partying Tomorrow | Nov 3, 2008 2:51:10 PM
It doesn't matter. I also live in a western state, and ours is NOT one of the so-called "battleground states". With the Electoral College, our votes simply don't matter.
ABC News has made it very clear that six states will determine our next President. The rest of us can forget about standing in line tomorrow.
Posted by: Rhys | Nov 3, 2008 2:51:16 PM
I live in Arizona and I am voting Obama tomorrow even if we stay red, because I want John McCain to know a lot of Arizonans have had it with this kind of campaigning.
Posted by: We'll be Partying Tomorrow | Nov 3, 2008 2:54:48 PM
Who Cares another media outlet backing Obama shocking!!!
Posted by: reddog0216 | Nov 3, 2008 2:58:10 PM
All i have to say is that obama is a socialist borderline communist and do we really want to go their? COME ON PEOPLE he wants to raise taxes and have universal health care!! plus if he is president then most of congress will be democrat n it wont be a democracy any longer and no one will be able to stop them!!!
For the sake of this country vote McCain!!
Posted by: Amber Beach | Nov 3, 2008 2:58:16 PM
We'll be Partying Tomorrow: I also read they are checking out that half million dollar home of her's also.
Posted by: becky | Nov 3, 2008 3:01:28 PM
Amber Beach: You need to breath, turn off Fox News and do a Fact Check!
Posted by: becky | Nov 3, 2008 3:02:54 PM
I own and operate farms in both SC and WY so unlike Joe-the-Plumber, I am a REAL business person in America. Neither of my states will go to Obama but I and my entire family are voting for Obama.
Posted by: jimt | Nov 3, 2008 3:03:24 PM
I say watch Texas... Obama is only 5 points down. Didn't most of New Orleans go into Texas? Turn it Blue tomorrow........
Posted by: becky | Nov 3, 2008 3:05:38 PM
I agree this race is not quite over. McCain havent begun his "sad grandpa" strategy yet. LOL
Posted by: JoeShmoe | Nov 3, 2008 3:07:09 PM
becky,
You can hope you can dream but we shall see what tommorow brings you can not count on the polls this election two many variables just like the weather
Posted by: reddog0216 | Nov 3, 2008 3:07:53 PM
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