The problems facing this nation are complex. While all presidential elections have historical importance, what happens over the next four years will dramatically shape the future of this nation.
From foreign policy to a faltering economy, from pressing issues of our health care system, from Social Security to Medicare, it’s hard to point to one topic that truly is the most pressing problem. They are all huge and the next four years will have long-lasting ramifications for this nation.
The challenges facing our nation are daunting.
Barack Obama has proven to be a tremendous leader, is very charismatic and has shown an ability to rally a large group of people toward a common purpose. That is a skill that is desperately needed at a time like this.
John McCain has proven to be not as charismatic, and a stump speech is not his strong suit. He does not inspire like Obama.
What he does have is a proven ability to look across party lines and has a proven conviction to put aside partisan politics for the common good of this nation. He has the experience Obama lacks and now is not the right time for on-the-job training.
Obama’s experience in Washington is limited. One term in the Senate. That’s it.
Obama spent a majority of that term campaigning for a higher office.
The problems we face are far too great to entrust this nation to a man, despite his charisma, who has not been on a world stage prior to this campaign. McCain has the experience to deal with an emerging Russia, obstinate Iran and competing political party.
If we were choosing a president based upon vice president selections, then the Obama-Biden ticket would win hands down. Certainly, McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin gives one reason to pause because it’s evidence he did so for political gain and not for picking the person he felt was best suited to succeed him in the Oval Office. But we’re not picking a vice president.
One thing this country can’t stomach is another four years of George W. Bush politics, so we understand the appeal of the Obama-Biden ticket.
But McCain’s comment during the debates rang true: Obama is not running against Bush.
We endorse John McCain for president.
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