The Saint endorses two presidential candidates
Perhaps we’ve come to expect too much. And yet, following the disastrous presidency of George W. Bush, we aren’t asking much. So, then, it follows that perhaps we’ve come to expect too little. But that surely cannot be the case – after all, we’re Americans. If any nation looks forward to pessimism, it’s us.
Pessimism aside, the United States stands at a pivotal crossroads in 2008. A vastly unpopular president and – perhaps – his vastly unpopular war are drawing to an inevitable, but agonizingly slow end.
For the first time in the history of this democracy, a woman and a black man are running as nationally viable candidates. For the first time since 1928, there is neither a presidential nor vice presidential incumbent in the primary race. 2008 also solidifies the gradual “purpling” of Michigan as the Democratic Party loses its historic hold on state politics. And for the first time in a long time, The Saint editorial board has voted independently for the candidates it believes are most capable of leading the nation forward in a volatile world.
With the Michigan Democratic and Republican Primaries this Tuesday, Jan. 15, The Saint is pleased to endorse the following candidates for President of the United States:
Democratic - Senator Barack Obama
With his stunning victory in Iowa and a less-than-anticipated but nonetheless impressive second-place showing in New Hampshire, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois has delivered on his promised ability to unite the American people. Running what has been the cleanest and most efficiently organized campaign thus far, Obama and his captivating rhetoric truly offer the “Change We Can Believe In.”
With the magnetism of a Robert Kennedy and the vision of a King, Obama is infectiously likeable and powerfully eloquent. That former President Bill Clinton has dismissed the senator’s pledges as “the biggest fairy tale that I’ve ever seen,” is further evidence of the threat posed by Obama to the status quo.
Young, dynamic and offering the greatest integrity of any mainstream candidate – Democrat or Republican – Senator Barack Obama receives the endorsement of The Saint as the Democratic candidate for President of the United States.
Republican - Senator John McCain
Despite his age, Senator John McCain of Arizona is not your typical old man. Proving his ability to connect with strong finishes in both Iowa and New Hampshire, among the Republicans McCain perhaps offers the greatest potential for bipartisan cooperation in Washington.
A dedicated public servant and frequent champion of reform and compromise, the decorated Vietnam veteran and former P.O.W. has sacrificed the most of the entire G.O.P. field. Despite his incomprehensible defense of the Iraq war and frequently documented insensitivities, McCain’s lengthy record is nonetheless one of considerable dedication and accomplishment. The Saint is pleased to endorse Senator John McCain as the Republican candidate for President of the United States.
Note: The Saint’s endorsement of candidates for the 2008 presidential election is determined solely by the newspaper’s editorial staff, and should not be interpreted in any way as reflective of the views of Aquinas College, its administration, or the student body at large. If you are a registered voter in the State of Michigan, please remember to vote this Tuesday, Jan. 15 and let your voice be heard.
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The Dems putting up Barack is a sure way of losing next November. His inexperience will be attacked, and no amount of flowery rhetoric will be able to save him.
John McCain, the man who once said he wanted interest rates to be zero percent. Right…
If ‘hope’ is considered ‘flowery rhetoric’ and youth is a disqualification to an office that needs a new vision, I may have my reason to move abroad.
I suppose Barack Obama’s ethic and lobbying reform is of no concern or importance. But then neither would be his work done to expand health care to those who need it, his attack on that predatory lending that is pushing the economy into recession, and his concern for the failing education system and the unaffordability of higher education. These are merely a few issues.
If the voting public considers ‘hope’ to be too idealistic, nothing will ever change.
The question we need to ask is: Do we really fear his inexperience or do we think that people will fear his inexperience?
If we support ‘hope’ and a firm vision, both of which Obama have shown, we should have no fear of inexperience.
I am glad that the Saint is endorsing Barack Obama as the democratic candidate.
Tell me if I’m wrong here. Are you really supporting Barack Obama because he’s charismatic, and supporting John McCain because he’s “bipartisan”? There are surely better reasons to support both (particularly, those related to actual issues). Obama’s charisma surely won’t fix Iraq, the economy, or any of the other issues facing America today. McCain’s “bipartisanship” (if you can call it that — many would argue that he’s moved considerably more to the right over the last few years) may arguably help him in some areas, but there are surely other points you could make in favor of him (legitimate issues, perhaps?) They’re both worthy candidates, but nobody should support a candidate because of his ‘charisma’.
Or could you be supporting John McCain because he’s advertising on this website? I’m sorry, this is really pathetic.
Ryan - Nope, this has nothing to do with advertising. We currently get our online advertising from Google, and they choose ads for us based on the content of the page. They saw John McCain’s name, so that’s probably why you saw an ad for him.
We’ve also had ads for Hillary and Fred Thompson from what I’ve seen.
I noticed that right after I posted the second comment — I wasn’t aware Google was running flash ads already. There really should be a way to disallow certain types of ads through Google, though, because those types of political ads can create the impression of bias.
As the Business Manager from The Saint, I’m not worried about the advertising on our page creating an appearance of bias. It says on the ad that they are provided by Google and notes the website address from which the ad is coming. Thanks for caring about the quality of our website, Ryan!
YES! People are finally looking at this site! Good Job. But i feel that the Saint shouldn’t really endorse any candidate because being the school newspaper you are being too biased. Even though you have candidates on both sides, people who support the little guy feel left out. For instance, I am a strong supporter of Mike Gravel because he is 100% amazing!