by Deb Cupples | Yesterday, the editorial board of South Dakota's Argus Leader endorsed Hillary Clinton in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Below are some of the nice things that the editorial board had to say about Hillary:
"For the first time in memory, every state will play a role in choosing a nominee for the nation's highest office.
"Some of those parts are small, but not ours: as one of the last two primary elections, South Dakota Democrats suddenly and improbably find themselves in a starring role...."
"Obama could certainly become one of those candidates in the days ahead - at the time of this writing, his mathematical advantage is considerable. His appeal also is clear, and his campaign has been strong.
"But Clinton is the strongest Democratic candidate for South Dakota.
"Her mastery of complex policy detail is broad and deep, and her experience as a senator and former first lady matches that.
"Measured against her opponent, Clinton is philosophically more moderate. That is likely a good thing for South Dakota.
"Clinton's energy policy is forward thinking and wise. She advocates a broad federal research initiative to help solve our looming oil crisis. It's a plan that would join university researchers, private industry and individual inventors behind a common goal....
"Clinton has demonstrated a real commitment to Native American issues and will have visited several South Dakota reservations before the race is over. Clinton is precisely correct when she says that people outside the region have a poor understanding of the troubling trends on our reservations. Federal attention could help. That includes but is not limited to higher-ranking posts in the federal bureaucracy.
"Her truly universal health care plan would be welcomed by thousands of South Dakotans. Even on reservations, where health care is nominally universal already, such a plan would be welcome. The federal government would never be allowed to subject everyday Americans to the kind of care Native Americans living on reservations routinely receive.
"Obama is justifiably credited as a powerful speaker, but Clinton holds her own easily. As those who have attended her South Dakota rallies can attest, she is quick on her feet and energetic. She frames her ideas clearly in speeches and answers questions with genuine directness.
"Her resilience and determination never should be questioned. She has met or overcome every challenge or roadblock in her way, and there have been many. Her determination to carry the nomination process through to its real conclusion has perhaps earned her a grudging respect from those who would never support her.
"Clinton might not win this race. In fact, it's a long shot. But whatever some might say, the race is not over, and her name is on the ballot. Win or lose, she's also the best Democratic candidate for South Dakota." (Argus Leader)
If you'd like to see more reasons to support Hillary Clinton (from my perspective, anyway), check out "Getting Down to Business: Dozens of Reasons to Vote for Hillary" (which includes parts of her voting record).
Clinton introduced several polices for the people. These polices are very helpful for the people.
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susan
http://www.alcoholaddiction.org/south-dakota
Posted by: susan | August 29, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Clinton introduced several polices for the people. These polices are very helpful for the people.
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susan
http://www.alcoholaddiction.org/south-dakota
Posted by: susan | August 29, 2008 at 12:46 AM