Santa Cruz Sentinel Endorses Obama.

[Barack_America]

As We See It: Obama our choice -- Candidate brings new ideas, crossover appeal
Sentinel Staff Report

Is this truly the year of meaningful political change in America?

We think so. We hope so.

And although both of the leading candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination would, if elected, be historic firsts for this country, we support Sen. Barack Obama in the Feb. 5 California presidential primary.

Obama, much like his main rival, Sen. Hillary Clinton, has considerable strengths and some obvious weaknesses.

But his potential and the chance he brings to move forward unencumbered by the last 20 years of the Bush-Clinton political dynasties is significant and telling.

Moreover, Obama by his very background is that rare politician whose appeal crosses boundaries and heals divides. And his experience, while not on the same executive scope as Mrs. Clinton's, is formidable, as a community activist and organizer, as a lawyer working to advance civil rights, and as a state legislator.

He comes from humble circumstances that span race, ethnicity and culture and his unique ability to get people to listen, to consider a different way of thinking bodes well for the kind of unifying, rather than polarizing, leadership this country needs.

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[Cha]

1. Santa Cruz, California! One of the all time

Progressive Health oriented places on Earth! Thank you, Santa Cruz Sentinal!

"But his potential and the chance he brings to move forward unencumbered by the last 20 years of the Bush-Clinton political dynasties is significant and telling.

Moreover, Obama by his very background is that rare politician whose appeal crosses boundaries and heals divides. And his experience, while not on the same executive scope as Mrs. Clinton's, is formidable, as a community activist and organizer, as a lawyer working to advance civil rights, and as a state legislator.

He comes from humble circumstances that span race, ethnicity and culture and his unique ability to get people to listen, to consider a different way of thinking bodes well for the kind of unifying, rather than polarizing, leadership this country needs."

[caligirl]

8. I just posted a comment elsewhere about the growing numbers of Obama stickers around here.

This is a great food place, we never have a problem finding restaurants that know how to do gluten free diets. People here really demand a high standard for the food they buy and what it does to the body. its great.

[Cha]

12. Thanks, caligirl!~ I demand a HIGH quality

of food, too, and would fit right in Santa Cruz but, alas I'm here in New York for the time being before I jet back to Hawaii in 2 1/2 years B-)

I cut my teeth on health food in LaJolla back in the '70's..and never looked back.

I would think the people around there would support Obama..they know what's up, or Edwards..I think he's one of the good guy's too.

[JackORoses]

2. the Hometown Paper picks a Winner, alright!

[Barack_America]

4. Hey, that's great! n/t

[Cha]

7. You lucky to live there..

I like that part of the Planet..for it's health scene and progressive outlook on life.

A lot of time newspaper endorsements do make sense.

[avaistheone1]

3. I judge a candidate both by their record and their platform going forward.

I have to respectfully disagree. Obama is not that much of a progressive.

Even the Santa Cruz Journal gets it wrong sometimes.

[silverweb]

5. Woo-hoo!

Go Santa Cruz! :woohoo:

GObama! _YES, WE CAN!_

[Colobo]

6. This is what I'm talking about!

[emlev]

9. Regardless of your opinion of Obama, the Sentinel is a piece of crap

It's not even located in Santa Cruz anymore. Generally a very conservative paper that is really out of touch with the community on many issues. The Sentinel is not a community paper. It's a corporate paper.

[avaistheone1]

10. No wonder, it is praising the conservative Obama

[FrenchieCat]

11. I don't consider Obama conservative.......

But put a label on him if it helps you. :shrug:

[ZinZen]

13. The Modesto Bee also endorsed Obama

Wide ciruclation in the Central Valley here in CA.