The Berkshire Eagle, Pantagraph, and Ledger: Obama for president

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http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_10814977?source=most_emailed

The problems that America faces as it prepares to elect a new president are well-documented. We are in the midst of an economic crisis that will have long-term effects beyond the painful savaging of Americans' retirement accounts. We are buried beneath a federal debt that hampers us now and will burden future generations if not addressed. We are fighting two foreign wars, one of which was begun with the recklessness and adventurism that we thought were the province only of lesser nations than our own.

Beyond that, America is suffering from a crisis of confidence. This can be attributed to the events listed above, as well as many others, but that crisis of confidence also feeds the bitterness and cynicism that prevent America from recovering its confidence and fulfilling its potential. It will take a unique individual to break this vicious cycle as president, but we are fortunate to have a candidate this November who has the potential to do so.

The Eagle endorses Barack Obama for president of the United States.

When Senator Obama began his campaign for the Democratic nomination nearly two years ago, his message of hope and change was energizing but needed fleshing out. He has done so in the months since, and his ability to stay on message in the face of withering criticism is impressive. Mr. Obama has responded to and deflated the charges brought in the course of the negative campaign of his opponent,

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Pantagraph endorses Barack Obama for president
http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/10/26/news/doc490316791218f159841347.txt

The Ledger
President: Barack Obama
http://www.theledger.com/article/20081026/NEWS/810260319/0/EDIT

Obama is the leader our country needs
Journal and Courier, IN
http://www.jconline.com/article/20081026/OPINION01/810260326/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL