BG
Senior Member
Endorsement: Hillary Clinton for Democrats
The Clarion-Ledger 5:08 p.m. CST March 5, 2016
That there is still a Democratic primary fight raging befuddles us, not because anyone should step aside for Hillary Clinton but because the man still challenging her is a self-professed socialist running for president of the United States.
While socialist ideas are certainly welcome in our country, they are welcome because of the freedom granted precisely by the democracy on which our country was built. Therefore, supporting someone who professes so many socialist ideas would require us having an option far worse, perhaps a narcissist whose disrespect of constitutional principles are evident in just about everything he says. That would be a difficult decision, indeed.
But thankfully, we do not have that problem. In Clinton we have a former first lady, U.S. senator and secretary of state who is more than capable of the job she seeks.
Clinton has a strong record of centrist politics. It's this centrist approach that has given rise to a primary challenge from Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is far to Clinton's left on most issues. Of course, Sanders' focus on economic and social equality is resonating for a reason. We currently have one of the worst wealth divides our nation has ever seen. Clinton's approach, however, is more reasonable, more affordable and — quite honestly — more likely to be adopted.
Nevertheless, Clinton is not the lying, completely untrustworthy politician her opponents — including Sanders at times — make her out to be. She is an intelligent, successful, passionate woman who brings a lifetime of personal and professional experiences that would serve her well as president. She is not an idealist, but a pragmatist who is dedicated to fighting for her principles while understanding that compromise is the bedrock of our republic government. It is an approach to leadership sadly missing today, and we feel she would help restore it as president.
We wholeheartedly endorse Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for president.
Endorsement: Hillary Clinton for Democrats
The Clarion-Ledger 5:08 p.m. CST March 5, 2016
That there is still a Democratic primary fight raging befuddles us, not because anyone should step aside for Hillary Clinton but because the man still challenging her is a self-professed socialist running for president of the United States.
While socialist ideas are certainly welcome in our country, they are welcome because of the freedom granted precisely by the democracy on which our country was built. Therefore, supporting someone who professes so many socialist ideas would require us having an option far worse, perhaps a narcissist whose disrespect of constitutional principles are evident in just about everything he says. That would be a difficult decision, indeed.
But thankfully, we do not have that problem. In Clinton we have a former first lady, U.S. senator and secretary of state who is more than capable of the job she seeks.
Clinton has a strong record of centrist politics. It's this centrist approach that has given rise to a primary challenge from Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is far to Clinton's left on most issues. Of course, Sanders' focus on economic and social equality is resonating for a reason. We currently have one of the worst wealth divides our nation has ever seen. Clinton's approach, however, is more reasonable, more affordable and — quite honestly — more likely to be adopted.
Nevertheless, Clinton is not the lying, completely untrustworthy politician her opponents — including Sanders at times — make her out to be. She is an intelligent, successful, passionate woman who brings a lifetime of personal and professional experiences that would serve her well as president. She is not an idealist, but a pragmatist who is dedicated to fighting for her principles while understanding that compromise is the bedrock of our republic government. It is an approach to leadership sadly missing today, and we feel she would help restore it as president.
We wholeheartedly endorse Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for president.
Endorsement: Hillary Clinton for Democrats
